Children And The Law - Staff Attorney 2

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

• Job Type Regular Full-Time


# Children and the Law - Staff Attorney 2
The American Bar Association (ABA) is a member-based organization with a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities, and are committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

## Responsibilities
The ABA is currently seeking a Staff Attorney 2 to join our Children and the Law team. This position is responsible for:
* Conducting research and writing speeches, memoranda, articles, frequently for publication
* Providing substantive advice, information and making policy recommendations
* Serving as a principal ABA expert on a substantive area of law or public policy
* Facilitating multidisciplinary convenings
* Designing and delivering substantive content for presentations and training
* Contributing to writing of proposals for additional grant funding
* Assisting with co-managing and updating project website and other communication platforms
* Analyzing laws, regulations, court rules and policies/policy proposals
* Researching, drafting, writing, reviewing and critiquing legislative/rule/policy or regulatory text
* Securing outside funding; writing grants; dealing with grant makers
* Promoting racial justice, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity in projects, training, writings, and policies

## Qualifications
* Doctoral Degree (JD, PhD) and active bar admission in at least one jurisdiction
* At least four (4) years working in child welfare or other relevant specialized area of law
* Experience in health law, social and racial justice, grant management is a plus
* High level of skills at legal writing and research, oral and written communications, and organizational skill
* Substantial experience in policy analysis
* Ability to travel 20%

## Salary & Benefits
The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security. The ABA’s wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits.

The ABA is offering a competitive salary range of $89, - $109, for this position. Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may also be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, IA, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply.

The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association, please .

## Apply Now
Applicants are encouraged to describe applicable experience in a cover letter as part of resume submission. If this position is the perfect fit for you, please apply today!

includes contacts with government entities and with the media. • assist with co-managing and updating project website and other communication platforms, including technical aspects and social media. applicants are encouraged to describe applicable experience in a cover letter as part of resume submission. in compliance with the ada amendments act (adaaa), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the american bar association, please

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