Staff Attorney 2, REQ #1508

The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe.The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world.The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security. The ABA’s wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits.Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, IA, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).Job Summary/General Purpose of JobSubstantive legal work and may manage a grant funded project or provide substantive support to an ABA entity. May manage that entity. May be supervised by another attorney and frequently supervises more junior attorneys and/or other staff. Includes legal research, writing, speaking, provision of technical assistance, and may include grant development and/or fundraising.Essential Job Functions and ResponsibilitiesConduct research and write speeches, memoranda, articles, frequently for publication.Provide substantive advice, information and make policy recommendations. Serve as principal ABA expert on a substantive area of law or public policy. Includes contacts with government entities and with the media.Commit to promoting racial justice, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity in projects, training, writings, and policies.Facilitate multidisciplinary convenings, build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders including persons with lived experience, medical schools, medical providers, public health, child welfare, legal and judicial, and race equity experts. Coordinate or support member sub-groups and coordinate with external constituencies.Design and deliver substantive content for presentations and training.Contribute to writing of proposals for additional grant funding.Assist with co-managing and updating project website and other communication platforms, including technical aspects and social media.Give presentations and/or teach on legal and public policy issues. Act as a consultant designing substantive content of events, developing model documents, and conducting training.Manage substantive/legal project aspects. Oversee research, report-writing, and publication. Coordinate or support member sub-groups and coordinate with external constituencies. Manage consultants, interns/externs.Analyze laws, regulations, court rules and policies/policy proposals; prepare memoranda of law or on public policy; provide legal counsel.Research, draft, write, review and critique legislative/rule/policy or regulatory text. Manage policy adoption process.Secure outside funding; write grants; deal with grant makers.Performs other related duties as required.Required Education, Qualifications, ExperienceDoctoral Degree (JD, PhD) and active bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.At least four (4) years working in child welfare or other relevant specialized area of law.Experience in health law, social and racial justice, grant management is a plus.High level of skills at legal writing and research, oral and written communications, and organizational skill.Substantial experience in policy analysis.Physical RequirementsTypical office work environment.Extent of Travel Required in the JobAbility to travel 20% is required.Applicants are encouraged to describe applicable experience in a cover letter as part of resume submission.The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association, please call 312-988-5188.

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