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Posted 2 weeks agoParalegal, State Supreme Court Initiative (SSCI)
at ACLU
United StatesHybrid
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Responsibilities
- Produce and file briefs, motions, pro hac vice materials, and other pleadings in state courts around the country, including by providing cite-checking, copy-editing, tables-building and other support.
- Support attorneys and legal fellows in managing relationships with stakeholders, partners and cooperating attorneys, and clients.
- Manage administrative tasks including litigation and attorney calendar management, expensing and invoicing, binder compilation, time tracking, and coordination of travel, as needed.
- Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, academic databases, and the Internet.
- Maintain, and work to improve, case files and internal litigation tracking systems, including case summaries and calendar of litigation deadlines and court dates.
Requirements
- Must have excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently as well as within a team while maintaining a high level of efficiency and professionalism.
- Must have strong computer skills, and advanced knowledge is preferred in Microsoft Office Suite e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.
- Bachelor’s degree and/or one to two years of paralegal experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of The Bluebook for legal citations and Westlaw preferred. •
- Experience creating tables of contents, tables of authorities, presentations, and copy for web pages and other public-facing documents preferred.
Benefits
- Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
- Experience bringing a creative approach to solving technological or other difficult problems preferred. COMPENSATION The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay.
- Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set salary for each role based on geographic work location.
- The annual salary for this position is $81,166 ( Level K ), reflecting the salary of a position based in Washington, DC . Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf WHY THE ACLU
- Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
- Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all.
- For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.
Contact
- If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org .
Additional details
- The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Paralegal to support the State Supreme Court Initiative (SSCI) in the Legal Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, DC .
- This is a hybrid role that has in-office
- requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
- The SSCI is dedicated to strengthening and expanding the ACLU’s voice in state supreme courts.
- Working with the ACLU’s affiliates around the country, along with other projects in the ACLU’s national office, the SSCI identifies cutting-edge cases of constitutional import in state supreme courts and files briefs in those cases, either as amicus curiae or co-counsel.
- It also facilitates strategic collaboration among the ACLU’s state affiliates and other partners engaged in state constitutional litigation and works with affiliates to develop strategies for building civil liberties and civil rights doctrine in their states.
- This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
- Reporting to a SSCI Co-Director , the Paralegal will be responsible for providing litigation support, preparing briefs for filing, and conducting administrative and research projects as needed to support the SSCI’s work. YOUR DAY TO DAY
- Assist in tracking key litigation and legal developments to identify potential cases as well as other advocacy opportunities.
- Work with ACLU colleagues to develop web pages, communications assets, and other materials as assigned.