[ACLU of Nevada] Staff Attorney
As Nevadas largest and most active organization devoted to the protection and advancement of civil rights and civil liberties, the ACLU of...
As Nevadas largest and most active organization devoted to the protection and advancement of civil rights and civil liberties, the ACLU of Nevada is one of the states most effective public interest nonprofits. The organization works on a broad range of issues, including but not limited to free speech, election protection, education reform, drug law reform, womens issues, prisoners rights, immigrants rights, the rights of the unsheltered, criminal justice reform, and LGBTQIA+ rights. To learn more about the work of the ACLU of Nevada, the principles we uphold, and some of the cases we are currently litigating, please visitwww.aclunv.org.
DEFINITION
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada (ACLU of Nevada) seeks applicants for an attorney position. As a member of the ACLU of Nevadas legal team, Staff Attorneys engage in strategic impact litigation while collaborating with other departments to promote civil liberties and rights in the state of Nevada. This is a full time, in office position.
RESPONSIBLE TO
Legal Director
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary is based on experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is from $70,000.00 - $87,500. Please note that attorneys with three years or less of litigation experience will be at the starting point of this scale. Benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, generous time off, and a flexible remote-work policy. Bar dues, liability insurance, and CLE expenses are provided by the ACLU of Nevada.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proactively developing and engaging in litigation advancing civil liberties and civil rights in Nevada;
- Representing the ACLU of Nevada and its clients in all aspects of legal representation, from pre-litigation advocacy through trial and appeal;
- Conducting training sessions and workshops related to civil liberties for staff, organizational partners, and the general public;
- Recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteer attorneys work on ACLU of Nevada cases;
- Working with various state, municipal, and school boards and their attorneys to resolve constitutional violations informally when appropriate;
- Serving on law-oriented governmental commissions and law-oriented task forces in consultation with the Legal and Executive Directors;
- Engaging in public speaking and news media interviews to articulate the ACLU of Nevadas views on a broad range of issues, in consultation with and by approval of the Legal and Executive Directors;
- Collaborating with the Communications and Outreach Departments to educate the public about civil liberties and the litigation the affiliate is currently engaged in; and
- Other duties as assigned by the Legal and Executive Directors.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- J.D. and admission to the Nevada bar, or for an exceptional candidate, admission within one year of hire;
- A preference for litigation experience related to civil liberties;
- Excellent research, writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills;
- Experience working in collaborative, diverse, team-based environments;
- Deep and demonstrated commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and the principles traditionally valued by the ACLU; and
- Willingness to relocate to the Las Vegas, Nevada, metropolitan area.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit: (1) letter describing interest in the position; (2) resume; (3) a legal writing sample, not more than 10 pages; and (4) references, online athttps://aclunv.bamboohr.com/jobs/
Please upload all documents in one PDF through the link marked Resume.If you run into any issues, please email[email protected]
THE ACLUNV VALUES A DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND ENCOURAGES 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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