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Company: ACLU, CA, DC - Remote
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JDHuntr - Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel, Prison Project $92,374-$210,677 -

Job Category: General Corporate / Non-Profit [ View All General Corporate Jobs ]
Job Reference: 84454
Job description:
Reporting to the Deputy Project Director, the Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel will support all aspects of the project’s litigation and non-litigation work, with a particular focus on matters related to immigration detention.

Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel, National Prison Project
Location: San Francisco, CA Washington, DC
Job Type: Full time

YOUR DAY TO DAY:
Litigate in federal and state courts, including appellate courts, throughout the country 
Carry a substantial caseload in federal and state court, working closely with other staff attorneys and local counsel 
Conduct legal research and write legal memoranda 
Analyze legislation for potential litigation 
Draft pleadings and briefs, engage in discovery and motion practice, and conduct evidentiary hearings and oral arguments
Provide technical assistance and expert legal advice to local ACLU affiliates, cooperating attorneys, and others who seek assistance from the Project
Conduct policy advocacy on prisoners’ rights and criminal justice issues
Develop new cases, identify and work with potential plaintiffs and witnesses
Engage in public speaking to a variety of audiences on a broad range of prisoners’ rights, criminal justice, and civil liberties issues
Travel as required for litigation, case management, conferences, and client development 
Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned

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

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school 
Significant litigation experience, inclusive of clerkships, is preferred
Appropriate bar membership permitting practice in the District of Columbia or California, depending on where the attorney is based
A demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Ability to foster and contribute to a collaborative team environment is essential
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Demonstrated ability to perform complex legal analytical work
Demonstrated ability to write and speak clearly and persuasively
Self-motivated, diligent and able to meet strict deadlines while under pressure

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
At least eight (8) years of litigation experience, inclusive of clerkships, preferred
Familiarity with issues related to conditions of confinement preferred
Proficiency in Spanish preferred

COMPENSATION:
The ACLU has a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in our Legal Department. The range of salaries are the following, based on year of law school graduation (please consult the hiring manager for specific salary details, based on individual circumstances):
0-2 years since law school graduation: $92,374-$115,393
3-5 years since law school graduation: $129,244-$152,480
6-10 years since law school graduation: $159,461- $179,891
11-15 years since law school graduation: $183,255-$193,657
16-20 years since law school graduation: $195,485-$200,519
21-25 years since law school graduation: $201,534-$205,663
26-30+ years since law school graduation: $206,654- $210,677

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel, National Prison Project
$92,374-$210,677

ACLU

84454
Company: ACLU
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Employment type: Full Time, Remote
Salary: $92,374-$210,677
 
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Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: San Francisco, CA, DC - Remote USA
Address: San Francisco, CA Washington, DC
Zip/Postal Code: 94101
Post Date: 03/18/2026
 
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