INTERNSHIP ALERT: Temporary Legal Program Assistant

September 2016
Temporary Position Announcement

Temporary Legal Program Assistant (Approximately October 10 through February 10) ACLU of Maryland
The ACLU of Maryland seeks a dynamic individual to assist the Legal Department staff as Temporary Legal Program Assistant. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Maryland is a nonBprofit organization that defends the civil rights and civil liberties of Maryland's residents and visitors. Our 21 staff members, along with several volunteers and interns, work to achieve our mission using litigation, legislation and public education on a broad range of constitutional issues, including racial justice, free speech, religious freedom, reproductive rights, and voting rights. For a fuller view of our broad agenda, visit http://www.acluBmd.org. The main office (and this position) is located in Baltimore, MD.

Position Overview: The Temporary Legal Program Assistant, a position reporting to and working closely with the Legal Administrator, staffs our Civil Rights Complaint Line, responds to all intakes, provides paralegal and administrative support in cases, assists with our Election Protection campaign, provides administrative support, and supervises interns and volunteers who staff the Complaint Line and process intakes.

Core Responsibilities:
Intake and Complaint Line

• Staff Complaint Line (2B3 days/week for 2B3 hours.)

• Review all requests for assistance and gather information about alleged civil

  rights violations.

• Screen intakes for appropriate next steps.

• Attend and present intakes at legal meeting.

• Maintain intake databases and track status of all intakes.

• Provide formal responses to requests for assistance.

  Intern/Volunteer Program
  • Supervise interns and volunteers for administrative tasks, Complaint Line, and

  other legal program needs. Office Support

  • Assist with answering calls to main phone line.
  • Maintain all intake files and supervise all filing activity.
  • Assist with Election Protection preparations and Election Day efforts.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Legal Program Administrator and Legal Director.

  Qualifications

  • Firm commitment to the mission of the ACLU.

• Firm commitment to centering race equity in all aspects of our work.

• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, database software, and

  internet research skills.

• Superb organizational skills; detailBoriented with strong followBthrough.

• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent phone manner and the ability to

  communicate effectively with a diverse group of people.

• Creative, selfBstarting, willingness to learn, and ability to handle and prioritize

  multiple activities and responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred. While individuals with law degrees

  are welcome to apply, this is not an attorney position and will not advance into

  an attorney position.

• Supervisory experience, secretarial experience, or experience working in a legal

  or nonprofit setting preferred.

• Spanish language proficiency a plus.

  
  Compensation and Benefits Salary based on experience. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, and a friendly work environment.
  
  How to Apply Send a cover letter, resume, and professional references by email or mail. Applications accepted through October 6, 2016, or until position is filled. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job listing.
  
  Hiring Committee: Temporary Legal Program Assistant
  ACLU of Maryland
  3600 Clipper Mill Rd., Ste. 350
  Baltimore, MD 21211
  Fax: 410B366B7838
  jobposting@acluBmd.org
  
  All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged. It will not be possible for us to accept telephone calls of inquiry.
  
  The ACLU of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, socioeconomic status, gender, gender identity, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.