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: 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
Job Title: Part-Time Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Independently provide trauma-informed legal representation in cases which may include child custody, other family law issues, civil protection orders, criminal record vacatur/expungement, name changes, and crime victims advocacy. - Maintain updated case files within the organization's case management system. - Conduct Human Trafficking trainings and Know Your Rights workshops. - Comply with grant metrics, restrictio
Job Title: General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The General Counsel at the organization will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the organization operates within legal parameters and adheres to its Code of Conduct. Key responsibilities include: - Overseeing legal guidance and supervising the Associate General Counsel. - Managing strategic advisory responsibilities and day-to-day tasks for the Legal department, which includes contract reviews, file management, and budget o
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Child Advocacy Program Job Responsibilities: - Carry a substantial caseload of cases, serving as the court-appointed Guardian ad litem for child clients in custody matters in DC Superior Court. - Provide high-quality representation by spending meaningful time with each child client, conducting thorough investigations, and advocating for the child’s best interest both in and out of court. - Maintain timely and thorough case files for each client. ...
Job Title: Supervising Family Law Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Supervise pro bono attorneys providing free legal advice to survivors of domestic violence at community clinics. - Supervise pro bono attorneys representing survivors of domestic violence in custody, child support, and divorce matters, with some supervision in Civil Protection Order matters, all within DC Superior Court. - Provide ongoing case-specific guidance to pro bono attorneys, including answering subst
Job Title: Legal Fellow Job Responsibilities: Legal fellows at the organization are involved in promoting and protecting the rights of adults and children with mental health disabilities. This is achieved through cutting-edge litigation and shaping federal policy. The responsibilities include: - Working on . Supreme Court and other federal and state appellate cases. - Bringing impact litigation at the trial court level. - Engaging in policy advocacy in Congress and at fed
Job Title: Housing Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Housing Attorney at the organization is tasked with representing tenants in various legal matters related to housing. The primary responsibilities include: - Defending tenants against complaints for possession of real estate. - Engaging in affirmative litigation on behalf of tenants and tenant associations. - Representing tenants in administrative agencies and providing advice and counsel on housing-related matters. - Ha
Job Title: Senior Counsel or Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation Job Responsibilities: As a Senior Counsel or Senior Staff Attorney in the Legal department, you will engage in all facets of impact and individual litigation, including legal research, fact investigation, client collaboration, drafting pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda, engaging in discovery and motion practice, and conducting evidentiary hearings and oral arguments in court. You will identify and develo
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 in or near program locations and across the United States as needed. - Serve as Child Advocate to a select number of cases or as needed. - Visit children (virtually or in-person as needed) and communicate with caregivers,...
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Job Responsibilities: - Render senior-level legal advice and support throughout the entire lifecycle of adopting new regulatory initiatives. - Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more areas of legal expertise, providing guidance under general supervision. - Advise the Board of Governors and advisory committees on complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and rule changes. - Brief and communicate complex regulatory in
Job Title: Associate General Counsel, Capital Markets Job Responsibilities: 1. **Regulatory Guidance and Advisory**: - Direct and manage the full lifecycle of adopting new regulatory requirements. - Advise the Board of Governors and senior management on complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and rule changes. - Provide expert legal advice on high-impact regulatory policy matters. - Serve as the key legal expert within the organization in specific regulatory areas.
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Job Responsibilities: - Provide senior-level legal advice and support throughout the life cycle of new regulatory initiatives, serving as a subject matter resource in various areas of legal expertise. - Advise the Board of Governors and advisory committees on complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and rule changes. - Brief and communicate regulatory initiatives to senior executives, providing analysis under urgent deadl
Job Title: Mississippi LLI Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Mississippi LLI Attorney will be responsible for providing pro bono legal support to journalists and news outlets engaged in local enterprise and investigative journalism within Mississippi. Key responsibilities include: - Representing Mississippi journalists and news organizations in litigation and other matters involving access to judicial records/proceedings, freedom of information, and other newsgathering and
Job Title: Louisiana LLI Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Louisiana LLI Attorney will work remotely on a full-time basis, focusing on providing pro bono legal support to journalists and news outlets engaged in local enterprise and investigative journalism within Louisiana. Key responsibilities include: - Representing journalists and news organizations in Louisiana in litigation and other matters related to access to judicial records/proceedings, freedom of information, an
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Represent journalists and news organizations in legal matters involving access to judicial records/proceedings, freedom of information, and other newsgathering and First Amendment issues. This responsibility includes various tasks such as: - Intake and case selection. - Making strategic decisions. - Drafting correspondence, administrative appeals, pleadings, briefs, and other legal filings in trial and appellate courts.
