Job Title: Attorney or Senior Attorney (Energy) Job Responsibilities: The attorney or senior attorney will play a crucial role in advocating for the efficient decarbonization of the energy system. The responsibilities include: - Collaborating with the organization’s directors, economists, and fellows to track and analyze emerging issues in energy law and policy. - Drafting regulatory comments, petitions for rulemakings, and other formal submissions to agencies such as the...
Job Title: Associate Immigration Attorney Job Responsibilities: Direct Legal Services - Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and other immigration agencies in various immigration matters, including: - Family-based petitions (I-130, Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Naturalization) - Humanitarian relief (VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, Asylum) - Removal defense (bond hearings, representation in Immigration Court) - Conduct client intake, perform legal research, prepare fi
Job Title: Senior Legal Advisor Job Responsibilities: - Develop and manage legal matters, including all aspects of legal and regulatory work such as matter development, outreach, drafting, strategy, and participation in all stages of litigation. - Support and supervise the development of legal matters by other team members, using expertise to assist in matter development and participation in the progressive legal sphere. - Report to Legal Directors and collaborate closely wi
Job Title: Senior Counsel (Civil Rights Focus) Job Responsibilities: The Senior Counsel position is centered on the protection and advancement of civil rights through litigation. Key responsibilities include: - Litigation: Serve as lead or co-counsel in federal and state court proceedings. Responsibilities encompass advising clients on litigation strategy, risks, objectives, and overseeing all aspects of litigation from case initiation through appeal. This role involves r
Job Title: Senior Staff Attorney/Counsel (Civil Rights Focus) Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities for the Senior Staff Attorney/Counsel at the organization involve engaging in litigation with a focus on promoting democracy and progressive policies, particularly in the realm of civil rights. Key duties include: - Partnering with senior lawyers and acting as lead or co-counsel in litigation proceedings in federal and state courts as well as administrative bodie
Job Title: Senior Legal Advisor (Civil Rights Focus) Job Responsibilities: - Develop and support the execution of legal strategies to challenge abuses of power by government officials at various levels, including state, local, and federal. - Empower government entities to address community needs through regulatory and legal support strategies. - Support organizational leadership in promoting a culture of excellence, which includes supervising litigation, regulatory work, and
Job Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: The role of Senior Counsel at the organization involves a comprehensive range of legal responsibilities aimed at promoting pro-democracy and progressive policies through litigation and regulatory engagement. The key responsibilities include: - Litigation: Acting as lead or co-counsel in federal and state court proceedings. This involves advising clients on litigation strategy, risks, and objectives, and managing all aspects of
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: As a Staff Attorney with the organization, your primary responsibilities include providing comprehensive legal and business support to the organization and its subsidiaries. Reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel, you will engage in a variety of tasks, such as: - Collaborating with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel to assess complex legal issues and devise strategic, risk-balanced solutions for differ
Job Title: Litigation and Labor & Employment Counsel (Work from Home) Job Responsibilities: - Provide advice, counsel, and strategic guidance on regulatory issues, legal risk, and risk mitigation across various legal areas, with a primary focus on labor and employment law. - Offer proactive legal counsel to HR on a broad range of employment issues including employee discipline and termination, disability and accommodation, leaves of absence, reorganizations, recruiting an
Job Title: Legal Fellow Job Responsibilities: - Conduct factual and legal research related to situations where the organization works or is considering working. - Assist in planning and executing trainings and capacity-building initiatives with local partners. - Engage in strategic interventions to advance the rights of victims and survivors of atrocity crimes and strengthen the international justice network. - Participate in education and outreach activities, including draf
Job Title: 2026 Short Term Dorot Fellowship Job Responsibilities: The 2026 Short Term Dorot Fellowship is a public interest fellowship housed within the Justice Program of an organization dedicated to advancing justice and democracy. The Dorot Fellow will work from January 2026 through August 2028, reporting to the Research and Advocacy Director of Federal Courts. The fellowship involves a range of responsibilities focused on ensuring that the federal judiciary promotes d
Job Title: Fellow Job Responsibilities: - Investigate and draft regulatory complaints against individuals and facilities that exploit animals, including factory farms, puppy mills, laboratories, and roadside zoos. - Draft comments and petitions for rulemaking to ensure broad interpretations of existing animal protection laws and to seek improved welfare for animals. - Conduct factual research and manage the submission, tracking, and follow-up of federal Freedom of Informatio
