Senior Managing Policy Director ACLU of WashingtonSenior Managing Policy DirectorSeattle, WAFull timeSupport organizing and policy program staff in defining roles and responsibilities for engagement with impacted communities, allies, ACLU-WA supporters, and other community partners, and in developing workplans that effectively use team resources to develop and advance policy priorities. The Senior Managing Policy Director, reporting to the Policy Advocacy Department Director, provides operational leadership and oversight for the Policy Advocacy and Integrated Advocacy Departments to advance the organization's policy and organizing priorities.
Paralegal ACLU of WashingtonParalegalSeattle, WA$88,000–$108,000 / yearLearn more about the ACLU-WA .The Paralegal provides litigation and administrative support for ACLU-WA’s legal advocacy efforts and engages in inter-departmental collaborations in alignment with the organization’s integrated advocacy strategy. Paralegal Position Open Until FilledFirst Review of Applicants Scheduled for September 7, 2026 The ACLU of Washington (ACLU-WA) advances liberty and justice in the courts, in the legislatures, in the streets, and at the ballot box.
Paralegal ACLU of WashingtonParalegalSeattle, WAFull timeThe Paralegal provides litigation and administrative support for ACLU-WA’s legal advocacy efforts and engages in inter-departmental collaborations in alignment with the organization’s integrated advocacy strategy. File motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures in state and federal trial and appellate courts including creating tables, proofing, cite-checking, and other aspects of finalizing and filing of briefs and motions.
Communications Strategist ACLUCommunications StrategistNewark, New JerseyThe Communications Strategist will join a communications team that advances the organization’s civil rights and civil liberties priorities by catalyzing lasting narrative change through strategic communications, and works collaboratively with policy, legal, and development colleagues to maximize the ACLU-NJ’s impact and visibility. The Communications Strategist is responsible for the development and execution of strategic communications projects that further the advocacy goals and mission of the ACLU-NJ, including press releases, media outreach, rapid response, and public education.
Multimedia Strategist ACLUMultimedia StrategistNewark, New JerseyThe Multimedia Strategist will join a communications team that advances the organization’s civil rights and civil liberties priorities by catalyzing lasting narrative change through strategic communications, and works collaboratively with policy, legal, and development colleagues to maximize the ACLU-NJ’s impact and visibility. The Multimedia Strategist is responsible for video production and editing, graphic design, and the production of high-quality multimedia content for ACLU-NJ's social media platforms and other digital distribution channels.
Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel ACLUStaff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior CounselNewark, New JerseyAttorneys are responsible for identifying possible litigation and advocacy; conducting factual and legal research; evaluating legal theory and strategy; identifying, interviewing, and counseling clients and witnesses; writing demand letters; drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducting discovery; working with experts; presenting oral arguments; negotiating settlements; handling appeals; and writing amicus briefs. In collaboration with other departments, the attorney will engage in integrated advocacy campaigns on voting rights and democracy issues, including: serving as a subject matter expert and advocate, and providing technical and other support for policy work; drafting and editing public education and non-litigation advocacy materials; and conducting outreach and advocacy with, and providing technical assistance to, public officials and government bodies.
Policy Intern ACLUPolicy InternNewark, New JerseyThe American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) seeks a highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student for our inaugural summer internship in our Policy department. Founded in 1960 and based in Newark, we are a non-partisan organization that operates on several fronts — political, legal, cultural — to bring about systemic change and build a more equitable society.
Multimedia Strategist ACLUMultimedia StrategistNewark, New JerseyThe Multimedia Strategist will join a communications team that advances the organization’s civil rights and civil liberties priorities by catalyzing lasting narrative change through strategic communications, and works collaboratively with policy, legal, and development colleagues to maximize the ACLU-NJ’s impact and visibility. The Multimedia Strategist is responsible for video production and editing, graphic design, and the production of high-quality multimedia content for ACLU-NJ's social media platforms and other digital distribution channels.
Summer Legal Intern- ACLU-NJ ACLUSummer Legal Intern- ACLU-NJNewark, New JerseyFor 1Ls who do not yet have a writing sample, please upload another piece of writing (e.g., from a college course) as well as a separate document explaining in one or two sentences when you expect to have a legal writing sample available (e.g., at the end of the fall semester). Founded in 1960 and based in Newark, we are a non-partisan organization that operates on several fronts — political, legal, cultural — to bring about systemic change and build a more equitable society.
Benefits Assistant ACLUBenefits AssistantNewark, New JerseyThis role is designed for a thoughtful, detail oriented early to mid-level professional looking for a meaningful opportunity in a proven and vibrant organization that makes profound differences in the lives of people across our state. Assist with enrollment during new hire onboarding and annual open enrollment, helping employees complete forms and meet deadlines.
Communications Strategist ACLUCommunications StrategistNewark, New JerseyThe Communications Strategist will join a communications team that advances the organization’s civil rights and civil liberties priorities by catalyzing lasting narrative change through strategic communications, and works collaboratively with policy, legal, and development colleagues to maximize the ACLU-NJ’s impact and visibility. The Communications Strategist is responsible for the development and execution of strategic communications projects that further the advocacy goals and mission of the ACLU-NJ, including press releases, media outreach, rapid response, and public education.
