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ABOUT THE ACLU OF NORTH CAROLINA
The ACLU of North Carolina (ACLU-NC) is an affiliate of the National ACLU. For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether its achieving full equality for LGBTQ+ people, working to transform our... broken and racist criminal legal system, defending freedom
ABOUT THE ACLU OF NORTH CAROLINA
The ACLU of North Carolina (ACLU-NC) is an affiliate of the National ACLU. For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether its achieving full equality for LGBTQ+ people, working to transform our... broken and racist criminal legal system, defending freedom of speech, religion, and the right to protest, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
A critical component of our work is applying an anti-racist lens to all aspects of our internal and external functions including but not limited to our issue campaigns, recruitment and human resources, strategic planning, donor and volunteer relations, Board and committee processes, and deciding what cases to litigate.
We are currently a team of more than 20 that cares deeply about the work we do. Our team is predominantly white and we are actively striving to diversify our staff with individuals from underrepresented and marginalized groups who have experience in and share our passion for civil rights and civil liberties.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The ACLU of North Carolina (ACLU-NC) seeks an Organizing Director to develop and manage a robust and non-partisan organizing infrastructure to defend and strengthen the civil liberties and civil rights of all North Carolinians.
A member of the ACLU-NCs leadership team, the Organizing Director will report directly to the Chief Program Officer, and will work in close partnership with the Policy, Communications, Legal, and Development directors and staff to execute the ACLU-NCs integrated advocacy campaigns on priority issues including voting rights, reproductive rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, immigrant rights, and criminal legal system transformation. The Organizing Director is the first hire in the ACLU-NC's new organizing department and will oversee the hiring and direct supervision of other staff in the department.
The ACLU of North Carolina has adopted a campaign approach for its work. Work is focused on pursuing specific integrated advocacy campaigns to achieve measurable goals that will expand civil liberties and civil rights, while building the long-term political and community power of the ACLU to defend, protect, and strengthen civil liberties and civil rights across the state.
The Director will be responsible for creating and overseeing the implementation of comprehensive organizing strategies and tactics as part of these campaigns. This include s recruiting and developing volunteer leaders, working alongside impacted communities to develop and align strategies and tactics, mobilizing grassroots support to influence decision-makers, planning and executing campaign events, and conducting outreach to North Carolina residents through community engagement opportunities and person-to-person field contact to involve them in the work of the ACLU.
The ideal candidate is a creative and effective problem solver who works well independently and in a collaborative team environment, can effectively manage competing priorities and their time, and has a keen sense of humor.
This position will require the person to travel throughout North Carolina, but the candidate should be based in or around Raleigh, NC.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Campaign planning and execution
• Develop and implement clear organizing strategies that achieve the organizations integrated campaign objectives.
• In collaboration with the Policy, Communications, and Legal Departments, create and oversee the implementation of detailed campaign plans that turn goals into tactics, timelines, and metrics.
• Facilitate the ACLU-NCs presence at community events to mobilize and expand support for state-based civil liberties issues among ACLU-NC members, non-member supporters, and others and to recruit volunteers to engage with our work.
• Work alongside members from directly impacted communities, including by building and maintaining strong working relationships with community partners and grassroots coalition members to find opportunities for collaboration and learning.
• Develop infrastructure to create and sustain the ACLU-NCs volunteer corps through recruitment, training, recognition, leadership development, and ongoing engagement.
• In collaboration with the Legal Department, develop and conduct Know Your Rights and other training specific to ACLU-NC issue areas for community members.
• In collaboration with the Communications and Policy Departments, develop persuasive and informative outreach materials to be used for organizing purposes.
Capacity Building and Management
• Oversee the recruitment, hiring and training of organizing program staff.
• Manage a team of organizers, each with their own programmatic goals and responsibilities that align with ACLU-NCs strategic plan and priorities.
• Facilitate successful implementation of organizing technology tools, including the best use of CRM EveryAction, peer-to-peer text messaging, e-mail, and phone calls to increase engagement by the organizing staff and volunteers.
• Develop and implement training that builds the capacity of ACLU members, supporters, and activists to be strong leaders, advocates, and messengers for the civil liberties and civil rights movement.
