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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"
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<b>LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT<b><span
style="font-family:"Trebuchet
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<b><span
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LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION</span></b></p>
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<b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Center for Liberty,
NY</span></b></p>
<p><b><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"" lang="EN">The
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), </span></b><span
style="font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"" lang="EN">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 U.S. Constitution.</span><span
style="font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif""> The <b>Center for
Liberty</b> of the ACLU’s National office in New York
City is seeking a full-time <b>Legal Administrative
Assistant</b>. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">OVERVIEW</span></b></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">The <b>Center for
Liberty</b> includes the Lesbian Gay Bisexual
Transgender & AIDS Project (LGBT & AIDS), the
Reproductive Freedom Project, the Women’s Rights
Project, and the Program on Freedom of Religion and
Belief. The Center is dedicated to the principle that we
are all entitled to determine the course of our lives
based on who we are and what we believe, free from
unreasonable government constraint and baseless
stereotypes. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">The Legal
Administrative Assistant will work with three or more
professional staff members from the Center. S/he will be
an integral part of program work, will attend regular
program meetings and will have the opportunity to learn
about current threats to liberty interests and the legal
landscape for challenging them. </span></p>
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MS","sans-serif""> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES</span></b></p>
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MS","sans-serif""> </span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Take notes, keep track
of deadlines, track and distribute relevant press and
other materials for Center campaigns, including Campaign
to End the Use of Religion to Discriminate.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Conduct internet
research.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Schedule and arrange
meetings, prepare materials and handle travel
arrangements for Director and other staff.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Maintain and organize
legal, public education, state legislation and press
files. Perform general administrative duties for the
Center, including processing invoices, tracking expenses
and case costs, generating expense reports, etc.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Prepare, proofread and
edit correspondence, legal documents and briefs.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Perform other duties as
assigned. </span></p>
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style="margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
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<b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS</span></b></p>
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style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif""> </span></b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span
style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span
style="font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">A Bachelor’s Degree
and/or 1-2 years of work experience preferred.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span
style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span
style="font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Self-starter and
ability to take initiative. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Strong organizational,
time management and administrative skills.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span
style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span
style="font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Detail oriented and
adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously.</span></p>
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style="margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Excellent interpersonal
and communication skills; excellent telephone manner. </span></p>
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style="margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Proficiency with
Microsoft Office Suite and possess experience with
Internet research.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Excellent writing and
proofreading skills.</span></p>
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style="margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Ability to work
independently, as well as within a team.</span></p>
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style="margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span
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</span></span></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Commitment to the
mission and goals of the ACLU.</span></p>
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<b><span
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MS","sans-serif";text-transform:uppercase">COMPENSATION</span></b></p>
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<b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif";text-transform:uppercase"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Salary for this
position is $41,586. Generous benefits package
provided.</span></p>
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style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><span
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">HOW TO APPLY</span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">If you are a proactive
and resourceful team player with a passion for public
interest issues, please send a cover letter, resume and
contact information of two references via email to <b><u><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:hrjobsCFL@aclu.org" target="_blank">hrjobsCFL@aclu.org</a></u></b>.
Reference [<b>RFP-14/ACLU-W</b>]<b> </b>in subject
line.</span><b><i><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"" lang="EN"> Please
note that this is not the general ACLU applicant
email address. This email address is specific to the
Center for Liberty posting. In order to ensure your
application is received please make certain it is
sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect
to receive an automatic response that acknowledges
the submission of application materials.</span></i></b><span
style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"" lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"" lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Alternatively
applications can be mailed to:</span></p>
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style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif""> </span></p>
<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span
style="font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">The Center for Liberty
</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span
style="font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">RE: [<b>RFP-14/ACLU-W</b>]</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span
style="font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">American Civil
Liberties Union</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span
style="font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">125 Broad Street, 18<sup>th</sup>
Floor</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center" align="center">
<span style="font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">New York, NY 10004</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span
style="font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif""> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"
align="center"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span
style="font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif""> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"
align="center"><i><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">Please indicate in
your cover letter where you learned of this career
opportunity.</span></i><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif""></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif""> </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">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.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif""> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">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.</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif""> </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet
MS","sans-serif"">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.” </span></p>
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