National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 1 day ago
Advancing Justice Attorney
Riverside, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $118K/yrThe ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties is a prominent civil liberties and civil rights organization. They are seeking an Advancing Justice Staff Attorney to investigate and address issues in the criminal legal system through strategic litigation and advocacy, focusing on police practices and community education.
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Responsibilities
Working with the Advancing Justice Issue Team, Managing Legal Director and impacted communities identify, research, develop, and pursue legal and policy initiatives consistent with affiliate priorities developed through the Advancing Justice Issue Team
Provide legal and policy expertise on issues related to the criminal legal system, especially police practices, including by: researching, drafting, or editing legal advocacy letters, amicus briefs, legislation, regulatory comments, reports, policy briefs and coalition sign-on letters
Participating in legislative briefings and meetings with federal, state, and local government officials; contributing legal analysis and support to designated legal, policy, organizing, communications, or development work of the affiliate as appropriate; and conducting legal and policy research to support the Advancing Justice Issue Team
Investigate, monitor, and advocate for local and federal compliance with existing legal and policy requirements, and identify and develop strategies and novel legal claims to challenge police practices under state and federal law, investigating practices of police departments and other law enforcement agencies for potential litigation and/or advocacy work, and identifying opportunities to leverage impact litigation to catalyze policy efforts in local communities
Research and maintain up-to-date awareness of current tactics and trends related to the criminal legal system, especially as it relates to policing, and communicate those tactics and trends as appropriate to the Advancing Justice Issue Team and appropriate affiliate staff as well as across the ACLU state and national organizational structure
Participate in strategic litigation and direct service representation as necessary or appropriate, consistent with priorities developed by the Advancing Justice Issue Team and under the supervision of the Managing Legal Director
Provide technical support and strategic leadership and support to community partners, allies, stakeholders, and coalitions in the region, and build and nurture relationships by participating in regular meetings with community leaders and members and pursuing shared advocacy goals with them
Draft content for 'Know Your' materials, op-eds, blog posts, and other media regarding the criminal legal system, and participate in community outreach, education, and public speaking on issues impacting the Advancing Justice issue area
Supervise investigators, interns or fellows as needed, and support summer intern hiring
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in the California State Bar or eligibility for admission to the California Bar
Experience in legal advocacy, policy reform, or litigation related to the criminal legal system
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities and stakeholders
Experience in community outreach, education, and public speaking
Ability to supervise and mentor interns or fellows
Strong commitment to civil liberties and civil rights
Ability to travel for court hearings and conferences as needed
Preferred
Experience with police practices and criminal justice issues
Familiarity with legislative processes and advocacy
Experience in strategic communications and media engagement
Bilingual skills, particularly in Spanish
Benefits
Four weeks paid vacation
17 office holidays
100% medical, vision and dental insurance for staff members and their families
Life and long-term disability insurance
Gender affirming care
Flexible spending accounts
EAP support
401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting of the employer match
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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