Senior Counsel - Voting Rights & Democracy Litigation

ACLU of New Jersey; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

ACLU of New Jersey in Newark, NJ seeks a Staff Attorney to Senior Counsel with a focus on voting rights and democracy. Hybrid schedule; office in Newark on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Responsible for developing civil rights litigation, advocacy strategies, and engaging with communities and officials.

The role offers opportunities to lead and collaborate within a 14+ member legal team, participate in high-impact cases, and advance the ACLU-NJ’s mission to protect civil liberties.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have strong litigation experience and a demonstrated record of legal analysis, writing, and advocacy.
• Experience with protecting voting rights and democracy is preferred.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar or ability to obtain it within 12 months is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to expand voting rights and evaluate litigation strategies under NJVEA.
• Engage in integrated advocacy campaigns, draft materials, and conduct outreach to public officials.
• Argue cases, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs, conduct discovery, and handle appeals as needed.
• Develop and litigate impact cases and state-wide civil rights initiatives.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Complex legal analysis

Creative problem-solving

Initiative

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication to diverse audiences

Time management

Project management

Racial justice

NJ bar admission

Travel willingness

Media experience

Spanish language

Job description

ACLU of New Jersey in Newark, NJ seeks a Staff Attorney to Senior Counsel with a focus on voting rights and democracy. Hybrid schedule; office in Newark on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Responsible for developing civil rights litigation, advocacy strategies, and engaging with communities and officials.

The role offers opportunities to lead and collaborate within a 14+ member legal team, participate in high-impact cases, and advance the ACLU-NJ’s mission to protect civil liberties.