Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel, LGBTQ & HIV Project

Job Description

The ACLU is seeking a Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel to join their LGBTQ & HIV Project. This role is based in New York, NY, and requires in-office presence two days a week.

The ACLU has been a leading advocate for LGBTQ rights for decades. The Staff Attorney will contribute to the ACLU’s strategic goals through litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, and public education.

What this role involves:

• Litigating in federal and state courts.
• Working with ACLU staff on bills in state legislatures and in Congress.
• Conducting policy advocacy to effect change in state and federal administrative agencies.
• Engaging in community outreach and public speaking.
• Working closely with legal and non-legal program staff.
• Developing relationships with other public interest lawyers and ACLU volunteer lawyers.
• Supervising law clerks.

Requirements:

• J.D. degree and admission to practice in one state.
• Admission to the New York Bar within one year of hire (if not already admitted).
• Significant litigation experience.
• Capacity to perform complex legal analytical work.
• Excellent research skills.
• Ability to convey information effectively and persuasively.
• Proactive, thorough, and adept at collaborating with a wide range of people.

What this role offers:

• Time away with a generous paid time-off policy
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401k plan and employer match
• Annual professional development funds