For well over 100 years, the American Civil Liberties Union has been at the forefront of every major battle for civil liberties and social justice in this country. As leaders of the resistance, the ACLU brings together activists from all walks of life in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society.

The ACLU of Ohio seeks a dynamic, thoughtful Staff Attorney to join our Legal Team. The Staff Attorney will serve as counsel during the investigation, strategic development, and litigation of potentially complex cases to defend and extend civil liberties and advance civil rights throughout Ohio and beyond. The Staff Attorney will be supervised by either the Legal Director/Chief Legal Officer or the Managing Legal Director. The Staff Attorney will manage and litigate cases with increasing independence, commensurate with their increasing experience.

ANNUAL SALARY: $76,539
Compensation: The ACLU of Ohio utilizes a compensation grid based on fair market rates. Benefits package includes health, life, disability insurance, retirement, and paid time off.

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Application instructions
Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected], with the subject line ‘Staff Attorney.' Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about the position.

Applications will be accepted through July 17, 2026.

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action statement
ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital or familial status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction.