Attorney Jobs in Public Interest

Managing Attorney Responsibilities: Lead the Community-Based Initiatives work in shaping its advocacy strategies and programs using a broad range of legal and non-legal tools, in collaboration with the Vice President for Litigation. Build effective working relationships with clients and other environmental groups throughout the country. Help coordinate our work and advocacy with a focus on advancing environmental justice and the Jemez principles. Work with the Policy and L... read more

Staff Attorney DUTIES: In-office consultation for clients including: VAWA, U visa, T visa, asylum, detention and removal, and any other applicable relief. Screen immigrants in detention (T Don. Hutto Residential Center) for eligibility for services provided by AG including U & T visa. Provide Know Your Rights presentations and Workshops at the T Don Hutto Residential Center. Represent eligible immigrants in petitioning for U & T visas, and in bond and removal hearings and ... read more

Assistant Federal Public Defender Candidate will operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, to provide defense services in federal criminal cases and related matters in the federal courts. Will be replacing the current Williamsport AFPD, who is retiring December 31. Because the accepted applicant—who will be handling matters in the Williamsport Federal District Court, exclusively—will be the sole Williamsport AFPD, he or she m... read more

Managing Attorney Responsibilities: Lead the Community-Based Initiatives work in shaping its advocacy strategies and programs using a broad range of legal and non-legal tools, in collaboration with the Vice President for Litigation. Build effective working relationships with clients and other environmental groups throughout the country. Help coordinate our work and advocacy with a focus on advancing environmental justice and the Jemez principles. Work with the Policy and L... read more

Federal Defender Trial Attorney Candidate will provide representation in the pertinent federal district court, as well as the Ninth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court. Must have: JD Degree from an accredited law school; 3+ years of experience preferred, which may include judicial clerkship, or active civil or criminal practice; federal criminal trial/appellate experience strongly preferred; must be an active member in good standing of a state bar; Idaho bar not presently requi... read more

Bilingual Senior Attorney Duties: Provide zealous advocacy to clients in immigration removal proceedings and engage with a community of immigration advocates to move for systemic change and advance social justice. Will work under the supervision of a managing attorney in collaboration with the legal team. Coordinates legal orientation, conducts in-depth screening and intakes for clients; Provides direct representation to immigrants before Texas state courts, USCIS, Asylum ... read more

Staff Attorney Duties: Provide a range of legal services to the Project’s clients, including providing legal advice and counsel, drafting legal pleadings for use by pro se clients, directly representing clients, participating in statewide advocacy efforts, and performing a range of other civil legal services. Works state-wide with domestic violence and sexual assault victims, law enforcement, as well as arraignment judges in County to help victims of family violence... read more

Executive Director Duties: Lead this non-profit organization responsible for providing legally-based protection and advocacy services that advance the rights of individuals with disabilities. Will continue to advance the high quality advocacy, legal representation, and connection with the disability rights and social justice communities in the state. Working with the Board to set strategic direction for the organization Reviewing policies for alignment with the mission sta... read more

Managing Attorney Responsibilities: Lead the Community-Based Initiatives work in shaping its advocacy strategies and programs using a broad range of legal and non-legal tools, in collaboration with the Vice President for Litigation. Build effective working relationships with clients and other environmental groups throughout the country. Help coordinate our work and advocacy with a focus on advancing environmental justice and the Jemez principles. Work with the Policy and L... read more

Associate Attorney Responsibilities: Evaluate proposed environmental litigation so that national volunteer and staff leadership can decide whether the Club should participate in a lawsuit. Oversee and administer ongoing Club litigation so that Club can maintain overview of its litigation docket; help resolve problems that arise in individual lawsuits. Serve as a legal resource for local chapters and other volunteer entities. Assist litigating key Club lawsuits under the su... read more