Our legal staff of seven attorneys litigates complex federal and state cases raising civil liberties and civil rights issues, and engages in a broad range of public education activities, including the publication of reports, public speaking and media interviews. The attorney should expect to work on a variety of issues, including freedom of speech, race and language rights discrimination, criminal justice, privacy, poverty, police misconduct, and student rights. The staff attorney is a public advocate for civil liberties and serves as a spokesperson for the organization both with the press and as a public speaker.
Bilingual ability is desirable.
The attorney actively participates in legislative and public education programs. Salary based on experience. Excellent benefits include four weeks paid vacation, medical, vision and dental insurance for staff members and their dependents and domestic partners, pension plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and twelve paid holidays. The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Northern California is an affirmative action employer. All interested individuals, including women, people of color, lesbians, gay men and persons with disabilities are urged to apply.