Paralegal, Disability Rights Program

ACLU • San Francisco, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The ACLU is hiring a full-time Paralegal for its Disability Rights Program (DRP), based in the ACLU National office in San Francisco, CA, or Washington, DC. This hybrid position requires in-office work two days per week or eight days per month and is part of the ACLU Staff United collective bargaining unit.

Reporting to the Program Director, the Paralegal provides legal and administrative support to DRP, which litigates and advocates in the areas of voting, education, autonomy, and criminal justice. The program also supports ACLU affiliates and the National office on disability rights issues connected to civil liberties. Its mission is to advance the rights of people with disabilities, including fighting discrimination, segregation, and overrepresentation in civil and criminal institutions.

Requirements

• Strong research skills, including internet research.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Highly organized, efficient, and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete complex tasks accurately and reliably.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining efficiency and professionalism.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to identify and solve problems independently, especially regarding scheduling and computer skills.
• Commitment to advancing the ACLU’s mission and to working collaboratively and respectfully, with an approach that values diversity and multiple perspectives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating tables of contents and tables of authorities, conducting mail merges, and creating or inserting macros and pivot tables.
• Commitment to public interest work, particularly civil liberties.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Basic knowledge of Westlaw and PACER.
• Previous paralegal, administrative support, or related experience.
• Personal and/or professional experience with the disability community.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file legal pleadings, arrange service of legal documents, prepare and serve discovery documents, and research court rules and procedures.
• Maintain case files, attorneys’ correspondence files, and internal litigation tracking systems, including case summaries and calendars of litigation deadlines and court dates.
• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys, including calendar management, correspondence, travel arrangements, and expense reports.
• Monitor and manage budget spreadsheets for the Disability Rights Program.
• Respond to requests for legal assistance.
• Update content on the ACLU website and intranet.
• Provide administrative support for managers reviewing intern and fellowship applications.
• Work with interns and provide routine or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers.
• Collaborate with support staff in the New York and San Francisco offices to help ensure office systems run smoothly.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time-off policy.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Parental leave.
• Gender-affirming care and fertility treatment.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Annual professional development funds.
• Internal professional development programs and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed