Staff Attorney, Wyoming Chapter

1-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Staff Attorney, Wyoming Chapter

## Job Description
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney in the Wyoming Chapter, a national Chapter of the ACLU. The role is based in our office in Jackson Hole, WY. The Staff Attorney will develop and litigate cases and participate in non-litigation advocacy to advance civil liberties and civil rights in Wyoming.

## Responsibilities
The Staff Attorney will be responsible for:
- Managing and developing litigation in federal and state court including trial and appellate court litigation, prepare and respond to written discovery requests, take and defend depositions, engage in motion practice, write briefs, present oral arguments, and conduct trials
- Developing relationships and working with a team of cooperating attorneys, including those at other public interest organizations
- Supervising law students, interns, and volunteers
- Managing and overseeing the intake process, supervise intake database administration; regularly review and handle complaint intake for potential action; strategize and execute or monitor intake-related actions
- Working closely with legal and non-legal program staff, particularly legislative, communications, and advocacy staff members both at National ACLU and affiliate offices
- Providing legal research as needed on legislative proposals
- Representing the ACLU at hearings and meetings, public forums, task forces, workgroups and conferences when appropriate
- Engaging in public speaking, including representing ACLU positions to the media and public generally in collaboration with the Communications Director
- Providing regular and timely updates and reports to the Legal Director and/or Executive Director
- Meeting with individual donors to discuss the Legal Program as necessary and in conjunction with the Executive Director and Development Director
- Engaging in special projects and other duties as assigned
- Centering principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
- Demonstrating 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, disability and socio-economic circumstance
- Working collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts

## Experience & Qualifications
The desired qualifications for this role include:
- A . degree
- Licensure to practice law and in good standing in the Wyoming Bar or eligibility for admission by test or waiver within one year of hire
- Ability to think creatively and to use non-litigation strategies to promote integrated advocacy campaigns
- Skilled in managerial and administrative tasks related to litigation, including supervising volunteers and coordinating with others inside and outside the ACLU
- Ability to work with diverse clients and to develop impact litigation
- Exceptional initiative, self-starter, vision and ability to develop and implement short- and long-term integrated advocacy strategies
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple activities and responsibilities and the ability to work under pressure
- A team player who works collaboratively and shares responsibility and credit
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards of legal practice
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours and travel throughout the states as needed

## Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include:
- At least 5 years of litigation experience
- Demonstrated experience in constitutional or public interest law and/or federal court litigation

## Compensation
The annual salary for this position is $92,805 (Level G), reflective of a position based in Jackson Hole, WY. This salary will be subject to a locality adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

## About the ACLU
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees. For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. 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 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.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

## Job Overview
The ACLU seeks an experienced and politically astute Staff Attorney for the Wyoming Chapter. The Staff Attorney will develop and litigate cases and participate in non-litigation advocacy to advance civil liberties and civil rights in Wyoming. This is a full-time role based in Jackson Hole, WY with an annual salary of $92,805 (Level G).

## Respons

Equity, Transparency, Clarity in Pay

Litigation, Legal Research, Writing, Public Speaking

J.D. Degree

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Qualification and Experience J.D. Degree

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