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We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.   Position Summary: This position works in the office of the General Counsel and will interact with and support various groups across HRC. The primary focus is on addressing and managing all of the organization’s intellectual property needs as well as providing other contract review, drafting and negotiation, and legal advice and counsel.   Position Responsibilities: Support the intellectual property needs of HRC across the organization: Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of complex intellectual property agreements, including licensing, assignments, and corporate co-ventures Manage HRC’s trademark and copyright portfolio Oversee enforcement of HRC’s intellectual property; draft cease and desist letters, trademark oppositions, and demand letters Conduct clearance of communications and retail content Provide IP-related staff training and education Advise HRC’s teams on any legal issues involving trademarks, copyrights, advertising, social media, and IP-related compliance and enforcement Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of contracts and agreements on behalf of the organization Provide legal advice and counsel on a variety of legal issues Advise on legal risks and liabilities associated with the organization’s strategic priorities Research, anticipate, and advise on unique legal issues for the organization Draft policies and procedures Provide organization-wide training on legal topics Support HRC’s General Counsel’s office other functions, as needed Manage outside counsel as needed Other duties as assigned   Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements: At least 3 years of experience working at a law firm and/or in-house legal department Candidates with substantially more than 3 years of experience will be considered for the senior counsel level J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school Admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar (D.C. preferred) Strong IP (trademark, trade dress and copyright), licensing, enforcement, and contract background required; experience with trademarks and copyright portfolio management a plus Experience drafting licensing agreements, assignments, and other corporate/IP contracts Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with ability to communicate with others at all levels of the organization Strong negotiating skills Excellent analytical skills Excellent writing skills Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships across all business units Ability to work independently with little or no supervision Ability to work in a fast paced, high activity environment Ability to think creatively to provide business-oriented solutions that limit legal risks Commitment to LGBTQ rights is required   **Must provide cover letter, resume and writing sample.**   All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.   No phone calls, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status. 

Staff Attorney [RJP-13], Racial Justice Program, NY Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York   JUNE 11, 2018 Staff Attorney [RJP-13] American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Racial Justice Program, NY   For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.  Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBT community, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, record of arrest or conviction. The Racial Justice Program of the National office in New York City is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney .   OVERVIEW The ACLU's Racial Justice Program challenges racial discrimination and other practices and policies that have a direct or disparate impact on communities of color with a particular emphasis on education and criminal justice and economic justice issues. RJP seeks to ensure that all children have access to equal, high quality educational opportunities, regardless of race or ethnicity. Likewise, RJP is dedicated to exposing and eliminating discriminatory practices and policies which have a disproportionate impact on communities of color throughout the criminal justice system, particularly those that criminalize poverty by subjecting indigent people to jailing because of an inability to pay court fines and fees. RJP has worked to assure that persons of color have access to economic opportunities in the areas of government programs and access to fair credit home and home ownership. Recognizing the potential of new forms of discrimination resulting from the rapid advance of digital technology, RJP has increasingly turned its attention to taking steps to monitoring and taking action to counter the discriminatory effects of digital platforms. RJP also seeks to expand its work on providing protection against discrimination for Native American individuals and tribes. And we want to explore cutting edge ideas for new litigation strategies to advance racial justice. In furtherance of these goals, R.JP, often working with the ACLU's 53 affiliates nationwide, has filed lawsuits challenging disparate educational opportunities, pre- and post- 9/11 racial profiling, policies and practices which push children out of the education system into the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems, unfair lending practices and a range of police and criminal justice system practices which have a particularly adverse impact on communities of color. R.JP has also engaged in other innovative advocacy and public education efforts including the development of resource materials and web sites addressing a number of racial justice issues. RJP is part of the ACLU Trone Center for Justice and Equality, which also includes the ACLU's work on criminal justice reform, eliminating the death penalty and upholding the rights of those who are incarcerated in American prisons and jails.