Job Title Senior Attorney Job Responsibilities The Senior Attorney will be a crucial component of the organization's Oceans Division, engaging primarily in oceans-related federal litigation and regulatory advocacy. The attorney will represent the organization in litigation processes, which include legal research, analysis, briefing, and oral arguments. They will collaborate with the Litigation Program attorneys and other Oceans attorneys and staff on various litigation ma
Job Title: Attorney – Self Help Center Workgroup Job Responsibilities: The Attorney for the Self Help Center Workgroup is responsible for ensuring meaningful access to the civil justice system for self-represented litigants at the Santa Monica Courthouse Self-Help Legal Access Center. Key duties include: - Meeting with self-represented litigants onsite to provide direct assistance, which involves educating them on court rules and procedures and reviewing and preparing cou...
Job Title: Attorney – Santa Monica Right to Counsel (Stay Housed LA) Job Responsibilities: - Litigate eviction cases on behalf of Santa Monica tenants in the Santa Monica courthouse. - Interview and counsel clients affected by housing issues in Santa Monica. - Participate in recurring clinics and community outreach projects for both Santa Monica residents and Stay Housed LA. - Work on policy issues related to eviction and housing. - Represent subsidized housing clients at ...
Job Title: NRDC - Yale Environmental Justice Law Fellow Job Responsibilities: - In the first year, the Fellow will work within NRDC’s Environment, Equity & Justice Center (EEJC) to provide legal support for environmental justice communities across the United States. This includes scoping, shaping, and advancing litigation, as well as developing legal, policy, and coalition-building strategies to address environmental harms and secure benefits for environmental justice comm...
Job Title: Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Provide in-house legal support on tax exemption issues for both the organization and its Action Fund, as well as election law matters specifically for the Action Fund. - Conduct staff legal training on lobbying, gifts/ethics, tax exemption, and political law issues. - Offer ongoing legal support on a wide range of matters to the organization’s programs and departments, including substantive programmatic and commu...
Job Title: Litigation Paralegal Job Responsibilities: The Litigation Paralegal at the organization is tasked with providing comprehensive administrative and litigation support throughout all phases of the litigation process. Key responsibilities include: - Formatting, proofreading, and fact-checking legal documents to be filed in court, and generating tables of contents and authorities. - Assembling exhibits, appendices, and other materials for court filings. - Arranging se
Job Title: Policy Advocate Job Responsibilities: - Support state and federal policy advocacy to reduce health and environmental impacts of plastics and toxic chemicals. - Engage in advocacy against false solutions such as "chemical recycling" and work to reduce harmful chemical additives and plastic materials through legislation, administrative regulations, policies, litigation, or other advocacy avenues. - Review regulatory language, legislation, and scientific or technical
Job Title: Senior Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Senior Associate General Counsel at the organization is tasked with a range of responsibilities primarily centered around employment law and labor relations. The individual will oversee the vertical within the General Counsel team that deals with employment, labor, and benefits. Key responsibilities include: - Overseeing compliance matters related to employment, labor, and benefits. - Advising the organiz
Job Title: Howard-NRDC Environmental Justice Legal Fellow Job Responsibilities: The Environmental Justice Legal Fellow at the organization will collaborate with the Environment, Equity & Justice Center. This role involves using a variety of legal, policy advocacy, coalition-building, community outreach, and communications tools to support environmental justice communities across the United States. Key responsibilities include: - Developing relationships with communities to i
Job Title: General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The General Counsel acts as the chief legal advisor for the organization and the organization Action Fund, delivering strategic guidance, legal expertise, and risk management support to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role aligns legal strategies with broader institutional goals and fosters effective governance, operational excellence, and ethical practices. The General Counsel manages the implementa
Job Title: Summer Legal Internship Job Responsibilities: - Assist on high-impact projects such as campaigns, litigation, and policy work - Connect directly with a team of attorneys to research and analyze federal, state, and local laws - Draft memoranda and review undercover footage - Execute campaigns and assist with administrative and corporate governance tasks pertaining to general nonprofit administration and legal compliance - Gain hands-on experience in a wide variety
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 Legal Intern Job Responsibilities - Work under the supervision of staff attorneys and advocates on various civil liberties, civil rights, and equal justice projects. - Engage in legal research and writing, draft legal documents, and assist in case preparation. - Participate in "Brown Bag" presentations and internal trainings on applying for clerkships, fellowships, and client interviewing techniques. - Attend social events and network with professionals from
Job Title: Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Interns will be assigned to a specific project or subject area within the organization, such as criminal justice, First Amendment rights, gender equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ rights, immigrants' rights, police practices, education equity, jail conditions, and economic justice. - Interns are expected to commit to a minimum of eight weeks, with a preference for ten-week commitments or longer, working eight-hour days, five d
Job Title: Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Work on assigned projects or subject areas related to civil liberties, civil rights, and equal justice. - Participate in “Brown Bag” presentations and internal training sessions on topics like applying for clerkships, fellowships, and client interviewing. - Attend social events and networking opportunities hosted by the organization. - Work eight-hour days, with occasional longer days depending on project deadlines. - Colla...
