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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.
Job Type:
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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posted_at: 16 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
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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posted_at: 7 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 68,055 a year
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The ACLU-PA invites third-year law students and recent law school graduates who are eligible to receive funding through a post-graduate fellowship funded by their law school to apply for a one-year fellowship at the ACLU-PA. This position would be for 12 months starting in fall 2024.
This position will provide recent law school graduates with an exciting opportunity to develop their litigation skills while doing meaningful work
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The ACLU-PA invites third-year law students and recent law school graduates who are eligible to receive funding through a post-graduate fellowship funded by their law school to apply for a one-year fellowship at the ACLU-PA. This position would be for 12 months starting in fall 2024.
This position will provide recent law school graduates with an exciting opportunity to develop their litigation skills while doing meaningful work to protect civil rights and civil liberties. Working with experienced attorneys, the fellow will conduct litigation, research, and/or policy advocacy on a wide range of civil rights and civil liberties issues. If the law school requires that the prospective fellow provide a proposal for the type of work to be done at ACLU-PA, we will work with the selected applicant to develop a fellowship proposal that aligns with our institutional priorities, particularly criminal law reform and voting rights.
The ACLU-PA can only accept applications... from prospective fellows whose law school will provide at least $45,000 in funding for the year. ACLU-PA will work with the selected candidate as needed to fulfill their law school fellowship program’s requirements for obtaining funding approval. In the event that the amount provided by the fellowship program is less than the ACLU-PA’s salary scale for legal fellows (currently $68,055 for a one-year, full-time legal fellow), the ACLU-PA will make up the difference so long as the fellowship provides at least $45,000. Please note that this position is hybrid, with a suggested two days a week in office.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in and support major civil rights and civil liberties litigation.
• Investigate potential civil rights and civil liberties issues and help to identify an appropriate response.
• Engage in fact-gathering and other pre-litigation work, such as submitting public-records requests and attending court hearings or public meetings of agencies.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, draft pleadings and briefs, prepare memoranda, and write demand letters.
• Communicate with clients, potential clients and our organizational partners.
• Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials.
• Assist with the ACLU-PA’s non-litigation efforts, such as recruiting private counsel to assist impacted individuals, responding to public questions, and working with coalition partners.
• Help manage the summer legal internship program and supervise student interns.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to public interest law and civil liberties, a commitment and ability to work with and support a wide range of communities and a diverse workplace, and a willingness to collaborate extensively with the ACLU-PA in our advocacy work. Once selected, the ACLU-PA will work with the candidate to craft a fellowship proposal and submit a joint application to the sponsoring law school, if needed.
The specific minimum qualifications are:
• A Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills, which can be demonstrated through clerkship, fellowship, clinical work, summer internship, or other experience.
• A strong understanding of civil liberties and civil rights.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to connect with both legal and non-legal audiences.
• Ability to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with lawyers, other ACLU-PA staff, and community partners.
• Membership in the Pennsylvania Bar. If you are not currently a member, you must either be eligible to be admitted on a temporary or permanent basis to the Pennsylvania Bar or sit for the next available Pennsylvania Bar examination in summer 2024 and pass it.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The ACLU-PA offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and competitive with public interest salaries. The annual salary for the position is $68,055. Benefits include 11 paid holidays along with generous vacation and sick leave; individual/family employer-provided health insurance; life insurance and long-term disability; and defined contribution plan with employer match. Relocation assistance may be available for out-of-state candidates. This position is full-time, salaried, and exempt. In addition, for the duration of the fellowship, the fellow will be a member of the ACLU-PA collective bargaining unit.
Please note that this is a term-limited, one-year position with no possibility of extension or renewal.
