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Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel

LocationNew York, NY or San Francisco, CA
SetupHybrid
LevelMid
Posted11h ago
Legal

The role

The ACLU is seeking a Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel to join its Immigrants’ Rights Project for a 2-year term-limited position. The successful candidate will conduct impact litigation in federal and state courts, manage a substantial caseload, and engage in policy advocacy to defend immigrant rights. This role involves legal research, drafting briefs, conducting evidentiary hearings, and supervising junior staff. This is a collaborative position that requires a strong commitment to civil liberties and the ACLU's mission.

What you'll bring

Impact litigationFederal court litigationLegal research and writingPolicy advocacyPleading and brief draftingPublic speaking

How we treat you

Generous paid time-off policy, comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision, parental leave, gender-affirming care, fertility treatment), 401k plan with employer match, and annual professional development funds.

How to apply

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

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