FC: ACLU extends search for privacy lobbyist in Washington office

[Declan McCullagh <declan () well com>]

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Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 17:00:42 -0500
From: Barry Steinhardt <Barrys () aclu org>
To: Declan McCullagh <declan () well com>
Subject: ACLU Opening for a  Privacy Lobbyist

Declan,

The ACLU has extended our search for a lobbyist to work on privacy issues 
in our Washington Office. The job announcement appears below. I thought it 
might be of interest to some Politechnicals and I hope you can post this 
message to the list.

Thanks,

Barry Steinhardt


ORIGINAL POSTING DATE:
NOVEMBER 22, 2000




DEADLINE EXTENDED

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Legislative Counsel for Privacy Rights

The American Civil Liberties Union is seeking a lawyer to serve as a 
Legislative Counsel in the national organization's Washington Office 
located in Washington, DC.  The ACLU Washington Office is responsible for 
advancing the civil liberties agenda of the national organization before 
Congress and the Executive Branch.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Legislative Counsel, will work under the supervision 
of the Associate Director/Chief Legislative Counsel and Director of the 
Washington Office, will be expected to be knowledgeable about a wide range 
of civil liberties issues.  The Legislative Counsel will focus particular 
attention on privacy rights including Internet privacy, privacy of medical 
and financial records, and the application of the Privacy 
Act.  Responsibilities include:

* preparing and delivering testimony on pending legislation before 
congressional committees;
* researching and drafting legislative memoranda on federal bills and 
proposed administrative rules and regulations affecting civil liberties;
* lobbying members of Congress and their staff to support ACLU positions on 
pending legislation;
* conducting in-depth civil liberties briefings for congressional and 
Executive Branch staff;
* participating as the ACLU representative in meetings of ad hoc 
legislative coalitions;
* working with national and local media;  and
* supervising an administrative staff person and ACLU volunteers and interns


QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants should have significant background and 
experience on privacy issues and experience working on legislative matters, 
preferably involving civil liberties.  Applicants must have a law degree 
and should have good writing and speaking skills, a demonstrated ability to 
analyze and effectively communicate, an understanding of issues relating to 
law, public policy and the legislative process, and the capacity to 
organize and work with coalitions to achieve legislative goals.  Litigation 
experience on privacy issues is a plus.

SALARY: Salary is based on ACLU salary scale. Excellent health and welfare 
benefits provided.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Send resume and a writing sample that demonstrates 
legal or policy analysis to the attention of: Office Administrator, ACLU 
Washington Office, 122 Maryland Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20002; Re: 
Legislative Counsel/Privacy.   Deadline has been extended and applications 
will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.





The ACLU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Encourages 
Women, People of Color, Persons With Disabilities, Lesbians and Gay Men To 
Apply




Barry Steinhardt
BSteinhardt () aclu org
Associate Director
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad St. New York, NY 10004
212 549 2508 (v) 212 549 2656 (f)





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