The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Paralegal in the Speech, Privacy, and Technology (SPT) Project of the ACLU's National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
The Speech, Privacy and Technology Project is dedicated to protecting and expanding the First Amendment freedoms of expression, association, and inquiry; expanding the right to privacy and increasing the control that individuals have over their personal information; and ensuring that civil liberties are enhanced rather than compromised by new advances in science and technology. The project is currently litigating cases and conducting other advocacy efforts on a variety of issues, including political protest, freedom of expression online, privacy of electronic information, journalists' rights, scientific and academic freedom, openness in the courts, privacy rights at the border, and the impact of big data and algorithmic decision-making.
Responsibilities
YOUR DAY TO DAY
Provide litigation, administrative, and research support to the work of SPT attorneys and other SPT staff
Handle general administrative duties including processing invoices, tracking expenses and case costs, preparing expense reports, ordering supplies, etc.
Handle travel arrangements and calendar for Director and other staff
Maintain database of all Project expenses, including travel and case costs
Arrange for service of legal documents; prepare and serve discovery documents; research court rules and procedures
Maintain case files, attorneys' correspondence files, and internal litigation tracking systems including case summaries and calendar of litigation deadlines and court dates
Provide administrative support for the managers' review of applications for open positions
Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers
In addition to:
Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
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, disability and socio-economic circumstance
FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL
Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
Requirements
Experience with litigation or administrative support
Must take initiative, be highly organized and detail-oriented, and possess strong interpersonal and time-management skills
Excellent research and writing skills
Ability to work independently as well as within a team while maintaining a high level of efficiency and professionalism
Bachelor's degree or two years of related administrative experience
Experience with free speech or digital privacy issues is preferred
Benefits
For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdfWHY THE ACLUWe know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being.At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:Time awayEquity / stock options
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