• Ensure that any short-term mobilization efforts are part of long-term organizing and capacity building for the ACLU-NC, including by building an engaged and diverse volunteer base.
• Identify and facilitate the professional development needs of Organizing department staff.
• Design and implement a metrics-based reporting system to scale and track the departments progress to goals, produce reports, and adjust plans as necessary.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the departmental budget.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, THE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
• Five to seven years of experience managing organizing and field programs.
• Excellent attention to detail and superior organizational and planning skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including an ability to navigate and resolve conflict in a manner that values and respects relationships with colleagues inside and outside of the ACLU.
• A commitment to diversity and a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• A willingness and ability to speak in public and to facilitate meetings and training.
• Excellent communication skills, and experience addressing a wide range of audiences including donors, volunteers, Board members, vendors, staff, partners, and community members.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including some evenings and weekends.
TO STAND OUT FROM THE OTHERS, YOU WILL
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to advancing the ACLUs values, mission, goals, and programs, with an understanding of the range of civil rights and civil liberties issues and their implications.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to uplifting the voices and leadership of people who have been directly impacted by the issues the ACLU champions.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of how power is manifested in matters of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance.
• Have experience and familiarity with a range of organizing styles and models, including campaign organizing and digital organizing strategies.
• Experience and interest in litigation as a tactic in a larger struggle for social justice.
• Demonstrated experience in volunteer development and management.
• At least 2 years of direct staff management experience preferred.
WHAT ELSE SHOULD YOU KNOW?
You are welcome here! The ACLU-NC is committed to an inclusive work environment that reflects the population that we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an organization where all employees and North Carolinians can be proud. We eagerly anticipate applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, parental status, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is from $100,000 to $110,000, depending on experience. Excellent benefits include but are not limited to:
• Three weeks paid vacation at time of hire (increasing to four weeks after two years)
• 10 paid office holidays, 1 floating holiday, and winter recess (December 25-January 1)
• 10 paid sick days
• Hybrid work environment
• Generous medical, dental and vision insurance options for staff members, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Up to twelve weeks of paid medical leave
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) defined contribution retirement plan with employer match
• Annual professional development allotment
• Paid annual state bar membership and related fees (if an attorney)
• Free on-site parking
• Relocation reimbursement
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
TO APPLY
Applications may be submitted via this link ( Director of Organizing - American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina - Career Page (applytojob.com )) and should include a cover letter explaining your specific interest in working for the ACLU of North Carolina and a resume. Please note that we will only be able to follow up with those candidates under consideration. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The ACLU-NC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Recognizing that strict minimum requirements tend to disproportionately discourage women and people of color from applying for jobs for which they would otherwise be competitive, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply -- especially people of color; women; people from low-income backgrounds; people with disabilities; people who identify as LGBTQIA+; and people who are formerly incarcerated or otherwise directly impacted by the criminal legal system.
The ACLU-NC and the ACLU-NCLF is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Recognizing that strict minimum requirements tend to disproportionately discourage women and people of color from applying for jobs for which they would otherwise be competitive, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply -- especially people of color; women; people from low-income backgrounds; people with disabilities; people who identify as LGBTQIA+; and people who are formerly incarcerated or otherwise directly impacted by the criminal legal system.
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The ACLU of North Carolina (ACLU-NC) is an affiliate of the National ACLU. For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether its achieving full equality for LGBTQ+ people, working to transform our... broken and racist criminal legal system, defending freedom of speech, religion, and the right to protest, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
A critical component of our work is applying an anti-racist lens to all aspects of our internal and external functions including but not limited to our issue campaigns, recruitment and human resources, strategic planning, donor and volunteer relations, Board and committee processes, and deciding what cases to litigate.
We are currently a team of more than 20 that cares deeply about the work we do. Our team is predominantly white and we are actively striving to diversify our staff with individuals from underrepresented and marginalized groups who have experience in and share our passion for civil rights and civil liberties.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The ACLU of North Carolina (ACLU-NC) seeks an Organizing Director to develop and manage a robust and non-partisan organizing infrastructure to defend and strengthen the civil liberties and civil rights of all North Carolinians.