Job Title: Litigator Job Responsibilities: - Lead and support all phases of impact litigation in federal and state courts, focusing on immigrant rights, civil liberties, First Amendment protections, and privacy rights. - Conduct factual record development, legal research, and analysis; identify plaintiffs; draft pleadings, briefs, and motions; handle discovery processes. - Collaborate with internal staff and external partners to ensure litigation aligns with organizing, poli
Job Title: Senior Attorney, Clean Energy Job Responsibilities: - Lead complex climate and energy cases before state public utility commissions, state and federal agencies, and courts. - Conduct litigation and advocacy efforts, including factual investigations, developing legal theories, securing expert testimony, and submitting comments, petitions, briefs, and oral arguments. - Collaborate in team problem-solving, litigation strategy, and project management. - Prepare discov
Job Title: Co-Director, Litigation Job Responsibilities: - Co-manage the litigation department, which includes strategic planning, budgeting, and cross-program coordination. - Share responsibility with the Co-Director, Litigation, for the overall litigation vision and leadership of the team. - Lead and support all phases of impact litigation in federal and state courts, focusing on immigrant rights, civil liberties, First Amendment protections, and privacy rights. - Conduct
Job Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Senior Counsel at the organization will play a critical role in the litigation program, especially during a significant period in the national immigration debate. This position provides a unique opportunity to influence litigation strategies that support the organization's mission in federal and state courts and before government agencies. Key responsibilities include: - Managing an independent caseload and handling all ph
Job Title: Staff Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Develop and execute litigation strategy, including case assessments and the drafting and editing of pleadings, motions, and briefs (including amicus filings) at both trial and appellate levels. - Prepare witnesses for interviews, depositions, and trial testimony. - Attend hearings, mediations, court conferences, and trials as necessary. - Collaborate with other attorneys, researchers, and policy staff to support broader organi
Job Title: Senior Litigation Attorney Organization: CAIR Legal Defense Fund (a nonprofit subsidiary of CAIR Foundation) Job Responsibilities: - Lead or co-lead trial teams and collaborate with other attorneys on case strategy. - Independently manage all aspects of litigation, including fact investigations, coordinating expert discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing substantive motions, leading trial preparations, and presenting oral arguments in fe
Job Title: Trial Attorney Department: Civil Rights FLSA Status: Exempt Job Reports to: General Counsel/National Litigation Director Pay Range: The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $100,000 USD annually. Candidates can expect to be offered $95,000 as a new hire in the role. Job Responsibilities: - The Trial Attorney will work collaboratively with other attorneys as a member of trial teams. - The role involves all aspects of the trial stage, including conducting fa
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Job Responsibilities: The Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory, is responsible for providing senior-level legal advice and support throughout the lifecycle of new regulatory initiatives and serving as a subject matter expert in one or more areas of legal expertise. The role involves: - Advising the Board of Governors and advisory committees on complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and potential rule changes, with limi
Job Title: Counsel II, Health Care/Regulatory Job Responsibilities: This position involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at providing legal guidance and support within the organization. The Counsel II is responsible for leading legal advice to senior leaders, ensuring compliance with complex federal and state laws and regulations in a rapidly evolving industry. The role involves driving the development of legal strategies to create future-oriented initiatives, overseei
Job Title: Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney/Senior Counsel, LGBTQ & HIV Project Job Responsibilities: The position of Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel within the LGBTQ & HIV Project at the organization’s National Office entails a variety of responsibilities aimed at advancing the rights of LGBTQ individuals and those living with HIV. The role involves creating and implementing strategies that leverage litigation, legislative advocacy, policy adv...