Job Title Legal Intern Job Responsibilities Legal interns at the organization will be assigned to a specific project or subject area, where they will contribute to the organization's advocacy efforts. Interns may work on a variety of civil liberties and civil rights issues, including but not limited to criminal justice, First Amendment rights, gender equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ rights, immigrants' rights, police practices, education equity, jail conditions, and ec
Job Title: Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Interns will be assigned to a specific project or subject area within the organization. - Responsibilities may vary depending on the specific project group or department to which the intern is assigned. - Interns are expected to commit to a minimum of 10 hours each week during the semester, with some work possibly being performed remotely. - Interns will be involved in advocacy work related to various civil liberties and civil
Job Title: Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Interns will be assigned to a specific project or subject area within the department. - Interns will work on a variety of civil liberties, civil rights, and equal justice issues such as criminal justice, First Amendment rights, gender equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ rights, immigrants' rights, police practices, education equity, jail conditions, and economic justice. - Interns may be required to perform some tasks remotely
Job Title: Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Work as an intern, extern, or volunteer within the Advocacy department of the organization. - Participate in specific project or subject areas, which may include criminal justice, First Amendment rights, gender equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ rights, immigrants' rights, police practices, education equity, jail conditions, and economic justice. - Commit to a minimum of 10 hours each week during the semester, with the possibi
Job Title Legal Intern Job Responsibilities Legal interns at the organization are expected to contribute to various advocacy efforts across multiple project areas. Interns will be assigned to specific projects or subject areas such as criminal justice, First Amendment, gender equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ rights, immigrants’ rights, police practices, education equity, jail conditions, and economic justice. Their responsibilities include conducting legal research, ...
Job Title: Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Legal interns at the organization will be assigned to specific project or subject areas within the Advocacy department. These areas may include but are not limited to criminal justice, First Amendment issues, gender equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ rights, immigrants' rights, police practices, education equity, jail conditions, and economic justice. - Interns are expected to commit to a minimum of eight weeks, with a prefere
Job Title: Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Legal interns will be assigned to a specific project or subject area within the organization. - Interns are expected to work primarily in a hybrid or remote setting, as there are no fully in-person opportunities available. - Interns are required to commit to no fewer than eight weeks, with a preference for ten-week commitments or longer, depending on individual circumstances. - The work week is typically five days, with eight-h
Job Title: Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Legal interns will be assigned to a specific project or subject area within the organization. Specific assignments will vary and may include areas such as criminal justice, First Amendment, gender equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ rights, immigrants' rights, police practices, education equity, jail conditions, and economic justice. - Interns are expected to commit to no fewer than eight weeks, with a preference for ten-week c
Job Title: Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Interns are assigned to specific project or subject areas within the department. - Work on a range of civil liberties, civil rights, and equal justice issues, including but not limited to criminal justice, First Amendment rights, gender equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ rights, immigrants' rights, police practices, education equity, jail conditions, and economic justice. - Participate in “Brown Bag” presentations and inte...
Job Title: Senior Paralegal (Litigation) Job Responsibilities: The Senior Paralegal provides essential administrative and litigation support to the legal team within the organization. Under the guidance of the Paralegal Manager and attorneys, the Senior Paralegal is involved in numerous aspects of litigation, including the preparation of initial drafts of lawsuits, discovery, trial materials, and the execution of federal and state court filings. This role also includes manag
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 Law Student Intern - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities Summer interns at the organization primarily assist attorneys with various litigation and policy tasks. These responsibilities may include: - Conducting legislative research and tracking relevant legal developments. - Engaging in investigation, research, and drafting in ongoing and prospective cases. - Assisting in the preparation of amicus curiae briefs concerning sexual orientation, gender identity, and HIV
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