Position: Legal Intake Volunteer

Salary Range: This is an unpaid position

Location: New York Civil Liberties Union, 125 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 180,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. For more information please visit our website: www.nyclu.org

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is seeking a legal intake volunteer, who can assist us in responding to the hundreds of complaints that we receive each year alleging violations of civil rights and civil liberties. We are seeking a person who is an excellent communicator and listener and has proficient computer skills.

A volunteer must be willing to commit to one or two days per week to work in our office at 125 Broad Street, New York, New York. The volunteer will be trained to determine whether requests for assistance fall within the NYCLUs areas of concern namely first amendment violations (free speech, assembly, press, and religion), illegal search, privacy, racial equality, womens rights, immigrants rights, employment discrimination, LGBTQ rights, prisoners rights, disability rights and police abuse. A one-year commitment is required.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Answer the NYCLU telephone intake-line to field complaints and questions;

Read and summarize complaints received in writing;

Draft correspondence to reply to intakes;

Conduct preliminary research regarding the legitimacy of complaints;

Make recommendations as to the disposition of complaints;

Review complaint facts with legal staff;

Follow-up on outstanding factual questions our legal staff may have;

Log intakes into our computer system; and

File and maintain intake documents.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

College graduate with commitment to, and enthusiasm for, the mission and goals of the NYCLU required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and Spanish).

General familiarity with contemporary social and political issues.

Strong research skills.

Computer proficiency using Microsoft Word and/or demonstrated ability to learn computer applications.

Experience working with non-profit or advocacy group(s) valuable.

Experience working with volunteers helpful.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please e-mail resume and cover letter explaining your interest in volunteering via https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/159675/New-York-Civil-Liberties-Union-Foundation/Legal-Intake-Volunteer-New-York-City-Office

The NYCLU is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages all applicants regardless of race, sex, gender identity, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or record of arrest or conviction. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the population that we serve.

Please send applications to Lisa Laplace at llaplace@nyclu.org or 2126073355.

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