Managing Attorney - Civil Rights Litigation Leader

Connecticut Bar Association, Inc.; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks paid vacation

Paid sick and personal time

Employer-paid medical, dental, and VIs

Wellness benefit

401(k) Plan with employer contribution

Employee assistance program

13 paid holidays

Job summary

The ACLU of Connecticut Foundation seeks a Managing Attorney to lead our litigation team and oversee ongoing civil liberties cases. This full-time role offers hybrid work with in-person Tuesdays at the Hartford office, and residency in Connecticut.

Reporting to the Legal Director, you will supervise staff attorneys and fellows, ensure deadlines are met, mentor junior lawyers, and coordinate with other departments to advance integrated advocacy for civil rights.

Qualifications

• Admitted to CT bar or eligible within 6 months of start date.
• Minimum 5 years civil litigation experience.
• Experience supervising attorneys to deliver high-quality results.
• Experience supervising people to plan, change, and grow professionally.
• Ability to mentor junior lawyers in writing, discovery, and oral advocacy.
• Willingness to master new areas of law as needed.
• Deep commitment to ACLU CT values and diverse teamwork.
• Access to reliable transportation for statewide client visits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor staff attorneys, legal fellows, and paralegals.
• Oversee litigation deadlines and coordinate drafting and revisions.
• Set annual goals, monitor progress, and conduct performance reviews.
• Lead regular team meetings and provide feedback to staff.
• Collaborate with Legal Director to ensure smooth department operations.
• Assist other departments in understanding legal concepts and litigation developments.
• Support recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of legal staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Connecticut admission eligibility

5+ years civil litigation

Staff supervision

Team leadership

Mentoring junior lawyers

Litigation strategy

Commitment to civil liberties

Reliable transportation

Job description

The ACLU of Connecticut Foundation seeks a Managing Attorney to lead our litigation team and oversee ongoing civil liberties cases. This full-time role offers hybrid work with in-person Tuesdays at the Hartford office, and residency in Connecticut.

Reporting to the Legal Director, you will supervise staff attorneys and fellows, ensure deadlines are met, mentor junior lawyers, and coordinate with other departments to advance integrated advocacy for civil rights.