Job Description
The ACLU Voting Rights Project is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney to join their team. This is a full-time position based in either New York, NY or Washington, D.C., with a hybrid work schedule of two days per week or eight days per month in-office. The successful candidate will have a J.D. degree and several years of litigation experience, as well as a demonstrated commitment to voting rights, racial justice, and other civil liberties issues. They will also have excellent research and writing skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a passion for defending and preserving individual rights and liberties.
SEO-FRIENDLY JOB TITLE: Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, Voting Rights Project - New York or Washington, D.C.
H1: Join the ACLU Voting Rights Project as a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney
H2: Defend Democracy and Fight for Voting Rights as a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney
BOLD HEADLINE: Protect Democracy and Defend Voting Rights as a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney at the ACLU
BULLET POINTS:
- Full-time position in New York, NY or Washington, D.C. with hybrid work schedule - J.D. degree and several years of litigation experience required - Demonstrated commitment to voting rights, racial justice, and civil liberties issues - Excellent research and writing skills - Ability to work independently and collaboratively - Passion for defending and preserving individual rights and liberties - Competitive salary based on years of experience and location - Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare coverage, and retirement plan - Commitment to accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the organization - Encouragement of applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: The ACLU Voting Rights Project, established in 1965, works to protect and defend voting rights for all Americans, with a focus on communities of color. They have a successful track record of litigating voting rights cases and actively challenge efforts to suppress or dilute minority voting power.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The ACLU Voting Rights Project is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney to join their team in either New York, NY or Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid role with in-office requirements of two days per week or eight days per month. The successful candidate will have a J.D. degree and several years of litigation experience, as well as a demonstrated commitment to voting rights, racial justice, and other civil liberties issues. They will be responsible for participating in litigation, analyzing legislation, developing new cases and advocacy projects, and providing technical assistance and advice to other attorneys and organizations. They will also collaborate with staff across the organization to advance voting rights and engage in public speaking and education.
SALARY INFORMATION: The ACLU offers a competitive salary scale for attorneys based on years of experience and location. Salaries for this position range from $89,250 to $203,553, with adjustments for cost of living in different cities.
EXPERIENCE INFORMATION: The successful candidate will have a J.D. degree and several years of litigation experience, including clerkships and fellowships. They will also have a demonstrated commitment to voting rights, racial justice, and other civil liberties issues.
