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From: hrintern [mailto:hrintern at aclu.org]
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To: Maurer, Patricia
Subject: PLEASE POST/FORWARD ACLU STAFF ATTORNEY POSITION OPEN [WRP-08]

February 6, 2014

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
STAFF ATTORNEY [WRP-08]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Women's Rights Project, New York


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 Women's Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) National office in New York seeks applicants for a Staff Attorney position.

OVERVIEW

The Women's Rights Project is part of the ACLU's Center for Liberty, which is dedicated to the principle that we are all entitled to determine the course of our lives based on who we are and what we believe, free from unreasonable government constraint and baseless stereotypes.  The Center for Liberty encompasses the ACLU's work on women's rights, reproductive freedom, LGBT rights, and freedom of religion and belief.

Founded in 1972 by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Women's Rights Project (WRP) has been a leader in the legal battles to ensure women's full equality in American society. WRP is dedicated to the advancement of the rights and interests of women and works to implement ACLU policy in the area of gender discrimination.  WRP conducts direct litigation, files amicus curiae briefs, provides support for ACLU affiliate litigation, serves as a resource for ACLU federal and state legislative work on women's rights, and seeks to advance ACLU policy goals through public education, communications strategies, outreach, and participation in coalitions.  WRP has been an active participant in virtually all of the major gender discrimination litigation in the Supreme Court and in significant communications and public education efforts on behalf of women and girls.

WRP focuses on women's rights in the following priority areas: employment, education, and violence against women.  Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, WRP pushes for change and systemic reform in those institutions that perpetuate discrimination against women.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


*              Manage significant litigation in federal and state court including district and appellate court litigation, prepare and respond to written discovery requests, take and defend depositions, engage in motion practice, write briefs, present oral arguments, and conduct trials.

*              Create and implement multi-pronged strategies using litigation, public education, and legislative and policy advocacy to further the ACLU's strategic plan on women's rights.

*              Provide assistance and advice to ACLU affiliates on litigation, legislative advocacy, and communications efforts.

*              Work closely with legal and non-legal program staff, particularly legislative, communications, and advocacy staff members.

*              Engage in public speaking, including representing ACLU positions to the media and public generally.

*              Develop strong co-counsel relationships with other public interest lawyers and ACLU volunteer lawyers.

*              Supervise junior attorneys, fellows, student interns and other staff.

*              Travel as required for litigation, policy advocacy, conferences and public speaking.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS


*              J.D. and a minimum of four years of litigation experience required. Applicants with more experience are also encouraged and invited to apply.

*              Knowledge of legal issues involving women's rights strongly preferred.

*              Excellent legal research and writing skills.

*              Capable of performing complex legal analytical work.

*              Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team.

*              Self-motivated and able to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.

*              Demonstrated creativity in crafting strategies to advance women's rights in WRP's priority areas. Supervisory experience preferred.

*              Willingness and ability to travel.

*              Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.

COMPENSATION

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

HOW TO APPLY

Individuals interested in applying should send a letter of interest, current resume, law school transcript, legal writing sample, and names and telephone numbers of three references to: hrjobsWRP at aclu.org<mailto:hrjobsWRP at aclu.org>. Reference [WRP-08/INCL] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to the Women's Rights 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.

Applications can also be mailed to:
Women's Rights Project
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
RE: [WRP-08/INCL]
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004

Please indicate where you learned of this career opportunity.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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 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.

The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions.

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 email 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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