Description:
Position Overview:The ACLU of Montana (ACLU-MT) seeks a dynamic, strategic, and mission-driven Deputy Legal Director to co-lead its Legal Department. The coming years present a unique opportunity to dramatically shape the legal landscape in Montana. Building off the individual rights guaranteed by Montana's modern constitution, the Deputy Legal Director will shape and guide a docket to fight back against governmental discrimination, harassment and marginalization of impacted communities. The Deputy Legal Director reports to the Deputy Director and plays a critical role in advancing ACLU-MT's legal efforts, with primary responsibility for ensuring that the legal docket reflects our organization's priorities and maximizes impact across a diverse range of subjects. The Deputy Legal Director will directly supervise staff attorneys and paralegals within the Legal Department.
At the ACLU of Montana, we cover the broad waterfront of civil rights issues, including the right to privacy (including reproductive rights), voting rights, criminal-legal reform, and 2S-LGBTQIA+ rights, with a particular emphasis on our strategic priority areas of Indigenous Justice and decriminalization of poverty. The ideal candidate has demonstrated deep commitment to civil rights and liberties, along with sophisticated understanding of how to use impact litigation as a tool in advancing our organizational priorities.
To learn more about working for the ACLU-MT, please visit: www.aclumontana.org/careers.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position is full-time, exempt, and will pay an annual salary of between $115,000 and $120,000, depending on experience. Excellent benefits offered, including health, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plan and employer matching, and generous vacation, holiday, sabbatical, and family and medical leave policies. Relocation reimbursements for actual moving expenses are available up to $4,000, contingent on two years' employment. The ACLU of Montana also invests in each staff member's professional development.
The position is fully remote, based anywhere in Montana. There is optional access to co-working spaces in select cities. Candidates based in other states must be willing to relocate to Montana within the first three months of start date. All staff are required to meet quarterly for in-person workdays held across the state. ACLU of Montana pays for work related travel expenses, including in-person days.
Hiring Process
Application Review Will Start October 19, 2026. Applications After October 18th Are Encouraged and Will Be Accepted on A Rolling Basis until The Position Is Removed from The Aclu-Mt Careers Page. (https://www.aclumontana.org/careers/)
Our Hiring Process Is Managed by A Dedicated Hiring Committee and Hr Staff. the Finalist Selection Process Involves an Hr Screening Call, a Writing Sample Submission, Two Rounds of Video Interviews with The Hiring Committee (including a Compensated Assessment), Reference Checks, and The Final Job Offer. We Commit to Regular Communication with All Applicants Throughout the Process, Will Apprise Candidates of Next Steps as Appropriate, and Will Promptly Communicate Any Change in Timeline.
To Learn More About the Work of The Aclu-Mt, Please Visit Aclumontana.Org.