Job Title: Arthur D. Hellman Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Participate in a 10-week summer fellowship program focused on First Amendment litigation. - Work closely with the organization's First Amendment litigators in Philadelphia or Washington, . - Contribute to cutting-edge litigation efforts that protect freedom of speech, expression, and thought. - Engage in public-interest legal practice, including legal research and writing, client interaction, and media relati
Job Title: Policy Counsel / Policy Advisor for Democracy Reform Job Responsibilities: - Support the Director of Democracy Reform in developing a long-term policy agenda aimed at reimagining and rebuilding American democracy. - Conduct legal and policy research on potential reforms and analyze their impact on the American legal and political system. - Assist in creating a widely shareable blueprint containing concrete policy recommendations for democracy reconstruction. - Imp
Job Title: National Legal Director Job Responsibilities: Strategy & Leadership: - Develop and refine the overall strategic direction for the organization's legal work to pursue its overarching mission, values, and strategic goals effectively in collaboration with the Executive Director and office directors. - Serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director and leadership team in actualizing the organization's mission. - Regularly interface with the Managing Director
Job Title: Senior Attorney, Washington DC Regional Job Responsibilities: - Conduct and supervise advocacy before federal agencies and courts as warranted. - Manage new and existing cases from start to finish. - Act as lead counsel in ongoing and potential litigation to secure and strengthen national greenhouse gas emissions standards for major industries. - Coordinate the development and execution of non-litigation advocacy strategies in collaboration with attorneys, policy
Job Title: Policy Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Policy Counsel at the organization is tasked with leading state-based legislative and administrative agency advocacy to eliminate extreme sentences for children. This role involves coordinating internal teams and external partners to achieve clearly defined reform goals, including leading coalition calls, establishing agendas, and ensuring campaign progress. The Policy Counsel will also research and evaluate reform opportun
Job Title: Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: The Legal Intern at the organization will engage in a range of activities within the Legal and Policy department. The primary responsibilities include: - Conducting legal research and drafting memos analyzing recent court cases and laws related to extreme sentences and parole eligibility for youth. - Researching and writing legal memos to explore future avenues for legislative and administrative law reform. - Assisting in the dr
Senior Attorney for Enforcement Program Job Title Senior Attorney for Enforcement Program Job Responsibilities The Senior Attorney for Enforcement Program is responsible for supporting the organization’s Enforcement Program and working to reduce pollution from industrial sources through citizen suit enforcement actions and other advocacy strategies. Key responsibilities include: - Developing, analyzing, and executing enforcement and other legal strategies to mitigate p...
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Direct Legal Services Job Responsibilities: Staff Attorneys at the organization are responsible for a variety of duties aimed at providing legal services and advocacy for clients. These responsibilities include: - Managing a caseload by representing and advising clients in legal matters across various practice areas: Public Benefits, Housing, Domestic Violence & Family, Consumer, Immigration, or Reentry Justice. - Engaging in outreach activities t
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Part Time Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization provides legal advice and representation in accordance with the best practices of the profession. Key responsibilities include: - Interviewing individuals seeking legal assistance and advising clients on possible options through proper interpretation of current laws. - Providing ongoing legal representation to clients, beginning with the initial intake interview and extending t
Job Title: Deputy Director, DC Resource Bridge Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Director for the DC Resource Bridge will play a crucial role in expanding and managing the day-to-day operations of the DC Resource Bridge (DCRB), a community-wide coordinated intake and referral program. The Deputy Director will report to the DC Resource Bridge Director and will have the following responsibilities: - Provide routine supervision and feedback for DCRB staff, including conducting p
Job Title: Intern, 2026 Summer Legal (1L) Job Responsibilities: - Work on cutting-edge legal issues within one of the five Advocacy and Litigation Impact Teams: - Economic Justice: Engage in litigation to reclaim land and wealth unjustly taken from Black and Brown communities in the Deep South and defend the rights of people experiencing homelessness to be sheltered, safe, and housed. - Criminal Legal System Reform: Challenge unconstitutional laws and practices that reinfo
Job Title: Publications and Executive Office Intern (Law Students Only) Job Responsibilities: The selected candidate for the Publications and Executive Office Intern position will be responsible for supporting the organization's publications activities and assisting the Executive Office in implementing the organization's strategic plan. Key duties include: - Reading and summarizing United Nations Security Council resolutions for publication in International Legal Materials
Job Title: Vice President, Deputy General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Deputy General Counsel is responsible for partnering with the General Counsel to provide comprehensive and high-quality legal services to all programs, activities, and operations of the organization and its affiliated entities. This role involves supporting compliance with federal and state laws and offering strategic legal advice to senior leadership and staff as needed. The Deputy General Counsel i
Job Title: Access to Justice Senior Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Serve as lead counsel or co-counsel in the investigation and development of impact litigation that aligns with the strategic goals of the Access to Justice Project and the mission of the organization. - Participate in the full range of litigation tasks involved in the Access to Justice Project, primarily focusing on legal research and analysis, briefing, and oral arguments, client representation, and occasi
Job Title: Director of Regulatory Affairs and Legal Research Job Responsibilities: - Lead the organization’s monitoring of federal regulatory activity, including proposed rules, executive actions, and other administrative actions. - Implement and maintain systems for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing rulemakings of strategic interest to the organization. - Develop and implement systems for communicating efficiently with coalition partners about regulatory activ...
