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Part-time Staff Attorney – Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit
Part-time Staff Attorney – Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit Organization Description The Public La
Part-time Staff Attorney – Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit Organization Description The Public La
Staff Attorney – Immigration Unit Organization Description The Public Law Cen
Full-time Staff Attorney – Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit Organization Description The Public Law Center (PLC)’s Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit seeks an energetic, passionate advocate to join our team in fighting for justice for low-income tenants and self-represented litigants in Orange County through innovative, collaborative, community-centered lawyering to address inequities and pursue access to affor
Job Title: Staff Attorney (Children's Immigration) Job Responsibilities: - Provide direct representation in removal proceedings for primarily unaccompanied children, with potential cases involving adults with mental competency issues, and detained or non-detained adults and families facing complex immigration issues, including juvenile or criminal histories. - Deliver high-quality, client-centered representation for clients in deportation proceedings. - Determine eligibility
Job Title: Full-Time Hybrid Staff Attorney – Small Business and Nonprofit Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney in the Small Business and Nonprofit Unit (SBNP) of the organization is responsible for providing essential legal services to individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The role encompasses a broad spectrum of transactional matters from formation to dissolution, including initial consultations, client inquiries, and follow-up communications. Ke...
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Probate (Full or Part Time) Job Responsibilities: - Conduct workshops to assist self-represented litigants in clearing probate notes, empower families through estate planning, and support families petitioning for limited conservatorship. These workshops will be provided in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. - Supervise law students, legal assistants, and pro bono attorneys at clinics and workshops. - Maintain accurate records and assist in reportin
Position: Staff Attorney - Probate (Full or Part Time) Job Responsibilities: - Conduct workshops to assist self-represented litigants in clearing probate notes, empower families through estate planning, and support families petitioning for limited conservatorship. Workshops to be conducted in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. - Supervise law students, legal assistants, and pro bono attorneys at clinics and workshops. - Maintain accurate records and assist in reporting on gra
Job Title: Staff Attorney (Immigration Removal Defense) Job Responsibilities: - Provide direct representation in removal proceedings for unaccompanied children, adults with mental competency issues, and detained or non-detained adults and families. Clients often face complex immigration issues, including those with juvenile or criminal histories. - Deliver high-quality, client-centered representation for clients facing deportation proceedings. - Determine eligibility for leg
Job Title: Staff Attorney (Immigration Rapid Response) Job Responsibilities: - Provide high-quality, client-centered representation for clients facing deportation proceedings. - Rapidly assess and respond to the immediate legal needs of detained migrants or those impacted by raids or other enforcement actions. - File emergency motions, including bond motions, stays of removal, motions to reopen, and habeas petitions within short timeframes. - Represent individuals in expedit
Job Title: Staff Attorney (Immigration Removal Defense) Job Responsibilities: - Provide direct representation in removal proceedings for unaccompanied children, adults with mental competency issues, and detained or non-detained adults and families. - Deliver high-quality, client-centered representation for clients facing deportation proceedings. - Determine eligibility for legal relief and develop legal strategy case plans. - Represent SIJS-eligible youth in related state co
**Job Title:** Non-Minor Dependent Attorney **Job Responsibilities:** The Non-Minor Dependent (NMD) Attorney, reporting to the Attorney Supervisor, is primarily responsible for representing NMDs in the Extended Foster Care (EFC) Court. The role involves: - Representing NMD clients in EFC Court. - Collaborating with County Counsel, DCFS, Court Officers, organization attorneys, case managers, and peer advocates within the EFC Court. - Engaging with all members of the organiz
Job Title: Attorney – Self Help Center Workgroup Job Responsibilities: - Meet with self-represented litigants onsite at the Torrance or Long Beach Courthouse Self-Help Legal Access Center to ensure meaningful access to the civil justice system. - Provide direct litigant assistance, including educating litigants on court rules and procedures, reviewing and preparing court forms and documents, and referring to outside agencies when necessary. - Create and conduct in-person w...
