Managing Attorney - Civil Rights Litigation Leader

ACLU of Connecticut; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks paid vacation

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &

Wellness benefit

401(k) Plan including employer contrib

Employee assistance program

13 paid holidays

Job summary

The ACLU of Connecticut Foundation is seeking a Managing Attorney to lead a dedicated litigation team and supervise our staff attorneys, legal fellows, and paralegal in Hartford. The role blends advocacy and management, reporting to the Legal Director and guiding case strategy and professional development.

The position requires residency in Connecticut, accepts hybrid work with in-person Tuesdays at the Hartford office, and entails statewide travel.

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 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.
• Ability to master areas of law outside of current expertise or past practice.
• Excitement to join an organization made up of employees with diverse skillsets, backgrounds, and expertise including organizing, communications, and advocacy.
• Possess a deep commitment to ACLU of CT values.
• Access to reliable transportation for client visits across the state of Connecticut.
• Preferred experience: knowledge of and experience with law relating to civil rights and liberties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage, and mentor the affiliate’s staff attorneys, legal fellows, and paralegal, including by assigning and overseeing day-to-day work
• Supervise the execution of the affiliate’s pending litigation by ensuring that deadlines are met, drafting and revising work, and helping staff prepare for each major stage of a case
• Supervise and support staff attorneys, legal fellows, and paralegals in formulating annual goals, monitoring their progress, giving feedback on their progress, and conducting performance reviews
• Conduct regular team and individual meetings to discuss progress, goals, and feedback, including yearly performance reviews
• Work with the legal director to ensure that the operations and administration of the Legal Department run smoothly
• Assist other departments in the organization to understand legal work, legal concepts, and litigation developments
• Collaborate with other departments in support of affiliate’s integrated advocacy
• Support the Operations team in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new legal staff
• Occasional other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervising attorneys

Litigation strategy

Staff development

Performance reviews

Education

Connecticut bar admission

Job description

The ACLU of Connecticut Foundation is seeking a Managing Attorney to lead a dedicated litigation team and supervise our staff attorneys, legal fellows, and paralegal in Hartford. The role blends advocacy and management, reporting to the Legal Director and guiding case strategy and professional development.

The position requires residency in Connecticut, accepts hybrid work with in-person Tuesdays at the Hartford office, and entails statewide travel.