A member of the ACLU-NCs leadership team, the Organizing Director will report directly to the Chief Program Officer, and will work in close partnership with the Policy, Communications, Legal, and Development directors and staff to execute the ACLU-NCs integrated advocacy campaigns on priority issues including voting rights, reproductive rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, immigrant rights, and criminal legal system transformation. The Organizing Director is the first hire in the ACLU-NC's new organizing department and will oversee the hiring and direct supervision of other staff in the department.
The ACLU of North Carolina has adopted a campaign approach for its work. Work is focused on pursuing specific integrated advocacy campaigns to achieve measurable goals that will expand civil liberties and civil rights, while building the long-term political and community power of the ACLU to defend, protect, and strengthen civil liberties and civil rights across the state.
The Director will be responsible for creating and overseeing the implementation of comprehensive organizing strategies and tactics as part of these campaigns. This include s recruiting and developing volunteer leaders, working alongside impacted communities to develop and align strategies and tactics, mobilizing grassroots support to influence decision-makers, planning and executing campaign events, and conducting outreach to North Carolina residents through community engagement opportunities and person-to-person field contact to involve them in the work of the ACLU.
The ideal candidate is a creative and effective problem solver who works well independently and in a collaborative team environment, can effectively manage competing priorities and their time, and has a keen sense of humor.
This position will require the person to travel throughout North Carolina, but the candidate should be based in or around Raleigh, NC.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Campaign planning and execution
• Develop and implement clear organizing strategies that achieve the organizations integrated campaign objectives.
• In collaboration with the Policy, Communications, and Legal Departments, create and oversee the implementation of detailed campaign plans that turn goals into tactics, timelines, and metrics.
• Facilitate the ACLU-NCs presence at community events to mobilize and expand support for state-based civil liberties issues among ACLU-NC members, non-member supporters, and others and to recruit volunteers to engage with our work.
• Work alongside members from directly impacted communities, including by building and maintaining strong working relationships with community partners and grassroots coalition members to find opportunities for collaboration and learning.
• Develop infrastructure to create and sustain the ACLU-NCs volunteer corps through recruitment, training, recognition, leadership development, and ongoing engagement.
• In collaboration with the Legal Department, develop and conduct Know Your Rights and other training specific to ACLU-NC issue areas for community members.
• In collaboration with the Communications and Policy Departments, develop persuasive and informative outreach materials to be used for organizing purposes.
Capacity Building and Management
• Oversee the recruitment, hiring and training of organizing program staff.
• Manage a team of organizers, each with their own programmatic goals and responsibilities that align with ACLU-NCs strategic plan and priorities.
• Facilitate successful implementation of organizing technology tools, including the best use of CRM EveryAction, peer-to-peer text messaging, e-mail, and phone calls to increase engagement by the organizing staff and volunteers.
• Develop and implement training that builds the capacity of ACLU members, supporters, and activists to be strong leaders, advocates, and messengers for the civil liberties and civil rights movement.
• Ensure that any short-term mobilization efforts are part of long-term organizing and capacity building for the ACLU-NC, including by building an engaged and diverse volunteer base.
• Identify and facilitate the professional development needs of Organizing department staff.
• Design and implement a metrics-based reporting system to scale and track the departments progress to goals, produce reports, and adjust plans as necessary.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the departmental budget.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, THE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
• Five to seven years of experience managing organizing and field programs.
• Excellent attention to detail and superior organizational and planning skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including an ability to navigate and resolve conflict in a manner that values and respects relationships with colleagues inside and outside of the ACLU.
• A commitment to diversity and a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• A willingness and ability to speak in public and to facilitate meetings and training.
• Excellent communication skills, and experience addressing a wide range of audiences including donors, volunteers, Board members, vendors, staff, partners, and community members.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including some evenings and weekends.
TO STAND OUT FROM THE OTHERS, YOU WILL
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to advancing the ACLUs values, mission, goals, and programs, with an understanding of the range of civil rights and civil liberties issues and their implications.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to uplifting the voices and leadership of people who have been directly impacted by the issues the ACLU champions.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of how power is manifested in matters of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance.
• Have experience and familiarity with a range of organizing styles and models, including campaign organizing and digital organizing strategies.
• Experience and interest in litigation as a tactic in a larger struggle for social justice.
