Job Opportunity: PARALEGAL

The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina Legal Foundation (ACLU-NCLF) seeks applicants for a full-time paralegal to work in our office in Raleigh. The ACLU-NC is the state affiliate of the national American Civil Liberties Union. For more information about the legal work of the ACLU-NCLF, visit the “Legal” section of our website at http://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/

Duties include:

• Meticulously maintain legal case files (opening, maintaining and archiving)
• Assist Staff Attorney with discovery in litigation
• Prepare trial notebooks and assist in other trial preparation
• Assist Staff Attorney in preparing, cite-checking, proofing and filing legal documents in federal and state courts
• Perform internet and other factual research for potential cases
• Handle all routine correspondence for the legal program
• Process legal intake requests, make follow-up phone calls, respond to requests for legal assistance
• Field telephone calls relating to the legal department including requests for amicus briefs and legal services
• Assist with recruiting, supervision, scheduling and evaluation of legal interns
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Staff Attorney

Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate and/or prior litigation experience as paralegal required
• Demonstrated experience in trial preparation
• Strong computer skills in Windows XP environment, including Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to promote an efficient, streamlined office environment
• Excellent telephone manner and strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• High level of motivation with superb attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities under strict deadlines
• Firm commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Spanish speaking ability is a plus.

Compensation:

• Salary $30,000 – 35,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Excellent benefits including: paid vacation and sick leave, health and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, employer-funded pension plan and option to enroll in 401(k).

How to apply:
Applications should include a cover letter, resume, writing sample (no more than 5 pages), and list of at least three professional references, including contact information for each. Submit applications to:

Jennifer Rudinger, Executive Director
ACLU of North Carolina
P. O. Box 28004
Raleigh, NC 27611-8004

Applications will be reviewed beginning August 1, 2007, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired.

The ACLU-NCLF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from all interested persons, including women, people of color, persons with disabilities and GLBTQ persons.