Paralegal, Criminal Law Reform Project

ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Paralegal in the Criminal Law Reform Project (CLRP) 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 Criminal Law Reform Project advocates for the constitutional and civil rights of those impacted by criminal legal systems. We use litigation and advocacy to confront systemic government conduct that fuels the carceral state and police abuse, and oppresses people based on race, class, and other characteristics. CLRP does this work because everyone suspected, accused, or convicted of a crime deserves dignity, fairness, and an opportunity to thrive. Ultimately, we seek to shift power to under resourced communities and to elevate approaches to justice and safety that advance fundamental rights for all. WHAT YOU'LL DO Reporting to the Project Director or Deputy Director , the Paralegal will be responsible for a wide range of administrative and clerical tasks to support and advance our litigation, advocacy, and public education efforts. YOUR DAY TO DAY Provide administrative support, including processing invoices; tracking and reporting expenses, case costs and lobbying hours; preparing expense reports; ordering supplies; and updating case codes and contact sheets Provide administrative support to Project Director and Deputy Directors, including managing travel arrangements and calendar Schedule, arrange, prepare, and distribute materials for meetings and conference calls, and take minutes at those meetings as needed Maintain and organize electronic and hard copy filing systems, including case files, attorney correspondence files, and litigation dockets Draft correspondence and other materials as requested; respond to written and verbal inquiries, as directed by Director and/or other staff Type, prepare, proofread legal and other documents Administer listservs Update CLRP onboarding materials for new staff Collect information for and update CLRP’s docket, sharing regular updates with staff across the ACLU Develop, update, and maintain CLRP’s website and other public information outlets Assist with attorney pro hac and bar admission applications Sort and distribute mail Assist with general CLRP intake Provide administrative support for the managers’ review of applications for new hires Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned by CLRP staff 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 WHAT YOU'LL BRING Must take initiative, be highly organized and detail-oriented, and possess strong interpersonal and time-management skills Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to work independently as well as within a team while maintaining a high level of efficiency and professionalism Commitment to racial and social justice issues is a strong plus Bachelor’s degree or a year of related administrative experience preferred Prior experience working on criminal justice reform preferred COMPENSATION The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set salary for each role based on geographic work location. The annual salary for this position is $78,979 ( Level - CBU ), reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structur ... (truncated, view full listing at source)