Paralegal, State Supreme Court Initiative (SSCI)

About this role

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Paralegal to support the State Supreme Court Initiative (SSCI) in the Legal Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, DC. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.

The SSCI is dedicated to strengthening and expanding the ACLU’s voice in state supreme courts. Working with the ACLU’s affiliates around the country, along with other projects in the ACLU’s national office, the SSCI identifies cutting-edge cases of constitutional import in state supreme courts and files briefs in those cases, either as amicus curiae or co-counsel. It also facilitates strategic collaboration among the ACLU’s state affiliates and other partners engaged in state constitutional litigation and works with affiliates to develop strategies for building civil liberties and civil rights doctrine in their states.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Reporting to a SSCI Co-Director, the Paralegal will be responsible for providing litigation support, preparing briefs for filing, and conducting administrative and research projects as needed to support the SSCI’s work.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Produce and file briefs, motions, pro hac vice materials, and other pleadings in state courts around the country, including by providing cite-checking, copy-editing, tables-building and other support.

• Assist in tracking key litigation and legal developments to identify potential cases as well as other advocacy opportunities.

• Support attorneys and legal fellows in managing relationships with stakeholders, partners and cooperating attorneys, and clients.

• Work with ACLU colleagues to develop web pages, communications assets, and other materials as assigned.

• Manage administrative tasks including litigation and attorney calendar management, expensing and invoicing, binder compilation, time tracking,…