ACLU-PA has a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and candidates receiving a job offer will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Exemptions to this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please complete the application on the ACLU-PA career page https://aclupahr.applytojob.com/apply. No phone calls please.. Applicants will be asked to submit 1) your resume; 2) a cover letter indicating your interest and qualification for the fellowship, any requirements related to fellowship funding (e.g., deadlines, requirements the sponsoring employer must meet and anything else it would be helpful for us to know about the fellowship), and a confirmation that your law school has a fellowship program that would provide at least $45,000 in funding; and 3) a writing sample that accurately reflects your writing ability, has not been substantially edited or modified by another individual, and is an entire written product (e.g., brief, memorandum, etc.) rather than an excerpt from a larger document. All attachments should be in PDF format.
The deadline for applications is Sunday, March 31, 2024. It is the ACLU-PA's intention to complete hiring and extend an offer by the week of, April 8, 2024, to accommodate various law school’s internal deadlines.
If your law school will not make a decision about whether to offer a post-graduate fellowship until later in the academic year, such as April or May, that is no barrier to applying for this opportunity. Applicants from law schools that have not yet publicized their post-graduate fellowships are still encouraged to apply, understanding that any offer made by the ACLU-PA for this fellowship is contingent upon that person receiving at least $45,000 in funding from their law school.
Interviews will be held on April 3, 4, or 5 at times that are mutually convenient for you and the ACLU-PA. Individuals contacted for an interview will also be required to participate in a brief writing exercise at the conclusion of the interview, to allow the ACLU-PA to better gauge your writing abilities.
ABOUT THE ACLU
For 100 years, the ACLU has worked in courts, legislatures, and communities to help ensure that all people have access to the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. As an affiliate of the ACLU, the ACLU of Pennsylvania focuses its work on issues that directly impact people who live, work, or travel to/from Pennsylvania. We also work with the National ACLU on litigation and advocacy. Our current work includes: seeking to protect the right to vote; improving conditions and seeking release for incarcerated people during this pandemic; challenging racial profiling in Black and brown communities; and working to reduce pretrial and probation related detention.
Integrating litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, organizing, and communications, ACLU-PA’s staff and volunteers work both independently and in coalition with those most affected by the issues we address to ensure that threats to liberty and the civil rights of all persons in Pennsylvania are met with stark resistance as we progress toward a more genuine multiracial, multicultural democracy.
The ACLU-PA advances equity and inclusion in the workplace by providing equal employment opportunity to support a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (over 40), sexual orientation, military and veteran status, and any other basis prohibited by law. The organization also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, advancement, training, problem resolution, and separation from employment. Through this policy, the ACLU-PA strives to establish and maintain an equitable and accessible work environment that is free from discrimination and supportive of a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our communities and the people we serve.
ACLU-PA’s hiring process will comply with Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards (“Ban the Box”) ordinance Show more details...
The ACLU-PA invites third-year law students and recent law school graduates who are eligible to receive funding through a post-graduate fellowship funded by their law school to apply for a one-year fellowship at the ACLU-PA. This position would be for 12 months starting in fall 2024.
This position will provide recent law school graduates with an exciting opportunity to develop their litigation skills while doing meaningful work to protect civil rights and civil liberties. Working with experienced attorneys, the fellow will conduct litigation, research, and/or policy advocacy on a wide range of civil rights and civil liberties issues. If the law school requires that the prospective fellow provide a proposal for the type of work to be done at ACLU-PA, we will work with the selected applicant to develop a fellowship proposal that aligns with our institutional priorities, particularly criminal law reform and voting rights.
The ACLU-PA can only accept applications... from prospective fellows whose law school will provide at least $45,000 in funding for the year. ACLU-PA will work with the selected candidate as needed to fulfill their law school fellowship program’s requirements for obtaining funding approval. In the event that the amount provided by the fellowship program is less than the ACLU-PA’s salary scale for legal fellows (currently $68,055 for a one-year, full-time legal fellow), the ACLU-PA will make up the difference so long as the fellowship provides at least $45,000. Please note that this position is hybrid, with a suggested two days a week in office.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in and support major civil rights and civil liberties litigation.
• Investigate potential civil rights and civil liberties issues and help to identify an appropriate response.
• Engage in fact-gathering and other pre-litigation work, such as submitting public-records requests and attending court hearings or public meetings of agencies.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, draft pleadings and briefs, prepare memoranda, and write demand letters.
