Job Title: . Litigation Deputy Director Job Responsibilities: - As a key member of the Legal Leadership Team, the . Litigation Deputy Director will help lead the organization's systemic change efforts through impact litigation. - Responsible for developing and supervising litigation in a team of highly skilled, energetic, and committed immigrant rights litigators representing refugees and immigrants in some of the most important legal issues of our time. - Report to an
Job Title: . Litigation Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Develop, supervise, lead, and engage in all aspects of litigation and litigation-related advocacy, including case development and filing, legal and factual research, client counseling and interviews, motions practice, discovery, resource creation, policy advocacy, and media advocacy. - Collaborate with staff members in other program departments to ensure that litigation supports and leverages the work of other
Job Title: Experienced Attorney, Criminal Defense Practice Job Responsibilities: - Directly represent clients in Brooklyn Criminal and Supreme Courts from intake through dismissal, plea, or trial. - Foster strong attorney/client relationships. - Work collaboratively on interdisciplinary case teams with social workers, investigators, paralegals, and administrative staff. - Participate in a rotation to staff court arraignment shifts on weekdays, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Job Title: Entry Level Attorney, Criminal Defense Practice Job Responsibilities: - Directly represent clients in Brooklyn Criminal and Supreme Courts from intake through dismissal, plea, or trial. - Foster strong attorney/client relationships. - Work collaboratively on interdisciplinary case teams with social workers, investigators, paralegals, and administrative staff. - Participate in a rotation to staff court arraignment shifts on weekdays, nights, weekends, and holidays.
**Job Title:** Entry Level Attorney, Criminal Defense Practice, Queens **Job Responsibilities:** - Directly represent clients in Queens Criminal and Supreme Courts from intake through dismissal, plea, or trial. - Foster strong attorney/client relationships. - Work collaboratively on interdisciplinary case teams with social workers, investigators, paralegals, and administrative professionals. - Participate in a rotation to staff court arraignment shifts on weekdays, nig
Job Title: Entry Level Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Attend a training program in Fall 2026. - Develop a caseload over time and provide comprehensive representation to parents and caretakers facing the removal of children from intake through the life of a case in Brooklyn Family Court, as well as occasional final appeals with the assistance of the Law and Appeals unit. - Work on an interdisciplinary team which includes social workers and paralegals to advance the in
Job Title: Housing and Benefits Attorney, CJP Job Responsibilities: - Engage in direct representation of individuals and groups in housing and benefits matters across various civil and administrative forums. - Provide advice and counsel to criminal, family, and immigration defense colleagues and clients during ongoing proceedings. - Investigate and research potential policy and litigation avenues. - Research and write internal memoranda and train staff and outside organizati
Job Title: Article 10 Attorney for the Family Defense Practice Team Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in Article 10 (abuse and neglect) proceedings at Brooklyn Family Court under the direct supervision of a Supervising Attorney. - Meet clients and arraign new cases during intake. - Work collaboratively with supervisors, social workers, paralegals, and administrative staff to develop case strategy, investigate facts, and build trusting relationships with clients. - C
Job Title: Experienced Staff Attorney for Custody Practice Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the Experienced Staff Attorney for Custody Practice involve representing parents in various legal matters related to Article 10 proceedings in Brooklyn Family Court. These include custody, visitation, family offense, and paternity/parentage cases. The attorney will work under the direct supervision of the Supervising Custody Attorney and collaborate with Article 1
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Temporary Staff Attorney, Special Projects Job Responsibilities: The Temporary Staff Attorney for Special Projects plays a crucial role in **Members Only**'s Refugee Representation department, focusing on the Project: Afghan Legal Assistance (PALA). The primary responsibility is to collaborate with the Supervising Senior Staff Attorney to administer pro bono asylum legal representation for Afghan refugees. Key duties include: - Conducting leg
**Job Title: Associate General Counsel** **Job Responsibilities:** - Negotiate, draft, and review general business, vendor, consultant, and real estate contracts and agreements. Exercise substantial autonomy in handling contracts and releases for the Development, Communications, and Operations departments. - Conduct legal research and analysis to assist the General Counsel’s Office in providing counsel on legal and regulatory matters affecting the organization. These matte...
