Staff Attorney, Voting Rights

ACLU of Southern California

Staff Attorney advocating for voting rights, developing and litigating cases in Southern California. Collaboration with diverse coalitions to protect civil liberties and engage in legislative advocacy.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $86,474 - $113,254 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation and advocacy for voting rights, with strong skills in research, writing, and public education. Capable of leading projects and collaborating effectively within diverse coalitions to protect and expand civil liberties.

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California Bar AdmissionLitigation of Impact CasesAdvocacy Campaign DevelopmentProject ManagementPublic Education Engagement

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal WritingAnalytic SkillsPublic SpeakingImpact Litigation

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship BuildingInclusivityAttention to DetailTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

California Bar Admission or Willingness to Take Exam

Industry Keywords

Voting RightsCivil LibertiesCalifornia Voting Rights ActElection ProtectionCensus Count

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

help develop and litigate state and federal cases
help create and implement legislative and policy advocacy campaigns that protect and expand voting rights and ballot access
engage in public education
provide technical assistance to coalitions, community partners, government officials, and government bodies
advocate the full range of voting rights issues on which the ACLU SoCal engages
respond to emerging threats to representation for voters of color in the absence of federal Voting Rights Act protections
protect and strengthen state and local voting rights protections, including the California Voting Rights Act and other pro-voter policies
respond to election interference and abuses of governmental power, including unlawful ballot seizures, attempts to access unredacted voter files, and restrictive election measures such as local voter ID laws
advance election protection efforts
provide legal support to ensure a full and accurate 2030 Census count

Requirements

What you’ll need

Admitted to practice law in the state of California or willingness to promptly take the California bar exam.
Excellent research, writing, analytic, and speaking skills.
Ability to develop and litigate impact cases.
Ability to work in diverse coalitions and develop and implement advocacy campaigns.
Demonstrated ability to participate in, create, and sustain inclusive and engaging spaces for all.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects, build strong relationships, and work well in collaboration with others.
A deep commitment to the cause of civil liberties and civil rights, in particular, voting rights issues.
Travel within Southern California, as well as occasionally to other parts of the state.
Extremely strong project and time management skills, including a high level of organization, attention to detail and follow-through, while balancing and prioritizing multiple activities and responsibilities.
Willingness to work occasional weekend and evening hours, as needed.
Ability to supervise interns.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, vision, and dental insurance for staff members and their eligible dependents
life and long-term, short-term disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
ample vacation and sick leave
twenty-two paid holidays