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Litigate in trial and appellate courts, both state and federal, including writing and reviewing briefs, motion papers, and affidavits, preparing witnesses and taking and defending depositions. Conduct legal research and fact investigations to identify racial justice issues subject to legal challenge. Develop new cases and identify and work with potential plaintiffs and witnesses; Support and advise ACLU affiliates, coalition partners and racial justice bar on legal and policy issues. Work closely with legal and non-legal program staff, particularly legislative, communications, and advocacy staff members to advance racial justice. Develop relationships with other advocates, lawyers, and potential clients. Conduct outreach to Native American communities and explore additional Indian rights issues – including, but not limited to, cases in areas such as criminal justice, education, or rights under an Indian Treaty. Supervise paralegals, administrative assistants, legal fellows, law students, and junior attorneys. Work on funding proposals, reports and donor solicitations as requested. Travel as required for litigation, conferences, speaking engagements, and client development.  Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS D. degree is required. A minimum of five (5) years of experience is strongly preferred. Individuals with significantly more experience are also encouraged to apply. Those with ten or more years of experience will have the title Senior Staff Attorney.  If not currently admitted to the New York Bar, candidate must be admitted to the bar of another state and agree to become admitted to the New York Bar within one year of hire. Demonstrated commitment to racial justice issues and public interest law preferred. Knowledge of criminal and racial justice law is preferred. Experience in the representation of Native Americans and knowledge of laws relating to Indian tribes is a plus. Superior analytical skills and excellent research and writing skills are required. Demonstrated ability to write and to speak clearly and persuasively are essential.  Ability to work with a wide range of people and foster a team environment. Ability and willingness to travel is required. Fluency in Spanish is a plus. Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.   COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.   HOW TO APPLY Please submit letter of interest, current resume, names and telephone numbers of two references, and a legal writing sample (either a legal memo or a section of a legal brief) by email to   HRJobsRJP@aclu.org   Reference [RJP-13] in the subject line .   Please indicate where you learned of this job posting. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required.  It does not represent a contract of employment.  The ACLU reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.  The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status. People with personal experience being incarcerated or otherwise impacted by the criminal justice system are strongly encouraged to apply.    The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:  hrjobsincl@aclu.org .  Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply.   The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.”    

Paralegal [CJ-15/16], Criminal Law Reform Project, New York, NY Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York   MAY 14, 2018 Paralegal [CJ-15/16] American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Criminal Law Reform Project, NY   For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.  Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBT community, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.   The  Criminal Law Reform Project  of the National office in New York City is seeking applicants for the full-time position of  Paralegal .   OVERVIEW The Criminal Law Reform Project seeks an end to excessively harsh crime policies that result in mass incarceration and criminalization and stand in the way of a just, equal, and humane society.  To reduce the number of people entering the criminal punishment system, CLRP focuses on preventing over-incarceration and over-criminalization at the “front end” of that system.  We fulfill our mission through strategic litigation and advocacy that promotes reform.  Key priorities are creating robust statewide indigent defense systems to ensure that people charged with a crime have access to effective assistance of counsel; ending unnecessary and unjust pretrial detention through bail reform and other abusive pretrial practices; reforming unconstitutional and racially biased police practices; reforming our nation’s punitive drug policies, which have failed to achieve public safety and health while eroding constitutional rights and criminalizing unprecedented numbers of people, particularly people of color; challenging governmental abuses of power, particularly by police and prosecutors; and reclaiming equal protection of the laws and guaranteeing substantive and procedural due process protections at each stage of the arrest-to-sentencing process of criminal cases. The Project is part of the ACLU's Trone Center for Justice and Equality, which also includes the National Prison Project, the Capital Punishment Project, and the Racial Justice Program.  The Center seeks to transform the U.S. criminal justice system into one that views incarceration as an option of last - not first - resort; that is effective, fair, and free of racial bias; that rejects death as a legitimate form of punishment; and that is evidence-based rather than fear-based.    ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare, file, review and organize litigation documents such as briefs, motions, declarations, deposition summaries, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence with co-counsel. Maintain case files, attorneys’ correspondence files, and the CLRP litigation docket summary. Assist with managing and coordinating the intake database. Provide litigation support to attorneys. Collect, analyze, and organize legal, factual, social science and other non-legal research for use in litigation documents and policy presentations; run searches on internal and external document databases and systems, cull relevant information from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations. Prepare informational updates on criminal law reform issues for ACLU National and Affiliate staff. Update CLRP-related content on the ACLU website. Act as liaison among various internal departments as well as with co-counsel and partner organizations. Act as liaison between staff attorneys and legal administrative assistants to disseminate work assigned by attorneys and provide routine and/or procedural guidance regarding work assignments; Provide administrative support for manager review of applications for legal administrative assistant and intern positions Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts. Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree required. A minimum of two years of paralegal or related experience preferred. Strong research skills, including internet research. Must have outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Experience supervising staff and interns. Must be well organized, efficient, highly motivated, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and see them through to completion, work well under tight deadlines, and take initiative. Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office. Experience creating tables of contents, tables of authorities, mail merges, and creating/inserting macros. Basic knowledge of Westlaw is preferred. Experience with web design, layout, and electronic posting of content is a plus. Commitment to civil liberties, civil rights and public interest legal work is essential.   COMPENSATION Salary for this position is $53,474. Excellent benefits package provided.   HOW TO APPLY Please submit letter of interest, current resume, names and telephone numbers of two references, and writing sample by email to  HRJobsCLRP@aclu.org – Reference [CJ-15/16] in the subject line .   Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and or posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status. The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:  HrJobsINCL@aclu.org .  Correspondence sent to this address that is not related to accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.” 

Legal Administrative Assistant [RFP-06], Reproductive Freedom Project, NY Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York   MAY 22, 2018   Legal Administrative Assistant [RFP-06] American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Reproductive Freedom Project, NY     For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBT community, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, preserving the right to vote or ensuring that people can access abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.   OVERVIEW The  Reproductive Freedom Project   (RFP)  of the ACLU’s National office in New York City seeks applicants for a  full-time Legal Administrative Assistant. The Project’s mission is to secure a world that respects and supports every person’s right to form intimate relationships and to decide whether and when to have a child, and where all people have the resources and tools to access the health care they need to effectuate these decisions. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, the ACLU strives to ensure that the freedoms and opportunities enjoyed by some become the freedoms and opportunities enjoyed by all. The ACLU is particularly committed to ensuring that individuals’ access to reproductive health care is not compromised because of their race, immigration or economic status, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability or where they live. Further, we recognize that people lead intersectional lives and believe that this work must be informed by broader racial and social justice considerations. For four decades, the ACLU has been a leader in the efforts to reduce the shame and stigma around abortion and ensure that every person has access to safe, affordable abortion care in their communities.  The ACLU has participated in nearly every reproductive rights case before the Supreme Court and in significant cases in federal and state courts too numerous to count.  Below are just a few examples of current cases: A challenge to the Trump Administration’s policy that bars immigrant minors like our client, Jane Doe, from obtaining abortions; A federal constitutional challenge to Kentucky’s efforts to shut down the last abortion clinic in the state; State constitutional cases seeking to restore Medicaid coverage for abortion in 2 states; Federal constitutional challenges to abortions bans in 3 states; Cases seeking to expand the availability and accessibility of abortion care; and   A federal constitutional challenge to the Trump Administration’s attempt to roll back a rule requiring insurers to cover birth control. The Reproductive Freedom Project is unique among reproductive rights organizations in that it works with the ACLU’s nationwide network of state affiliates as well as attorneys and advocates in the organization who specialize in areas such as immigrants’ rights, racial justice, LGBT rights, disability rights, and freedom of speech and religion. The Legal Administrative Assistant will work with three or more professional staff from the Reproductive Freedom Project.  They will attend regular staff meetings and will have the opportunity to learn about current threats to reproductive rights and justice and the legal landscape for challenging them.    ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Handle general clerical duties, including processing invoices, tracking expenses and case costs, generating expense reports, ordering supplies, etc. Conduct research, including internet research. Schedule meetings and conference calls, and prepare relevant material. Handle travel arrangements. Prepare, type, and proofread legal and other documents. Maintain and organize electronic and hard copy filing systems. Answer telephones, route calls and take messages. Copy, mail and perform other clerical duties as assigned. Provide administrative support for manager review of job applications. Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Must be able to take initiative and be extremely organized. Strong organizational, time management and clerical/administrative skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; excellent telephone manner. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and have experience with Internet research. Excellent writing and proofreading skills. Must be able to work independently as well as within a team. An interest in civil liberties and reproductive rights is helpful. Bachelor’s Degree and/or 1-2 years’ work experience preferred, but not required.   COMPENSATION Salary for this position is $52,703.  Excellent benefit package provided.   HOW TO APPLY Please submit letter of interest, current resume, names and telephone numbers of two references, and writing sample by email to  hrjobsRFP@aclu.org .  Reference [RFP-06/ACLU-W] in the subject line. Please indicate where you learned of this job posting. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and or posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status. The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:  HrJobsINCL@aclu.org . Correspondence sent to this address that is not related to accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.”    

