Title: Chief Legal Advocacy Officer Job Responsibilities: The Chief Legal Advocacy Officer (CLAO) at the organization is a vital executive leadership position, responsible for directing and enhancing the organization's litigation, policy, and public education strategies aimed at supporting LGBTQ+ communities and individuals...
Title: Senior Attorney, Asylum Project Job Responsibilities: The Senior Attorney in the Asylum Project is primarily responsible for supporting pro se noncitizens at the Chicago Immigration Court through the Immigration Court Helpdesk (ICH). The role demands collaboration with the team to lead...
Title: Associate Director Children's Protection Project Job Responsibilities: The Associate Director for Children's Protection is a key member of the organization's management team, tasked with overseeing the organization's work on behalf of detained and non-detained immigrant children, including unaccompanied minors in federal...
Title: LGBTQ Pro Bono Senior Attorney I Job Responsibilities: - Provide technical support to pro bono counsel on complex cases, including asylum cases that are affirmative, defensive, detained, and non-detained. - Occasionally provide direct representation to clients. - Review and give feedback on materials...
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Staff Attorney The candidate will provide direct legal assistance and advocate on behalf of activists for Palestinian rights who face suppression for... expressing their political views. Advise, represent and advocate on behalf of clients, including as a spokesperson in local and national media. Coordinate the agency’s intake system, and may supervise interns, volunteers and other staff. Provide the opportunity to work on a range of other organizational activities, including... read more
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Staff Attorney In consultation with co-counsel inside and outside of the agency, the candidate will devise and execute strategic plans in complex litigation through the following activities: conducts depositions and discovery, negotiates and monitors settlement agreements, and pursues attorney fee awards in civil rights litigation; conducts legal research... and drafts pleadings, briefs, and administrative complaints; devises investigation plans and investigates potential legal... read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here
Staff Attorney Duties: Provide Individual Representation: Handling cases before both USCIS and the Chicago Immigration Court. Case types will likely include requests for: asylum, withholding of removal, and relief under the Convention Against Torture; U visas; cancellation of removal; and permanent residency. Because many of the Project’s clients are detained, representation will also include appearing at bond hearings. Interview potential clients and analyze cases to... read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here
Staff Attorney The candidate will provide comprehensive representation to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) immigrants and asylum seekers as well as to those living with HIV/AIDS. With the support of pro bono attorneys, the project (1) represents immigrants and asylum seekers before United States Citizenship & Immigration Services, the Chicago Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the . Courts of Appeals, (2) advocates for improvements... read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here
Chief Legal and Policy Officer Duties: Advise the ED and the Board of Directors on legal matters affecting non-profit advocacy organizations and minimize legal risks to the organization while maximizing ability to grow, innovate and advance our human rights work. Keep the... senior leadership of the organization aware of compliance issues and recommend proactive measures and actions to prevent or remedy any concerns. Provide counsel and representation on litigation matters. Pro... read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here
Attorney The candidate will be responsible to provide direct legal representation to children, families and youth experiencing homelessness in education-related and other disputes, street-based individuals in civil rights claims, and people who... are homeless or at-risk of homelessness in other civil legal matters. Conduct regular weekly or monthly outreach to homeless individuals living on the street and in shelter. Develop and implement strategies to address systemic civil r... read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here
Legal Advisor The candidate provide advice on law and policy to firm’s regional and thematic divisions primarily on the United States and the Americas. Review and provide substantive input on reports, media releases, dispatches, commentary, videos and other interventions. Help to develop the international legal dimension of firm’s research and advocacy strategies. Represent firm at expert meetings and conferences on international legal issues. Develop and apply the or... read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here
Staff Attorney - Civil Rights-ANTI-DISCRIMINATION/EMPLOYMENT The candidate' must have... a law degree and license and have 1 year civil legal experience. Responsibilities include: Conducting client interviews about all legal issues within the Anti-Discrimination/Employment Team, with a heavy emphasis on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Providing written and telephone advice to people with disabilities and family members; Performing oral and written advocacy and conduc... read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here
Time Fair Housing Staff Attorney The candidate investigates, evaluates, and litigates housing discrimination cases based on race, ethnic origin, disability, familial status, source of income and other factors in court and at administrative agencies. Acts as co-counsel with volunteer lawyers on cases, advocates for policy and legislative change to affirmatively further fair housing, and participates in the Project’s outreach and education efforts. Assists in developing... read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here
Staff Attorney The candidate will enforce disability rights laws and counsel clients.... Will handle, litigate, and settle cases in the areas of (a) fair housing and (b) access to government services, programs, and activities. Provide presentations on disability rights law and work on... public policy initiatives. Help prepare grant applications to, and reports for, private and governmental funders. Develop external relationships with legal services providers and work to secure co... read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here