• Communicate with clients, potential clients and our organizational partners.
• Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials.
• Assist with the ACLU-PA’s non-litigation efforts, such as recruiting private counsel to assist impacted individuals, responding to public questions, and working with coalition partners.
• Help manage the summer legal internship program and supervise student interns.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to public interest law and civil liberties, a commitment and ability to work with and support a wide range of communities and a diverse workplace, and a willingness to collaborate extensively with the ACLU-PA in our advocacy work. Once selected, the ACLU-PA will work with the candidate to craft a fellowship proposal and submit a joint application to the sponsoring law school, if needed.
The specific minimum qualifications are:
• A Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills, which can be demonstrated through clerkship, fellowship, clinical work, summer internship, or other experience.
• A strong understanding of civil liberties and civil rights.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to connect with both legal and non-legal audiences.
• Ability to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with lawyers, other ACLU-PA staff, and community partners.
• Membership in the Pennsylvania Bar. If you are not currently a member, you must either be eligible to be admitted on a temporary or permanent basis to the Pennsylvania Bar or sit for the next available Pennsylvania Bar examination in summer 2024 and pass it.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The ACLU-PA offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and competitive with public interest salaries. The annual salary for the position is $68,055. Benefits include 11 paid holidays along with generous vacation and sick leave; individual/family employer-provided health insurance; life insurance and long-term disability; and defined contribution plan with employer match. Relocation assistance may be available for out-of-state candidates. This position is full-time, salaried, and exempt. In addition, for the duration of the fellowship, the fellow will be a member of the ACLU-PA collective bargaining unit.
Please note that this is a term-limited, one-year position with no possibility of extension or renewal.
ACLU-PA has a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and candidates receiving a job offer will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Exemptions to this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please complete the application on the ACLU-PA career page https://aclupahr.applytojob.com/apply. No phone calls please.. Applicants will be asked to submit 1) your resume; 2) a cover letter indicating your interest and qualification for the fellowship, any requirements related to fellowship funding (e.g., deadlines, requirements the sponsoring employer must meet and anything else it would be helpful for us to know about the fellowship), and a confirmation that your law school has a fellowship program that would provide at least $45,000 in funding; and 3) a writing sample that accurately reflects your writing ability, has not been substantially edited or modified by another individual, and is an entire written product (e.g., brief, memorandum, etc.) rather than an excerpt from a larger document. All attachments should be in PDF format.
The deadline for applications is Sunday, March 31, 2024. It is the ACLU-PA's intention to complete hiring and extend an offer by the week of, April 8, 2024, to accommodate various law school’s internal deadlines.
If your law school will not make a decision about whether to offer a post-graduate fellowship until later in the academic year, such as April or May, that is no barrier to applying for this opportunity. Applicants from law schools that have not yet publicized their post-graduate fellowships are still encouraged to apply, understanding that any offer made by the ACLU-PA for this fellowship is contingent upon that person receiving at least $45,000 in funding from their law school.
Interviews will be held on April 3, 4, or 5 at times that are mutually convenient for you and the ACLU-PA. Individuals contacted for an interview will also be required to participate in a brief writing exercise at the conclusion of the interview, to allow the ACLU-PA to better gauge your writing abilities.
ABOUT THE ACLU
For 100 years, the ACLU has worked in courts, legislatures, and communities to help ensure that all people have access to the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. As an affiliate of the ACLU, the ACLU of Pennsylvania focuses its work on issues that directly impact people who live, work, or travel to/from Pennsylvania. We also work with the National ACLU on litigation and advocacy. Our current work includes: seeking to protect the right to vote; improving conditions and seeking release for incarcerated people during this pandemic; challenging racial profiling in Black and brown communities; and working to reduce pretrial and probation related detention.
Integrating litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, organizing, and communications, ACLU-PA’s staff and volunteers work both independently and in coalition with those most affected by the issues we address to ensure that threats to liberty and the civil rights of all persons in Pennsylvania are met with stark resistance as we progress toward a more genuine multiracial, multicultural democracy.