Job Title: Policy Internship - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Policy Intern will be fully integrated into the Policy Team at the organization and will engage in various tasks aimed at supporting the rights of low-income immigrants. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting legal research and writing legal memoranda on issues related to immigrants’ rights. - Completing a policy and legal research project addressing current immigration rights injustices. - Assisting...
Job Title: Vice President, Policy & Law Job Responsibilities: The Vice President, Policy and Law serves as the primary strategist and advocate for the organization's policy agenda. This executive role involves leading the development and execution of comprehensive advocacy strategies across all levels of government. The Vice President guides a multidisciplinary team, including government affairs, legal policy, and litigation, to drive transformative change for LGBTQ+ communi
Job Title: Senior Attorney, Clean Transportation Job Responsibilities: - Lead and support the organization's legal and regulatory advocacy for clean transportation and zero-emission vehicle policies before the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and other state legislative and regulatory bodies. This includes advocating before state officials, drafting comments and administrative petitions, and engaging in subsequent litigation. - Collaborate with other organization teams
Job Title: Law Student Intern - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: Summer interns at the organization primarily assist attorneys with a variety of litigation and policy tasks. Responsibilities include: - Conducting legislative research and tracking - Engaging in investigation, research, and drafting for ongoing and prospective cases - Drafting and contributing to amicus curiae briefs - Researching, drafting, and/or editing publications on issues related to sexual orien
Job Title: Managing Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Develop, influence, drive, and lead strategic impact litigation and related advocacy focused on promoting accountability, transparency, and ethics in government, preserving democratic institutions, and defending the rule of law. - Perform and oversee core litigation tasks including legal research, fact development, identifying and working with clients and witnesses, drafting pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda, participa
Job Title: Senior Attorney- Pro Bono, Detained Adult Program Job Responsibilities: 1. Pro Bono Mentorship: - Manage a caseload of pro bono mentorship, providing guidance to pro bono attorneys in habeas proceedings in federal district court and in detained removal proceedings before various immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal courts. - Offer technical assistance on topics such as detention and bond, habeas corpus, asylum, withholding of remova
Job Title: Temporary Paralegal, Domestic Violence/Family Law (Part-Time) Job Responsibilities: - Screen potential clients for eligibility for organization's Domestic Violence/Family Law services under attorney supervision, including emergency assessments for trauma survivors and appropriate referrals. - Assist attorneys in representing clients seeking relief in domestic violence and/or family law cases by meeting with clients to prepare documents, court forms, and other evid
Job Title: Senior Litigation Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Senior Litigation Attorney at the organization will be responsible for managing litigation and legal advocacy efforts aimed at protecting the rights of immigrant children and youth facing removal from the United States. This includes those at risk of permanent separation from parents or caregivers due to removal. The attorney will track, analyze, and engage in litigation affecting immigrant children, with a part
Associate General Counsel Job Title: Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Associate General Counsel is tasked with providing extensive legal research, analysis, and advice on a variety of matters, including but not limited to business transactions, contracts, tort law, labor and employment issues, corporate governance, charitable donations, tax matters, real estate matters, and federal and state regulations applicable to non-profit organizations. Specific dut
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Intern (1L) Job Responsibilities: The Summer 2026 Legal Intern position involves working closely with attorneys on the Litigation Team and within core issue areas such as Human Health, Equity & Justice, Climate & Energy, and Nature. Interns are expected to actively participate in legal and policy advocacy efforts aimed at protecting the environment and public health. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting research and preparing legal memos t