Development Associate ACLU of UtahDevelopment AssociateSalt Lake City, UT$62,000–$80,000 / yearThis position takes ownership of donation acknowledgements and reporting, coordinates and helps lead fundraising events, manages a portfolio of smaller-dollar donors and prospects, represents the ACLU of Utah at public events, and plays a lead role in the organization's grants program. Serve as lead project manager for assigned fundraising events, including coordinating with hosts and vendors to set a date, managing catering, creating event materials, sending invitations, managing the RSVP list, and conducting invitee follow-up calls/emails/text messages.
Development Associate ACLU of UtahDevelopment AssociateSalt Lake City, UTFull timeThis position takes ownership of donation acknowledgements and reporting, coordinates and helps lead fundraising events, manages a portfolio of smaller-dollar donors and prospects, represents the ACLU of Utah at public events, and plays a lead role in the organization's grants program. Serve as lead project manager for assigned fundraising events, including coordinating with hosts and vendors to set a date, managing catering, creating event materials, sending invitations, managing the RSVP list, and conducting invitee follow-up calls/emails/text messages.
Paralegal ACLU of UtahParalegalSalt Lake City, UT$64,000–$74,000 / yearAs needed, serve as liaison with co-counsel, clients, opposing counsel, and court staff including but not limited to responding to calls, drafting emails, and letters, and ensuring timely receipt or delivery of records and file documents. Organize and maintain electronic and hard copy legal case files, including legal filings, discovery documents, attorney correspondence, client-related files, and other case-related documents.
Intake Counselor - Volunteer ACLU of Northern CaliforniaIntake Counselor - VolunteerSan Francisco, CAStrong commitment to and enthusiasm for the mission of the ACLU of Northern California (for examples of our work, see the ACLU NorCal's online legal docket: https://www.aclunc.org/our-work/legal-docket This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the heart of the Legal-Policy team which pursues cutting edge impact litigation and promotes policy change in order to defend and expand the civil liberties and civil rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and the California Constitution.
Litigation Paralegal ACLU of MassachusettsLitigation ParalegalBoston, MARemoteFull timeAssist Legal and other ACLUM staff with public records requests, including monitoring and triaging ACLUM’s public records email box; tracking public records requests issued across departments; maintaining related communications and productions in the Legal department’s systems; and reviewing and summarizing public records productions, as assigned. Strong candidates will have demonstrated ability to keep organized and up-to-date case files; prepare, file, and serve legal documents in both federal and state court; manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, work well with external partners, and work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues across departments in a dynamically paced environment.
Policy Strategist ACLU-TNPolicy StrategistNashville, TennesseeThe policy strategist will work collaboratively across the organization and alongside allied community partners, using strategic policy advocacy tactics to advance bold and impactful change in areas such as free speech and censorship, racial justice, trans justice, democracy and voting rights, and immigration. Assist ACLU-TN communications staff with their communications with supporters regarding the status of priority legislation during the session and other campaigns, including social media and website updates, action emails to supporters, bill summaries and talking points, and explainer videos.
Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney ACLU-TNStaff Attorney/Senior Staff AttorneyNashville, TennesseeReporting to the legal director, the staff attorney or senior staff attorney will contribute to a dynamic docket of cases and advocacy initiatives and will be expected to work collaboratively across the organization, as well as with external partners such as community organizations, advocates, and cooperating attorneys, to advance strategic priorities and achieve meaningful impact. Black people; Indigenous people; people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, non-binary, gender-nonconforming and intersex people; women; people with disabilities; protected veterans; and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
NewSenior HR Director For People & Engagement ACLU of MassachusettsSenior HR Director For People & EngagementBoston, MARemoteFull timeTo achieve its mission, ACLUM employs legal action, legislative and community advocacy, and public education and engagement in multiple issue areas, including freedom of speech and expression, freedom of religion and belief, immigrants’ rights, criminal justice, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, voting rights, privacy, and government transparency. Supervise the HR Generalist and support their professional development through work planning, coaching, and mentoring (i.e., work-development plans and assignments, performance evaluations, performance improvement plans, regular check-ins, real-time actionable feedback, disciplinary actions if needed).
Racial Justice Center Director ACLU - National OfficeRacial Justice Center DirectorNew York, NY$140,000–$170,000 / yearThe Center Director and staff will be part of a growing statewide team—which includes our Legal, Policy, and Field Organizing Departments, the Education Policy Center and six Regional Offices, as well as the ACLU nationwide affiliate network— and will collaborate to ensure that the NYCLU uses an integrated approach to furthering racial justice in New York. The NYCLU affirmatively values the humanity and contributions of those we work with, inside and outside of the organization; and will take action to build and sustain an equitable, anti-racist culture that centers the voices and experiences of marginalized and directly impacted people and communities, and an organizational environment where all people feel valued, trusted, and respected.