The ACLU-PA advances equity and inclusion in the workplace by providing equal employment opportunity to support a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (over 40), sexual orientation, military and veteran status, and any other basis prohibited by law. The organization also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, advancement, training, problem resolution, and separation from employment. Through this policy, the ACLU-PA strives to establish and maintain an equitable and accessible work environment that is free from discrimination and supportive of a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our communities and the people we serve.
ACLU-PA’s hiring process will comply with Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards (“Ban the Box”) ordinance Show more details...
via Greenhouse
schedule_type: Full-time
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is seeking to place a passionate and effective staff attorney or senior staff attorney in its Houston or Dallas office in to combat the most pressing civil rights and liberties issues affecting communities across the State.
Overview...
The ACLU is the nation’s foremost defender of civil liberties and civil rights, dedicated to defending the Bill of Rights and advocating for marginalized communities through
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is seeking to place a passionate and effective staff attorney or senior staff attorney in its Houston or Dallas office in to combat the most pressing civil rights and liberties issues affecting communities across the State.
Overview...
The ACLU is the nation’s foremost defender of civil liberties and civil rights, dedicated to defending the Bill of Rights and advocating for marginalized communities through litigation, legislation, and public education. The ACLU of Texas, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Houston, is the one of the largest ACLU affiliates in the nation. The ACLU of Texas has regional offices in Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, and El Paso.
Whether it’s protecting the rights of immigrants and refugees, ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBT community, combatting voter suppression, or preserving reproductive rights, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil rights and liberties cases to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Attorneys at the ACLU of Texas play a critical leadership role in advancing the ACLU’s mission to uphold constitutional rights by developing and managing impact litigation and engaging in integrated advocacy. Attorneys work collaboratively with ACLU National legal projects, the ACLU Border Rights Center, and the ACLU of Texas’s communications, policy, development, and engagement departments. Attorneys also play an important role on community outreach and education.
Responsibilities & Expectations
• Identify and develop new litigation and other legal advocacy projects by conducting factual and legal analysis and devising or employing relevant theories and materials to achieve strategic goals.
• Litigate civil rights and civil liberties cases at all stages.
• Engage in pre-litigation and non-litigation advocacy, including preparing demand letters, settlement negotiations, advocacy materials, public testimony, and public education resources.
• Work closely with and provide policy analysis and legal expertise to non-legal program staff at the ACLU of Texas, ACLU Border Rights Center, and ACLU National.
• 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 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.
Qualifications
• Staff Attorney: JD with at least five years of federal district court and appellate litigation experience preferred. Responsibilities will be adjusted based on experience.
• Senior Staff Attorney: JD with at least 10 years of federal district court and appellate litigation experience preferred. Responsibilities will be adjusted based on experience.
• Broad substantive knowledge of constitutional law and a strong and demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and civil rights.
• Exceptional analytic, research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in fast-paced environment with 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, other staff members, and with diverse community organizations and coalitions.
• Experience working and communicating with marginalized or vulnerable communities.
• Personal enthusiasm, optimism, 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.
• Member of the State Bar of Texas.
Compensation
Salary range is comparable to other public interest law firms in the area, with excellent benefits.
To Apply
Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and names and contact information of three professional references by email to jobs@aclutx.org, with a copy to Christopher Clay, cclay@aclutx.org , and include “Houston Staff Attorney” or “Dallas Staff Attorney” in the subject line.
This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU of Texas reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.
The ACLU of Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of Texas encourages 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, or veteran status.
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Overview...
The ACLU is the nation’s foremost defender of civil liberties and civil rights, dedicated to defending the Bill of Rights and advocating for marginalized communities through litigation, legislation, and public education. The ACLU of Texas, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Houston, is the one of the largest ACLU affiliates in the nation. The ACLU of Texas has regional offices in Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, and El Paso.
Whether it’s protecting the rights of immigrants and refugees, ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBT community, combatting voter suppression, or preserving reproductive rights, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil rights and liberties cases to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.