Job Title: PCAOB Fellow Job Responsibilities: - Fellows at the organization will gain hands-on experience by immersing themselves in the day-to-day operations of various divisions and offices, acquiring practical skills and insights that extend beyond academic learning. - Fellows are considered integral team members, contributing meaningfully to projects and initiatives that impact the organization and its investor protection mission. - Fellows are expected to engage in a co
Job Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Litigate cases on behalf of the organization and its partners, which includes leading record-review cases, drafting complaints and briefs, conducting legal research, and negotiating with opposing counsel, with limited oversight by a Senior Attorney. - Develop or hone oral argument and other court presentation skills under the guidance of a Senior Attorney. - Work within a case team to litigate complex cases, including discovery ca
Job Title: Homeowner Protection Directing Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Homeowner Protection Directing Attorney is responsible for leading a practice group dedicated to preventing low-income and senior homeowners from losing their homes and potentially falling into homelessness. Key responsibilities include: - Collaborating with the VP Legal, Associate VP of Housing, Grants Team, fellow Directing Attorneys, program staff, and external partners to develop and implement
Job Title: Staff Attorney II - Immigrant Foster Youth Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney II - Immigrant Foster Youth is responsible for providing legal services to undocumented youth who require assistance in securing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and adjusting to lawful permanent resident status. The attorney will represent unaccompanied children in various legal settings including Immigration Court, USCIS, and potentially the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Job Title: Directing Attorney - Workers' Rights & Economic Justice Job Responsibilities: The Directing Attorney will lead and manage the Employment Rights Project (ERP), a crucial component of the organization's economic justice strategy. Key responsibilities include: - Supervising and managing substantive legal work performed by staff, including intake, client representation, and civil litigation matters. This involves reviewing legal work, conducting case reviews, and reso
Job Title: Supervising Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Supervising Attorney at the organization plays a critical role in the Legal Advocacy Unit - ACE. The primary responsibilities include: Supervision (70%): - Supervise attorneys and advocates, focusing on workload management, training, mentoring, and monitoring staff. - Lead a work team to develop and implement strategies to accomplish team goals. - Ensure compliance with grant requirements and procedural and quality
Job Title: Senior Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: Senior Staff Attorneys in the Litigation Program are responsible for managing their assigned cases and projects, ensuring the completion of necessary research, filings, and other aspects of litigation. They act as lead counsel and are responsible for all litigation aspects of assigned cases and projects. Senior Staff Attorneys are expected to research and develop novel legal theories and strategies for new cases, manage
Job Title: Staff Attorney (Children's Immigration) Job Responsibilities: - Provide direct representation in removal proceedings, primarily to unaccompanied children, but may also involve cases representing adults with mental competency issues, and detained or non-detained adults and families. - Deliver high-quality, client-centered representation for clients facing deportation proceedings. - Determine eligibility for legal relief and develop strategic legal case plans. - Rep
Job Title: Managing Counsel & Deputy Compliance Officer Job Responsibilities: The Managing Counsel & Deputy Compliance Officer is a critical member of the legal team, working closely with the Chief Compliance Officer and broader legal department to provide guidance on various legal and compliance matters for the organization, which is responsible for organizing the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Key responsibilities include: - Maintaining and updating com
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence (Family Law) Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney is responsible for handling a domestic violence family law caseload which involves professionally and expeditiously resolving a high volume of diverse and complex cases with limited resources. This includes managing cases related to the Domestic Violence Prevention Act, such as consultations with clients on restraining orders, drafting restraining orders, court representation
Job Title: Director, Legal Strategy Job Responsibilities: - Leadership & Strategy (50%): - Collaborate with the Vice President, Litigation and Legal Strategy, and Director, Litigation in developing and executing legal and advocacy strategies. - Integrate litigation, narrative change, movement power building, and campaign strategies. - Oversee the implementation of a litigation and legal advocacy strategy supporting immigrants’ rights movement strategies. - Develop leg...
Job Title: Director, Litigation Job Responsibilities: The Director, Litigation at the organization is a subject matter expert responsible for leading the Legal Department’s litigation efforts, particularly in protecting the rights of low-income immigrant communities. The role involves: - Leadership and Strategy (50%): - Collaborating with the Vice President, Litigation and Legal Strategy, to develop and execute strategic litigation strategies. - Overseeing implementati...
Job Title: Junior Staff Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Serve as internal legal counsel in collaboration with the Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel for the organization. - Represent the organization in areas including labor and employment, contract, corporate, property, and intellectual property. - Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contractual-related documents such as funding contracts, grants, vendor contracts, subcontracts, leases, releases, MOU
Job Title: Deputy Director, Legal Job Responsibilities: Litigation and Legal Strategy: - Support the Legal Director in developing and executing litigation and legal advocacy strategies, integrating narrative change, movement power building, and campaign strategies. - Collaborate with the Policy Department and other Advocacy Departments to execute NILC’s law and policy work for maximum impact. - Lead litigation teams in developing and conducting impact litigation, preparin...
Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Senior Legal Counsel serves within the Office of the General Counsel at the organization and is responsible for providing legal support to all levels and groups within the organization. The main goal of the position is to advance the organization's mission, minimize organizational liability, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and guidelines. This role involves working collaboratively with various departments t
Job Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Lead and engage in impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education to further the organization's mission. - Cultivate relationships with key coalition partners and allied organizations. - Participate in legal conferences, continuing legal education programs, and public education activities. - Manage the legal department, including coverage of responsibilities of other senior managers as needed. - Promote a team-orien
Job Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: As a Senior Counsel at the organization, you will play a pivotal role in leading and engaging in impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education to further the organization's mission. The responsibilities encompass: - Public Policy: You will conceptualize and draft legislative and administrative proposals impacting the LGBTQ+ community and individuals living with HIV. This includes tracking and analyzing relevant pro
Job Title: Senior Counsel Department: Legal Job Responsibilities: The Senior Counsel at the organization is responsible for leading and engaging in cutting-edge impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education to further the organization's mission. They work both independently and collaboratively to support the organization's regional offices and nationwide initiatives. Key responsibilities include: - Devise legal theories and litigation strategies. - Identify and
Job Title: Senior Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Senior Attorney will play a vital role in the organization’s Oceans Division, primarily focusing on oceans-related federal litigation and regulatory advocacy. The responsibilities include representing the organization in litigation activities such as legal research, analysis, briefing, and oral arguments. The attorney will collaborate with other attorneys in the Litigation Program and Oceans team on litigation matters, m...
