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<p><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Hello,</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">The ACLU of Montana is currently </span></b><a href="https://www.aclumontana.org/en/news/legal-fellow-2-year-position"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">accepting </span></b></a><a href="https://www.aclumontana.org/en/news/legal-fellow-2-year-position"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">applications</span></b></a><a href="https://www.aclumontana.org/en/news/legal-fellow-2-year-position"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> </span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">for
a two year legal fellow position. As mentioned in the job posting, this program is designed to help attorneys in the early stages of their careers to develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest
litigation. Please forward this email to attorneys you think would be a good fit encouraging them to apply by August 23rd. </span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">JOB POSTING:</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">The American Civil Liberties Union of Montana (ACLU of Montana) invites applications for a full-time Legal Fellow based in Missoula to begin immediately.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">This is a two-year position. This program is designed to help attorneys in the early stages of their careers to develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates
skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. The Legal Fellow will work under the supervision of the Legal Director.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Founded in 1972, ACLU of Montana, the statewide affiliate of the national ACLU, is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to defending the Constitution and the
Bill of Rights.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">POSITION OVERVIEW</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">This is a remarkable opportunity for a committed attorney to be a team player at the premier civil liberties and civil rights legal organization in Montana. Reporting
to the Legal Director, the Legal Fellow will work on a wide range of constitutional issues to bring about systemic change through impact-driven litigation for the ACLU of Montana. This position will allow the Legal Fellow to develop a range of skills through
independent work with clients and government entities while also supporting the Legal Director in cases involving LGBTQ protections, criminal justice reform, jail conditions, privacy, and racial justice (among other issues). </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Candidates are advised that the ACLU does not engage in any routine family law or criminal law litigation.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Work closely with legal staff (Legal
Director, Paralegal, and Clinical Students or Interns), other ACLU staff, and clients to investigate, develop, and prosecute cases;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Investigate and litigate select civil
liberties/civil rights cases, including factual investigation, legal research and analysis, drafting pleadings and briefs, discovery, and motions practice in state and federal courts;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Review, comment on, or write amicus briefs;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Respond to complaints and requests for
legal representation;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Visit correctional institutions on occasion
to meet with and interview prisoners;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Prepare legal memoranda and demand letters;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Collaborate with and provide legal support
for other ACLU of Montana staff and programs in the promotion of integrated advocacy;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Collaborate with national ACLU partners;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Collaborate with communications staff
in drafting press releases, op-eds, and articles for newsletter, website, social media, and other outlets.</span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Law school graduate by fall of 2017.
Admission to, or willingness to apply for admission to, the Montana State Bar and Ninth Circuit;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Excellent research, writing, and oral
communication skills;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively
with lawyers, other staff members, volunteers, and community organizations;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Deep commitment to and passion for the
advancement of civil rights and liberties;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Demonstrated ability to manage, prioritize,
and meet numerous deadlines and diverse responsibilities in a timely and professional manner;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">A team-building, collaborative, and positive
manner;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Experience working with diverse communities;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">A commitment to diversity and respect
for differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance.</span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Familiarity with the operation of state
and local government;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Knowledge of state and federal constitutional
law;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Litigation experience, including appellate
experience;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Knowledge and familiarity with the criminal
justice system; </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#373E44">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Ability to communicate complex legal
issues in the courtroom and to the public.</span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Salary range available upon request: email </span><a href="mailto:michellec@aclumontana.org"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">michellec@aclumontana.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">.
Excellent benefits provided include paid vacation, medical insurance, 401k retirement plan, and paid holidays.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">APPLICATION PROCEDURE</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">All applications are treated confidentially. Submit a letter of interest; resume; two relevant professional writing samples of no more than 20 pages in total (e.g., memoranda
of law or demand letters demonstrating research, writing, and legal analytical skills); salary requirements; and three professional references, identifying their relationship to you and including their email addresses and phone numbers. Email your application
to Michelle Cares, Office Coordinator, at </span><a href="mailto:michellec@aclumontana.org"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">michellec@aclumontana.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44"> or mail it
to:</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">ACLU of Montana, Attn: Michelle Cares</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">P.O. Box 9138, Missoula, MT 59807</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Please put “Legal Fellow” in the subject line of your email or on your envelope. <u>Also, please indicate in your letter of interest where you saw this job posting</u>.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">DEADLINE:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">Application review will start August 23<sup>rd</sup>. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:18.65pt"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#373E44">The ACLU of Montana is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of Montana encourages applications from
all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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