Job Title: Fellow Job Responsibilities: - Develop resources and execute strategic legislative activities to advance priority animal protection legislation. - Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned projects, including outreach, research, and writing. - Provide in-house expertise on legislation-related questions, including tracking and analysis. - Participate in legislative campaigns at local, state, and federal levels, focusing on federal legislation. - Draft, edit, and
Job Title: Access to Justice Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Serve as lead counsel or co-counsel in the investigation and development of impact litigation that aligns with the strategic goals of the Access to Justice Project and the mission of the organization. - Engage in a full range of litigation tasks including legal research, analysis, briefing, oral arguments, client representation, and occasionally factual investigation, discovery, and settlement negotiation. - Revie
Job Title: Senior Attorney, Clean Energy Job Responsibilities: - Lead complex climate and energy cases before administrative agencies, and state and federal courts, with a focus on administrative and enforcement actions involving coal ash management. - Conduct litigation and advocacy efforts, including factual investigations, legal theory development, expert testimony, and preparation of legal documents such as comments, petitions, briefs, and oral arguments. - Collaborate i
Job Title Schreiber Fellowship Job Responsibilities The Schreiber Fellows will provide legal representation to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers over a two-year period. This involves: - Offering legal services to both detained and non-detained immigrants - Engaging in systemic reform initiatives through legal advocacy - Working closely with immigrant rights movements to support diverse communities - Operating from one of the organization's offices, with a hybri
Job Title: Policy Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Policy Counsel at the organization is tasked with identifying, developing, and implementing legislative and policy reform strategies at various governmental levels, focusing primarily on ensuring that criminal justice laws are administered fairly and without racial bias. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting policy and other forms of research. - Monitoring and responding to developing civil rights issues in proposed f
Job Title: Howard-NRDC Environmental Justice Legal Fellow Job Responsibilities: The Environmental Justice Legal Fellow at the organization will engage in a variety of tasks and responsibilities that support environmental justice communities throughout the United States. The fellow will work under the Environment, Equity & Justice Center, employing a range of legal and advocacy tools. Key responsibilities include: - Developing and nurturing relationships with communities, id
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Family Unity Job Responsibilities: - Provide expert legal services to unaccompanied children and reunified families needing legal representation through direct representation and pro bono facilitation. - Offer robust consultation, training, and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted KIND cases. - Supervise Senior Paralegals, Paralegals, interns, and/or other non-attorney staff as needed, including onboarding, skills training,
Job Title: General Counsel Job Responsibilities: 1. Legal Strategy & Engagement with Stakeholders: - Provide strategic legal counsel to the President & CEO, the Executive Director, and other members of the Executive Leadership Team. - Ensure alignment of legal strategies with the organization’s mission and strategic goals. - Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the organization, positioning the Office of General Counsel as key support for decision...
Job Title: Associate Attorney, Sustainable Food & Farming Job Responsibilities: The Associate Attorney in the Sustainable Food and Farming Program will engage in a variety of litigation and advocacy tasks aimed at improving the nation's food systems, promoting climate-friendly farming, and ensuring justice throughout the food chain. The responsibilities include: - Conducting legal and factual research. - Reviewing and analyzing administrative records and technical documents
Job Title: Staff Attorney, . Litigation Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney for . Litigation will play a pivotal role in the Center's efforts to influence litigation and advocacy for reproductive rights in the United States. This position involves developing original legal research and analysis to defend and expand constitutional protections related to reproductive decision-making and access to care. The Staff Attorney is expected to: - Monitor and track relevant
Job Title: Senior Manager, Planning and Performance Job Responsibilities: The Senior Manager, Planning and Performance is a pivotal role within the Strategic Performance & Evaluation department at the organization. This position involves close collaboration with Deputy Directors to ensure effective compliance monitoring, proposal development, and data management coordination. The role is designed to sustain and enhance the delivery of high-quality services across the Global
Senior Attorney- Know Your Rights (KYR) & Direct Representation, Detained Adult Program Washington, DC Description Who We Are The Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (CAIR) Coalition is now **Members Only** for Immigrant Rights (“**Members Only**” for short). Click here to learn more about our new name. Since our founding in 1999, we have grown significantly and added new services to support immigrants in detention. Recently, **Members Only** has outgrown our name, expanding be...
