[Hamp-law] Legal Admin Asst Job-ACLU/ NYC

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Career Opportunity

Legal Administrative Assistant [SPT-03]

American Civil Liberties Union Foundation

Speech, Privacy and Technology Project, NY


The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), founded in 1920,
is a nationwide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with more than
500,000 members and is dedicated to the principles of liberty and
equality embodied in the Constitution.   The Speech, Privacy and
Technology Project of the ACLU's National office in New York City seeks
applications for a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant.


OVERVIEW

The Speech, Privacy and Technology Project (SPT) is part of the ACLU's
Center for Democracy, which works to strengthen democratic institutions
and values, including the values of government transparency and
accountability, and to reinforce the United States' commitment to human
rights and the rule of law.  The Center for Democracy includes, in
addition to the Speech, Privacy and Technology Project, the Human Rights
Project and the National Security Project.

The Speech, Privacy and Technology Project is dedicated to protecting
and expanding the First Amendment freedoms of expression, association,
and inquiry; expanding the right to privacy and increasing the control
that individuals have over their personal information; and ensuring that
civil liberties are enhanced rather than compromised by new advances in
science and technology.  The project is currently litigating cases and
conducting other advocacy efforts on a variety of issues, including
political protest, freedom of expression online,
privacy of electronic information, journalists' rights, scientific
freedom, and openness in the courts.

The Legal Administrative Assistant provides administrative support for
the Project's cases and other activities.  The position provides an
opportunity to learn about current threats to human rights and civil
liberties as they relate to free speech, privacy, and science/technology.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Handle general administrative duties for the Project, including
preparing expense reports, answering phones, ordering supplies, etc.
-Maintain and organize electronic and hard-copy filing systems.
-Cite check, edit, format, produce, and serve litigation documents,
including briefs, memoranda, and correspondence.
-Draft, edit, and prepare affidavits, reports, and other legal or public
education documents.
-Conduct Internet and other factual research and collaborate with
attorneys in preparing background memoranda on selected policy issues.
-Handle travel arrangements.
-Complete other administrative duties as assigned, including, but not
limited to, copying, mailing, scheduling meetings, and managing meeting
logistics.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

-Bachelor's degree and/or 1-2 years related experience preferred.
-Experience providing administrative support preferred.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook,
etc.) and experience with Internet research required.
-Must take initiative, be highly organized and detail-oriented, and
possess strong interpersonal and time-management skills.
-Must have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
-Must be able to work independently as well as within a team.
-A demonstrated interest in human rights and civil liberties issues
relating to free speech, privacy, and science/technology is preferred.
-Commitment to assisting the ACLU in its mission to defend civil
liberties and
human rights.

COMPENSATION

Salary for this position is $40,026.  Excellent benefits package provided.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should consist of a cover letter, a resume, a non-fiction
writing sample, and names and contact information for two references.
Please send materials to hrjobsSPT at aclu.org and reference
[SPT-03/ACLU-W] in the subject line, or mail applications to:

Human Resources
RE: [SPT-03/ACLU-W]
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004

Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this job posting.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of
the essential responsibilities and qualifications required.  It does not
represent a contract of employment.  The ACLU reserves the right to
change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance
notice.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and
encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women,
people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual,
and transgender individuals.

The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil
Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation.  Both the American Civil
Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with
the same overall mission, and share office space and employees.  The
ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of
work to protect civil liberties.  This job posting refers collectively
to the two organizations under the name "ACLU."