The Senior Civil Liberties Attorney is a unique position with the ACLU-NM that uses litigation, legal analysis and education to promote the development of case law that protects and expands the liberties guaranteed under the New Mexico Bill of Rights. The work of this position will emphasize the freedoms of speech, the press, assembly, and association, but not be limited to those rights.  This position will work with civil rights lawyers around the state to develop New Mexico law in the direction of greater justice, liberty, and equity.

The Senior Civil Liberties Attorney is a leadership position within the ACLU of New Mexico (ACLU-NM) Legal Department. The ideal candidate has substantial experience with civil litigation and demonstrated success in establishing and developing collaborative relationships with a wide range of partners.

This is an exempt position reporting to the Legal Director and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Please see the full job posting, including details on how to apply, on our website: https://www.aclu-nm.org/en/jobs/senior-civil-liberties-attorney

About ACLU of New Mexico

Our mission is to protect and advance justice, liberty, and equity as guaranteed by the constitutions of New Mexico and the United States. We are committed to ending racism and other inequities. This includes how we work with each other and with our partners and allies in the communities we serve. For more information, please visit our website at www.aclu-nm.org Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging are core values of the ACLU and central to our work. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible.

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