Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, LGBTQ & HIV Project

May 17

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Civil rights • Freedom of speech • Immigrants'​ rights • Racial justice • Criminal justice system reform

201 - 500

💰 $120k Seed Round on 2017-03

Description

• Responsible for creating and implementing multi-pronged strategies using litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, and public education to further the ACLU’s strategic goals • Reporting to the Deputy Project Director(s), the Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney will be responsible for creating and implementing multi-pronged strategies using litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, and public education to further the ACLU’s strategic goals

Requirements

• J.D. degree and admission to practice in one state is required. If the candidate is not already admitted to practice in New York, admission to the New York Bar is required within one year of hire • Litigation experience • Demonstrated capacity to perform complex legal analytical work • Excellent research skills • Demonstrated ability to write and to speak clearly and persuasively • Applicants should be self-starters, be diligent, and have the proven ability to work with a wide range of people and to perform under pressure

Benefits

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid-time off policy • Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment) • Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match • We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops