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| Job Title: | Fall 2013 Sponsored Fellowship-National Security Project |
| Organization: | American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) |
| Region: | East Coast |
| Description: | FALL 2013 FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY SPONSORED NATIONAL SECURITY FELLOWSHIP [NSP-63] NOTICE TO THIRD-YEAR LAW STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES American Civil Liberties Union Foundation National Security Project, NY The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), founded in 1920, is a nationwide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with more than 500,000 members, and is dedicated to the principles of liberty and equality embodied in the U.S. Constitution. The National Security Project of the ACLU?s National office in New York City seeks an applicant to sponsor for a public interest fellowship, such as Skadden or Equal Justice Works, beginning in the Fall of 2013. OVERVIEW The National Security Project is part of the ACLU?s Center for Democracy,which works to strengthen democratic institutions and values, and advocates for government transparency and accountability, and to reinforce the United States? commitment to human rights and the rule of law. The Center for Democracy includes, in addition to the National Security Project, the Human Rights Program and the Project on Speech, Privacy, and Technology. The National Security Project is dedicated to ensuring that U.S. national security policies and practices are consistent with the Constitution, civil liberties, and human rights. We believe that our nation?s core democratic values are the foundation of its strength and security, and that our government?s response to national security concerns must comport with those values. Through our litigation and advocacy strategies, we not only respond to specific government measures, but strive also to educate the public and shape the law so that the courts, Congress, and citizenry can serve as an enduring check against abuse. The National Security Project?s litigation and advocacy focuses on issues including: targeted killing, detention, torture, discrimination, government surveillance, censorship, and secrecy. Our active and diverse docket includes: a lawsuit challenging the government?s ?targeted killing? of three U.S. citizens in drone strikes far from any armed conflict zone; a suit on behalf of a number of U.S. citizens and residents who are prohibited from flying to or from the United States or over U.S. airspace because they are on the government's ?No Fly List?; a challenge to the indefinite detention without charge or trial of a prisoner held at Guantánamo Bay; a suit on behalf of a broad coalition of human rights, media, and legal organizations challenging the constitutionality of dragnet wiretapping conducted under the amended Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act; and numerous suits under the Freedom of Information Act for information about a variety of related issues including federal law enforcement?s discriminatory surveillance of religious and racial minorities. The National Security Project is particularly interested in sponsoring a candidate to work on a project advocating against national security policies and practices that discriminate on the basis of religion, race, or ethnicity, and particularly against people who are Muslim or perceived to be Muslim. The project will combine litigation and advocacy with community outreach and public education. National Security Project staff will work with the chosen candidate to develop the fellowship proposal. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES The fellow will function as an integral part of the ACLU?s National Security Project. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: Conduct legal and factual research and analysis for pending and potential litigation. Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs. Interview witnesses and potential clients. Conduct fact-finding research for advocacy reports. Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials. Provide support to ACLU affiliates. Serve as a resource for ACLU legislative and policy work. Advance ACLU policy goals through public education and organizing and participating in coalitions. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS J.D. degree or expected to receive one by the Spring of 2013. A demonstrated commitment to public interest law. Knowledge of legal issues involving national security and discrimination is preferred but not required. Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills. A demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team. The initiative to see projects through to completion and be a self-starter. Commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU. COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale. HOW TO APPLY Individuals interested in receiving National Security Project sponsorship should send a letter of interest describing potential projects and any relevant experience, a resume, a transcript, the names and telephone numbers of two legal references, and a legal writing sample via e-mail to HRJobsNSP@aclu.org -- include reference [NSP-63 Sponsored 2013 Fellowship/FEM] in subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to National Security postings. Alternatively, applications can be mailed American Civil Liberties Union Foundation [Re: NSP-63 Sponsored 2013 Fellowship/FEM] 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor New York, NY 10004 Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity. We encourage applicants to send materials as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until a decision is made. This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name ?ACLU.? |
| Contact: | Human Resources |
| Phone: | 212-549-2500 |
| E-Mail: | hrjobsNSP@aclu.org |
| Website: | http://www.aclu.org |
| Closing Date: | October-16-12 |
