Job Title: Legal Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Legal Counsel will serve as the chief legal advisor for the organization, supporting its governance, compliance, and advocacy efforts. The primary responsibilities include consulting with the Board of Directors and the Executive Director on pending decisions to ensure compliance with state and federal nonprofit law and regulations. The counsel will inform the Board and Executive Director of upcoming changes to relevant laws
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Tenant Right to Counsel Project (TRCP) Job Responsibilities: - Handle a full caseload of full representation for Failure to Pay Rent, Tenant Holding Over, and Breach of Lease eviction cases. This includes routine trial practice, client communication, communication with administrative agencies on behalf of clients, negotiations, frequent writing for litigation, and occasional discovery and depositions. - Advocate before administrative agencies, inc
Job Title: Senior Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal screenings and consultations with organization clients and community members. - Provide direct legal representation on affirmative asylum and/or removal defense cases before USCIS and/or EOIR respectively. This includes handling various forms of immigration relief such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, VAWA, U-visa, T-visa, and other immigration cases as needed. - Appear in state court for un
Job Title: Managing Director, Baltimore Job Responsibilities: - Provide seasoned, disciplined, and effective management of the KIND field office, performing independently in areas of program and performance management, budgeting, employee relations, and development-support functions. - Act as the senior representative of the organization at the local level, effectively engaging government, private sector partners, and community stakeholders to advance KIND’s mission. - Su...
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Baltimore County and City Courts Job Responsibilities: - Provide high-quality, trauma-informed representation to survivors of intimate partner violence in protective order cases, as well as in related contempt, modification, extension, and shielding hearings. - Conduct comprehensive consultations with potential clients, which include a thorough interview about recent and past incidents of abuse, safety planning, lethality assessment, and referra...
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 involves both zealous direct representation and pro bono facilitation, which includes robust consultation, training, and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted cases from the organization. Key responsibilities include: - Providing mentoring to pro bono a
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Child In Need of Assistance (CINA) Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney for Child In Need of Assistance (CINA) at the organization is tasked with providing competent legal representation in child welfare proceedings, including those before juvenile and appellate courts, and other related proceedings such as FIMS, TPR mediations, and IEP meetings. Responsibilities extend to representing clients in general practice cases, covering the entire
Job Title: Senior Assistant General Counsel (Hybrid) Job Responsibilities: - Legal Advice: The Senior Assistant General Counsel is responsible for providing written and oral advice directly to executive management and their designees in complex and rapidly evolving areas of the law. This role involves analyzing and offering legal guidance on a wide range of regulatory, contractual, and operational matters, including the interpretation and implementation of legislation. The
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel (Hybrid) Job Responsibilities: The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for providing specialized legal services in support of the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, managing Assistant General Counsel, and executive management within assigned divisions. The role includes representing the organization and its subsidiaries or affiliates in litigation. The position requires substantive knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, and the Public Heal
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel (Hybrid) Job Responsibilities: The Assistant General Counsel provides a comprehensive range of legal services in support of the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation General Counsel, and the designated divisions or departments. The focus areas include regulatory, compliance, litigation, and employment law. Key responsibilities include: - Providing advice and counsel to management and their designees in complex and rapidly evolving legal
Job Title: Managing Attorney, Baltimore Job Responsibilities: The Managing Attorney, Baltimore at the organization is responsible for overseeing the delivery of legal services to children and families affected by family separation and other legal and policy changes impacting migrant children seeking refuge in the . The role includes direct representation, pro bono mentoring, strategic legal counsel, and program planning and implementation in the field of humanitarian immi
Job Title: Senior Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Senior Staff Attorney will primarily focus on providing direct legal representation and support for complex immigration cases, including asylum and removal defense work. Responsibilities include: - Conducting legal screenings and consultations with clients and community members to assess their legal needs. - Providing direct legal representation on affirmative asylum and/or removal defense cases before USCIS and/or
