Paralegal, Capital Punishment Project
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Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position ofParalegal in the Capital Punishment Project of the ACLUs National office in Durham NC. This is ahybrid rolethat has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight(8) days per month.
Partnering with ACLU affiliates in death penalty states and with coalition partners nationally the Capital Punishment Project promotes both abolition and systemic reform of the death penalty through a combination of systemic litigation direct representation systemic reform and public education and advocacy. We litigate in cases that exemplify the inherent unfairness and discrimination in capital cases. We work primarily in the courts of the South in states that have historically been discriminatory or reluctant to provide adequate resources for indigent clients facing the death penalty.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United.
WHAT YOULL DO
Reporting to theDeputy Project Director theParalegalwill provide litigation and administrative support to the Projects legal team. This includes but is not limited to cite checking and formatting litigation documents maintaining litigation calendar files and other litigation items processing invoices generating expense reports as well as providing onsite administrative logistical and other support for filings arguments and hearings.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
- Provide paralegal support for a wide range of state and federal litigation including by filing reviewing and organizing litigation documents such as briefs petitions motions client records historical evidence discovery requests and responses and correspondence with clients including cite-checking proofreading formatting printing and saving such documents electronically.
- Handle general administrative duties for the Project including processing invoices tracking expenses case costs and generating and submitting expense reports.
- Assist in case management including meticulous maintenance of client files both electronic and physical as well as maintenance of litigation calendars and any other relevant records; anticipate and identify potential litigation tasks and prepare accordingly.
- Assist in life-history investigation of clients by filing records requests organizing and digesting records and coordinating with team mitigation specialist on these tasks.
- Coordinate logistics for client meetings or phone calls filings service of process courtesy copy delivery and other litigation support.
- Maintain projects internal docket and other ACLU reporting and tracking of our litigation.
- Conduct internet and other factual research.
- Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.
FUTURE ACLUERS 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
WHAT YOULL BRING
- Demonstrated interest in civil rights and civil liberties
- Demonstrated related administrative experience
- Basic knowledge of the bluebook
- Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite e.g. Outlook Word Excel etc.
- Must take initiative be highly organized and detail-oriented and possess strong interpersonal and time management skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and see projects through to completion
COMPENSATION
For over 100 years the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether its ending mass incarceration achieving full equality for the LGBTQ community establishing new privacy protections for our digital age or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.
We 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 away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical dental and vision coverage parental leave gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
- We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds internal professional development programs and workshops
OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Accessibility equity diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty equality and justice for all. For us diversity equity accessibility and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth humility and grace transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression anti-ableism and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether were in the courts or in the office we believe We the People means all of us.
With this commitment in mind we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin marital status citizenship disability veteran status and record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online please email. If you are selected for an interview you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Proofreading
- Google Docs
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Research Experience
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Writing Skills
About Company
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
