Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, Senior Counsel, Criminal Law Reform Project
ACLU - National Office · New York, New York, United States
Posted about a month ago · $96,069 - $120,009
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days ACLU - National Office's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 27% of ACLU - National Office's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at ACLU - National Office
- high 16 stale, 0 reposted of 22 open
- Hiring momentum
- 39 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from ACLU - National Office's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for ACLU - National Office.
About this role
The ACLU is hiring a Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel for its Criminal Law Reform Project in New York. This role involves litigation and advocacy focused on systemic abuses in the criminal justice system, particularly regarding biased police practices. Responsibilities include litigating cases, providing legal advice, collaborating with various teams, and mentoring junior staff, all while promoting the ACLU's mission of advancing civil rights.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of ACLU - National Office as an employer.
What you need
- J.D. degree
- Admitted to the New York Bar or willing to become admitted within one year
- Years of demonstrated civil litigation experience
- Ability to conduct thorough and goal-oriented fact-finding and investigation
- Skilled in working with litigation and/or project teams
- Commitment to advancing the mission of the ACLU
Nice to have
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Experience litigating police misconduct claims
- Ability to develop novel litigation theories
- Experience with data analysis as an advocacy tool
- Experience with complex litigation
What you get
- Generous paid time-off policy
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Parental leave, gender-affirming care, and fertility treatment
- 401k plan with employer match
- Annual professional development funds and internal programs
Worth weighing
- Hybrid role with in-office requirements of two days per week
- Position is part of a collective bargaining unit
- Salary range based on years since law school graduation, with no specific salary listed for the role
- Complex, cross-departmental structure may require strong collaboration skills
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