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Deputy Project Director for Immigration Detention

LocationWashington, District of Columbia, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; New York, New York, United States
SetupHybrid
LevelMid
Posted1d ago
Policy & Advocacy

Quick answer

ACLU is hiring a mid-level Deputy Project Director for Immigration Detention in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, CA, or New York, NY, paying $229,096 to manage the Project, lead litigation, and develop advocacy campaigns.

Role
Deputy Project Director for Immigration Detention
Organization
ACLU - National Office
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; New York, New York, United States
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Mid
Compensation
$229,096 (Level DPD)
Category
Policy & Advocacy

The role

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Deputy Project Director for Immigration Detention in the National Prison Project, focusing on managing the Project, leading complex civil rights litigation, and developing advocacy campaigns.

What you'll do

  • Supervise staff attorneys and fellows
  • Assist in strategic planning and fundraising
  • Engage in complex civil litigation
  • Develop and manage advocacy campaigns
  • Collaborate with other departments and external partners

What it takes

  • J.D. degree and active State Bar membership
  • 10+ years of experience in complex civil litigation
  • Experience in immigrant detention and community settings
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Experience in campaign management and execution

What you'll bring

Complex civil litigationStaff supervisionLitigation strategyAdvocacy campaign managementLegal research and writingCross-project collaboration

How we treat you

Comprehensive healthcare, parental leave, 401k plan, professional development funds

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, CA, or New York, NY.

What is the compensation?

The annual salary for this position is $229,096 (Level DPD).

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a J.D. degree, 10+ years of experience in complex civil litigation, and experience in immigrant detention and community settings.

How do I apply?

Apply now on the ACLU's job posting page.

Is the job remote?

This is a hybrid role with in-office requirements of two days per week or eight days per month.

How to apply

Apply directly on ACLU - National Office's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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