Job Summary
The Senior Staff Attorney is primarily responsible for spearheading significant litigation efforts in both state and federal courts, while also providing valuable constitutional insights to support policy-making, communications, and advocacy initiatives within communities. Additionally, this role includes mentoring less experienced legal staff and engaging in the organization’s comprehensive intake process to assess strategic advocacy approaches.
Responsibilities
- Lead impactful litigation efforts in state and federal jurisdictions.
- Provide constitutional expertise to enhance policy, communications, and community advocacy.
- Mentor junior legal personnel to foster their professional development.
- Participate in the organization’s intake process for strategic advocacy evaluation.
Qualifications
- Possession of a J.D. from a recognized law school.
- Must be licensed to practice in Indiana or capable of gaining admission swiftly.
- A minimum of seven years of extensive litigation experience.
- Demonstrable expertise in federal constitutional and civil rights law.
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