Attorneys at the ACLU of Texas play a critical leadership role in advancing the ACLU’s mission to uphold constitutional rights by developing and managing impact litigation and engaging in integrated advocacy. Attorneys work collaboratively with ACLU National legal projects, the ACLU Border Rights Center, and the ACLU of Texas’s communications, policy, development, and engagement departments. Attorneys also play an important role on community outreach and education.
Responsibilities & Expectations
• Identify and develop new litigation and other legal advocacy projects by conducting factual and legal analysis and devising or employing relevant theories and materials to achieve strategic goals.
• Litigate civil rights and civil liberties cases at all stages.
• Engage in pre-litigation and non-litigation advocacy, including preparing demand letters, settlement negotiations, advocacy materials, public testimony, and public education resources.
• Work closely with and provide policy analysis and legal expertise to non-legal program staff at the ACLU of Texas, ACLU Border Rights Center, and ACLU National.
• 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 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.
Qualifications
• Staff Attorney: JD with at least five years of federal district court and appellate litigation experience preferred. Responsibilities will be adjusted based on experience.
• Senior Staff Attorney: JD with at least 10 years of federal district court and appellate litigation experience preferred. Responsibilities will be adjusted based on experience.
• Broad substantive knowledge of constitutional law and a strong and demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and civil rights.
• Exceptional analytic, research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in fast-paced environment with 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, other staff members, and with diverse community organizations and coalitions.
• Experience working and communicating with marginalized or vulnerable communities.
• Personal enthusiasm, optimism, 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.
• Member of the State Bar of Texas.
Compensation
Salary range is comparable to other public interest law firms in the area, with excellent benefits.
To Apply
Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and names and contact information of three professional references by email to jobs@aclutx.org, with a copy to Christopher Clay, cclay@aclutx.org , and include “Houston Staff Attorney” or “Dallas Staff Attorney” in the subject line.
This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU of Texas reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.
The ACLU of Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of Texas encourages 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, or veteran status.
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via UNC Center For Media Law And Policy
schedule_type: Full-time
The Electronic Frontier Foundation seeks to hire an experienced litigator with an unshakeable sense of justice and Fourth Amendment expertise to join our civil liberties team. Responsibilities will include all aspects of impact litigation, including writing amicus briefs, public speaking, blogging and other social media writing, media appearances, and consulting on legislative and regulatory... matters related to technology and the public interest.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation seeks to hire an experienced litigator with an unshakeable sense of justice and Fourth Amendment expertise to join our civil liberties team. Responsibilities will include all aspects of impact litigation, including writing amicus briefs, public speaking, blogging and other social media writing, media appearances, and consulting on legislative and regulatory... matters related to technology and the public interest. The staff attorney will also advise our staff technologists and domestic and international activists on pertinent legal issues. All of this work will be done in furtherance of EFF’s mission of protecting and promoting digital technology users’ rights of privacy and freedom of expression. We do not expect that this attorney will work on intellectual property matters.
The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of litigation experience, including substantial experience conceptualizing and managing cases, devising and carrying out overall case strategy, managing assisting attorneys and staff, and handling day-to-day projects and deadlines. Candidates must have excellent writing and analytical skills and an eagerness to be part of a team of highly motivated lawyers and activists working collaboratively in a hard-working nonprofit environment. We value candidates who bring diverse experiences and perspectives, professional and otherwise, to our team and to EFF as a whole.
Please have experience, expertise, a passion for, and deep curiosity about Fourth Amendment rights as those rights are implicated by various uses of digital technologies. First Amendment, FOIA and social justice expertise is a plus. Tech savviness and a familiarity with issues at the intersection of technology and the public interest is strongly preferred; an eagerness to learn about communications technology is essential.
This is a full-time exempt position based in our San Francisco office. Because we are highly collaborative and value our in-person time together, applicants seeking to work remotely will not be considered.
