Staff Attorney

3 days ago

TN United States American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee Full time
Job Summary

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU-TN) is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Staff Attorney to join our team. As a Staff Attorney, you will play a critical role in advancing civil liberties and civil rights in Tennessee through litigation and non-litigation advocacy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in litigating civil liberties and civil rights cases in federal and state court, either as co-counsel or lead counsel.
  • Conduct factual and legal research, prepare memoranda, draft Open Records Act requests, write demand letters, draft pleadings and motions, and help write appellate and amicus briefs.
  • Identify, develop, interview, and retain potential clients for representation.
  • Manage the discovery process for complex civil litigation, including preparing discovery requests and responses, analyzing documents, and taking and defending depositions.
  • Monitor litigation being handled by cooperating attorneys and provide assistance as needed.
  • Help assess requests for legal assistance and identify appropriate cases for legal challenge that come through our intake program.
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with the legal staff at the national ACLU, its projects, and other state affiliates, and collaborate on litigation and investigations that arise in Tennessee.
  • Review, comment on, and edit letters and briefs of co-counsel and other ACLU-TN staff.
  • Support the work of the legal director, as needed.
Secondary Responsibilities
  • Engage in advocacy work to advance civil rights through non-litigation means such as writing public comments, public speaking, and public education efforts, in collaboration with the communications, community engagement, and policy departments.
  • Work with ACLU-TN staff to implement integrated advocacy campaigns and high-impact strategies in collaboration with ACLU-TN's communications, policy, community engagement, and legal programs.
  • Occasionally speak to media, as guided by the communications department.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the legal director.
Requirements
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • At least two years of federal civil litigation experience, with a preferred emphasis in complex civil litigation, civil rights, or constitutional law.
  • Admitted to the Tennessee Bar (candidates who are eligible to immediately apply for admission to the Tennessee Bar will be considered).
  • A strong understanding of, and demonstrated commitment to, civil liberties, civil rights, and the ACLU's mission, with a preference for those with lived experience in ACLU-TN's focus areas, which include, but are not limited to, free speech and expression, voting rights/democracy, racial justice, LGBTQ+ equality, and reproductive justice.
  • Exceptional writing and analytical skills are required. Judicial clerkships and/or experience litigating federal civil rights and civil liberties cases are a plus.
  • Demonstrated skills in legal analysis, research, and strategic thinking.
  • Substantive knowledge and understanding of constitutional law and civil liberties issues.
  • Excellent communication skills with both legal and non-legal audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with lawyers, other staff members, and with community organizations and coalitions.
  • A commitment to diversity and a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, ability, and socioeconomic circumstance.
  • Willing to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Willing to periodically work long and extended hours.
  • Willing to occasionally travel locally/regionally as needed, including to prisons and jails.
Benefits
  • An annual salary between $85,000 and $90,000.
  • Excellent benefits, including a $5k wellness adjustment (prorated), 100% employer premium-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; a 401(k) plan including up to 5.5% employer contribution; and paid sick, vacation, and holiday leave.

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