ABOUT THE JOBThe ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of
Paralegal in the
Disability Rights Program of the ACLU's National office in
San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC. This is a
hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
While the ACLU's Legal Department is headquartered in New York, it also has programs housed in San Francisco and Washington, DC. The Disability Rights Program works out of the San Francisco and DC offices.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
WHAT YOU'LL DOReporting to the
Program Director, the
Paralegal will be responsible for providing paralegal and administrative support to the Disability Rights Program, which litigates and advocates in our priority areas of voting, education, autonomy, and criminal justice and also provides support to affiliates and the National office on disability rights issues that intersect with core civil liberties.
YOUR DAY TO DAY- Prepare and file legal pleadings; arrange for service of legal documents; prepare and serve discovery documents; conduct research on 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
- Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys, including maintaining calendars, preparing correspondence, making travel arrangements and processing expense reports
- Monitor and manage excel spreadsheets for DRP budget
- Respond to requests for legal assistance
- Update content on the ACLU website and intranet
- Provide administrative support for manager review of applications for intern and fellowship positions
- Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers
- Work collaboratively with other support staff in both New York and San Francisco offices to ensure that office systems run smoothly
- Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL - Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
- 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
- Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
WHAT YOU'LL BRING- Strong research skills, including internet research, required
- Highly organized, efficient, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to complete complex tasks accurately and reliably
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team while maintaining a high level of efficiency and professionalism
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; familiarity with spreadsheets preferred
- Ability to identify and solve problems independently, especially with regard to scheduling and computer skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience creating tables of contents, tables of authorities, mail merges, and creating/inserting macros, pivot tables, etc.
- Commitment to public interest work and to civil liberties in particular is important
- An Associate or Bachelor's degree
- Basic knowledge of Westlaw and PACER
- Previous paralegal, administrative support or related experience
- Personal and/or professional experience with the disability community
COMPENSATIONThe 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 New York, NY. 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
At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:
- Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
- We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops
