[blindlaw] FW: [Jobs] FW: Job Opportunity - Legal Administrative Assistant - Please Post and Forward

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From: Achka Romulus [mailto:hrintern3 at aclu.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2015 3:08 PM
To: Maurer, Patricia
Subject: Job Opportunity - Legal Administrative Assistant - Please Post and Forward

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Legal Administrative Assistant [LGLF-40]
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION
National Security Project, NY
For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities 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 LGBT 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 from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or national origin.
The National Security Project of the ACLU’s National office in New York City seeks applications for a full-time position of Legal Administrative Assistant. Applicants should be available for immediate hire.
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 Program 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 litigation and advocacy strategies, the National Security Project responds to specific government measures, and 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: government surveillance, targeted killing, unlawful detention, accountability for torture, discrimination, censorship, and secrecy.
The Legal Administrative Assistant provides clerical administrative support for the Project’s cases and other activities. The position provides an opportunity to learn about current human rights and civil liberties issues stemming from the government’s national security policies.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


·       Handle general clerical and administrative duties for the Project including processing invoices, tracking expenses, case costs, generating expense reports and ordering supplies, etc.

·       Answer telephones, route calls, and take messages.

·       Schedule meetings and conference calls, and prepare relevant materials.

·       Handle travel arrangements.

·       Maintain and organize electronic and hard-copy filing systems for cases and advocacy projects.

·       Organize, type, and proofread legal and other documents.

·       Conduct Internet and other factual research.

·       Other administrative duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS


·       A Bachelor’s degree or 1 – 2 years of related experience is preferred, but not required.

·       Must have excellent organizational and time-management and be detail oriented.

·       Strong research and writing skills.

·       Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Must be able to work independently as well as within a team.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and experience with Internet research is required.

·       A commitment to assisting the ACLU in its mission to defend civil liberties and civil rights.

·       A demonstrated interest in human rights and civil liberties issues relating to national security is preferred.

COMPENSATION
Salary for this position is $45,986. Excellent benefits package provided.
HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, writing sample, transcript, and contact information of two references to: hrjobsNSP at aclu.org<mailto:hrjobsNSP at aclu.org> - reference [LGLF-40/ACLU] 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. Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this job posting.
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:hrjobsincl 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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