[blindlaw] FW: Please post: STAFF ATTORNEY [LGLF-59]/ National Security Project, NY, ACLU

[Scott C. LaBarre]

FYI

 

From: Heather Krasna [mailto:hkrasna at aclu.org] 
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Subject: Please post: STAFF ATTORNEY [LGLF-59]/ National Security Project,
NY, ACLU

 

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STAFF ATTORNEY [LGLF-59]

American Civil Liberties Union Foundation

National Security Project, NY

 

For more than 92 years, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU)
has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil
liberties and equal justice in this country.  Principled and nonpartisan,
the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and
brings together the country's largest team of public interest lawyers,
lobbyists, communication strategists, and members and activists in the
advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most
vulnerable in our society. 

 

The National Security Project of the ACLU's National office in New York City
seeks applications for a full-time Staff Attorney.

 

OVERVIEW

 

The National Security Project is part of the ACLU's Center for
Democracy,which works to strengthen democratic institutions and values,
including the values of government transparency and accountability, and to
reinforce the United States' commitment to human rights and the rule of law.
The Center for Democracy includes, in addition to the National Security
Project, the Human Rights Project and the Project on Speech, Privacy, and
Technology. 

 

The National Security Project is dedicated to ensuring that U.S. national
security policies and practices are consistent with the Constitution, civil
liberties, and human rights. The Project believes that our nation's core
democratic values are the foundation of its strength and security, and that
our government's response to national security concerns must comport with
those values.  Through its litigation and advocacy strategies, NSP not only
responds to specific government measures, but also strives to educate the
public and shape the law so that the courts, Congress, and citizenry can
serve as an enduring check against abuse. 

 

The National Security Project's litigation and advocacy focuses on issues
including: targeted killing, unlawful detention, accountability for torture,
discrimination, government surveillance, censorship, and secrecy. 

 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The Staff Attorney will report to the Director of the National Security
Project and should be prepared to contribute to all aspects of the Project's
litigation and non-litigation work, including but not limited to:

 

.         Litigating and managing national security/civil liberties cases in
the trial and appellate courts through legal and factual research, writing
pleadings and briefs, and working with clients and witnesses.

.         Developing new cases and non-litigation advocacy projects. 

.         Serving as a resource for ACLU legislative and policy staff at the
federal and state level, and advancing ACLU policy goals through public
education and organizing and participating in coalitions.

.         Developing and writing advocacy materials for expert and lay
audiences.

.         Engaging in public speaking, including to the media and at
conferences for expert and lay audiences.

.         Working in collaboration with other members of the National
Security Project, and other ACLU legal and non-legal staff, particularly
legislative, communications and advocacy staff members.

.         Supervising legal fellows and law students.

 

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

 

The applicant should possess the following qualifications:

 

.         J.D. degree and a minimum of three years of litigation experience
are required.  Individuals with more experience are strongly encouraged to
apply.  Responsibilities will be commensurate with experience and
demonstrated skill level. 

.         Experience litigating cases involving national security and civil
liberties issues and/or federal criminal defense experience is preferred;
commitment to these issues is essential.

.         A demonstrated commitment to public interest generally and civil
liberties in particular. 

.         Demonstrably excellent legal research, writing, and verbal
communication skills. 

.         Ability to engage in complex legal analysis and fact investigation
in impact litigation, policy and legislative advocacy settings, sometimes
under tight deadlines.

.         Proven project management and organizational skills, including the
ability to work independently, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines
while under pressure.

.         Ability to foster and contribute to a collaborative team
environment is essential.

.         Prior supervisory or management experience is preferred.

 

COMPENSATION

 

The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits
package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU
compensation scale.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Please send a cover letter explaining your interest in our work; a resume;
two references; and two writing samples unedited by others, at least one of
which should be a legal research memo, brief, or article.  Applicants who
graduated from law school within the last six years should include their law
school transcript. 

 

Please send materials by email to hrjobsINCL at aclu.org  and reference [RE:
LGLF-59/ACLU-INCL] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the
general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to the
National Security Project posting.  In order to ensure your application is
received, please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You
can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission
of application materials.

 

Alternatively applications can be mailed to:

 

National Security Project

[RE:  LGLF-59/ACLU-INCL]

American Civil Liberties Union

125 Broad Street, 18th Floor

New York, NY 10004

 

Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career
opportunity.

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer.  We value a diverse workforce and
an inclusive culture.  The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified
individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability,
and veteran status.

 

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application process to contact: HRJobsINCLReq at aclu.org.  Correspondence sent
to this address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not
be reviewed.  Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how
to apply.

 

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