Senior Counsel, Senior Staff Attorney, Staff Attorney, Voting Rights Project

ACLU

New York, New York, United States
0-2 years since law school graduation: $92,374-$11...
On-site
Voting rights litigation
Legal research and writing
Persuasive speaking
The Voting Rights Project seeks to build and defend an accessible, inclusive, and equitable democracy free from racial discrimination through integrated advocacy

Job Summary

  • The Voting Rights Project seeks to build and defend an accessible, inclusive, and equitable democracy free from racial discrimination through integrated advocacy.
  • Responsibilities include developing and litigating voting rights cases, analyzing legislation, advising state affiliates and cooperating attorneys, and engaging in public speaking.
  • The role requires a J.D. degree, appropriate bar membership, strong analytical and legal writing skills, and a commitment to advancing civil liberties and civil rights.

Matching Summary

The Voting Rights Project seeks to build and defend an accessible, inclusive, and equitable democracy free from racial discrimination through integrated advocacy.

Salary

0-2 years since law school graduation: $92,374-$115,393; 3-5 years since law school graduation: $129,244-$152,480; 6-10 years since law school graduation: $159,461- $179,891; 11-15 years since law school graduation: $183,255-$193,657; 16-20 years since law school graduation: $195,485-$200,519; 21-25 years since law school graduation: $201,534-$205,663; 26-30+ years since law school graduation: $206,654- $210,677; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • voting rights litigation
  • legal research and writing
  • persuasive speaking
  • collaboration with state affiliates
  • analyzing legislation for litigation

Nice-to-have

  • commitment to equity and inclusion
  • respect for multiple perspectives
  • collaborative problem-solving

Key Requirements

  • J.D. degree
  • Extensive litigation experience preferred
  • Appropriate bar membership
  • Familiarity with voting rights issues preferred

Work Rights

Appropriate bar membership permitting practice in New York or willingness to promptly seek such membership

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