Paralegal, Speech, Privacy, and Technology

New York, United StatesHybrid

Responsibilities

Handle general administrative duties including processing invoices, tracking expenses and case costs, preparing expense reports, ordering supplies, etc.
Handle travel arrangements and calendar for Director and other staff
Maintain database of all Project expenses, including travel and case costs
Arrange for service of legal documents; prepare and serve discovery documents; research court rules and procedures
Maintain case files, attorneys’ correspondence files, and internal litigation tracking systems including case summaries and calendar of litigation deadlines and court dates
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL

Experience with litigation or administrative support
Ability to work independently as well as within a team while maintaining a high level of efficiency and professionalism PREFERRED
Bachelor’s degree or two years of related administrative experience •

Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
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
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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org .

requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
Reporting to the Deputy Project Director , the Paralegal will be responsible for providing litigation and administrative support to the legal project.
This includes, but is not limited to, responding to legal assistance inquires, cite checking and formatting litigation documents, and maintaining files and other litigation items. YOUR DAY TO DAY
Provide litigation, administrative, and research support to the work of SPT attorneys and other SPT staff
Provide administrative support for the managers’ review of applications for open positions
Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers
Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts WHAT YOU'LL BRING •
Must take initiative, be highly organized and detail-oriented, and possess strong interpersonal and time-management skills
We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being.