Job Title: Policy Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Identify, develop, and implement legislative and policy reform strategies at federal, state, and local levels, focusing on ensuring fair administration of criminal justice laws without racial bias. - Secure and prepare opportunities for influencing legislation and policy at the federal level, which includes commenting on proposed legislation and rules, submitting statements and letters, preparing advocacy materials, and organ
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney for the Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit is tasked with a range of duties centered on handling criminal appeals for indigent appellants. Responsibilities include: - Reading and analyzing case transcripts to prepare summaries for drafting appeals. - Identifying and researching legal issues from transcripts and client questionnaires. - Drafting necessary legal briefs such a...
Job Title: Managing Attorney – Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit Job Responsibilities: - Support the Chief Attorney in managing daily operations to ensure unit efficiency, ethical case handling, and high-quality client representation. This includes supervising staff attorneys. - Provide leadership through active engagement in legal practice, maintaining a visible and consistent presence in the courtroom, and managing an appropriate caseload to model high standards of advoc...
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Unit Job Responsibilities: - Represent victims of domestic violence in Suffolk County in various legal settings including Family Court, Supreme Court, and administrative hearings. - Handle legal issues related to domestic violence such as orders of protection, custody, visitation, child and spousal support, divorce, and lease termination in accordance with relevant statutes. - Maintain accurate time records and manage the opening
Job Title: Managing Attorney – Attorneys for Children Unit Job Responsibilities: The Managing Attorney for the Attorneys for Children Unit at the organization is tasked with a range of legal, administrative, and supervisory responsibilities under the guidance of the Chief Attorney. The role involves: - Overseeing the daily operations of the unit, including policy development and implementation to ensure efficiency, ethical case handling, and high-quality client representa...
Job Title: Howard-NRDC Environmental Justice Legal Fellow Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Environment, Equity & Justice Center to provide legal support for environmental justice communities across the United States. - Use legal, policy advocacy, coalition-building, community outreach, and communications tools to work with impacted communities. - Focus on areas such as improving air quality and public health outcomes, protecting communities from pollution, advanc
Job Title: General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The General Counsel acts as the chief legal advisor to the organization and the organization's Action Fund, offering strategic guidance, legal expertise, and risk management support. This role ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations, aligns legal strategies with the organization's broader institutional goals, and fosters effective governance, operational excellence, and ethical and transparent practices through
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Housing Job Responsibilities: - Maintain a full-time caseload representing eligible clients served by the Eviction Prevention Unit. - Develop and maintain specialized knowledge in housing matters, particularly landlord-tenant, subsidized housing, and government benefits. - Provide legal services to low-income clients and client groups regarding these matters, including advice, negotiation, litigation, and administrative advocacy. - Interact respec
Job Title: Associate Attorney, Sustainable Food & Farming Job Responsibilities: The Associate Attorney in the Sustainable Food & Farming Program will engage in various litigation and advocacy tasks aimed at improving national food systems, focusing on areas such as crop selection, farming practices, food processing, and sustainability. The responsibilities include: - Conducting legal and factual research to support cases. - Reviewing and analyzing administrative records and
Job Title: Staff Attorney, . Litigation Job Responsibilities: - Monitor and track relevant lawsuits and legal decisions in the Supreme Court, federal appellate courts, and state Supreme Courts. - Serve as an internal resource across teams and departments for reporting and analysis of legal developments. - Assist in the development of new legal theories to advance the organization's strategic priorities. - Conduct legal and factual research to support and develop arguments
Job Title: Staff Attorney (Family Defense Unit) Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney in the Family Defense Unit is responsible for representing parents accused of neglect and abuse in various legal settings. This includes handling investigations, administrative hearings, Article 10 proceedings, Permanency Planning, and Termination of Parental Rights matters, along with other related family court issues in the White Plains, Yonkers, and New Rochelle Family Courts. The att
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Domestic Violence Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney for Domestic Violence at the organization will be primarily responsible for serving survivors of domestic violence in family court proceedings. This includes handling cases related to family offenses, custody, visitation, support, and other related matters in the Yonkers Family Court. The attorney will engage in intakes and individual case work, litigation in state courts, including tr...