Job Title: Summer Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Perform legal research and draft pleadings to support litigation efforts. - Attend hearings and engage in drafting comments and petitions to administrative agencies. - Support attorneys in litigation and policy work on behalf of the public and the environment. - Engage in minor administrative tasks as needed. - Work closely with attorneys and staff to gain practical litigation and policy experience. - Participate in virtual
Job Title: Research Assistant Job Responsibilities: Research Assistants at the organization are tasked with conducting legal research, preparing written memoranda, and providing other forms of support for the organization's research and advocacy initiatives. The focus is on federal regulatory issues that lie at the intersection of law and economic analysis, specifically within the realms of environmental law, administrative law, and energy law. Responsibilities may include t
Job Title: Research Assistant Job Responsibilities: Research Assistants at the organization are tasked with conducting legal research, preparing written memoranda, and providing support for the organization's research and advocacy efforts. The role involves working on various projects that intersect environmental law, administrative law, and energy law, with a particular emphasis on federal regulatory issues that combine law and economic analysis. Specific duties may include
Job Title: Research Assistant Job Responsibilities: Research Assistants at the **Members Only** at New York University School of Law are tasked with conducting legal research, preparing written memoranda, and providing support for the organization's research and advocacy efforts. The role involves engaging with projects that span across environmental law, administrative law, and energy law, with a particular focus on federal regulatory issues where law intersects with economic analysis
Job Title: Research Assistant Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and prepare written memoranda to support the organization’s research and advocacy efforts. - Assist with projects related to environmental law, administrative law, and energy law, focusing on federal regulatory issues at the intersection of law and economic analysis. - Track legal challenges to major federal rules and conduct research for reports, including those related to environmental justice a...
Job Title: 2026 Summer Law Clerks Job Responsibilities: Summer law clerks at the organization will be responsible for conducting legal research, preparing written memoranda, and contributing to various legal documents such as comment letters, amicus briefs, academic research, and policy briefs. Clerks will engage as colleagues throughout the summer, participating in weekly staff meetings and attending relevant events. The role provides an opportunity to develop expertise in
Job Title: 2026 Summer Law Clerks Job Responsibilities: Summer law clerks at the organization are tasked with conducting legal research and preparing written memoranda. They contribute to various forms of advocacy work, including comment letters, amicus briefs, academic research, and policy briefs. Throughout the summer, clerks are expected to participate as colleagues by joining weekly staff meetings and attending events. This role offers clerks the opportunity to develop e
Job Title: Summer Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: Summer law clerks at the organization are responsible for conducting legal research, preparing written memoranda, and contributing to various legal documents such as comment letters, amicus briefs, academic research, and policy briefs. Clerks are expected to engage as colleagues throughout the summer, which includes participating in weekly staff meetings and attending relevant events. This role provides clerks with the opport
Job Title: 2026 Summer Law Clerks Project: Environmental Justice Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and prepare written memoranda. - Contribute to comment letters, amicus briefs, academic research, and policy briefs. - Participate as colleagues during the summer, including joining weekly staff meetings and attending events. - Develop knowledge of advocacy techniques and subject-area expertise in climate and energy policy, regulatory review, environmental ju
Job Title: 2026 Summer Law Clerks Project: Environmental Law Job Responsibilities: Summer law clerks at the organization will engage in a variety of tasks aimed at supporting the research and advocacy efforts in the fields of environmental law, energy law, environmental justice, administrative law, and regulatory policy. The key responsibilities include: - Conducting legal research and preparing written memoranda. - Contributing to the development of comment letters, am
Job Title: Attorney or Senior Attorney (Energy) Job Responsibilities: The attorney or senior attorney will play a crucial role in advocating for the efficient decarbonization of the energy system. The responsibilities include: - Collaborating with the organization’s directors, economists, and fellows to track and analyze emerging issues in energy law and policy. - Drafting regulatory comments, petitions for rulemakings, and other formal submissions to agencies such as the...
