ACLU · 23 hours ago
Senior Counsel, Senior Staff Attorney, Staff Attorney, Voting Rights Project
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $211K/yrThe ACLU is seeking applicants for the position of Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel in the Voting Rights Project at its National office. The role involves developing and litigating voting rights cases in state and federal courts, as well as engaging in public education and advocacy related to voting rights.
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Responsibilities
Participate in litigation of constitutional and statutory cases on a wide range of voting rights issues including researching and drafting pleadings, briefs and legal memoranda, engaging in discovery and motion practice, and conducting evidentiary hearings and oral arguments in the trial and appellate courts
Participate in analyzing legislation for potential litigation
Develop new cases, non-litigation advocacy projects and identify and work with potential plaintiffs and witnesses
Work with and advise ACLU state affiliates
Provide technical assistance and expert legal advice to cooperating attorneys, and others who seek assistance on voting rights litigation, legislation, and advocacy
Serve as a resource for ACLU legislative, policy and campaign work and advancing ACLU policy goals through public education, organizing and participating in coalitions
Engage in public speaking and articulating ACLU views to a variety of audiences
Collaborate with staff across the organization, including in other projects within the ACLU’s Legal Department, Communications Department, Affiliate and Nationwide Support Initiative, National Political Advocacy Department, Strategy Office, and state affiliates to advance voting rights
Travel as required for litigation, conferences, and client development
Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree
Analytic skills and legal research and writing skills are required
Demonstrated ability to write and to speak clearly and persuasively are essential
A demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team
Self-motivated, diligent, and able to meet strict deadlines while under pressure
Appropriate bar membership permitting practice in New York or willingness to promptly seek such membership
Preferred
Extensive years of litigation experience, including clerkships, is preferred
Familiarity with voting rights, racial justice, and other civil liberties and civil rights issues is preferred; commitment to those issues is essential
Benefits
Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops
Company
ACLU
The ACLU is an non-profit, non-partisan organization of people who believe in the power of action.
Founded in 1920
501-1000 employees
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$0.12M2017-01-31Seed· $0.12M
Leadership Team
Deborah Archer
President
Esete Assefa
Chief Political Advisor
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