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Job & Opportunity | Full Time
Posted Oct 26, 2026

NJSBF Law Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity

The ACLU-NJ invites third-year law students and judicial law clerks to apply for a sponsorship opportunity through the New Jersey State Bar Foundation (NJSBF) to work as a public interest law fellow to defend and advance immigrants’ rights.
Location: Hybrid (Newark)
Department: Legal
Job & Opportunity | Full Time
Posted Oct 13, 2026

Deputy Legal Director

The ACLU-NJ seeks a strategic, collaborative, and values-driven lawyer to become its next Deputy Legal Director. Working alongside and reporting to the Legal Director, the Deputy Legal Director will co-lead the legal department, design and litigate high-impact litigation, and help develop and execute strategic plans for the growth of ACLU-NJ’s legal advocacy.
Location: Hybrid (Newark)
Department: Legal
Job & Opportunity | Full Time
Posted Sep 25, 2026

Associate Director Government Affairs

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey seeks an Associate Director of Government Affairs to join its growing Political Advocacy Department. This position is a senior member of the ACLU-NJ Political Advocacy team, responsible for developing and maintaining the organization’s strategic relationships across local, state, and federal government to advance and protect the ACLU-NJ’s civil liberties priorities.
Location: Hybrid (Newark)
Department: Political Advocacy
Job & Opportunity | Full Time
Posted Sep 02, 2026

Multimedia Strategist

The ACLU-NJ seeks a full-time Multimedia Strategist to join its growing Communications Department. This is a new role, designed for an experienced, mission-driven social media professional looking for a meaningful opportunity in a proven, growing, and vibrant organization that makes profound differences in the lives of people across our state.
Location: Hybrid (Newark)
Department: Communications
Job & Opportunity | Full Time
Posted Sep 02, 2026

Communications Strategist

The ACLU-NJ seeks a full-time Communications Strategist to join its growing Communications Department. This role is designed for an experienced, mission-driven communications professional looking for a meaningful opportunity in a proven, growing, and vibrant organization that makes profound differences in the lives of people across our state.
Location: Hybrid (Newark)
Department: Communications
Job & Opportunity | Full Time
Posted Aug 28, 2026

Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel

The ACLU-NJ legal department seeks applicants for a full-time position of Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel. This attorney will be responsible for developing and executing civil rights litigation and legal advocacy strategies with a focus on protecting and expanding voting rights and democratic processes.
Location: Hybrid (Newark)
Department: Legal