EFF is a great place to work. We offer a supportive and empowering environment, along with an excellent benefits package including housing cost assistance, student loans assistance, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b)(7) retirement savings program with matching, paid time off, holiday benefits, parental leave, a dog-friendly workplace, and more.
As an advocacy organization, EFF is committed to being part of a diverse community. Diversity of life experiences makes a big difference in how we identify and litigate legal issues, design privacy-enhancing software, and organize our activism. To that end, we deliberately seek applicants with different perspectives, identities, and experiences to build an inclusive workplace to better inform our advocacy and defense of freedom in our digital world. EFF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of all races, genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply.
EFF will accept and consider applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The position is available to be filled as early as July 1, 2018 but we are flexible on start date.
Interested applicants should submit the following:
• A resume, highlighting their most pertinent experiences
• A cover letter explaining in detail their specific interest in EFF and this particular job.
• A brief excerpt from a litigation document on which you were the primary author that shows your persuasive legal writing and reasoning skills (1200 words maximum)
• A short (250 words or so) written response to the following prompt: Identify an important issue at the intersection of 4th Amendment rights and technology and explain why it is important and how EFF might be able to advance the issue through impact litigation.
Please include item #3 with your cover letter upload Show more details...
The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of litigation experience, including substantial experience conceptualizing and managing cases, devising and carrying out overall case strategy, managing assisting attorneys and staff, and handling day-to-day projects and deadlines. Candidates must have excellent writing and analytical skills and an eagerness to be part of a team of highly motivated lawyers and activists working collaboratively in a hard-working nonprofit environment. We value candidates who bring diverse experiences and perspectives, professional and otherwise, to our team and to EFF as a whole.
Please have experience, expertise, a passion for, and deep curiosity about Fourth Amendment rights as those rights are implicated by various uses of digital technologies. First Amendment, FOIA and social justice expertise is a plus. Tech savviness and a familiarity with issues at the intersection of technology and the public interest is strongly preferred; an eagerness to learn about communications technology is essential.
This is a full-time exempt position based in our San Francisco office. Because we are highly collaborative and value our in-person time together, applicants seeking to work remotely will not be considered.
EFF is a great place to work. We offer a supportive and empowering environment, along with an excellent benefits package including housing cost assistance, student loans assistance, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b)(7) retirement savings program with matching, paid time off, holiday benefits, parental leave, a dog-friendly workplace, and more.
As an advocacy organization, EFF is committed to being part of a diverse community. Diversity of life experiences makes a big difference in how we identify and litigate legal issues, design privacy-enhancing software, and organize our activism. To that end, we deliberately seek applicants with different perspectives, identities, and experiences to build an inclusive workplace to better inform our advocacy and defense of freedom in our digital world. EFF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of all races, genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply.
EFF will accept and consider applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The position is available to be filled as early as July 1, 2018 but we are flexible on start date.
Interested applicants should submit the following:
• A resume, highlighting their most pertinent experiences
• A cover letter explaining in detail their specific interest in EFF and this particular job.
• A brief excerpt from a litigation document on which you were the primary author that shows your persuasive legal writing and reasoning skills (1200 words maximum)
• A short (250 words or so) written response to the following prompt: Identify an important issue at the intersection of 4th Amendment rights and technology and explain why it is important and how EFF might be able to advance the issue through impact litigation.
Please include item #3 with your cover letter upload Show more details...
via Charleston, WV - Geebo
posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 20–28 an hour
ACLU of WV ACLU of WV Charleston, WV Charleston, WV Full-time Full-time $50,000 - $75,000 a year $50,000 - $75,000 a year 6 days ago 6 days ago 6 days ago About the ACLU of West Virginia:
The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia, the state's leading civil liberties and civil rights organization, seeks a full-time Criminal Law Reform Specialist.
This position will take primary responsibility for criminal law reform advocacy at the state
ACLU of WV ACLU of WV Charleston, WV Charleston, WV Full-time Full-time $50,000 - $75,000 a year $50,000 - $75,000 a year 6 days ago 6 days ago 6 days ago About the ACLU of West Virginia:
The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia, the state's leading civil liberties and civil rights organization, seeks a full-time Criminal Law Reform Specialist.
