Opportunities at the ACLU of Washington

Jobs

Legislative Director

Published: 
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
The ACLU of Washington seeks an experienced legislative and policy advocate to advance its civil liberties and civil rights legislative agenda and to ensure effective engagement with executive branch agencies, local governmental bodies, and our Congressional delegation.
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Executive Director

Published: 
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
At this pivotal moment in our nation's history and at this time of dynamic growth in the organization, the ACLU-WA seeks an accomplished leader to serve as its next Executive Director. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a chief executive to lead an established, respected, and growing organization in its mission to defend and advance the civil liberties of individuals and communities in Washington.
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Staff Attorney (Two Year Position)

Published: 
Monday, September 10, 2018
We are seeking an experienced attorney for a two-year term to build, file, and litigate complex civil actions in state and federal court to protect and preserve civil liberties for all Washingtonians.
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Internships

Legal Internships/Externships

Published: 
Sunday, January 1, 2017
At the ACLU, law students gain exposure to a broad range of civil liberties and civil rights issues and an opportunity to improve legal writing and research skills. Students work closely with staff attorneys conducting legal research, writing legal memoranda and drafting correspondence to government agencies in response to documented complaints of civil liberties and civil rights violations. Students also assist ACLU attorneys in the development of cases for litigation, preparation of cases for trial and submission of amicus curiae briefs in courts of appeal.
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Intake Counselor Internships

Published: 
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Interns review and investigate complaints alleging violations of civil liberties and assist callers on the ACLU Complaint and Referral Line. They work closely with ACLU legal staff and handle complaints covering a broad spectrum of issues, including free speech, student discipline, police practices, criminal law, and jail and prison conditions.
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