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Children's Legal Services Job Responsibilities: - Provide immigration legal services to unaccompanied children released from the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). - Conduct legal relief eligibility determinations and advise child clients. - Provide direct legal representation to children, including filing for special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS), asylum, T Visas, and U Visas. - Appear in Maryland family court, immigrati
Job Title: Employment Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Employment Counsel will act as the primary legal advisor on all employment and labor-related matters within the organization. Key responsibilities include: - Providing day-to-day legal counsel on various employment-related issues, including hiring, discipline, performance management, accommodations, leave issues, terminations, and separations. - Managing and overseeing employment litigation, including the development o
Job Title: Senior Director & Counsel, Enterprise Data Privacy Office Job Responsibilities: The Senior Director and Counsel, Privacy serves as the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) of the organization, leading the Enterprise Data Privacy Office and overseeing the privacy function of the organization. The CPO is tasked with designing, implementing, and operating a best-in-class privacy program for the organization. This role involves understanding the organization's risk profile and
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Job Responsibilities: - Render senior-level legal advice and support for the complete life cycle of new regulatory initiatives, serving as a subject matter resource in specific areas of legal expertise. - Advise the Board of Governors and advisory committees on complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and rule changes with limited oversight. - Brief and communicate complex regulatory initiatives to senior executives, provi
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Job Responsibilities: - Render senior-level legal advice and support throughout the lifecycle of new regulatory initiatives. - Advise the Board of Governors and advisory committees on complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and rule changes. - Brief and communicate complex regulatory initiatives to senior executives, providing analysis under urgent deadlines. - Serve as a legal expert within the organization, providing ad
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Job Responsibilities: - Render senior-level legal advice and support concerning the full life cycle of new regulatory initiatives. - Serve as a subject matter resource in specific areas of legal expertise. - Advise the Board of Governors and advisory committees on complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and rule changes. - Communicate complex regulatory initiatives to senior executives with urgency. - Act as a legal exper
Job Title: Supervising Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Planning and assigning the legal work of the office or unit in consultation with the Chief Attorney. - Developing and evaluating strategies to accomplish the work of the office or unit. - Supervising attorneys and paralegals, and where applicable, managing clerical employees. - Monitoring substantive legal work and providing consultation and advice to staff attorneys and paralegals. - Representing clients by maintaining
Job Title: Senior Associate Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Provide expert legal advice and support to internal stakeholders and teams within the organization's . and Global Programs departments, including the Campaigns and Organizing teams. - Serve as the primary lead on reviewing strategies, tactics, and communication materials related to public awareness and advocacy campaigns. - Support and review contracts related to the planning of fundraising and community-building
Job Title: Associate, HONORS Program Job Responsibilities: The Associate in the HONORS Program at the organization plays a crucial role in contributing to the Enforcement's investigations and decisions regarding disciplinary actions against individuals and firms in the financial industry. This entry-level position involves working under the supervision of more senior attorneys, investigators, Directors, and Chief Counsels. Honors Associates engage in a variety of discrete pr
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide brief legal advice and information, primarily via phone and online chat, to self-represented litigants concerning civil legal issues. These issues may include landlord and tenant matters, civil claims, expungement and shielding of records, consumer matters, return of property, domestic violence/peace orders, family law, and foreclosure. - Assist self-represented litigants in drafting pleadings and motions, preparing f
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: Deputy Director, Legal Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Director, Legal at the organization is tasked with leading and collaborating with the Legal and other Advocacy department staff to advance programmatic work aligned with the organization’s strategic framework. This role involves spearheading litigation teams comprising Staff and Senior Staff Attorneys, Paralegals, and administrative staff to identify, develop, and conduct impact litigation and legal advocac...
Job Title: Director, Litigation Job Responsibilities: The Director, Litigation at the organization is a key subject matter expert responsible for leading and executing the Legal department’s litigation work. The Director plays a crucial role in protecting the rights of low-income immigrant communities through impact litigation and legal advocacy. This position involves a combination of substantive and strategic work, supervision, and departmental operations to maximize the...
Job Title: Director, Legal Strategy Job Responsibilities: The Director, Legal Strategy is a subject matter expert responsible for leading and executing the legal strategy and training work within the legal department of the organization. This role involves: - Collaborating with the Vice President, Litigation and Legal Strategy, and Director, Litigation to develop and execute legal and legal advocacy strategies. - Leading litigation teams of Staff and Senior Staff Attorneys,
Job Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: Senior Counsels at the organization lead and engage in cutting-edge impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education furthering the organization’s mission. The Senior Counsel will work independently and collaboratively to help serve the organization’s Regional Office and to further the mission of the organization nationwide. Key responsibilities include: - Participate in the management of the Legal Department, incl...
Job Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: Senior Counsels at the organization are pivotal in spearheading impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and educational initiatives that align with the organization's mission. The role involves working both independently and collaboratively to support the organization's regional office and nationwide mission. Key responsibilities include: 1. Public Policy: - Conceptualizing and drafting legislative and administrative propo
Job Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: Senior Counsel at the organization will lead and engage in impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education to further the organization's mission. Responsibilities include: - Devising legal theories and litigation strategies. - Identifying and cultivating litigation opportunities through various channels such as the legal Help Desk, private attorney referrals, media accounts, or government actions. - Conducting litigati
Job Title: Senior Director & Counsel, Enterprise Data Privacy Office Job Responsibilities: The Senior Director and Counsel, Privacy, serving as the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO), leads the organization's Enterprise Data Privacy Office and oversees its privacy function. The CPO is tasked with designing, implementing, and operating a top-tier privacy program. This involves understanding the organization's risk profile and developing policies, procedures, training, awareness prog
Job Title General Counsel Job Responsibilities The General Counsel at the organization is responsible for overseeing all legal compliance aspects. This role involves working closely with a part-time deputy general counsel and reporting to the organization’s Co-Presidents while advising all internal managers. Key responsibilities include: - Ensuring strict adherence to all applicable legal standards, including corporate governance requirements, IRS rules for 501(c)(3) a...
Job Title: 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: The 2026 Legal Fellowship at the organization offers recent law school graduates an opportunity to engage in significant legal work on pressing public matters. The fellow's responsibilities include: - Conducting legal research - Analyzing emerging legal issues - Handling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Federal Election Commission (FEC) litigation - Drafting administrative complaints - Assisting in the prepa
Job Title: Policy Counsel Fellowship Job Responsibilities: The Policy Counsel Fellowship at the organization offers recent law school graduates a unique opportunity to engage in policy development aimed at upholding the rule of law, protecting democratic institutions, and ensuring accountability for abuses of power. The fellow will work closely with the policy team on several key tasks: - Monitoring legislative developments to stay informed about changes and trends. - Analyz
Job Title: Senior Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Senior Attorney will play an integral role in the organization's oceans-related federal litigation and regulatory advocacy as a senior member of the Oceans Division. Responsibilities include: - Representing the organization in litigation, which involves conducting legal research and analysis, preparing briefs, and delivering oral arguments. - Collaborating with attorneys in the Litigation Program and other Oceans attorney
Job Title: Assistant Special Counsel, Office of Hearing Officers Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Special Counsel in the Office of Hearing Officers is a senior-level legal position responsible for providing effective legal support to Hearing Officers in connection with the adjudication of disciplinary proceedings. The role involves handling a wide range of cases brought by the Department of Enforcement against registered firms and associated persons, as well as temporary
Job Title: Arthur D. Hellman Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Work closely with FIRE’s First Amendment litigators on substantive projects that advance strategic litigation. - Engage in legal research and writing, client interaction, and media relations. - Contribute meaningfully to active cases related to the protection of freedom of speech, expression, and thought. - Build a long-term relationship with the organization, with the potential to return as a full-time employ...