This position will take primary responsibility for criminal law reform advocacy at the state and local level, strengthening partnerships with other advocates and with justice-impacted people.
The Criminal Law Reform Specialist reports to the Advocacy Director.
The ACLU of West Virginia is a non-partisan, non-profit public interest organization dedicated to protecting and expanding civil liberties for all people in West Virginia.
A major focus of our work is to extend the promise of the Bill of Rights to those groups who have traditionally been denied its protections.
Given the current political environment in West Virginia, we... believe that our mission is as relevant and important today as it has ever been.
The ACLU of West Virginia is an independent affiliate of the National ACLU and comprises two separate corporate entities, the ACLU of West Virginia and the ACLU of West Virginia Foundation.
Both entities have the same overall mission, the same Board of Directors, and share office space and employees.
The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties.
The ACLU of West Virginia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that primarily engages in litigation and public education.
The ACLU of West Virginia is a 501(c)(4) non-profit corporation that primarily engages in lobbying.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement campaigns to advance criminal legal reform policies Help craft criminal legal reform policies Lobby the state legislature, local governments, and administrative agencies Collaborate with community partners Serve as a liaison with justice-impacted people and their families Act as a spokesperson and expert on criminal legal reform issues Track and report on news and changes within the state criminal legal system Work with the Advocacy Director and other ACLU-WV staff on integrated advocacy projects
Qualifications:
Initiative, vision, and ability to develop and implement short and long-term policy strategies Strong communications skills, including the ability to communicate in both writing and verbally to a variety of audiences Fluency in the procedures and vocabulary of the criminal legal system Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to multi-task Excellent telephone, verbal and written communication skills Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team Comfortable with various office equipment, computers, the internet, and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications Commitment to the mission of the ACLU Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$50,000.
00 - $75,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Work from home Travel requirement:
Travel People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Charleston, WV 25311.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications Show more details...
The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia, the state's leading civil liberties and civil rights organization, seeks a full-time Criminal Law Reform Specialist.
This position will take primary responsibility for criminal law reform advocacy at the state and local level, strengthening partnerships with other advocates and with justice-impacted people.
The Criminal Law Reform Specialist reports to the Advocacy Director.
The ACLU of West Virginia is a non-partisan, non-profit public interest organization dedicated to protecting and expanding civil liberties for all people in West Virginia.
A major focus of our work is to extend the promise of the Bill of Rights to those groups who have traditionally been denied its protections.
Given the current political environment in West Virginia, we... believe that our mission is as relevant and important today as it has ever been.
The ACLU of West Virginia is an independent affiliate of the National ACLU and comprises two separate corporate entities, the ACLU of West Virginia and the ACLU of West Virginia Foundation.
Both entities have the same overall mission, the same Board of Directors, and share office space and employees.
The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties.
The ACLU of West Virginia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that primarily engages in litigation and public education.
The ACLU of West Virginia is a 501(c)(4) non-profit corporation that primarily engages in lobbying.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement campaigns to advance criminal legal reform policies Help craft criminal legal reform policies Lobby the state legislature, local governments, and administrative agencies Collaborate with community partners Serve as a liaison with justice-impacted people and their families Act as a spokesperson and expert on criminal legal reform issues Track and report on news and changes within the state criminal legal system Work with the Advocacy Director and other ACLU-WV staff on integrated advocacy projects
Qualifications:
Initiative, vision, and ability to develop and implement short and long-term policy strategies Strong communications skills, including the ability to communicate in both writing and verbally to a variety of audiences Fluency in the procedures and vocabulary of the criminal legal system Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to multi-task Excellent telephone, verbal and written communication skills Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team Comfortable with various office equipment, computers, the internet, and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications Commitment to the mission of the ACLU Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$50,000.
00 - $75,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Work from home Travel requirement:
Travel People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Charleston, WV 25311.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications Show more details...
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