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ACLU of New Jersey

Deputy Legal Director

ACLU of New Jersey · Newark

Posted 16 days ago

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This role has been open
16 days
ACLU of New Jersey's roles stay open a median of 53 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of ACLU of New Jersey's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at ACLU of New Jersey
high
8 stale, 0 reposted of 12 open
Hiring momentum
13 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

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About this role

The Deputy Legal Director at ACLU-NJ will co-lead the legal department, focusing on high-impact litigation and strategic planning for legal advocacy. Responsibilities include supervising a legal team, managing complex litigation cases, and collaborating with various departments to support organizational goals. The role also involves community engagement and public education efforts, as well as contributing to a culture centered on racial justice and inclusion.

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What you need

  • At least 8 years of experience as a full-time litigator, including experience with complex matters involving civil rights and constitutional law
  • Either a license to practice law in New Jersey or eligible for admission within twelve months of employment
  • Excellence in supervising legal work and directly supervising attorneys
  • Demonstrated experience with complex legal analysis and creative problem-solving
  • Experience litigating complex civil rights or constitutional matters
  • Demonstrated collaboration skills and experience building strong relationships with lawyers and coalition partners

Nice to have

  • Experience speaking with the media or engaging in strategic communications

What you get

  • Target salary of $165,000
  • 30 days paid time off
  • 12 office holidays
  • 16 health care leave days
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • 20 weeks (100 days) paid family leave

Worth weighing

  • Hybrid work schedule with office presence required on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
  • No specific details on the exact nature of special projects or additional duties assigned
  • The role involves significant responsibility and leadership, which may be challenging for some candidates

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