Immigrants' Rights Supervising Attorney
ACLU of New JerseyNewark, New Jersey, United States
Posted September 23, 2025
115000 - 115000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The ACLU of New Jersey is a non-partisan organization founded in 1960 dedicated to defending liberty and justice through legal advocacy, legislative action, and community engagement. Focused on preserving, advancing, and expanding individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the state and federal constitutions, the ACLU of New Jersey is committed to anti-racism and racial justice, striving to build a more equitable society across political, legal, and cultural fronts.
Job Description
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) is seeking an Immigrants' Rights Supervising Attorney with eight years of experience. This full-time role is supervised by the Legal Director and based in Newark. The position focuses on protecting and expanding the rights of immigrants, with potential for future growth. The ACLU-NJ values anti-racism and advocates for equitable systems in New Jersey.
Requirements
- At least eight years of litigation experience (including clerkships)
- Significant expertise in developing and litigating impact cases with at least five years of federal court experience.
- Experience with immigrant’s rights and federal habeas litigation.
- Supervising multiple legal staff members
- Exceptional oral advocacy skills and communication
- Experience with creative problem-solving
- Strong understanding of immigration & racial justice.
- Knowledge of Spanish (a plus)
- Admitted to practice in New Jersey
Benefits
- 30 days paid time off
- 12 office holidays
- 16 health care leave days
- medical, vision, and dental insurance
- life and long-term disability insurance
- pre-tax transit benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match