Office:  National Offices, Washington, DC Location:  District of Columbia MAY 16, 2018   Legislative Counsel [NPAD-37] American Civil Liberties Union Washington Legislative Office, DC National Political Advocacy Department   For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.  Whether it is ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBT community, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, or record of arrest or conviction.   OVERVIEW During a time of unprecedented attacks on civil liberties, the  Washington Legislative Office (WLO) of the National Political Advocacy Department   (NPAD)   seeks applicants for a Legislative Counsel to lead the ACLU’s federal policy advocacy on the First Amendment and consumer privacy.  The position is located in our Washington, D.C. office. The Legislative Counsel will be a leading advocate on civil liberties and civil rights issues, in representing the ACLU before Congress and the Executive Branch on a portfolio of issues focused on the First Amendment and consumer privacy, including the intersection between those rights and other civil liberties and civil rights protections, as well as other issues as assigned.  The Legislative Counsel will be an energetic, thoughtful, and committed advocate, with the ability to act as a catalyst for change in a challenging political environment.  The Legislative Counsel will be part of an interdisciplinary team, focused primarily on federal policy, but will also advise legal and policy staff of ACLU state affiliates on policy questions related to rights protected by the First Amendment.  The Legislative Counsel will report to a Deputy Director of WLO, and will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues within WLO and the larger NPAD, as well as with other departments, including the litigation teams within the Legal Department and state affiliates.  Within a dynamic and challenging political environment, this is an ideal opportunity to work as part of a team to marshal ACLU resources, and lead a new movement to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and federal law.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES     As both an advocate and a legal and policy expert on the First Amendment and consumer privacy, identify opportunities to advance civil liberties and civil rights through federal policy, as well as defeat proposed federal policy that would harm these rights—and then develop and carry out an advocacy plan to succeed.                   Lobby members of Congress, Executive Branch officials, and their staff to advocate for ACLU positions on First Amendment or consumer privacy-related legislation and policy initiatives, and on other issues as assigned. Prepare and deliver testimony and letters on pending legislation or issues before Congressional committees. Research and draft analyses of federal bills and proposed administrative rules and regulations affecting First Amendment or privacy rights, and draft legislative or regulatory changes. Plan and execute advocacy events such as in-depth congressional and Executive Branch staff briefings, advocacy days on Capitol Hill and rallies to further advocacy goals. Provide legislative counseling, including legal analysis, strategic planning guidance, and tactical suggestions, to ACLU affiliates to support their state-based advocacy efforts on issues related to the First Amendment. Lead, or participate as the ACLU representative in, First Amendment and privacy rights coalitions. In collaboration with ACLU Communications staff, develop and maintain relationships with reporters and other media staff, brief national and local media on federal policy and related politics, draft explanatory and opinion pieces for publication, assist in promoting ACLU positions through social media. Work collaboratively with other legislative and policy staff within WLO in taking a team approach to priority ACLU federal policy issues, which will include advocating on issues outside the First Amendment and consumer privacy portfolio. In coordination with state advocacy and campaign staff in NPAD as well as colleagues in the Legal and Communications Departments working on similar issues, prioritize advocacy goals and develop and implement coordinated strategies to achieve key civil liberties objectives. Represent the ACLU at national, state, and local forums, conferences, meetings, and public speaking opportunities. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance, and record of arrest or conviction. Work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS A law degree is required; this position does not include active litigation, but the ability to identify and develop possible litigation is required.  A minimum of four years’ experience working in political, policy, legal, or government settings; familiarity with public policy and legislative processes is required.  Substantive expertise on First Amendment and commercial privacy law and policy is strongly preferred, as is experience working with Congress, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission. Demonstrated ability to lead others in advocating for change on complex legal and policy issues in a challenging political environment. Exceptional ability to conduct legal analysis and research. Experience with constitutional issues and experience working in conjunction with advocacy campaigns is preferred. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, and communication skills. Excellent research, writing, analytic, and communication skills. Ability to communicate complex legal and policy issues to the general public. Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks, work efficiently and quickly, and meet deadlines under pressure. Strong and demonstrated commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice. Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.   COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.   HOW TO APPLY Please send a cover letter (with salary requirements), resume, writing sample, and the names and contact information for three references to:   hrjobsWLO@aclu.org .  Reference   [NPAD-37]   in the subject line.   Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction.   The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:   hrjobsincl@aclu.org . Correspondence sent to this address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.”

MAY 14, 2018 Career Opportunity Advocacy & Policy Counsel   [CSJ-05] American Civil Liberties Union Campaign for Smart Justice, New York, NY   For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBT community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin or record of arrest or conviction.   OVERVIEW With 2.3 million people behind bars in this country, the United States has earned the disgraceful distinction of being the world’s largest jailer. The nation’s machine of mass incarceration severely limits the ability of people, disproportionately people of color, from participating in the social, political and economic life of this country. The ACLU’s Campaign for Smart Justice is committed to realizing a new criminal justice system – one that is substantially smaller than its current size while also keeping communities safe, advancing racial justice, treating people fairly, and using fiscal resources wisely. The ACLU’s Campaign for Smart Justice works with partners to build a movement for social change and win state-based reforms needed to cut the size of our nation’s incarcerated population by 50 percent. The Campaign is committed to advancing both decarceration and racial justice.  The issue of mass incarceration is ripe for bipartisan involvement, and the ACLU works collaboratively with groups across the political spectrum to achieve our goal of ending mass incarceration. The Advocacy & Policy Counsel is a key part of the ACLU’s national Campaign for Smart Justice team and will help lead campaign-oriented nationwide advocacy to advance state legislative and policy initiatives aimed at ending mass incarceration in the United States. This includes mandatory minimum, habitual offender, truth-in-sentencing, bail, parole, violent offense, and prosecutorial reforms. The Advocacy & Policy Counsel will work closely with the Campaign leadership team, as well as organizers, lobbyists, communications staff, litigators, and others at ACLU affiliate offices and with partners throughout the country. The Advocacy & Policy Counsel is a non-litigating attorney position for a lawyer with exceptional analytical and writing abilities. Work will include leading the Campaign’s efforts in analyzing and drafting state legislation and legislative amendments, preparing advocacy and public education materials, researching legal and policy issues related to state legislation, and strategizing decarceration advocacy opportunities. The Advocacy & Policy Counsel position is based in the Campaign for Smart Justice’s New York City headquarters and is supervised by the Deputy Director of the Campaign.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor, research, and analyze opportunities for decarceration in states and localities across the country. Draft and analyze legislation. Draft policy analyses designed to effect change by state policymakers. Conduct research on proposed state legislation and policy initiatives. Develop and produce advocacy and public education tools, including reports and briefers, for use by the Campaign. Work with ACLU affiliates in setting policy goals and developing strategies to achieve decarceration outcomes. Provide policy support to priority ACLU affiliate offices engaged in decarceration advocacy campaigns. Identify analytical and research needs to support the Campaign’s policy goals. Facilitate intra-organizational working groups oriented around key Campaign policy priorities. Represent the ACLU in national coalitions and develop relationships with allies and other organizations to further advocacy goals. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance, record of arrest or conviction. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS A JD degree and a minimum of five years of experience working in criminal justice policy advocacy. Personal experience being incarcerated or in other ways entangled with the criminal justice system, preferred. Strong familiarity with the criminal justice system and with public policy and legislative processes. Exceptional ability to conduct legal and policy analysis and research. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to communicate complex legal issues to the general public. Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks, work efficiently and quickly, and meet deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure. Passion for and demonstrated commitment to criminal justice reform and racial justice. Willingness to travel. Commitment to mission of the ACLU.   COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.   HOW TO APPLY Please send a cover letter, resume and a relevant writing sample to:   hrjobsCSJ@aclu.org   - reference CSJ-05/ACLU in the subject line.   Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, and record of arrest or conviction.    The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact: hrjobsincl@aclu.org . Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.” 

