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The ACLU is seeking a Paralegal for the National Prison Project, a role focused on ensuring constitutional and human rights compliance in correctional facilities. This position, based in either Washington, D.C., or San Francisco, is a four-year, limited-term role requiring in-office presence two days a week. The Paralegal will contribute to litigation and non-litigation efforts, with a focus on immigration detention conditions.
Role involves:
- Maintaining filing systems
- Drafting correspondence
- Reviewing documents
- Visiting carceral facilities
- Updating the project's docket and website
- Providing administrative support
Requirements:
- Fluency in Spanish preferred
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Prior experience with criminal justice or immigration systems preferred
- Bachelor's degree and one year of paralegal experience preferred
Role offers:
- Generous paid time-off policy
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- 401k plan and employer match
- Professional development funds
