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ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel in the National Prison Project of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, D.C. ,  San Francisco, CA , or 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 National Prison Project works to ensure that conditions in prisons, jails, juvenile detention centers, and immigration detention facilities comply with the Constitution, domestic law, and international human rights principles. The Project has successfully litigated on behalf of incarcerated people  across the country , and is the only organization litigating conditions of confinement cases nationwide. Our priorities include reducing overcrowding, improving health care, eliminating violence and maltreatment, and increasing oversight and accountability in prisons, jails, and other places of detention. We also work to reverse the policies that have given the United States the highest incarceration rate in the world and led to extreme over-representation of people of color in the incarcerated population.    This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU). WHAT YOU'LL DO   Reporting to the  Deputy   Project Director , the Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel will   contribute to all aspects of the  National Prison  Project’s litigation and non-litigation work.    YOUR DAY TO DAY Litigate in federal and state courts, including appellate courts, throughout the country     Carry a substantial caseload in federal and state court, leading cases and working closely with other staff attorneys and local counsel     Conduct legal research and write legal memoranda     Analyze legislation for potential litigation     Draft pleadings and briefs, engage in discovery and motion practice, and conduct evidentiary hearings and oral arguments    Provide technical assistance and expert legal advice to local ACLU affiliates, cooperating attorneys, and others who seek assistance from the Project    Conduct policy advocacy on the rights of incarcerated people and criminal justice issues    Develop new cases, identify and work with potential plaintiffs and witnesses    Engage in public speaking to a variety of audiences on a broad range of incarcerated people’s rights, criminal justice, and civil liberties issues    Travel as required for litigation, case management, conferences, and client development     Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned   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 REQUIRED  EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS   J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school     Significant complex federal litigation experience Appropriate bar membership permitting practice where the attorney is based, or willingness to waive into relevant state or D.C. bar   A demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team.     Ability to foster and contribute to a collaborative team environment is essential    Excellent legal research and writing skills    Demonstrated ability to perform complex legal analytica