• Demonstrated experience in volunteer development and management.
• At least 2 years of direct staff management experience preferred.
WHAT ELSE SHOULD YOU KNOW?
You are welcome here! The ACLU-NC is committed to an inclusive work environment that reflects the population that we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an organization where all employees and North Carolinians can be proud. We eagerly anticipate applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, parental status, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is from $100,000 to $110,000, depending on experience. Excellent benefits include but are not limited to:
• Three weeks paid vacation at time of hire (increasing to four weeks after two years)
• 10 paid office holidays, 1 floating holiday, and winter recess (December 25-January 1)
• 10 paid sick days
• Hybrid work environment
• Generous medical, dental and vision insurance options for staff members, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Up to twelve weeks of paid medical leave
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) defined contribution retirement plan with employer match
• Annual professional development allotment
• Paid annual state bar membership and related fees (if an attorney)
• Free on-site parking
• Relocation reimbursement
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
TO APPLY
Applications may be submitted via this link ( Director of Organizing - American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina - Career Page (applytojob.com )) and should include a cover letter explaining your specific interest in working for the ACLU of North Carolina and a resume. Please note that we will only be able to follow up with those candidates under consideration. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The ACLU-NC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Recognizing that strict minimum requirements tend to disproportionately discourage women and people of color from applying for jobs for which they would otherwise be competitive, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply -- especially people of color; women; people from low-income backgrounds; people with disabilities; people who identify as LGBTQIA+; and people who are formerly incarcerated or otherwise directly impacted by the criminal legal system.
The ACLU-NC and the ACLU-NCLF is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Recognizing that strict minimum requirements tend to disproportionately discourage women and people of color from applying for jobs for which they would otherwise be competitive, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply -- especially people of color; women; people from low-income backgrounds; people with disabilities; people who identify as LGBTQIA+; and people who are formerly incarcerated or otherwise directly impacted by the criminal legal system.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana Foundation Inc American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN Part-time Part-time From $20 an hour From $20 an hour 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago The ACLU of Indiana seeks a part-time Intake Coordinator to assist in our work of making profound differences in the lives of people across our state.
The ACLU of... Indiana takes pride in our reputation of over 60 years
American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana Foundation Inc American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN Part-time Part-time From $20 an hour From $20 an hour 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago The ACLU of Indiana seeks a part-time Intake Coordinator to assist in our work of making profound differences in the lives of people across our state.
The ACLU of... Indiana takes pride in our reputation of over 60 years of fighting for the rights of all Hoosiers.
And now - with ongoing challenges to civil liberties at the national level and the increased local and state focus of the battles for our rights and our democracy - is a vital time to join us.
Each month, the ACLU of Indiana receives hundreds of requests for legal assistance, also known as intake.
The Intake Coordinator ensures that every person seeking our assistance receives a timely response, a process that includes the careful processing and tracking of all requests, as well as training intake volunteers and coordinating and supporting their work.
The Intake Coordinator also performs administrative support tasks as needed and requested by their supervisor and the attorneys.
The Intake Coordinator reports to the Litigation Support Manager.
This position requires 20 hours per week in our Indianapolis office.
Compensation starts at $20 per hour.
Benefits include biannual employer contributions to a Health Savings Account; 401(k) with matching contribution; paid time off, and paid holidays whenever holidays occur during scheduled working hours.
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Part-time.
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The ACLU of... Indiana takes pride in our reputation of over 60 years of fighting for the rights of all Hoosiers.
And now - with ongoing challenges to civil liberties at the national level and the increased local and state focus of the battles for our rights and our democracy - is a vital time to join us.
Each month, the ACLU of Indiana receives hundreds of requests for legal assistance, also known as intake.
The Intake Coordinator ensures that every person seeking our assistance receives a timely response, a process that includes the careful processing and tracking of all requests, as well as training intake volunteers and coordinating and supporting their work.
The Intake Coordinator also performs administrative support tasks as needed and requested by their supervisor and the attorneys.
The Intake Coordinator reports to the Litigation Support Manager.
This position requires 20 hours per week in our Indianapolis office.
Compensation starts at $20 per hour.
