ACLU of Florida · 4 days ago
Deputy Legal Director
Greater Orlando
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $135K/yr
7+ years expThe ACLU of Florida is dedicated to protecting civil liberties and rights through advocacy, litigation, and public education. They are seeking a Deputy Legal Director to supervise legal staff, manage team performance, and develop community relationships while ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Supervise multiple legal staff members who are members of a bargaining unit represented by the National Organization of Legal Services Workers/United Auto Workers Local 2320
Supervise fellows, interns, and volunteers
Manage development and mentoring of staff, including identifying, supporting, and developing staff strengths, as well as—for attorneys—ensuring opportunities for writing, discovery, witness examinations, arguments, and other professional-growth points
Monitor team performance against established metrics and identify areas for improvement
Ensure compliance with ACLU of Florida policies, safety regulations, and quality standards
Facilitate regular team meetings to discuss progress, goals, and feedback, including yearly performance reviews
Collaborate with the Legal Director and senior staff in creating an organizational culture of planning, accountability, and belonging
Develop and strengthen relationships with community partners, coalitions, stakeholders, and affected communities
Prepare and deliver “know your rights” information to affected communities
Respond to the legal needs of affected communities, potentially on an emergency and immediate basis
Participate in legal and advocacy conferences and develop and provide CLE presentations on pertinent topics
Communicate ACLU views and positions to a variety of audiences, including judges, community residents, and policymakers, through public speaking, traditional and social media, and other means
Qualification
Required
Exceptional analytic, research, writing, and legal advocacy skills
Significant litigation experience
Possess a J.D
Member of the Florida Bar (or able to secure Florida Bar membership within one year of the beginning of their employment)
Preferred
Significant expertise and experience in either immigrants' rights or First Amendment freedoms
Significant management experience
At least seven years of federal district court or appellate litigation experience
Strong and demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties consistent with the mission and goals of the ACLU
Broad substantive knowledge of constitutional law
Exceptional oral advocacy skills
Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment with a keen ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple projects and deadlines and set priorities
Enthusiasm, patience, and cultural competence to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with lawyers, organizers, and other staff members, as well as with diverse community organizations and coalitions
Experience working and communicating with marginalized or vulnerable communities
Collaborative spirit and a sense of humor
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally with lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, and clients
A commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance
Ability and willingness to travel and work extended hours, including nights and weekends, as needed
Fluency in Spanish
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies
Employer-matched Defined Contribution/401K Retirement Plan
Base vacation leave is five weeks per year (and six weeks per year after five years)
Company
ACLU of Florida
Coordination the organization's online communications, including content creation and management of the ACLU of Florida Web sites, online initiatives, and newsletters.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Fatima A. Cuevas
Chief Operating Officer
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