MAY 14, 2018 Paralegal [CJ-15] American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Criminal Law Reform Project, NY   For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.  Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBT community, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.   The   Criminal Law Reform Project   of the National office in New York City is seeking applicants for the full-time position of   Paralegal .   OVERVIEW The Criminal Law Reform Project seeks an end to excessively harsh crime policies that result in mass incarceration and criminalization and stand in the way of a just, equal, and humane society.  To reduce the number of people entering the criminal punishment system, CLRP focuses on preventing over-incarceration and over-criminalization at the “front end” of that system.  We fulfill our mission through strategic litigation and advocacy that promotes reform.  Key priorities are creating robust statewide indigent defense systems to ensure that people charged with a crime have access to effective assistance of counsel; ending unnecessary and unjust pretrial detention through bail reform and other abusive pretrial practices; reforming unconstitutional and racially biased police practices; reforming our nation’s punitive drug policies, which have failed to achieve public safety and health while eroding constitutional rights and criminalizing unprecedented numbers of people, particularly people of color; challenging governmental abuses of power, particularly by police and prosecutors; and reclaiming equal protection of the laws and guaranteeing substantive and procedural due process protections at each stage of the arrest-to-sentencing process of criminal cases. The Project is part of the ACLU's Trone Center for Justice and Equality, which also includes the National Prison Project, the Capital Punishment Project, and the Racial Justice Program.  The Center seeks to transform the U.S. criminal justice system into one that views incarceration as an option of last - not first - resort; that is effective, fair, and free of racial bias; that rejects death as a legitimate form of punishment; and that is evidence-based rather than fear-based.    ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare, file, review and organize litigation documents such as briefs, motions, declarations, deposition summaries, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence with co-counsel. Maintain case files, attorneys’ correspondence files, and the CLRP litigation docket summary. Assist with managing and coordinating the intake database. Provide litigation support to attorneys. Collect, analyze, and organize legal, factual, social science and other non-legal research for use in litigation documents and policy presentations; run searches on internal and external document databases and systems, cull relevant information from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations. Prepare informational updates on criminal law reform issues for ACLU National and Affiliate staff. Update CLRP-related content on the ACLU website. Act as liaison among various internal departments as well as with   co-counsel and partner organizations. Act as liaison between staff attorneys and legal administrative assistants to disseminate work assigned by attorneys and provide routine and/or procedural guidance regarding work assignments; Provide administrative support for manager review of applications for legal administrative assistant and intern positions Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts. Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree required. A minimum of two years of paralegal or related experience preferred. Strong research skills, including internet research.  Must have outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Experience supervising staff and interns. Must be well organized, efficient, highly motivated, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and see them through to completion, work well under tight deadlines, and take initiative. Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office. Experience creating tables of contents, tables of authorities, mail merges, and creating/inserting macros. Basic knowledge of Westlaw is preferred. Experience with web design, layout, and electronic posting of content is a plus. Commitment to civil liberties, civil rights and public interest legal work is essential.   COMPENSATION Salary for this position is $53,474. Excellent benefits package provided.   HOW TO APPLY Please submit letter of interest, current resume, names and telephone numbers of two references, and writing sample by email to   HRJobsCLRP@aclu.org   – reference [CJ-15] in the subject line .     Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.   This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and or posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status. The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:  HrJobsINCL@aclu.org . Correspondence sent to this address that is not related to accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.”