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel, Criminal Law Reform Project Job Responsibilities: - Lead and contribute to impact litigation in state and federal courts across the ., including tasks such as investigating potential lawsuits, researching and drafting pleadings and briefs, engaging in discovery and motion practice, and conducting evidentiary hearings, oral arguments, trials, and appeals. - Maintain a docket of active and developing lawsu
Job Title: PCAOB Fellow Opportunities Job Responsibilities: - Fellows will immerse themselves in the day-to-day operations of various divisions and offices within the organization, gaining practical skills and insights beyond the classroom. - Fellows are expected to make meaningful contributions as integral members of their teams, working on projects and initiatives that impact the organization. - Fellows will be part of a supportive and collaborative culture that values eac
Job Title: PCAOB Fellow Opportunities Job Responsibilities: - Participate in hands-on experience by engaging in the day-to-day operations across various divisions and offices within the organization, gaining practical skills and insights. - Contribute meaningfully to projects and initiatives that impact the organization, becoming an integral member of the team. - Foster a collaborative environment by being part of a team that encourages learning and growth, where every voice
Job Title Deputy Director Job Responsibilities The Deputy Director, Litigation at the organization will lead complex civil and constitutional litigation efforts. The role involves developing and executing comprehensive litigation strategies, overseeing case direction, discovery, and trial work. The Deputy Director will mentor and supervise attorneys and fellows, ensuring alignment with advocacy and communications efforts in collaboration with grassroots partners. Educatio
Job Title: NRDC - Yale Environmental Justice Law Fellow Job Responsibilities: In the first year, the Fellow will work within the Environment, Equity & Justice Center (EEJC) at the organization to: - Develop relationships with communities and identify opportunities for collaboration. - Actively engage in existing coalitions and partnerships. - Create project plans, track timelines, and manage workflows across multiple staff members. - Facilitate and co-facilitate meetings, cr
Job Title: Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, Voting Rights Project Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney in the Voting Rights Project is responsible for developing and litigating voting rights cases in state and federal courts. The role involves a wide range of duties, including: - Participating in litigation of constitutional and statutory cases on voting rights issues, which includes researching and drafting pleadings, briefs, and legal
Job Title: Senior Attorney, Right to Zero Hub Job Responsibilities: - Draft model legislation and policies to advance equitable zero-emission solutions. - Identify options to support the shift to zero-emissions across the industry, buildings, and transportation sectors. - Conduct and supervise advocacy before agencies, state, and local governments, as warranted. - Coordinate the development and execution of advocacy strategies related to efforts to electrify transportation c
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 includes zealous direct representation and pro bono facilitation, which involves offering robust consultation, training, and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys handling organization cases. Additional responsibilities include: - Mentoring pro bono attorneys and providi
Job Title: Managing Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Managing Attorney will play a crucial role in overseeing the delivery of legal services to children and families affected by family separation and other legal and policy changes impacting migrant children seeking safety in the . The responsibilities include: - Supervising and leading program staff within the relevant jurisdiction(s) in consultation with the Managing Director. This involves program oversight, direct
Job Title: Senior Policy Counsel/Advisor or Policy Counsel/Advisor – Voting Rights & Democracy Job Responsibilities: The Senior Policy Counsel/Advisor or Policy Counsel/Advisor role involves managing a portfolio focused on voting rights and judicial nominations. The incumbent will engage in public policy advocacy, which includes legislative advocacy, advocacy with administrative agencies, and close collaboration with coalition allies and grassroots partners. Responsibiliti...
Job Title: Senior Counsel/Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Senior Counsel/Counsel role within the Voting Rights Project at the organization involves a range of responsibilities focused on advancing racial justice and civil rights through legal advocacy. The principal areas of support include litigation, election protection, and programmatic activities. Key responsibilities include: - Leading and participating in litigation across federal and state trial and appellate courts
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for providing expert legal services to unaccompanied children who require legal representation. This role involves both direct representation and the facilitation of pro bono legal services, including consultation, training, and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys handling organization cases. The Staff Attorney may also supervise Senior Paralegals, Paralegals, interns
Job Title: Senior Attorney, Environmental Enforcement Job Responsibilities: Case Development and Litigation (60%): - Collaborate with clients, attorneys, experts, and partners to investigate, develop, and pursue enforcement cases. - Lead complex cases and handle all litigation tasks, including fact and expert discovery, motions practice, oral argument, and trial. - Engage in team problem-solving, litigation strategy, project management, and trial work. - Build and maintain
JOB TITLE: Legal Counsel POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Senior Director SALARY BAND: A and B REPORTS TO: General Counsel LOCATION: Washington, DC Area (Preferred) About the Organization The organization is dedicated to a national effort to protect and restore rivers, from remote mountain streams to urban waterways, emphasizing the importance of healthy rivers for providing clean water and natural habitats. The organization values diversity and the unique perspectives that dif
Job Title: Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Associate General Counsel will be responsible for providing in-house legal support on various issues, including tax exemption for both the organization and its Action Fund, as well as election law matters pertaining to the Action Fund. The role involves delivering legal training to staff on lobbying, gifts/ethics, tax exemption, and political law issues. The Associate General Counsel will offer ongoing legal supp
Job Title: Special Counsel, Rapid Response Job Responsibilities: - Work within the organization's legal department to identify, evaluate, and develop potential litigation in cases critical to defending democracy and other rapid-response situations. - Draft and file emergency pleadings as needed in emergency litigation with support from the team. - Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external partners, including co-counsel, nonprofit allies, and externa
Job Title: Senior Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Oversee all compliance matters related to employment, labor, and benefits matters. - Advise the organization's People & DEI team on . and international (China, India) employment-related matters, including hiring, wage and hour compliance, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance management, internal investigations, claims, remote work issues, leaves of absence and accommodations, and dis
Job Title: Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy Job Responsibilities: The Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy, is tasked with leading the . Policy and Advocacy Unit at the **Members Only**. This role involves developing and executing ambitious federal and state policy goals and advocacy strategies. The Senior Director reports directly to the Chief Program Officer, . Division, and is responsible for ensuring the integration of the Center’s policy and ad...