Job Title Summer 2026 Global Forest Policy Intern Job Responsibilities The Global Forest Policy Intern will have a critical role in supporting the organization's efforts to enhance accountability for forest degradation within international forest governance. The intern's responsibilities include: - Engaging with multilateral agreements, international law, and marketplace regulations to promote the implementation of global commitments aimed at halting and reversing defore
Job Title Summer 2026 Equity & Community Partnerships Legal Intern Job Responsibilities As a member of the Equity and Community Partnerships team, the intern will collaborate with colleagues in the Nature Department and the Environment, Equity, and Justice Center (EEJC). The primary focus is to support strategies, metrics, and workplans for Lands, Oceans, and Food and Agriculture with an emphasis on equity. The internship is likely to involve legal research related to co-
Job Title Summer 2026 Freshwater Ecosystems Policy Intern Job Responsibilities The Summer 2026 Freshwater Ecosystems Policy Intern will work with the Freshwater Ecosystems staff, both DC-based and remote, to monitor and research state, congressional, and administrative policy proposals. The intern will also develop and draft advocacy materials related to the organization's freshwater ecosystems protection and restoration campaigns. The focus of the work will include: - D
Job Title: Immigration Paralegal (DC) Job Responsibilities: - Assist with the preparation and filing of immigration applications and petitions. - Conduct research on immigration laws and policies to support casework. - Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and documents. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and case files. - Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal staff. - Help coordinate and schedule client meetings and appointm
Job Title: Associate Immigration Attorney Job Responsibilities: Direct Legal Services - Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and other immigration agencies in various immigration matters, including: - Family-based petitions (I-130, Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Naturalization) - Humanitarian relief (VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, Asylum) - Removal defense (bond hearings, representation in Immigration Court) - Conduct client intake, perform legal research, prepare fi
Job Title: Senior Legal Advisor Job Responsibilities: - Develop and manage legal matters, including all aspects of legal and regulatory work such as matter development, outreach, drafting, strategy, and participation in all stages of litigation. - Support and supervise the development of legal matters by other team members, using expertise to assist in matter development and participation in the progressive legal sphere. - Report to Legal Directors and collaborate closely wi
Job Title: Senior Counsel (Civil Rights Focus) Job Responsibilities: The Senior Counsel position is centered on the protection and advancement of civil rights through litigation. Key responsibilities include: - Litigation: Serve as lead or co-counsel in federal and state court proceedings. Responsibilities encompass advising clients on litigation strategy, risks, objectives, and overseeing all aspects of litigation from case initiation through appeal. This role involves r
Job Title: Senior Staff Attorney/Counsel (Civil Rights Focus) Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities for the Senior Staff Attorney/Counsel at the organization involve engaging in litigation with a focus on promoting democracy and progressive policies, particularly in the realm of civil rights. Key duties include: - Partnering with senior lawyers and acting as lead or co-counsel in litigation proceedings in federal and state courts as well as administrative bodie
Job Title: Senior Legal Advisor (Civil Rights Focus) Job Responsibilities: - Develop and support the execution of legal strategies to challenge abuses of power by government officials at various levels, including state, local, and federal. - Empower government entities to address community needs through regulatory and legal support strategies. - Support organizational leadership in promoting a culture of excellence, which includes supervising litigation, regulatory work, and
Job Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: The role of Senior Counsel at the organization involves a comprehensive range of legal responsibilities aimed at promoting pro-democracy and progressive policies through litigation and regulatory engagement. The key responsibilities include: - Litigation: Acting as lead or co-counsel in federal and state court proceedings. This involves advising clients on litigation strategy, risks, and objectives, and managing all aspects of
Job Title: Vice President, Human Resources Job Responsibilities: The Vice President of Human Resources will play a critical role in leading the human resources team at the organization, focusing on key areas such as recruitment, compliance, employee relations, performance, and benefits. The responsibilities include: - Developing and implementing talent management strategies that align with the organization's long-term mission and organizational priorities. - Ensuring compli
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: As a Staff Attorney with the organization, your primary responsibilities include providing comprehensive legal and business support to the organization and its subsidiaries. Reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel, you will engage in a variety of tasks, such as: - Collaborating with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel to assess complex legal issues and devise strategic, risk-balanced solutions for differ
Job Title: Litigation and Labor & Employment Counsel (Work from Home) Job Responsibilities: - Provide advice, counsel, and strategic guidance on regulatory issues, legal risk, and risk mitigation across various legal areas, with a primary focus on labor and employment law. - Offer proactive legal counsel to HR on a broad range of employment issues including employee discipline and termination, disability and accommodation, leaves of absence, reorganizations, recruiting an