Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel, Women's Rights Project

Job Description

The ACLU is seeking a Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel for its Women's Rights Project. This role, based in New York, NY, is a hybrid position requiring two days per week or eight days per month in the office. The Women's Rights Project, founded by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, focuses on gender equity through systemic legal reform.What this role involves:

• Litigating in federal and state courts, including writing pleadings and briefs, conducting discovery and motion practice, handling hearings and trials, and arguing appeals.
• Working with ACLU political advocacy and state affiliate staff on bills in state legislatures and in Congress.
• Advocating to effect change in state and federal administrative agencies.
• Engaging in community outreach and public speaking, including representing ACLU positions to the media and the public generally.
• Developing strong relationships with other public interest lawyers and ACLU volunteer lawyers.

Requirements:

• J.D. degree.
• Admission to practice in one state is required.
• If not already admitted in New York, admission to the New York Bar is required within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated capacity to perform complex legal analytical work.
• Excellent research skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate information and arguments clearly and persuasively in written, verbal oral, and other accessible formats.

What this role offers:

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 401k plan with employer match.
• Professional development funds.