Careers

The ACLU of Southern California is committed to developing a culture of diversity, equity, respect, and inclusion and to striving to maintain a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve.

The ACLU SoCal is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable law. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and value people of all races, genders (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientations, disabilities, citizenships, ages, religions, and national origins and who have different marital statuses, family caregiving responsibilities, lived experiences with the criminal justice systems, and genetic information. The ACLU SoCal does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of any of these characteristics.

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Human Resources Manager

The ACLU SoCal seeks a human resources manager who will be located in Los Angeles at the organization’s headquarters.

Los Angeles (Please Note: ACLU SoCal has temporally transitioned to a remote work setting due to COVID-19. Office access is available but restricted based on approval until further notice.)

Staff Attorney-Immigrants' Rights

The ACLU SoCal seeks a staff attorney to build and lead litigation, legal, and policy advocacy to advance civil rights in Kern County, focusing on immigration, policing, and criminal justice issues.

Bakersfield preferred, but Los Angeles, Orange, or San Bernardino offices are possible. If the home office is in a location other than Bakersfield, Staff Attorney will be required to work frequently in Bakersfield.

Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney – Economic Justice (Dignity for All)

The ACLU SoCal is hiring an attorney to join its Economic Justice Project’s Dignity for All Project.

Can be housed in Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, or Kern Office (Note: The ACLU SoCal staff is working from home due to COVID-19 except on a restricted only-as-necessary basis at least through December 2021.)

Senior Staff Attorney - Immigrants' Rights

The ACLU Foundation of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) seeks a senior staff attorney to build, lead and supervise litigation, legal, and policy advocacy to protect and advance immigrants’ rights in Kern County.

Bakersfield preferred, but Los Angeles, Orange, or San Bernardino offices possible (Note: The ACLU SoCal staff is working from home due to COVID-19 except on a restricted only-as-necessary basis until further notice)

Digital Strategist

The digital strategist will be primarily responsible for keeping the ACLU SoCal's web, app, social media and direct marketing channels updated and relevant. 

Los Angeles, CA. (Note: The ACLU SoCal staff is working from home due to COVID-19,  except on a restricted only-as-necessary basis until further notice.) 

Communications Assistant

The Communications Assistant is responsible for providing communications and administrative support to the Communications and Media Advocacy department of the ACLU of Southern California.

Los Angeles (Please Note: The ACLU SoCal has temporally transitioned to a remote work setting due to COVID-19. Office access is available but restricted based on approval until further notice.)