Job Announcement

Counsel, Liberty and National Security Program Location: Washington, DC Department: Liberty and National Security Program Type: Temporary to Full Time Min. Experience: Mid Level The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law seeks an attorney for its Liberty and National Security Program. The Program works to advance effective national security policies that respect the rule of law and constitutional values, with a focus on policies in the areas of domestic counterterrorism (including privacy and profiling concerns); government secrecy and accountability; and detainee policy. Position: The attorney’s responsibilities will include engaging in policy analysis, writing reports and other public education materials, conducting media outreach, engaging in legislative drafting and advocacy, advising officials and activists, and litigating at the trial and appellate levels. The position is based in the Brennan Center’s Washington, D.C. office and requires occasional travel to New York City and other locations. Qualifications: At least three years’ relevant experience; excellent research, analytical, and writing skills; comfort with public speaking; ability to work with media; ability to work in coalition with other organizations and with diverse constituencies; and excellent organizational skills. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: civil liberties and/or national security law; legislative advocacy (or other legislative experience); and litigation. The Brennan Center, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, is strongly committed to diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations, including people who have been previously incarcerated. Compensation: The Brennan Center offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Funding for this position is guaranteed for one year, and we are seeking additional funding to make the position permanent. The Center: The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law is a non-partisan public policy and law institute that focuses on fundamental issues of democracy and justice. Our work ranges from voting rights to redistricting reform, from access to the courts to presidential power in the fight against terrorism. A singular institution – part think tank, part public interest law firm, part advocacy group – the Brennan Center combines scholarship, legislative and legal advocacy, and communications to win meaningful, measurable change in the public sector. The Center has approximately 50 staff, including attorneys, researchers, and public affairs professionals. The Center operates offices in New York and in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit: http://www.brennancenter.org. Applications: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with a preference for those submitted by September 30, 2011. Please upload (where it says “attach resume”) as one document the following application materials: cover letter, resume, two writing samples (up to 10 pages each), and contact information for three references. If you have difficulty with the online system, you may send your application by e-mail to: brennancenterjobs@nyu.edu with “LNS Counsel” in the subject line, after registering in the online system.