Senior Civil Rights Litigator & Lead Counsel

Aclu In; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Staff Attorney at ACLU Indiana is an experienced constitutional litigator who develops and leads impact litigation in state and federal court as part of an integrated advocacy team.

Under the direction of the Legal Director, the attorney serves as lead or co-counsel on complex civil rights and civil liberties cases, contributes constitutional expertise to policy, communications, and community-based advocacy, and mentors junior legal staff.

Qualifications

• Seasoned constitutional litigator with state and federal court experience.
• Experience leading impact litigation and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-counsel on complex civil rights and civil liberties cases.
• Contribute constitutional expertise to policy, communications, and community-based advocacy.
• Mentor junior legal staff.

Job description

The Senior Staff Attorney at ACLU Indiana is an experienced constitutional litigator who develops and leads impact litigation in state and federal court as part of an integrated advocacy team.

Under the direction of the Legal Director, the attorney serves as lead or co-counsel on complex civil rights and civil liberties cases, contributes constitutional expertise to policy, communications, and community-based advocacy, and mentors junior legal staff.