Job Title: Temporary Senior Paralegal Job Responsibilities: - Oversee the overall programmatic function of the paralegal program within the department. - Onboard, train, and supervise paralegals, including conducting initial and ongoing training for paralegal staff. Troubleshoot, review, and provide quality assurance of referrals, filings, and pleadings. Provide daily support and coaching, conduct regular check-ins, and performance evaluations. Ensure consistent and effectiv
Job Title: Senior Counsel (Election Protection) Job Responsibilities: - Perform duties in accordance with the organization's values of integrity, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and excellence. - Maintain and develop high-quality relationships with clients by exercising sound judgment, commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, follow-through, and reliability. - Proactively identify clients' needs and the organization's ability to meet them, including developing
Job Title: Program Director (Rule of Law) Job Responsibilities: - Lead and manage a team to address clients' needs within the rule of law and accountability sector, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Legal. - Partner with internal and external stakeholders to design, implement, and expand projects within the rule of law lane of work. - Manage Counsels, Senior Counsels, and external consultants, demonstrating leadership in line with the organization's core values
Job Title: Counsel/Senior Counsel, Voting Rights Program and Bernard and Anne Spitzer Fellow Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal and factual research and public writing to support policy advocacy, legislative reform, and communications initiatives. - Help advance state-level policy reforms, often in collaboration with coalition partners. - Participate in impact litigation, including research, brief writing, and strategy development. - Write and speak for a general, non-leg
Job Title: Legislative Director, Courts, Justice, & Administrative Law Job Responsibilities: The Legislative Director for Courts, Justice, & Administrative Law at the organization is responsible for developing and implementing legislative and administrative strategies related to court integrity, justice system, and administrative law issues. The role entails direct lobbying of Congress and the Administration, educating these bodies on key legal challenges and rulings, and ac
Job Title: Managing Director, Washington, DC Job Responsibilities: - Provide seasoned, disciplined, and effective management of the KIND field office, including program and performance management, budgeting, employee relations, and development-support functions. - Act as the senior representative of the organization at the local level, effectively engaging government, private sector partners, and community stakeholders to advance KIND’s mission. - Supervise Senior Attorney...
Job Title: Chief Legal Advocacy Officer Job Responsibilities: The Chief Legal Advocacy Officer (CLAO) at the organization is an executive leadership role focused on advancing the organization's litigation, policy, and public education strategies to serve LGBTQ+ communities and individuals living with HIV. The CLAO is responsible for: - Shaping and advancing litigation, policy, and public education strategies. - Strengthening organizational systems and infrastructure in alig
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Domestic Violence & Family Law Unit Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney in the Domestic Violence & Family Law Unit at the organization is responsible for representing clients in a variety of intrafamily matters within the . Superior Court. The attorney will assist survivors of domestic violence with Civil Protection Orders and represent clients in cases involving custody, child support, parentage, and divorce. Additionally, the attorney w
Job Title: Legal Fellow Job Responsibilities: - Engage in all facets of federal and state court litigation. - Conduct factual and legal research, providing guidance and analysis of laws across various jurisdictions. - Draft, review, and edit analytic and persuasive written work products. - Advise government clients, considering legal, political, and justice aspects of each case. - Meet with government and non-government stakeholders. - Support and potentially lead legal orga
Job Title: Legal Counsel, Corporate Engagement Job Responsibilities: - Conduct complex legal research and analysis concerning state and federal legislative, regulatory, and litigation opportunities to achieve the objectives of the organization's corporate engagement efforts. - Defend shareholder proposals from company no-action requests to the SEC, providing strategic input, drafting assistance, and legal representation during meetings with companies. - Conduct legal and top
Job Title: Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Associate General Counsel will provide guidance and counsel on a variety of legal matters within the organization. Responsibilities include: - Advising on day-to-day legal issues such as labor and employment, contracts, insurance, intellectual property, nonprofit corporate governance, privacy, and lobbying. - Establishing, implementing, and updating organizational policies and procedures to mitigate risks and ens
Job Title: Human Rights Accountability Legal Fellow Job Responsibilities: - Assist in promoting and facilitating the credible use of targeted human rights and anti-corruption sanctions under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program and other similar authorities. - Work with civil society groups to identify issues of concern and prepare recommendations for Magnitsky-style sanctions targets to governments in response to developing human rights crises. - Identify advocacy opportu
Job Title: Legal Fellow Job Responsibilities: The Legal Fellow at the organization will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of transforming the food system to be more sustainable and ethical. The responsibilities include: - Conducting legal and policy research related to the regulation of alternative proteins. - Producing clear, accurate legal analysis. - Drafting research memoranda on topics related to the regulation of alternative proteins. - Drafting bill analys