Senior Civil Rights Impact Attorney

ACLU of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internet and cell phone allowance

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 weeks paid family medical / Parital

Dental and vision coverage (optional)

401(K) retirement with employer match

Job summary

The ACLU of Wisconsin (ACLU-WI) seeks a Senior Supervising Attorney to lead and litigate high-impact civil rights cases in state and federal courts, focusing on First Amendment rights, criminal legal reform, LGBTQ+ rights, bodily autonomy, immigrant rights, and voting rights. Hybrid work in Wisconsin with in-office Milwaukee days.

The role requires a J.D. and Wisconsin bar admission (or eligible to waive), plus a minimum of 8 years of litigation experience, strong writing, and collaborative

Qualifications

• J.D. is required and Wisconsin bar admission or eligible to waive into Wisconsin bar.
• Minimum 8 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Excellent persuasive writing for court filings and legal communications.
• Ability to speak persuasively with diverse audiences in legal and non-legal settings.
• Strong collaboration and leadership of junior attorneys and staff.
• Willingness to supervise attorneys and develop colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and litigate cases in state and federal courts, including appellate work
• Develop and advance civil rights strategies and non-litigation approaches as needed
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, staff, and interns
• Collaborate across departments and with partners to advance organizational goals
• Represent the organization publicly with media and external partners
• Contribute to internal procedures and strategic planning in the Legal Department
• Provide policy analysis and legal expertise to non-legal program staff

Skills

EDI commitment

Litigation experience

Persuasive writing

Collaboration

Legal analysis

Education

J.D. with Wisconsin bar admission or eligibility to waive

Job description

The ACLU of Wisconsin (ACLU-WI) seeks a Senior Supervising Attorney to lead and litigate high-impact civil rights cases in state and federal courts, focusing on First Amendment rights, criminal legal reform, LGBTQ+ rights, bodily autonomy, immigrant rights, and voting rights. Hybrid work in Wisconsin with in-office Milwaukee days.

The role requires a J.D. and Wisconsin bar admission (or eligible to waive), plus a minimum of 8 years of litigation experience, strong writing, and collaborative