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Please post/forward ACLU Fall 2014 [RJP- LGLF-06-45 Karpatkin Fellowship] Opportunity


September 6, 2013

FALL 2014 FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
NOTICE TO THIRD-YEAR LAW STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES
MARVIN M. KARPATKIN FELLOWSHIP [LGLF-06/45]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Racial Justice Program, NY

For more than 93 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, members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society.


The Racial Justice Program (RJP) of the ACLU National office in New York City invites applications for the Marvin M. Karpatkin Fellowship, beginning in September 2014 for a duration of one year.

OVERVIEW

The Marvin M. Karpatkin Fellowship was established by the ACLU Board of Directors in memory of Marvin M. Karpatkin, the late General Counsel of the American Civil Liberties Union, who died in January 1975, at the age of 48.  Mr. Karpatkin was one of the ACLU's most active attorneys during the 1960s and early 1970s.  He left his special mark in the areas of selective service and military law.  His interest in those areas grew out of his own strong opposition to the Vietnam War and his desire to help those who, younger than himself, were faced with performing military service in a war they would not support.

Racial Justice Program (RJP) attorneys and staff work to challenge racial discrimination and related issues that have a disparate impact on communities of color, particularly in the areas of criminal justice and education. RJP also seeks to provide full access to participation in the economic system regardless of race or ethnicity.  In the area of criminal justice, RJP is dedicated to reducing the unwarranted and disproportionate targeting and incarceration of people of color.  In the area of education, it seeks to ensure that all children have access to quality education, regardless of race or ethnicity. Specifically, RJP has filed civil challenges to the inadequate provision of indigent criminal and juvenile defense, racial profiling, and disparate educational opportunities.  The Program has also campaigned against the racially-disproportionate imposition of incarceration and school discipline and is beginning efforts to counteract the negative effects of discrimination in mortgage lending on communities of color.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Karpatkin Fellow functions as part of the ACLU's Racial Justice Program's litigation team. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

 *   Providing legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects.
 *   Drafting pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs.
 *   Interviewing witnesses and potential plaintiffs.
 *   Participating in discovery and trial practice.
 *   Providing support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys.
 *   Engaging in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed.
 *   Supervising student interns.


EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS


 *   J.D. degree, or anticipated graduation by the Spring of 2014.
 *   A demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding.
 *   Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills.
 *   Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills.
 *   Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team.
 *   Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
 *   Demonstrated commitment to public interest law.
 *   Commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU.

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

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation and at least one legal writing sample by email to hrjobsRJP at aclu.org<mailto:hrjobsRJP at aclu.org> - reference [LGLF-06 & LGLF-45/INCL] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to the Racial Justice Program postings. 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:


Racial Justice Program
RE: [LGLF-06 & LGLF-45/INCL]
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10004

The application deadline is November 1, 2013.

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

This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required.  It does not represent a contract of employment.  The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.

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, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact: HRJobsINCLReq at aclu.org<mailto: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.

The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name "ACLU."

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