Legal Jobs in Public Interest

Paralegal II The candidate duties will include: Conduct intakes and interview clients; Assist counsel on case work, as requested; Communicate with clients and other attorneys, as requested; Contribute to collaboration with community partners; Assist in coordinating and supporting civil legal services; Conduct eligibility and substantive interviews in person and by telephone, which interviews may at times take place outside the regular office setting; Provide basic informat... read more

Paralegal II The candidate duties will include: Conduct intakes and interview clients; Assist counsel on case work, as requested; Communicate with clients and other attorneys, as requested; Contribute to collaboration with community partners; Assist in coordinating and supporting civil legal services; Conduct eligibility and substantive interviews in person and by telephone, which interviews may at times take place outside the regular office setting; Provide basic informat... read more

Paralegal II The candidate duties will include: Conduct intakes and interview clients; Assist counsel on case work, as requested; Communicate with clients and other attorneys, as requested; Contribute to collaboration with community partners; Assist in coordinating and supporting civil legal services; Conduct eligibility and substantive interviews in person and by telephone, which interviews may at times take place outside the regular office setting; Provide basic informat... read more

Law Clerk, Spring 2019 The candidate will be provided work experience commensurate with their skills in a variety of aspects of the Law Department’s work. Perform legal and factual research, draft legal memoranda and other legal documents, participate in Law Department and campaign meetings, analyze legislation, help implement lobbying strategies, and attend court or Congressional hearings. Law Clerks may also be asked to support corporate legal compliance needs. Mu... read more

Deputy Managing Attorney Responsibilities: Serve as direct supervisor of attorneys, fellows, and litigation assistants, responsible for managing workload, providing performance feedback, and overseeing professional development. Work with the Managing Attorney and other staff to recruit and hire qualified candidates for open positions and to provide a supportive work environment. Help to ensure the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and values. Assist the... read more

Staff Attorney Responsibilities: Provide legal review of communications documentation and assist in drafting complex communications pieces. Provide assistance and backup for litigation and administrative hearings. Provide research assistance. Document decisions involving statutory interpretations. Assist to recover delinquent funds. Assist with monitoring and implementing the felony forfeiture procedure. Review and approve POA and Guardianship documents. Assist with contra... read more

Law Fellow, 2019-2020 The candidate will be provided work experience commensurate with their skills in a variety of aspects of the Law Department’s work. Perform legal and factual research, draft legal memoranda and other legal documents, participate in Law Department and campaign meetings, assist in supervision of Law Clerks, analyze legislation, help implement lobbying strategies, and attend court or Congressional hearings. Must possess a law degree (Juris Doctor)... read more

Legal Assistant The candidate will perform a variety of clerical, administrative and paralegal functions. Should have good communication skills, be highly organized and exhibit a pleasant, positive attitude toward assisting in the day to day operations of the Office of General Counsel. Dictation of correspondence for General Counsel. Answer office of General Counsel main phone line. Assist in filing Annual Corporate Business Registrations with Missouri Secretary of State. ... read more

Gift Planning Officer The candidate will be responsible for seeking out opportunities by developing and implementing initiatives to identify, cultivate and solicit constituents for major and planned gifts to ensure a strong base of ongoing financial support for the organization. Will collaborate with colleagues and PHS leaders to enthusiastically advance the mission of firm. Identify and qualify potential donors (with a focus on residents and family members) who have the c... read more

Legal Fellow The candidate will work with legal, program, communication, and state staff to identify and manage legal research, litigation, and policy analysis needed to support Common Cause’s issue campaigns and strategic priorities, including fair representation, campaign finance reform, government ethics, voting rights, elections, redistricting, media law, and other good government issues. Perform legal and policy research. Draft legal documents (e.g., complaints... read more