Senior Managing Attorney, Civil Rights Litigation Lead

ACLU; Hartford (CT); On-site; 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 eye

401(k) with employer contribution

Employee assistance program

13 paid holidays

Job summary

The ACLU of Connecticut is seeking a Managing Attorney to lead our legal team and supervise staff attorneys, legal fellows, and paralegal. You will ensure deadlines are met, guide litigation strategy, and support department operations across advocacy efforts.

You will mentor junior staff, conduct performance reviews, and collaborate with other departments to advance civil liberties litigation and advocacy across Connecticut. A background in civil rights law and Connecticut admission is required.

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 and provide guidance on litigation strategy and questions.
• Experience supervising people to plan goals, navigate change, and grow professionally.
• Ability to help less-experienced attorneys develop skills with writing, discovery, witness examinations, and oral arguments.
• Willingness to master areas of law outside current expertise or past practice.
• Commitment to ACLU of CT values and to working with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage, and mentor the affiliate’s staff attorneys, legal fellows, and paralegal, including day-to-day work assignment.
• Oversee the affiliate’s pending litigation to meet deadlines and assist staff with drafting and revising work.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to staff.
• Lead regular team and individual meetings to discuss progress and goals.
• Collaborate with the Legal Director to ensure smooth department operations.
• Support other departments in understanding legal work and litigation developments.
• Assist with recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new legal staff.
• Perform occasional other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Litigation supervision

Mentoring

Performance reviews

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Admitted to practice in Connecticut or eligible within six months

Job description

The ACLU of Connecticut is seeking a Managing Attorney to lead our legal team and supervise staff attorneys, legal fellows, and paralegal. You will ensure deadlines are met, guide litigation strategy, and support department operations across advocacy efforts.

You will mentor junior staff, conduct performance reviews, and collaborate with other departments to advance civil liberties litigation and advocacy across Connecticut. A background in civil rights law and Connecticut admission is required.