Job Title: LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL/LOBBYIST [WLOU-23]
Organization: American Civil Liberties Union
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary:
FT Regular
 
Job Description:
Career Opportunity
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL/LOBBYIST [WLOU-23]
American Civil Liberties Union
Washington Legislative Office, D.C
 
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is seeking a professional to serve
as a Legislative Counsel/Lobbyist in the national organizations Washington
Legislative Office (WLO) located in Washington, DC. The Washington
Legislative Office is responsible for advancing the civil liberties agenda
of the national organization before Congress and the Executive Branch.
 
The Legislative Counsel/Lobbyist, working under the supervision of the Chief
Legislative and Policy Counsel, will be expected to be knowledgeable about a
wide range of civil liberties issues but will focus particular attention on
a portfolio of issues to be assigned from time to time.
 
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Prepare and deliver testimony on pending legislation before congressional
committees.
 Research and draft legislative memoranda on federal bills and proposed
administrative rules and regulations affecting civil liberties; prepare
legal memoranda evaluating current law, proposed changes and ACLU policies;
draft regulatory submissions, including comments and formal pleadings.
 Lobby members of Congress and their staff to support ACLU positions on
pending legislation.
 Conduct and Coordinate in-depth civil liberties briefings for
congressional and Executive Branch staff.
 Participate as the ACLU representative in meetings of ad hoc legislative
coalitions.
 Work with national and local media.
 Review and edit documents for Communications and Field Outreach staff.
 Collaborate with other legislative counsel/lobbyists, policy counsel,
communications, outreach and grassroots organizing staff.
 Coordinate efforts with other branches of the ACLU national organization,
including its legal projects, communications staff and state strategists, as
well as with staff at state affiliates around the country.
 Supervise an administrative staff person and ACLU volunteers and interns.
 
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
 A law degree, other advanced degree, or comparable legislative experience
is required.
 Minimum of three (3) years experience working on legislative matters,
particularly experience involving civil liberties or civil rights issues.
 Good written and oral communication skills.
 Demonstrated ability to analyze and communicate effectively.
 Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to law, public policy and
the legislative process.
 Capacity to organize and work with coalitions to achieve legislative
goals.
 Litigation experience involving civil liberties or related public interest
issues is a plus.
 Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of civil liberties, civil rights
and constitutional law.
 
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:
If you are a proactive and resourceful team player with a passion for public
interest issues, please send a cover letter (with salary requirements) and
resume by email to hrjobs@aclu.org. Reference [WLOU-23/YNPN] in subject
line  or by mail to:
 
Human Resources
RE: [WLOU-23/YNPN]
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004
 
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled which will not be
before July 4, 2008. Pease indicate where you learned of this job posting.
 
 
Organization Web Site: www.aclu.org
 
Email replies to: hrjobs@aclu.org