Job Title: Law Fellow - Kinship Care/Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Job Responsibilities: The Law Fellow at the organization will be responsible for representing caregivers seeking guardianship of children under their care, as well as unaccompanied immigrant children eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. The essential duties include: - Representing caregivers in contested and uncontested probate guardianship proceedings under the supervision of a manager. -
**Job Title: Education Staff Attorney** **Job Responsibilities:** 1. Assist children with disabilities in the child welfare and juvenile justice system, and their families, to secure early intervention and special education services. This involves providing zealous advocacy in IFSP and IEP meetings, engaging in informal dispute resolution, participating in mediations, and filing compliance complaints with the California Department of Education. 2. Train and supervise pro b
Job Title: Chief Legal Advocacy Officer Job Responsibilities: The Chief Legal Advocacy Officer (CLAO) at the organization is a pivotal executive leadership role tasked with shaping and advancing the organization's litigation, policy, and public education strategies. The CLAO is responsible for: - Guiding a team of civil rights attorneys, policy advocates, and program staff across various practice areas. - Ensuring alignment with the organization's mission, values, and diver
Job Title: 2026/2027 Legal Fellow Job Responsibilities: The Legal Fellow at the organization will be engaged in a variety of duties aimed at advancing civil rights and combating federal or state abuses of power. Key responsibilities include: - Working on all facets of federal and state court litigation. - Conducting factual and legal research, and providing guidance and analysis of laws across a range of jurisdictions. - Drafting, reviewing, and editing analytic and persuas
Job Title: Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Associate General Counsel at the organization is responsible for providing guidance and counsel to internal stakeholders on a wide range of legal matters. These include general operations and administration, nonprofit governance, contracts, fundraising, labor and employment, litigation, intellectual property, tax, data privacy and cybersecurity, and lobbying. The role involves working closely with the General Cou
**Job Title: Shriver Supervising Attorney - Homelessness Prevention Project** **Job Responsibilities:** The Supervising Attorney will be responsible for overseeing the Shriver Housing Project under the Homelessness Prevention Law Project (HPLP) at the organization. This role involves managing a team of three or more Staff Attorneys and three paralegals dedicated to supporting unrepresented low-income litigants in unlawful detainer actions. Key responsibilities include: - Su
**Job Title:** Shriver Staff Attorney - Homelessness Prevention Law Project **Job Responsibilities:** The Shriver Staff Attorney will report to the Supervising Attorney and will have the following responsibilities: - Manage a personal caseload involving unlawful detainer cases, which includes conducting client interviews, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and correspondence, negotiating with outside parties, representing clients in court, and conducting jury
Job Title: Managing Counsel - Commercial Job Responsibilities: The Managing Counsel will be a crucial member of the legal team, collaborating closely with the Associate General Counsel and the broader legal department to provide legal advice to the organization's senior management. The role involves leveraging negotiation, relationship-building, critical-thinking, and communication skills to support the commercial teams' legal needs. Key responsibilities include: - Supporti
**Job Title: National Staff Attorney** **Job Responsibilities:** - Advocate for children’s best interests before government or other interested parties. - Supervise volunteers appointed as Child Advocate for unaccompanied and separated children in federal custody. - Serve as Child Advocate to a select number of cases as needed. - Visit children (virtually or in-person) and communicate with caregivers, family members, and stakeholders. - Provide internal case consultation a...
Job Title: Staff Attorney (Stay Housed LA) Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney will be part of a team under the Stay Housed LA program and report to the Supervising Attorney. This role involves providing eviction defense, pro per document preparation, and tenant counseling services. Key responsibilities include: - Managing a personal caseload of unlawful detainer (eviction) cases, involving client interviews, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and correspo
Job Title: Associate Attorney, California Regional Office Job Responsibilities: The Associate Attorney will engage in legal advocacy, including litigation and administrative advocacy, within the California Regional Office. The role is integral to legal actions that aim to enhance public health and environmental protection, particularly focusing on the Right to Zero priorities. The attorney will: - Collaborate closely with attorneys, scientists, professional staff, and clien
Job Title: Staff Attorney (Immigration Removal Defense) Job Responsibilities: - Provide direct representation in removal proceedings to unaccompanied children, adults with mental competency issues, and detained or non-detained adults and families. This includes clients with complex immigration issues, such as those with juvenile or criminal histories. - Deliver high-quality, client-centered representation for clients facing deportation proceedings. - Determine eligibility fo
Job Title: Staff Attorney (Immigration Rapid Response) Job Responsibilities: - Provide high-quality, client-centered representation for clients facing deportation proceedings. - Rapidly assess and respond to the immediate legal needs of detained migrants or those impacted by raids or other enforcement actions. - File emergency motions, such as bond motions, stays of removal, or motions to reopen, habeas petitions, etc., within short timeframes. - Represent individuals in exp
