[blindlaw] FW: Please post/forward for ACLU, Sponsored Disability Rights Fellowship [CE-07]

[Scott C. LaBarre]

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From: hrintern2 [mailto:hrintern2 at aclu.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 3:08 PM
To: slabarre at labarrelaw.com
Subject: Please post/forward for ACLU, Sponsored Disability Rights Fellowship [CE-07]

 

 

September 17, 2013

 

FALL 2014 FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

SPONSORED DISABILITY RIGHTS FELLOWSHIP EQUALITY [CE-07]

NOTICE TO THIRD-YEAR LAW STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES

American Civil Liberties Union Foundation

Equality Center, Disability Rights, SF



 

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

 

The Equality Center – Disability Rights Section of the ACLU’s National Office in New York City and San Francisco seeks applicants for a sponsored fellowship, such as Skadden, Liman and other public interest fellowships, beginning in the Fall of 2014.

 

 

OVERVIEW

 

The ACLU has a long history of defending the rights of people with disabilities. It played a major role in securing passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ACLU has battled discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS and stood up for the voting rights of persons with disabilities in the ongoing debate over electoral reform. It has fought to obtain adequate health care and access to services for prisoners with disabilities across the country. The ACLU also established the right to treatment for persons with mental illness who are involuntarily committed. 

 

The ACLU’s Disability Rights work has three priority areas:  voting, education, and Olmstead issues.  For this fellowship, the Equality Center is particularly interested in sponsoring a fellow to work on reducing the use of Restraint & Seclusion in public schools.  The project would combine outreach, parent and school education and training, and incorporating legislative and litigation efforts as well.  The Center will work with a candidate to develop proposals related to the project on an accelerated timeline.

 

 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to developing proposals for funding, the fellow will participate in education, outreach, and potential litigation at the state and federal level, including but not limited to:

 

*	Conducting legal and factual research;
*	Interviewing clients; 
*	Drafting briefs and pleadings, and amicus curiae briefs;
*	Assisting in discovery and motion practice; 
*	Providing support for ACLU affiliate litigation;
*	Serving as a resource for ACLU legislative and policy work;
*	Advancing ACLU policy goals through public education, organizing and participating in coalitions. 

 

 

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

*	J.D. degree or anticipated law school graduation by the Fall of 2014.

·         Knowledge of legal issues involving disability rights, discrimination, education and Special Education preferred, but not required. 

*	Skilled at complex legal analytical work.
*	Demonstrated commitment to public interest law.
*	Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills.
*	Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team.
*	Self‑motivated and able to manage a variety of tasks.
*	Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
*	Commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU and advancing disability rights.  

 

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, a resume, two letters of recommendation, a legal writing sample, and a law school transcript via e-mail to: hrjobsCE at aclu.org –reference [SPONSORED DISABILITY RIGHTS FELLOWSHIP EQUALITY [CE-07] FALL 2014 /INCL] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to Equality Center – Disability Rights Section 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:

 

Human Resources

American Civil Liberties Union Foundation

[Re: SPONSORED DISABILITY RIGHTS FELLOWSHIP CE-07/ INCL]

125 Broad Street, 18th Floor

New York, NY 10004

 

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

 

We encourage applicants to send materials as soon as possible.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until a decision is made.

 

 

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:  <mailto:HRJobsINCLReq at aclu.org> 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.”