About the role#
The Reproductive Freedom Project at the ACLU is seeking applicants for a sponsored fellowship, such as Equal Justice Works or other public interest fellowships, to begin in the fall of 2027. This is a full-time, paid position for a one or two-year term. Fellows will work closely with the Reproductive Freedom Project to secure funding and advance the organization's mission to protect reproductive rights.
What you'll do#
- Conduct legal research and analysis to develop theories for new litigation projects.
- Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs.
- Work directly with clients and witnesses.
- Engage with internal and external members of litigation teams.
- Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials.
- Provide support to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys.
- Help manage the summer legal internship program and supervise student interns.
- Engage in public speaking and attend relevant meetings or conferences.
What you'll need#
- A J.D. or an expected J.D. by the spring of 2027.
- Admission to practice in New York, NY, or an agreement to become admitted within one year of hire.
- A demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, criminal justice, and racial justice.
- Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Self-motivation with the ability to manage multiple tasks and see projects through to completion.
- Willingness to work closely with the Reproductive Freedom Project throughout the funding application process.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with in-office requirements of two days per week or eight days per month.
- This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by ACLU Staff United.
About ACLU
The ACLU is a non-profit organization focused on the defense of civil rights and liberties. Founded in 1920, the group operates out of New York and Washington. It works on issues including voting rights, criminal justice reform, and freedom of speech. The organization employs over 1,200 people.
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