Senior Staff Attorney, Criminal Justice & Police Reform

ACLU FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN CALIF; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation & sick leave, 22 paidholidays

Job summary

ACLU Foundation of Southern California is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney for the Criminal Justice and Police Practices Project in Los Angeles. The attorney will develop and litigate state and federal cases, and engage in legislative and policy advocacy focused on criminal legal reform and policing issues.

The role involves leading campaigns, working with coalitions and communities, and providing technical assistance to partners while traveling within Southern California and occasionally to

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in California or willingness to promptly take the CA bar exam.
• Excellent research, writing, analytic, and speaking skills.
• Ability to lead, develop and litigate impact cases.
• Ability to work in diverse coalitions and develop advocacy campaigns.
• Demonstrated ability to foster inclusive and engaging spaces for all.
• Strong project management skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel within Southern California and occasionally to other parts of the state.

Responsibilities

• Develop and litigate state and federal cases.
• Engage in legislative and policy advocacy on criminal legal reform and policing issues.
• Represent ACLU SoCal in statewide and local advocacy for decarceration and accountability.
• Lead and participate in campaigns that promote community-based, holistic safety approaches.
• Provide technical assistance on criminal legal system issues to coalitions and partners.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Public speaking

Project leadership

Coalitions & collaboration

Racial equity

Spanish language

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

ACLU Foundation of Southern California is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney for the Criminal Justice and Police Practices Project in Los Angeles. The attorney will develop and litigate state and federal cases, and engage in legislative and policy advocacy focused on criminal legal reform and policing issues.

The role involves leading campaigns, working with coalitions and communities, and providing technical assistance to partners while traveling within Southern California and occasionally to