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Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Voting Rights Project

ACLU of Puerto Rico · New York, NY · 5 days ago
Analyst$96k–$120k/yrVolunteer

This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month in New York, NY. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority consideration given to those submitted by June 22, 2026.

About the role

The ACLU Voting Rights Project (VRP) of the National office in New York seeks applicants for a sponsored fellowship (such as Equal Justice Works, Skadden, or other public interest fellowships) to begin in the fall of 2027. Established in 1965, VRP has worked to advance gains in political participation won by voters of color since passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA). The Project’s mission is to build and defend an accessible, inclusive, and equitable democracy free from racial discrimination, guided by three principles: (1) all Americans should be eligible to vote; (2) voting should be free and easy; and (3) all people should count equally.

Applicants should submit a 2-page project proposal outlining the problem they aim to solve, proposed solution, potential legal claims, and target jurisdictions. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects
  • Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs
  • Interview witnesses and potential clients
  • Participate in discovery and trial practice
  • Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials
  • Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys
  • Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns
  • Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed

Requirements

  • J.D. or expected to receive a J.D. by the spring of 2027
  • Admission to practice in New York; if not currently admitted, agreement to become admitted within one year of hire
  • Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, criminal justice, and racial justice
  • Willingness to work closely with the Voting Rights Project through the funding application process
  • Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team
  • Self-motivation with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks, and see projects through to completion

Compensation

The ACLU uses a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in the Legal Department based on years since law school graduation. Salaries for this role are as follows (for positions based in New York, NY):

  • 0-2 years since law school graduation: $96,069 - $120,009
  • 3-5 years since law school graduation: $134,414 - $158,579
  • 6-10 years since law school graduation: $165,839 - $187,087
  • 11-15 years since law school graduation: $190,585 - $201,403
  • 16-20 years since law school graduation: $203,304 - $208,540
  • 21-25 years since law school graduation: $209,595 - $213,890
  • 26-30+ years since law school graduation: $214,920 - $219,104

Salaries may be subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of New York. For details, visit the ACLU Geographic Pay Structure.

Benefits

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

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