The SRO has a staff of four lawyers and engages primarily in voting rights litigation, regionally and nationally. It also assists ACLU affiliates around the country both directly and on a consulting basis in voting rights litigation. The Staff Attorney is responsible for assisting with all phases of voting rights litigation. Work includes preparing pleadings and briefs, discovery and motion practice, trials and appeals. The Staff Attorney provides technical assistance and advice to ACLU affiliates, cooperating attorneys, and others.
Substantial travel is involved.
Applicant should have excellent writing skills, maturity and judgment, the ability to deal with clients and others, and a commitment to civil liberties. Litigation experience is desirable. Bar membership is required. Membership in the Georgia bar is required within one year of employment. Salary is governed by the National ACLU scale for attorneys and is based on years out of law school.