Job Title Human Rights Legal Fellow Department International Advocacy & Litigation Department Job Responsibilities - Conduct factual research and draft memoranda on human rights situations in countries of interest to the organization and on thematic issues such as the right to freedom of expression and the right to nationality. - Research the application of international human rights norms to country conditions, developments in domestic legal systems, and their implicat
Job Title: Sr. Staff Attorney, Civic Space Job Responsibilities: - Organize and coordinate global civic space advocacy and litigation work, including coalitions, interregional litigation, and amicus efforts. Collaborate with local experts and NGOs to implement these strategies and plan capacity-building and training events to enhance their legal and advocacy capacity. - Lead and develop special civic space-related initiatives, such as the Civic Space Case-Tracker and mobiliz
Job Title: Asia Legal Fellow Job Responsibilities: The Asia Legal Fellow will be responsible for a range of tasks aimed at promoting human rights and accountability within the South and Southeast Asian regions. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting legal and factual research and drafting memoranda on human rights issues in priority countries such as Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Cambodia, as well as on thematic issues like freedom of expression and international criminal la
Job Title: Associate, HONORS Program Job Responsibilities: FINRA Enforcement Associates in the Honors Program play a crucial role in contributing to the investigations and decisions regarding disciplinary actions against individuals and organizations in the financial industry. This entry-level position provides associates with substantive hands-on legal experience, enhancing their skills in investigating, litigating, and writing. They gain specialized knowledge about the fi
Job Title: Senior Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Oversee all compliance matters related to employment, labor, and benefits matters. - Advise the organization's People & DEI team on . and international (China, India) employment-related matters, including hiring, wage and hour compliance, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance management, internal investigations, claims, remote work issues, leaves of absence and accommodations, and dis
Job Title: Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy Job Responsibilities: The Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy, is tasked with leading the . Policy and Advocacy Unit at the **Members Only**. This role involves developing and executing ambitious federal and state policy goals and advocacy strategies. The Senior Director reports directly to the Chief Program Officer, . Division, and is responsible for ensuring the integration of the Center’s policy and ad...
Job Title: Special Counsel, Rapid Response Job Responsibilities: - Work within the organization's legal department to identify, evaluate, and develop potential litigation in cases critical to defending democracy and other rapid-response situations. - Draft and file emergency pleadings as needed in emergency litigation with support from the team. - Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external partners, including co-counsel, nonprofit allies, and externa
Job Title: Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Associate General Counsel will be responsible for providing in-house legal support on various issues, including tax exemption for both the organization and its Action Fund, as well as election law matters pertaining to the Action Fund. The role involves delivering legal training to staff on lobbying, gifts/ethics, tax exemption, and political law issues. The Associate General Counsel will offer ongoing legal supp
JOB TITLE: Legal Counsel POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Senior Director SALARY BAND: A and B REPORTS TO: General Counsel LOCATION: Washington, DC Area (Preferred) About the Organization The organization is dedicated to a national effort to protect and restore rivers, from remote mountain streams to urban waterways, emphasizing the importance of healthy rivers for providing clean water and natural habitats. The organization values diversity and the unique perspectives that dif
Application Requirements: A resume, cover letter and writing sample are required for all applications. Writing sample should be a legal brief or memorandum. Please include salary requirements in your cover letter. Two writing samples are required for applicants with more than five years of relevant legal experience. All interested candidates should submit their application materials to the **Members Only** Employment Opportunities Portal. **Members Only** is an equal opportunity e
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for providing expert legal services to unaccompanied children who require legal representation. This role involves both direct representation and the facilitation of pro bono legal services, including consultation, training, and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys handling organization cases. The Staff Attorney may also supervise Senior Paralegals, Paralegals, interns
Job Title: Senior Attorney, Environmental Enforcement Job Responsibilities: Case Development and Litigation (60%): - Collaborate with clients, attorneys, experts, and partners to investigate, develop, and pursue enforcement cases. - Lead complex cases and handle all litigation tasks, including fact and expert discovery, motions practice, oral argument, and trial. - Engage in team problem-solving, litigation strategy, project management, and trial work. - Build and maintain
Job Title: Senior Policy Counsel/Advisor or Policy Counsel/Advisor – Voting Rights & Democracy Job Responsibilities: The Senior Policy Counsel/Advisor or Policy Counsel/Advisor role involves managing a portfolio focused on voting rights and judicial nominations. The incumbent will engage in public policy advocacy, which includes legislative advocacy, advocacy with administrative agencies, and close collaboration with coalition allies and grassroots partners. Responsibiliti...