Job Title: Housing Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Housing Staff Attorney at the organization will be responsible for providing legal assistance and representation to low-income individuals and families in housing-related matters. This includes handling cases involving eviction, unlawful lockouts, habitability issues, and succession rights challenges. The attorney will also be involved in section 8 and other hearings concerning voucher changes or terminations, parti
Job Title: Supervising Attorney – Housing Job Responsibilities: The Supervising Attorney for Housing at the organization will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities and legal work conducted by Staff Attorneys and paralegals, with a specific focus on housing matters. This role includes supervising assigned case handlers across various practice areas and managing support staff, including paralegals and administrative personnel, as necessary. The Supervising ...
Job Title: Supervising Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Supervising Attorney at the organization will oversee the day-to-day legal operations at the Monticello, NY office. This role includes supervising and reviewing the legal work of Staff Attorneys assigned to the office. The primary responsibilities include: - Supervising assigned case handlers in their delivery of legal services across a variety of practice areas such as housing, disability, public benefits, domestic
Job Title: Public Benefits Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Public Benefits Staff Attorney will be responsible for serving low-income individuals and families in Westchester and Putnam Counties. Key responsibilities include: - Handling individual case work related to public benefits such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, and unemployment benefits. - Representing clients at administrative hearings and litigating cases in state and fed
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Housing Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization will focus on housing-related legal matters within Northern Westchester and Putnam County courts. The attorney will represent low-income individuals and families on issues such as eviction, unlawful lock-outs, habitability problems, and succession rights challenges. Many clients have protected housing or specialized vouchers, requiring the attorney to engage in Section 8 and ot...
Job Title: Attorney for the Child Job Responsibilities: The Attorney for the Child will provide legal representation to minors in Family Court, focusing on cases involving juvenile delinquency, Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS), abuse/neglect, foster care placement, and custody/visitation issues. The responsibilities include: - Providing legal counsel and representation to minors in Family Court proceedings. - Drafting and reviewing all pleadings, motions, and lega
Job Title: Associate, HONORS Program-1 Job Responsibilities: Associates in the HONORS Program at the organization make significant contributions to the Enforcement department's investigations and decisions regarding disciplinary actions against individuals and firms in the financial industry. They gain hands-on legal experience and develop lawyering skills in investigating, litigating, and writing. Additionally, they acquire specialized knowledge about the financial industry
Job Title: Associate, HONORS Program Job Responsibilities: The position of Associate in the Honors Program involves significant contributions to the Enforcement department's investigations and decisions regarding disciplinary actions against individuals and firms in the financial industry. This entry-level role provides substantial hands-on legal experience, enhancing lawyering skills in investigating, litigating, and writing. Key responsibilities include: - Working directl
Job Title: Legal Fellow, Pro Bono Initiatives Job Responsibilities: The Legal Fellow, Pro Bono Initiatives will support the organization's mission by performing various essential duties. Key responsibilities include: - Acting as an Attorney Navigator for the Abortion Defense Network, which entails conducting client intake interviews, assessing legal needs of prospective clients, and facilitating access to appropriate legal assistance. - Conducting legal research, analysis,
Job Title: Legal Intern and Graduate Fellow Job Responsibilities: Legal interns and fellows at the organization are tasked with a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting the **Members Only**'s mission. These duties include: - Conducting research, writing, and editing articles for the organization’s blog. - Reviewing and summarizing news and legal documents, such as court filings, decisions, publications, and correspondence. - Compiling and maintaining art law resources for t...
Title Law Graduate Job Responsibilities The Law Graduate will provide legal services and engage in individual and systemic representation and litigation as part of the PATBI (Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury) program. Key responsibilities include: - Provide legal, administrative, and appropriate representation to individuals with disabilities to protect their rights. - Interview potential clients, their families, advocacy groups, and
Title Law Graduate EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. About the Organization The organization, the Protection and Advocacy System and the Client Assistance Program for New York State, is seeking an individual with
Job Title: Senior Contract Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Senior Contract Attorney is responsible for providing legal guidance and review under the direction of the Chief Contract Officer. Key responsibilities include: - Advising the Chief Contract Officer on procurement-related contract matters, risk management strategies, and supporting healthcare leadership in negotiating high-value procurement deals, capital equipment acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. - Lead
**Job Title:** Staff Attorney - General Law & Public Benefits **Job Responsibilities:** The Staff Attorney in the General Law/Public Benefits Unit at the organization is tasked with a variety of responsibilities aimed at assisting clients, particularly at-risk students and individuals with public benefits issues. Key responsibilities include: - Maintaining a full-time caseload representing eligible clients. - Assisting at-risk students with issues related to education pla
Job Title: Deputy General Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Assist the General Counsel in managing all aspects of the legal work of Local 32BJ. - Supervise and mentor the Legal Department’s fourteen employees. - Handle a wide range of matters relating to new organizing, the advancement of workers’ rights, legislative advocacy, and representation of Union members. - Represent the Union in federal and state court, and before the National Labor Relations Board and other admin...
Job Title: Supervising Attorney - General Law Job Responsibilities: - Provide respectful and culturally competent legal services to clients with low income, including advice, negotiation, litigation, and administrative advocacy. - Supervise up to five staff members, including Staff Attorneys and Paralegals, who provide direct representation to clients on issues such as government benefits (SSI/SSDI, unemployment insurance, public assistance, and SNAP), elder law, and educati
Job Title: Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Associate General Counsel at the organization is responsible for providing in-house legal support on various legal matters. This includes tax exemption issues for both the organization and the organization Action Fund, and election law matters specifically for the organization Action Fund. The role involves offering staff legal training on lobbying, gifts/ethics, tax exemption, and political law issues. The Assoc
Job Title: Law Graduate Fall 2026, Youth Defense Practice Job Responsibilities: The Law Graduate will work under the supervision of CFR’s Youth Defense Supervisors. The primary responsibilities include representing clients charged with juvenile delinquency in Family Court and handling cases involving adolescent and juvenile offenders (AO and JO) in the Supreme Court Youth Parts that are being transferred to Family Court. The candidate will be involved in: - Receiving trai...
Job Title: Law Graduate Fall 2026, Youth Defense Practice, Bronx Job Responsibilities: Under the supervision and guidance of the Youth Defense Supervisors at the organization, the Law Graduate will be primarily responsible for representing clients charged with juvenile delinquency matters in Family Court. This includes representing clients charged as adolescent and juvenile offenders (AO and JO) whose cases are being moved to Family Court from the Supreme Court Youth Parts.
Job Title: Law Graduate (2025 Grad), Youth Defense Practice Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients charged with juvenile delinquency matters in Family Court. - Manage cases involving adolescent and juvenile offenders (AO and JO) whose cases are being transferred to family court from the Supreme Court Youth Parts. - Collaborate with legal teams, including attorneys, social work staff, investigators, and paralegals, to provide comprehensive defense services. - Participate i
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Post Conviction Litigation Job Responsibilities: - Manage a docket of cases for individuals seeking relief from wrongful conviction. - Craft litigation strategies and lead litigation teams, including collaboration with pro-bono partners, local counsel, fellows, and law students. - Direct factual post-conviction investigations. - Write motions and briefs for client representation, as well as amicus curie briefs. - Litigate issues related to obtainin