Lawyer (In-House Counsel)
ORGANIZATION: CALIFORNIA CIVIL LIBERTIES ADVOCACY
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California Civil Liberties Advocacy (CCLA) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Legal Advisor to support the organization in its mission to protect and advance civil liberties. This role involves providing legal counsel, ensuring organizational compliance, and representing CCLA in legal matters. The Legal Advisor will draft and review contracts, assist with governance, and prepare legal documents such as amicus briefs. Ideal candidates are licensed attorneys or experienced paralegals with a strong commitment to social justice and nonprofit work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and counsel to ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Represent CCLA in legal matters, including the preparation and submission of amicus briefs.
- Assist with governance and advise on legal obligations of board members.
- Research and analyze legal issues related to civil liberties and advocacy.
- Support advocacy efforts by ensuring legal accuracy in policy proposals and public communications.
Qualifications:
- Licensed attorney or experienced paralegal (required).
- Expertise in nonprofit law, civil liberties, or related fields (preferred).
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Passion for social justice and advancing civil liberties.
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About CALIFORNIA CIVIL LIBERTIES ADVOCACY
Location:
1968 S COAST HWY, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651, US
Mission Statement
Founded in 2013, CCLA is a grassroots organization dedicated to defending civil liberties and personal freedoms guaranteed by the California and U.S. Constitutions. We believe in a society where individuals are free to express themselves, free from government intrusion, and are empowered to participate in shaping the laws that govern their lives. We remain steadfast in our commitment to: (1) Supporting policy reforms that enhance fundamental human rights. (2) Advocating for effective, equitable legislation. (3) Resisting government overreach that threatens individual freedoms.
Description
Our Accomplishments:
- Emerging Technologies: Supported AB 2320 (2016) to ban drone misuse.
- Racial Profiling: Advocated for AB 953 (2015), creating the Racial and Identity Profiling Act.
- Privacy Protections: Co-sponsored SB 34 & SB 741 (2015) to regulate ALPRs and stingray devices.
- Fair Housing: Helped pass AB 686 (2017) to combat housing discrimination.
- Law Enforcement Transparency: Backed AB 748 (2017) for timely body camera footage release.
- Discrimination: Lobbied for the CROWN Act (SB 188, 2019) to ban race-based hair discrimination.
- Sentencing Reform: Supported SB 73 (2021) to address inequities in drug offense sentencing.
- Mental Health: Advocated for AB 2017 (2016) to fund college mental health services.
- Child Protection: Sponsored SB 360 (2019) to remove clergy-penitent privilege in abuse cases.
- Free Speech: Opposed SB 448 (2015) to preserve First Amendment rights.
- Immigrant Rights: Championed SB 54 (2017), the California Values Act, to protect immigrant communities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
428 J StreetSte. 400Sacramento, CA 95814
DATE POSTED
January 28, 2025
SKILLS
- Research
- Lobbying
- Critical Thinking
- Networking
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 10-20 hours per month