ABOUT THE JOBThe ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of
Paralegal in the
Immigrants' Rights Project of the ACLU's National office in
San Francisco, CA. This is a
hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
WHAT YOU'LL DOReporting to the
Deputy Director, the
Paralegal will be responsible for providing litigation and administrative support to the Immigrants' Rights Project. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing litigation documents for filing, responding to legal assistance inquires, and maintaining files and records.
YOUR DAY TO DAY- Produce and file pleadings in federal courts (from district court through Supreme Court level), and occasionally state courts around the United States
- Manage and coordinate databases, case files, correspondence files, etc.
- Handle general administrative duties including processing invoices, tracking expenses and case costs, preparing expense reports, assisting with travel arrangements, and ordering supplies
- Research and analyze court rules, relevant litigation, and factual issues where appropriate
- Serve as liaison with co-counsel and clients
- Respond to intake calls, emails and letters from individuals seeking assistance
- Occasionally, draft materials for dissemination to the public or IRP supporters
- Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned by IRP leadership and attorneys
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- Must take initiative, be highly organized and detail-oriented, and possess strong interpersonal and time-management skills
- Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team while maintaining a high level of efficiency and professionalism
- Bachelor's degree or a year of related administrative experience preferred
- Experience providing administrative support and/or project management preferred
- Fluency in Spanish and other relevant foreign languages (written and spoken) is preferred, but not required
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
WHY THE ACLUWe 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.
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