JOB SUMMARY: Working as the sole legal counsel for an organization with over 100 employees that creates and executes communication strategies for 40+ campaigns each year, the VP, Legal and Business Affairs plays a key role in executing the mission of the Ad Council. In a given week, you may find yourself reviewing and negotiating contracts with ad agencies, clients and vendors, reviewing talent releases, preparing for board committee meetings, obtaining state sales tax exemptions, pricing new services in close collaboration with the CFO, determining which Federal Acquisition Regulations should apply to our federal contracts, and reaching out to music houses to license songs for our commercials. This position is perfect for someone who likes to start with strategy and desired outcomes first and then likes to find the legal approach or solution next. You can successfully work on multiple projects at once, you like to make life easier for colleagues by improving processes and, you can effectively communicate legal requirements to colleagues at all levels. You're also great at seeing the forest and the trees and you're a do gooder and passionate about social change. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The VP, Legal and Business Affairs reports to the Head of Business Operations and Strategy and works with members of all departments, but primarily the Finance, Marketing and Communications and Campaign Development teams. Responsibilities include: Drafting, negotiating and revising contracts. Ensuring compliance with contracts, government rules and contracting regulations. Overseeing contract review process and contract distribution. Advising internal clients on legal issues concerning advertising and marketing campaigns. Serving as legal advisor to CEO and senior management on all key business transactions and strategic projects. Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and governing documents with respect to nonprofit governance and board matters. Evaluating agreements and business opportunities and their impact on business and pricing models, reporting, and compliance. This includes identifying opportunities from both existing and pending business arrangements. Selecting, managing and overseeing outside counsel. Participating in special projects as needed. The Ad Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed: Fax (212) 922-1676 or US Mail to the Advertising Council, Attn: Human Resources, 815 2nd Avenue; 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017. Apply Here PI101397679

The FHLB – Office of Finance is seeking a strong Counsel.  Reporting into the General Counsel, the Counsel will provide day-to-day legal support to departments across the OF on a variety of legal matters related to the mission of the OF, including contracts, regulatory compliance, governance, and capital markets.   Major Responsibilities include: Draft, review, and negotiate vendor contracts and other agreements and assist in contract management. Prepare and/or review resolutions and minutes relating to meetings of the OF board of directors, board committees, and management committees, and assist in meeting preparation. Draft, review, and update internal policies and procedures. Conduct legal research and monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the OF. Prepare memos, correspondence, and other documents. Provide day-to-day legal advice and support to departments across the OF regarding general corporate, regulatory compliance, and governance matters. Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating periodic reports and other disclosure documents. Coordinate with outside counsel as necessary. Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.   Qualified candidates will offer a J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Virginia preferred).  Qualified candidates will also offer a minimum of four years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience (experience in drafting and negotiating vendor contracts in the information technology area and experience with regulated financial institutions a plus).  Knowledge of debt capital markets and disclosure matters is required.  Successful candidates will offer excellent writing, research, and analytical skills; a collaborative style and ability to work in a team environment, adjusting quickly to evolving needs; good judgment, high level of professional integrity, and strong work ethic; and strong organizational, planning, prioritizing, and follow-through skills.   This position offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits and work environment and is based in Reston, VA.   FHLB-OF is not currently sponsoring work visas or transfers.  Green Card or citizenship required.   To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to the following job link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=fhlbof&jobId=114227&lang=en_US&source=CC3