Legal Jobs in Public Interest

Law Clerk The law clerk will assist with representing low-income individuals and have direct client contact by assisting with intake and following a case to its conclusion. Will also assist with efforts to improve affordable housing options for low-income individuals, including reviewing plans of various local housing authorities and subsidized housing communities and monitoring community development efforts. May also assist with updating lead paint manual and other resear... read more

Law Clerk - Statewide Advocacy Support Unit The candidate under the supervision of an attorney, law clerks are generally expected to handle some functions related to casework from initial intake through representation of clients at administrative and other hearings permitted by law. Law clerks may be expected to work together with attorneys on cases or projects. Some law clerks may perform exclusively or primarily non-casework functions. Tasks assigned to law clerks may in... read more

Law Clerk - Montgomery County The candidate will handle functions related to casework, from initial intake through representation of clients at administrative and other hearings permitted by law. Will perform primarily non-casework functions. Task assigned to law clerks may include: Screen clients for eligibility; Conduct preliminary and subsequent interviews with clients; Schedule appointments and meetings; Conduct factual investigations and analysis and legal research; U... read more

Legal Secretary Responsibilities: Reviewing and analyzing incoming correspondence and pleadings, and preparing appropriate draft responses; Drafting correspondence; Reviewing and summarizing pleadings; Reviewing and preparing lease abstracts; Assisting with compliance reviews; Preparing agendas for Board Meetings and maintaining Board and corporate meeting minutes; Preparing necessary corporate filings; Drafting consulting agreements and vendor contracts; Drafting policies... read more

Paralegal/Legal Secretary Responsibilities: Reviewing and analyzing incoming correspondence and pleadings, and preparing appropriate draft responses; Drafting correspondence; Reviewing and summarizing pleadings; Reviewing and preparing lease abstracts; Assisting with compliance reviews; Preparing agendas for Board Meetings and maintaining Board and corporate meeting minutes; Preparing necessary corporate filings; Drafting consulting agreements and vendor contracts; Draftin... read more

Spring WIA Legal Internship Program The Intern will work in its Government Affairs Department during spring, summer, and fall semesters. Will work with Government Affairs Department to effectively communicate the interests of WIA members to local, state, and federal officials. Conduct general legal research on issues affecting the wireless infrastructure industry. Assist in the execution of a federal legislative strategy on Capitol Hill. Assist in representation of WIA and... read more

Fall Legal Internship Program The intern will work in its Government Affairs Department during spring, summer, and fall semesters. Participate actively in these projects, and we value substantive contributions to our team. Work with Government Affairs Department to effectively communicate the interests of firm's members to local, state, and federal officials. Conduct general legal research on issues affecting the wireless infrastructure industry. Assist in the execution of... read more

Deputy Director The candidate will oversee the programmatic work for the organization to ensure that organization-wide strategies are effective, responsive to current needs, and integrated consistently across departments so that the work has meaningful impact for our client populations. Serve as a thought partner and collaborator with the Executive Director and Department Heads regarding programming and strategy. Directly supervise the Legal Director, Policy Director, and ... read more

Divorce and Family Law Attorney The candidate will represent low-income adults primarily in divorces and other family law matters (custody, domestic violence, child support, spousal support, etc.) in Onondaga County Supreme Court and Onondaga County Family Court. Presents a unique opportunity to join a collaborative office working to provide high-quality divorce and family law legal services to those in need in Onondaga County. Demonstrated commitment to public-interest la... read more

Regulatory Counsel, Government Affairs The candidate will identify and analyze legal and policy issues for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (WIA) member companies and prepare compelling data and written materials to support WIA’s positions. Will direct and conduct in-depth and complex legal research on authorities and precedents on points of law, review position papers on controversial issues, policy statements and guidance, rulemaking proceedings, public notices, bri... read more