Children And The Law - Staff Attorney 2

Full-time

No

• Job Type Attorney


## Children and the Law - Staff Attorney 2
The American Bar Association (ABA) is a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe. As a Staff Attorney 2, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the ABA's mission and make a positive impact on the rule of law.

### Responsibilities:
As a Staff Attorney 2, you will be responsible for:
* Conducting legal research and writing speeches, memoranda, and articles for publication
* Providing substantive advice, information, and making policy recommendations
* Serving as the principal ABA expert on a substantive area of law or public policy
* Facilitating multidisciplinary convenings, building and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders
* Designing and delivering substantive content for presentations and training
* Contributing to the writing of proposals for additional grant funding
* Assisting with managing and updating project websites and other communication platforms
* Giving presentations and/or teaching on legal and public policy issues
* Managing substantive/legal project aspects, overseeing research, report-writing, and publication
* Analyzing laws, regulations, court rules, and policies/policy proposals
* Securing outside funding, writing grants, and dealing with grant makers

### Required Education, Qualifications, and Experience:
* 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

### Physical Requirements:
Typical office work environment.

### Extent of Travel Required in the Job:
Ability to travel 20% is required.

### 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. Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, IA, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

### Salary
Pay Type: Salary
Min Hiring Rate: $89,
Max Hiring Rate: $109,

### Apply
Applicants are encouraged to describe applicable experience in a cover letter as part of resume submission.

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 .

## ABA Staff Attorney 2
The American Bar Association (ABA) is a member-based organization committed to advancing the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. As a Staff Attorney 2, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the ABA's mission and make a positive impact on the rule of law.

### Responsibilities:
As a Staff Attorney 2, you will be responsible for:
* Conducting legal research and writing speeches, memoranda, and articles for publication
* Providing substantive advice, information, and making policy recommendations
* Serving as the principal ABA expert on a substantive area of law or public policy
* Facilitating multidisciplinary convenings, building and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders
* Designing and delivering substantive content for presentations and training
* Contributing to the writing of proposals for additional grant funding
* Assisting with managing and updating project websites and other communication platforms
* Giving presentations and/or teaching on legal and public policy issues
* Managing substantive/legal project aspects, overseeing research, report-writing, and publication
* Analyzing laws, regulations, court rules, and policies/policy proposals
* Securing outside funding, writing grants, and dealing with grant makers

### Required Education, Qualifications, and Experience:
* 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

### Physical Requirements:

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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