Job Title: Senior Counsel/Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Senior Counsel/Counsel role within the Voting Rights Project at the organization involves a range of responsibilities focused on advancing racial justice and civil rights through legal advocacy. The principal areas of support include litigation, election protection, and programmatic activities. Key responsibilities include: - Leading and participating in litigation across federal and state trial and appellate courts
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for providing expert legal services to unaccompanied children in need of legal representation. This includes zealous direct representation and pro bono facilitation, which involves offering robust consultation, training, and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys handling organization cases. Additional responsibilities include: - Mentoring pro bono attorneys and providi
Job Title: Managing Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Managing Attorney will play a crucial role in overseeing the delivery of legal services to children and families affected by family separation and other legal and policy changes impacting migrant children seeking safety in the . The responsibilities include: - Supervising and leading program staff within the relevant jurisdiction(s) in consultation with the Managing Director. This involves program oversight, direct
Job Title: Senior Attorney, Right to Zero Hub Job Responsibilities: - Draft model legislation and policies to advance equitable zero-emission solutions. - Identify options to support the shift to zero-emissions across the industry, buildings, and transportation sectors. - Conduct and supervise advocacy before agencies, state, and local governments, as warranted. - Coordinate the development and execution of advocacy strategies related to efforts to electrify transportation c
Job Title Deputy Director Job Responsibilities The Deputy Director, Litigation at the organization will lead complex civil and constitutional litigation efforts. The role involves developing and executing comprehensive litigation strategies, overseeing case direction, discovery, and trial work. The Deputy Director will mentor and supervise attorneys and fellows, ensuring alignment with advocacy and communications efforts in collaboration with grassroots partners. Educatio
Job Title: NRDC - Yale Environmental Justice Law Fellow Job Responsibilities: In the first year, the Fellow will work within the Environment, Equity & Justice Center (EEJC) at the organization to: - Develop relationships with communities and identify opportunities for collaboration. - Actively engage in existing coalitions and partnerships. - Create project plans, track timelines, and manage workflows across multiple staff members. - Facilitate and co-facilitate meetings, cr
Job Title: Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, Voting Rights Project Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney in the Voting Rights Project is responsible for developing and litigating voting rights cases in state and federal courts. The role involves a wide range of duties, including: - Participating in litigation of constitutional and statutory cases on voting rights issues, which includes researching and drafting pleadings, briefs, and legal
Job Title: PCAOB Fellow Opportunities Job Responsibilities: - Fellows will immerse themselves in the day-to-day operations of various divisions and offices within the organization, gaining practical skills and insights beyond the classroom. - Fellows are expected to make meaningful contributions as integral members of their teams, working on projects and initiatives that impact the organization. - Fellows will be part of a supportive and collaborative culture that values eac
Job Title: PCAOB Fellow Opportunities Job Responsibilities: - Participate in hands-on experience by engaging in the day-to-day operations across various divisions and offices within the organization, gaining practical skills and insights. - Contribute meaningfully to projects and initiatives that impact the organization, becoming an integral member of the team. - Foster a collaborative environment by being part of a team that encourages learning and growth, where every voice