Legal Director, ACLU of North Dakota, South Dakota, & Wyoming

<h2><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></h2> <p>The ACLU's <strong>National Chapter of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming</strong> seeks applicants for the full-time position of <strong>Legal Director</strong> in <strong>Sioux Falls, SD </strong>or <strong>Fargo, ND. </strong><span data-ccp-props="{"><span class="TextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0">This is a <strong>hybrid role </strong>that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0">(8) days per month.</span></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW106118647 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p>We are taking our organization to the next level by strengthening our legal firepower, building legislative strength, expanding communications methods, and creating winning issue campaigns. To meet these objectives, the ACLU of South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wyoming has adopted a “campaign” approach for its work. Work is focused on pursuing specific integrated advocacy campaigns to achieve measurable goals that will expand civil liberties and civil rights while building the long-term power of the ACLU and the civil liberties’ movement.</p> <h2>WHAT YOU'LL DO </h2> <p>Reporting to the <strong>Executive Director</strong> of the Dakotas/Wyoming Chapter, the<strong> Legal Director</strong> will lead and expand the ACLU legal program across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wyoming, including developing and litigating high-impact cases and managing the legal department. At the direction of the Executive Director, the Legal Director will be responsible for crafting and executing legal strategy that advances the ACLU of SD/ND/WY mission, as well as handling the day-to-day management of legal staff and cooperating attorneys. As a critical member of the office's senior leadership team, the Legal Director will provide strategic leadership on both litigation and non-litigation legal advocacy in priority areas of criminal justice, immigrants’ rights, Indigenous justice, LGBTQ and Two Spirit equality, reproductive rights, and voting rights, as well as other areas including First Amendment rights.</p> <h2><strong>YOUR DAY TO DAY</strong></h2> <p>We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Legal Director who will lead all aspects of litigation and serve as a key senior leader within our Chapter. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to legal advocacy and strategic leadership, contributing significantly to the Chapter’s culture, management, and overall direction. Key responsibilities and qualifications include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong>: Provide leadership in both litigation and non-litigation legal advocacy, playing a crucial role in shaping the Chapter’s legal strategies and broader organizational goals</li> <li><strong>Team Management and Collaboration</strong>: Proven ability to manage and inspire high-performing legal staff and teams. Coordinate effectively with advocacy, communications, and development teams to ensure cohesive, cross-functional success <ul> <li>Manage, supervise, and direct a staff attorney and occasionally law student and undergraduate interns; handle recruiting and hiring of additional legal staff (budget permitting); and foster an organizational culture within the legal program that encourages staff development through internal and external resources</li> <li>Coordinate and collaborate with other ACLU SD/ND/WY departments on cross-departmental projects, ensuring integrated – and maximally effective – outcomes. Serve as a resource on legal matters for staff, partners, and other ACLU of SD/ND/WY constituents</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Direct Litigation Expertise</strong>: Engage in direct litigation efforts and manage cases demonstrating self-sufficiency and expertise in legal proceedings <ul> <li>Maintain and continu ... (truncated, view full listing at source)