Paralegal, Speech, Privacy, and Technology

<h2><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></h2> <p>The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of&nbsp;<strong>Paralegal&nbsp;</strong>in the&nbsp;<strong>Speech, Privacy, and Technology (SPT) Project</strong> of the ACLU’s National office in <strong>New York, NY.&nbsp;</strong><span data-ccp-props="{"><span class="TextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0">This is a&nbsp;<strong>hybrid role&nbsp;</strong>that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight&nbsp;</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0">(8) days per month.</span></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW106118647 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The Speech, Privacy and Technology Project is dedicated to protecting and expanding the First Amendment freedoms of expression, association, and inquiry; expanding the right to privacy and increasing the control that individuals have over their personal information; and ensuring that civil liberties are enhanced rather than compromised by new advances in science and technology. The project is currently litigating cases and conducting other advocacy efforts on a variety of issues, including political protest, freedom of expression online, privacy of electronic information, journalists’ rights, scientific and academic freedom, openness in the courts, privacy rights at the border, and the impact of big data and algorithmic decision-making. &nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong>&nbsp;</h2> <p>Reporting to the&nbsp;<strong>Deputy Project Director</strong>, the&nbsp;<strong>Paralegal </strong>will be responsible for providing litigation and administrative support to the legal project. This includes, but is not limited to, responding to legal assistance inquires, cite checking and formatting litigation documents, and maintaining files and other litigation items. &nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>YOUR DAY TO DAY</strong></h2> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide litigation, administrative, and research support to the work of SPT attorneys and other SPT staff </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Handle general administrative duties including processing invoices, tracking expenses and case cost