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The ACLU of Arizona works to advance equity and dismantle systemic injustice through legal action, policy advocacy, and mobilizing our communities to protect the civil rights, liberties, and dignity of all Arizonans. We are excited to announce the search for an experienced, passionate, and innovative Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney to investigate and litigate selected civil liberties and civil rights cases in Arizona state and federal courts. This position will be expected to spend 50% of their time on immigrants' rights and border justice litigation and legal advocacy. As such. Spanish language proficiency is required. The Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney will push forward our affirmative litigation agenda as well as engage in fast-moving, defensive battles against threats to civil rights and liberties in Arizona.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney is responsible for maintaining an active docket of cases (typically in co-counsel teams including outside cooperating attorneys), investigating, filing, and litigating civil liberties and civil rights cases in both federal and state courts on a wide range of issues. This includes legal research, investigative work, identifying plaintiffs, complaint drafting, discovery and motion practice, and handling trials and appeals. The Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney will also conduct community outreach and represent the ACLU of Arizona publicly, speaking to the media and others. A Senior Staff Attorney will lead litigation efforts on behalf of the ACLU of Arizona.
The Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney will also be expected to work closely with ACLU of Arizona organizers, communications, and policy staff on cases, advocacy projects, and campaigns in support of ACLU of Arizona’s integrated advocacy model that unites legal, policy, organizing, and communications for maximum impact.
The Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney will not be responsible for supervising paid staff but may supervise interns and other volunteers as assigned. The position is full-time and based in Arizona.
Location: Arizona; Phoenix or Tucson preferred – Hybrid Work Environment
Starting Salary Range: $75,000-$100,000 DOE
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
Supervision: This position reports to the Legal Director
Classification: Full-time, exempt
POSTION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
QUALIFICATIONS:
This position is for a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, commensurate with experience. Minimum qualifications for each position level are noted below. Individuals with more significant litigation experience are preferred and are strongly encouraged to apply.
Cultural Responsibility: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about differences, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. A complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Proven track record of working across lines of race, immigration status, ethnicity, language, class, gender and other identities and experiences including record of arrest or conviction.
Working Conditions: The ACLU-AZ offices are generally open between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The physical demands and work environment described below represent those required and encountered by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. Please note that some in-person attendance at the office is required however most day-to-day work can be done remotely.
Why work for ACLU of AZ?
Time off: Staff get 15 vacation days their first three years; 20 days after four years. We offer an additional 17 days off for holidays and personal days.
Benefits package: We cover 100% of health, vision, and dental insurance for employees. We provide life and disability insurance, as well as reimbursement of some out-of-pocket healthcare related expenses. Staff are reimbursed for cell phones and home internet if working from home.
401k Plan: We want you to be prepared for retirement! We match 100% of the first 1% of your salary deferred to your 401k, plus 50% of the next 5% of your salary contribution. And then, we contribute an additional 2% of your salary contribution each pay period.
Commitment to our staff: We invest in staff growth and professional development opportunities and are committed to providing regular feedback and opportunities for advancement.
Crystal clear focus: Our team focuses on some of the most important and urgent issues of our times – from abortion rights, voting rights and democracy, LGBTQ rights, criminal legal reform, immigrant rights, border justice, and racial justice.
Our team is amazing: You will be working with incredibly dedicated, smart, and caring people who know how to have fun while getting a lot done in a low-ego environment. In addition to your Arizona colleagues, you will become part of a national network of ACLU staff in all 50 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico.
How to Apply
Email your resume, cover letter, two professional references, and a legal writing sample of no more than 10 pages to jobs@acluaz.org. Include “Immigration Senior Staff Attorney or Staff Attorney” in the subject line and how you heard about the position. In the cover letter, in addition to your qualifications, please make sure to answer the following questions:
1) Why you are interested in working at ACLU-AZ; and
2) How have you demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional work?
No phone calls or walk-ins, please.
The ACLU-AZ undertakes inclusive 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 jobs@acluaz.org
Deadline: Until position is filled.
The ACLU-AZ is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage 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
$142k-176k (estimate)
11/17/2023
07/10/2024