Managing Attorney – Civil Liberties Litigation (Hybrid)

New Haven County Bar Association; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks paid vacation

Health insurance (employer premium)

Dental and vision insurance (employer)

Wellness benefit

401(k) with employer contribution

Employee assistance program

13 paid holidays

Job summary

ACLU of Connecticut seeks a Managing Attorney to lead our litigation team and supervise our staff attorneys, legal fellows, and paralegal. This full-time role offers hybrid work with in-person Tuesdays at the Hartford office and travel across the state, requiring residency in Connecticut.

The position reports to the Legal Director and focuses on defending civil liberties and civil rights while coordinating with other departments for integrated advocacy.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Connecticut, or eligible to be licensed here within six months of start date.
• Minimum of five years of civil litigation experience from pre-suit investigation to appeal.
• Experience supervising attorneys to produce high-quality results, including providing guidance on litigation strategy and practice questions.
• Experience supervising people to plan and achieve goals, navigate change and conflict, and grow professionally.
• Ability to help less-experienced attorneys develop skills in writing, discovery, witness examinations, and oral arguments.
• Willingness to master areas of law outside current expertise and past practice.
• Commitment to values of the ACLU and to working with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage, and mentor the affiliate’s staff attorneys, legal fellows, and paralegal, including assigning and overseeing day-to-day work.
• Oversee pending litigation to meet deadlines, draft and revise work, and prepare staff for major stages of a case.
• Conduct performance reviews and set annual goals, with regular progress meetings.
• Collaborate with the Legal Director to ensure smooth operation of the Legal Department.
• Assist other departments in understanding legal work, concepts, and litigation developments.
• Support recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new legal staff.
• Occasional other duties as assigned.

Skills

Civil litigation

Team supervision

Leadership

Effective communication

Job description

ACLU of Connecticut seeks a Managing Attorney to lead our litigation team and supervise our staff attorneys, legal fellows, and paralegal. This full-time role offers hybrid work with in-person Tuesdays at the Hartford office and travel across the state, requiring residency in Connecticut.

The position reports to the Legal Director and focuses on defending civil liberties and civil rights while coordinating with other departments for integrated advocacy.