Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, Senior Counsel, Criminal Law Reform Project
ACLUCivil Rights company
New York, United States$96,069 - $219,104Lead
Legal & Compliance
About the role
TL;DR
Litigate and advocate to challenge systemic abuses in criminal law enforcement.
- •The ACLU seeks a dynamic litigator for the Criminal Law Reform Project to develop and pursue impact litigation and advocacy aimed at challenging systemic abuses in the administration and enforcement of criminal law.
- •This role focuses on matters across the criminal system, with an emphasis on biased and abusive police practices.
- •Key Responsibilities Litigate in state and federal courts, including drafting pleadings, engaging in discovery, and conducting trials and appeals.
- •Provide legal and strategic advice to affiliates and partners.
- •Advance ACLU policy goals through public education and advocacy.
- •Collaborate with staff across the organization and engage in communications and media.
- •Assist in mentoring junior staff, fellows, and interns.
- •Requirements J.D. degree.
- •Admitted to the New York Bar or agree to become admitted within one year of hire.
- •Demonstrated civil litigation experience and aptitude.
- •Ability to conduct thorough fact-finding and investigation.
- •Skilled in working with litigation and/or project teams.
- •Deep familiarity with and commitment to criminal and racial justice.
- •Excellent legal analytical, research, and writing skills.
Domain expertise
nonprofit
Benefits & perks
Comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment), 401k plan and employer match, Annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops