Impact Litigation Director

ACLU of Kansas; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Longevity pay

Paid time off

Employee assistance plan

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

The ACLU of Kansas seeks a visionary Legal Director to lead the statewide program of impact-oriented litigation and legal advocacy. Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, this senior at-will role may be based in Overland Park or Wichita, with travel to communities statewide.

The position involves supervising staff and coordinating with campaigns on voting rights and immigrants’ rights, with a focus on strategic, public-interest litigation at state and federal levels.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and JD required.
• Bar licensure in at least one state.
• Admission to Kansas Bar within six months of hire is required or waived eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop vision and strategy for the legal program.
• Maintain diverse litigation docket aligned with campaigns.
• Serve as lead counsel on cases.
• Investigate and litigate civil liberties cases in state and federal courts.
• Supervise legal staff and fellows.
• Prepare legal memoranda and demand letters.
• Provide legal analysis to other programs and staff.
• Collaborate with Know Your Rights materials and national partners.
• Maintain relationships with law firms and cooperating attorneys.
• Represent ACLU of Kansas in press and public forums.

Skills

Bar licensure in at least one state

Civil litigation experience

Leadership of legal staff

Ability to work in a fast-paced env

Excellent written and oral comms

Knowledge of civil liberties and con.法

Interest in racial justice and equity

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Kansas Bar admission within six months

Job description

The ACLU of Kansas seeks a visionary Legal Director to lead the statewide program of impact-oriented litigation and legal advocacy. Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, this senior at-will role may be based in Overland Park or Wichita, with travel to communities statewide.

The position involves supervising staff and coordinating with campaigns on voting rights and immigrants’ rights, with a focus on strategic, public-interest litigation at state and federal levels.