Staff Attorney, Criminal Justice & Police Reform

Aclu Foundation Of Southern Calif; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 89 000 - 106 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ACLU Foundation of Southern California seeks a Staff Attorney for the Criminal Justice and Police Practices project to develop and litigate state and federal cases, and engage in legislative and policy advocacy on criminal justice reform and policing issues, with a focus on Orange County advocacy.

The role involves campaign design, public education, and technical assistance to coalitions and government partners.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in California or willing to take the CA bar exam.
• Excellent research, writing, analytic, and speaking skills.
• Ability to develop and litigate impact cases.
• Ability to work in diverse coalitions and develop advocacy campaigns.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively.

Responsabilités

• 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 on criminal justice and policing issues.
• Create, implement, and participate in campaigns for community safety and care.
• Provide technical assistance to coalitions, partners, and government bodies.

Connaissances

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation

Advocacy campaigns

Collaboration

Public speaking

Spanish language

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in California

2-8 years of experience

Description du poste

ACLU Foundation of Southern California seeks a Staff Attorney for the Criminal Justice and Police Practices project to develop and litigate state and federal cases, and engage in legislative and policy advocacy on criminal justice reform and policing issues, with a focus on Orange County advocacy.

The role involves campaign design, public education, and technical assistance to coalitions and government partners.