Senior Staff Attorney, National Prison Project

Gavroche Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) National Office seeks a Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel for the National Prison Project in a hybrid role based in Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA, or New York, NY. This is a two-year term-limited position with in-office requirements of two days per week or eight days per month.

The role centers on litigation and policy work to improve conditions in detention facilities, with a focus on immigration detention, prisoners’ rights,

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Demonstrated litigation experience.
• Admission to practice (based on office assignment).
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team and meet deadlines.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and persuasive writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Litigate in federal and state courts, including appellate courts across the country.
• Carry a substantial caseload in federal and state court, in coordination with other staff attorneys.
• Conduct legal research and write memoranda.
• Analyze legislation for potential litigation.
• Draft pleadings and briefs, engage in discovery and motion practice, and conduct hearings and oral arguments.
• Provide technical assistance and expert legal advice to local ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys.
• Engage in policy advocacy on immigration detention, prisoners’ rights, and criminal justice issues.
• Develop new cases and identify potential plaintiffs and witnesses.
• Travel as required for litigation, case management, conferences, and client development.
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) National Office seeks a Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel for the National Prison Project in a hybrid role based in Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA, or New York, NY. This is a two-year term-limited position with in-office requirements of two days per week or eight days per month.

The role centers on litigation and policy work to improve conditions in detention facilities, with a focus on immigration detention, prisoners’ rights,