Posted 05.21.10 ACLU of Eastern Missouri
Staff Attorney
The American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri Fund, a non-profit organization defending civil liberties and civil rights, is seeking a staff attorney to develop and litigate major civil liberties/civil rights actions.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES will include the following, under the direction of the ACLU of Eastern Missouri Legal Director:
- Monitor litigation being handled by cooperating attorneys and providing back-up assistance as needed;
- Serve as co-counsel on ACLU of Eastern Missouri as appropriate;
- Assist in the case selection process, including the training and supervision of volunteer intake counselors;
- Research and analyze potential cases;
- Participate in meetings of legal committee, including the preparation of memoranda and background materials;
- Maintain and organize written and electronic copies of all pertinent case documents; and
- Execute other duties as assigned by the ACLU of Eastern Missouri Legal Director.
QUALIFICATIONS for the staff attorney position include:
- A passion for civil liberties and the law;
- Membership in the Missouri Bar, or the bar of another state if prepared to obtain admission to the Missouri Bar at the earliest opportunity;
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Strong self-motivation and ability to manage multiple deadlines;
- Substantive knowledge and understanding of constitutional law and civil liberties issues;
- Excellent organizational and case management skills; and
- A willingness to work beyond the nine-to-five hours of the normal workday, including on weekends, as necessary.
COMPENSATION will include a salary commensurate with experience within the ACLU of Eastern Missouri salary structure. Benefits include health, life, dental, disability, professional liability insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin working in October 2010.
APPLICATION
Applicants should submit the following:
- Cover letter describing interest in the position;
- Current resume;
- Legal writing sample;
- College and law school transcripts;
- Salary requirements;
- The names and phone numbers of three references.
Applications may be mailed to:
Staff Attorney Search
ACLU of Eastern Missouri
454 Whittier Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
or send in electronic format to: application@aclu-em.org
No phone calls please.
The ACLU of Eastern Missouri is an affirmative action employer. All interested individuals, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBT persons are encouraged to apply.
We encourage you to check out the national ACLU website for job postings across the country.
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