Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, Senior Counsel, Criminal Law Reform Project

The ACLU is hiring a Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel for its Criminal Law Reform Project in New York. This role involves litigation and advocacy focused on systemic abuses in the criminal justice system, particularly regarding biased police practices. Responsibilities include litigating cases, providing legal advice, collaborating with various teams, and mentoring junior staff, all while promoting the ACLU's mission of advancing civil rights.

• Generous paid time-off policy
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Parental leave, gender-affirming care, and fertility treatment
• 401k plan with employer match
• Annual professional development funds and internal programs

• Hybrid role with in-office requirements of two days per week
• Position is part of a collective bargaining unit
• Salary range based on years since law school graduation, with no specific salary listed for the role
• Complex, cross-departmental structure may require strong collaboration skills