ACLU
Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney/Senior Counsel, LGBTQ & HIV Project
ACLU, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
About The Job
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & HIV Project of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, or Washington, D.C. This is a two-year, limited-term position. It is a hybrid role with in-office requirements of two days per week or eight days per month. The LGBTQ & HIV Project has been working since 1986 to create a just society for all LGBTQ people and people living with HIV, regardless of race or income, through litigation, lobbying, public education, and organizing to build a country where our communities can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.
What You’ll Do Reporting to a Deputy Project Director, the Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel will be responsible for creating and implementing multi-pronged strategies using litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, and public education to further the ACLU’s strategic goals.
Your Day to Day
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.
Conducting policy advocacy 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.
Working closely with legal and non‑legal program staff, particularly legislative, communications, advocacy, fundraising, and support professionals.
Developing strong relationships with other public interest lawyers and ACLU volunteer lawyers.
Supervising law clerks.
Traveling as required for litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, conferences, and public speaking.
Engaging in special projects and other duties as assigned.
Future ACLU’ers Will
Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU.
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating a commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives.
Be committed to working collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts.
What You’ll Bring
J.D. degree and admission to practice in one state is required. If the candidate is not already admitted to practice in New York, admission to the New York Bar is required within one year of hire.
Significant litigation experience.
Demonstrated capacity to perform complex legal analytical work.
Excellent research skills.
Demonstrated ability to convey information effectively and persuasively both verbally and in writing.
Applicants should be proactive, thorough, and adept at collaborating with a wide range of people in a dynamic work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with advocacy campaigns at the local, state, or federal level.
Experience with constitutional issues.
Familiarity with LGBTQ rights, HIV/AIDS and other civil liberties issues.
Compensation The ACLU has a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in our Legal Department. Salary ranges are based on years since law school graduation:
0–2 years: $92,374–$115,393
3–5 years: $129,244–$152,480
6–10 years: $159,461–$179,891
11–15 years: $183,255–$193,657
16–20 years: $195,485–$200,519
21–25 years: $201,534–$205,663
26+ years: $206,654–$210,677
These salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of New York.
Why the ACLU For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.
Benefits
Generous paid time‑off policy.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender‑affirming care & fertility treatment.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Professional development through annual funds, internal programs and workshops.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
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What You’ll Do Reporting to a Deputy Project Director, the Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel will be responsible for creating and implementing multi-pronged strategies using litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, and public education to further the ACLU’s strategic goals.
Your Day to Day
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.
Conducting policy advocacy 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.
Working closely with legal and non‑legal program staff, particularly legislative, communications, advocacy, fundraising, and support professionals.
Developing strong relationships with other public interest lawyers and ACLU volunteer lawyers.
Supervising law clerks.
Traveling as required for litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, conferences, and public speaking.
Engaging in special projects and other duties as assigned.
Future ACLU’ers Will
Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU.
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating a commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives.
Be committed to working collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts.
What You’ll Bring
J.D. degree and admission to practice in one state is required. If the candidate is not already admitted to practice in New York, admission to the New York Bar is required within one year of hire.
Significant litigation experience.
Demonstrated capacity to perform complex legal analytical work.
Excellent research skills.
Demonstrated ability to convey information effectively and persuasively both verbally and in writing.
Applicants should be proactive, thorough, and adept at collaborating with a wide range of people in a dynamic work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with advocacy campaigns at the local, state, or federal level.
Experience with constitutional issues.
Familiarity with LGBTQ rights, HIV/AIDS and other civil liberties issues.
Compensation The ACLU has a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in our Legal Department. Salary ranges are based on years since law school graduation:
0–2 years: $92,374–$115,393
3–5 years: $129,244–$152,480
6–10 years: $159,461–$179,891
11–15 years: $183,255–$193,657
16–20 years: $195,485–$200,519
21–25 years: $201,534–$205,663
26+ years: $206,654–$210,677
These salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of New York.
Why the ACLU For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.
Benefits
Generous paid time‑off policy.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender‑affirming care & fertility treatment.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Professional development through annual funds, internal programs and workshops.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
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