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SUMMARY
The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky (ACLU-KY), the premier organization defending the rights and liberties of Kentuckians, is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to join a team focused on identifying, researching, and litigating state and federal cases to ensure individual freedoms. With substantial experience in civil litigation and a commitment to the ACLU-KY’s mission of defending civil liberties and addressing injustices, the Senior Staff Attorney will proactively manage cases on the organization’s docket and collaborate with other legal, advocacy, and communications staff to advance the organization’s critical work across issue areas.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky (ACLU-KY) is freedom’s watchdog, working daily in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people by the Constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. ACLU-KY was founded nearly seventy years ago to address racial discrimination in the Jim Crow era. The organization grew substantially in response to increased need for its services in recent years, and its current legal docket and advocacy focus span reproductive justice, transgender rights, and criminal justice reform, among other issues. Longtime ACLU-KY staffer Amber Duke became the first Black woman to lead the organization when she was appointed Executive Director in 2023.
OPPORTUNITIES FACING THE SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY
Reporting to the ACLU-KY Legal Director, the Senior Staff Attorney will:
ACLU-KY staff may choose to work in-person (with a dedicated office in the organization’s Louisville space), hybrid (1-2 days a week in-office), or remotely within the state of Kentucky (with availability for in-person work as case needs dictate). Exceptional candidates may also work remotely from states bordering Kentucky and within commuting distance to Louisville. ACLU-KY will pay the fees for candidates barred elsewhere to gain admission to the Kentucky bar.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be an experienced civil litigator who is excited about contributing to ACLU-KY’s work protecting and promoting civil liberties. While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications listed below, the strong candidates will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The starting salary for the Senior Staff Attorney is $119,000. ACLU-KY offers excellent benefits including:
TO APPLY
More information about ACLU-KY can be found at: www.aclu-ky.org.
This search is being led by Julian Jackson and Eva Rosenberg of NPAG. Due to the pace of the search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website.
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Applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process are invited to contact Eva Rosenberg: eva@npag.com.
The ACLU of Kentucky is an equal-opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. ACLU-KY 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.
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Full Time
$128k-164k (estimate)
03/09/2024
07/10/2024