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Government and Government Relations Attorney in Washington, DC

American Civil Liberties Union Sep 26,2018 May 17,2018 Location Washington DC
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Public Interest

Attorney

Government and Government Relations

Min 4 yrs required

Profile

Legislative Counsel RESPONSIBILITIES: As both an advocate and a legal and policy expert on the First Amendment and consumer privacy, identify opportunities to advance civil liberties and civil rights through federal policy, as well as defeat proposed federal policy that would harm these rights—and then develop and carry out an advocacy plan to succeed. Lobby members of Congress, Executive Branch officials, and their staff to advocate for positions on First Amendment or consumer privacy-related legislation and policy initiatives, and on other issues as assigned. Prepare and deliver testimony and letters on pending legislation or issues before Congressional committees. Research and draft analyses of federal bills and proposed administrative rules and regulations affecting First Amendment or privacy rights, and draft legislative or regulatory changes. Plan and execute advocacy events such as in-depth congressional and Executive Branch staff briefings, advocacy days on Capitol Hill and rallies to further advocacy goals. Provide legislative counseling, including legal analysis, strategic planning guidance, and tactical suggestions, to affiliates to support their state-based advocacy efforts on issues related to the First Amendment. Lead, or participate as the representative in, First Amendment and privacy rights coalitions. In collaboration with Communications staff, develop and maintain relationships with reporters and other media staff, brief national and local media on federal policy and related politics, draft explanatory and opinion pieces for publication, assist in promoting positions through social media. Work collaboratively with other legislative and policy staff within WLO in taking a team approach to priority federal policy issues, which will include advocating on issues outside the First Amendment and consumer privacy portfolio. In coordination with state advocacy and campaign staff in NPAD as well as colleagues in the Legal and Communications Departments working on similar issues, prioritize advocacy goals and develop and implement coordinated strategies to achieve key civil liberties objectives. Represent at national, state, and local forums, conferences, meetings, and public speaking opportunities. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance, and record of arrest or conviction. Work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS: A law degree is required; ability to identify and develop possible litigation is required. 4+ years’ experience working in political, policy, legal, or government settings; familiarity with public policy and legislative processes is required. Substantive expertise on First Amendment and commercial privacy law and policy is strongly preferred, as is experience working with Congress, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission. Demonstrated ability to lead others in advocating for change on complex legal and policy issues in a challenging political environment. Exceptional ability to conduct legal analysis and research. Experience with constitutional issues and experience working in conjunction with advocacy campaigns is preferred. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, and communication skills. Excellent research, writing, analytic, and communication skills. Ability to communicate complex legal and policy issues to the general public. Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks, work efficiently and quickly, and meet deadlines under pressure. Strong and demonstrated commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice.

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