Managing Attorney - Civil Rights Litigation Leader

BlackRomance; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

The ACLU of Connecticut Foundation seeks a Managing Attorney to lead our litigation team in Hartford, CT. This full-time role offers a starting salary of $110,000–$120,000 with a hybrid schedule requiring in-person work every Tuesday at our Hartford office and residency in Connecticut.

The Managing Attorney will supervise staff attorneys, legal fellows, and paralegals, drive litigation strategy, manage deadlines, and collaborate with other departments to advance civil liberties goals.

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 by providing advice and guidance on litigation strategy and legal practice questions
• Experience supervising people to plan and achieve goals, navigate change and conflict, and grow professionally
• Ability to help less-experienced attorneys develop their skills, including opportunities for writing, discovery, witness examinations, and oral arguments
• Possess a deep commitment to civil rights and civil liberties

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and manage the affiliate’s staff attorneys, legal fellows, and paralegal, assigning day-to-day work
• Oversee the affiliate’s pending litigation to ensure deadlines are met and staff are prepared for major case milestones
• Conduct regular team and individual meetings to discuss progress, goals, and feedback, including performance reviews
• Collaborate with other departments to support integrated advocacy and organizational operations
• Assist in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new legal staff
• Perform occasional other duties as assigned

Job description

The ACLU of Connecticut Foundation seeks a Managing Attorney to lead our litigation team in Hartford, CT. This full-time role offers a starting salary of $110,000–$120,000 with a hybrid schedule requiring in-person work every Tuesday at our Hartford office and residency in Connecticut.

The Managing Attorney will supervise staff attorneys, legal fellows, and paralegals, drive litigation strategy, manage deadlines, and collaborate with other departments to advance civil liberties goals.