Benefits include biannual employer contributions to a Health Savings Account; 401(k) with matching contribution; paid time off, and paid holidays whenever holidays occur during scheduled working hours.
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Part-time.
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Kerwin has partnered with the Electronics Frontier Foundation (EFF) in their search for a Staff Attorney, Civil Liberties.
About the role: Staff Attorneys advance digital rights by means of integrated legal advocacy, including developing and prosecuting substantive lawsuits, filing amicus briefs, counseling clients, enforcing public records requests, lobbying legislators, communicating with the... general public, helping develop EFF policy, and supporting
Kerwin has partnered with the Electronics Frontier Foundation (EFF) in their search for a Staff Attorney, Civil Liberties.
About the role: Staff Attorneys advance digital rights by means of integrated legal advocacy, including developing and prosecuting substantive lawsuits, filing amicus briefs, counseling clients, enforcing public records requests, lobbying legislators, communicating with the... general public, helping develop EFF policy, and supporting the work of EFF’s activists and technologists.
Responsibilities:
Managing all aspects of litigation, including:
• Case and issue identification; factual development and investigation; legal research and writing; client identification and communications; co-counsel identification and communications where needed; and formulation of legal strategy;
• Litigating in federal and state courts, including meeting and management of deadlines; researching and drafting pleadings; client relationship management and communication; coordinating and communicating with attorneys outside EFF (opposing counsel, co-counsel, parties’ counsel, etc); identifying and coordinating with outside experts and amici curiae; and court appearances and oral argument;
• Coordinating with other teams at EFF concerning interests implicated by litigation; formulating press strategy;
• Submitting amicus briefs in non-EFF litigation
Developing and communicating EFF policy positions, including:
• Identifying and articulating policy positions on emerging tech issues;
• Coordinating and participating in discussions across teams and subject-matter experts at EFF, including through participation in the EFF working group process, on the development of policy;
• Factual and legal research and writing;
• Collaborating with other stakeholders (NGOs, companies, academics) and subject-matter experts outside EFF on the development of, and advocacy for, EFF policy;
• Communicating policy positions to the public through blog posts, white papers, or providing commentary to the press;
• Communicating policy positions to government through testimony, formal comments, or other direct or indirect communications (e.g., administrative/regulatory rulemakings, lobbying)
Counseling clients on non or pre-litigation matters:
• Conducting intake of potential clients;
• Identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, and assessing legal risk for clients;
• Communicating risks to clients and counseling about legal options and alternatives for avoiding risks;
• Maintaining communication and relationships with clients; addressing questions and concerns clients have;
• Communicating with adverse parties (e.g., responding to demand letters)
Communicating EFF positions to the public, including:
• Providing spoken and written commentary to the press about EFF issues;
• Speaking about EFF issues at conferences, schools, or other public events;
• Writing about EFF issues for the public, including in blog posts, editorials, etc.;
• Maintaining dialogues and relationships with stakeholders (other NGOs, companies, government officials or employees, academics, private attorneys) working on issues relevant to digital rights
Organizational, administrative, and other support, including:
• Attending and contributing to team meetings;
• Providing summary of work, on a quarterly basis, for board book;
• Providing feedback, input, advice, or legal review to other members of the legal team or other teams at EFF;
• Coordinating interns and/or supervising their work;
• Travel;
• Tracking time for reporting lobbying hours and obtaining fees in litigation
Requirements:
• Law degree.
• California Bar admission (which may occur after being hired by EFF).
• At least three years litigation experience.
• Experience and enjoyment exploring and advocating on digital rights issues.
• Strong time management skills.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent research, analysis, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent judgment, especially when dealing with complex policy issues and unexpected questions.
• Must demonstrate care and respect toward coworkers, outside partners, members of the public, donors, and others with whom this role interacts;
• Must work to positively and collaboratively resolve conflicts and overcome challenges
• Must be able to understand and articulate with accuracy EFF’s mission, positions, and work
• Must be available and responsive to colleagues, outside partners, and others over email, phone, and online chat, with the ability to respond and reliably to time-sensitive requests for assistance and opportunities during agreed-upon work hours;
• Contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences including race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and socio-economic circumstance.
EFF has exclusively engaged Kerwin Associates to conduct this search. Any resumes sent directly to EFF will be forwarded to Kerwin Associates. If you are interested in speaking about or applying for this role, please contact Anne Kerwin Payne (anne@kerwin.com), Danielle Ryan (danielle@kerwin.com), and Jamie Walsh (jamie@kerwin.com) at Kerwin Associates Show more details...
About the role: Staff Attorneys advance digital rights by means of integrated legal advocacy, including developing and prosecuting substantive lawsuits, filing amicus briefs, counseling clients, enforcing public records requests, lobbying legislators, communicating with the... general public, helping develop EFF policy, and supporting the work of EFF’s activists and technologists.
Responsibilities:
Managing all aspects of litigation, including:
• Case and issue identification; factual development and investigation; legal research and writing; client identification and communications; co-counsel identification and communications where needed; and formulation of legal strategy;
• Litigating in federal and state courts, including meeting and management of deadlines; researching and drafting pleadings; client relationship management and communication; coordinating and communicating with attorneys outside EFF (opposing counsel, co-counsel, parties’ counsel, etc); identifying and coordinating with outside experts and amici curiae; and court appearances and oral argument;
• Coordinating with other teams at EFF concerning interests implicated by litigation; formulating press strategy;
• Submitting amicus briefs in non-EFF litigation
Developing and communicating EFF policy positions, including:
• Identifying and articulating policy positions on emerging tech issues;
• Coordinating and participating in discussions across teams and subject-matter experts at EFF, including through participation in the EFF working group process, on the development of policy;
• Factual and legal research and writing;
• Collaborating with other stakeholders (NGOs, companies, academics) and subject-matter experts outside EFF on the development of, and advocacy for, EFF policy;
• Communicating policy positions to the public through blog posts, white papers, or providing commentary to the press;
• Communicating policy positions to government through testimony, formal comments, or other direct or indirect communications (e.g., administrative/regulatory rulemakings, lobbying)
Counseling clients on non or pre-litigation matters:
• Conducting intake of potential clients;
• Identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, and assessing legal risk for clients;
• Communicating risks to clients and counseling about legal options and alternatives for avoiding risks;
• Maintaining communication and relationships with clients; addressing questions and concerns clients have;
• Communicating with adverse parties (e.g., responding to demand letters)
Communicating EFF positions to the public, including:
• Providing spoken and written commentary to the press about EFF issues;
• Speaking about EFF issues at conferences, schools, or other public events;
• Writing about EFF issues for the public, including in blog posts, editorials, etc.;
• Maintaining dialogues and relationships with stakeholders (other NGOs, companies, government officials or employees, academics, private attorneys) working on issues relevant to digital rights
Organizational, administrative, and other support, including:
• Attending and contributing to team meetings;
• Providing summary of work, on a quarterly basis, for board book;
• Providing feedback, input, advice, or legal review to other members of the legal team or other teams at EFF;
• Coordinating interns and/or supervising their work;
• Travel;
• Tracking time for reporting lobbying hours and obtaining fees in litigation
Requirements:
• Law degree.
• California Bar admission (which may occur after being hired by EFF).
• At least three years litigation experience.
• Experience and enjoyment exploring and advocating on digital rights issues.
• Strong time management skills.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent research, analysis, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent judgment, especially when dealing with complex policy issues and unexpected questions.
• Must demonstrate care and respect toward coworkers, outside partners, members of the public, donors, and others with whom this role interacts;
• Must work to positively and collaboratively resolve conflicts and overcome challenges
• Must be able to understand and articulate with accuracy EFF’s mission, positions, and work
• Must be available and responsive to colleagues, outside partners, and others over email, phone, and online chat, with the ability to respond and reliably to time-sensitive requests for assistance and opportunities during agreed-upon work hours;
• Contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences including race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and socio-economic circumstance.
EFF has exclusively engaged Kerwin Associates to conduct this search. Any resumes sent directly to EFF will be forwarded to Kerwin Associates. If you are interested in speaking about or applying for this role, please contact Anne Kerwin Payne (anne@kerwin.com), Danielle Ryan (danielle@kerwin.com), and Jamie Walsh (jamie@kerwin.com) at Kerwin Associates Show more details...
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