Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Handle all functions related to casework, from initial intake through representation of clients in all relevant courts and proceedings. - Collaborate on cases or projects with other attorneys, law graduates, law clerks, legal assistants, paralegals, social workers, and students. - Maintain all case files in accordance with department standards. - Participate in community outreach and education, including collaborations with o
Job Title: Law Clerk - Summer Law Clerk Program Job Responsibilities: Law Clerks at the organization gain invaluable exposure to the challenges and opportunities inherent in providing civil legal services to those most in need. Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, the responsibilities of a Law Clerk include: - Learning about basic policies and procedures of legal practice, office administration, and non-profit management. - Completing administrative forms and or
Job Title: Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: Law clerks are responsible for supporting staff attorneys in providing legal assistance to clients of the organization. Their primary duties include: - Conducting client meetings to gather information relevant to legal cases. - Performing legal research to support case preparation and strategy. - Drafting legal documents such as briefs, motions, and other filings necessary for court proceedings. - Preparing trial binders, which invo
Job Title: Volunteer Paralegal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Support staff attorneys in providing legal assistance to clients of the organization. - Assist attorneys during client meetings, ensuring effective communication and documentation. - Draft legal documents as required, aiding in the preparation of necessary legal paperwork. - Prepare trial binders, organizing and compiling documents for litigation purposes. - Conduct day-to-day litigation assignments, contributing
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: Senior Paralegal (Litigation) Job Responsibilities: - Provide administrative and litigation support for the Legal team, working on all aspects of litigation such as intake, preparation of initial drafts of lawsuits and exhibits, discovery, trial materials, settlement, and executing federal and state court filings, administrative complaints, and immigration documents and applications. - Act as the lead paralegal in high-impact and complex legal cases, advocacy, and
Job Title: Deputy Director, Legal Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Director, Legal at the organization is tasked with leading and collaborating with the Legal and other Advocacy department staff to advance programmatic work aligned with the organization’s strategic framework. This role involves spearheading litigation teams comprising Staff and Senior Staff Attorneys, Paralegals, and administrative staff to identify, develop, and conduct impact litigation and legal advocac...
Job Title: Director, Litigation Job Responsibilities: The Director, Litigation at the organization is a key subject matter expert responsible for leading and executing the Legal department’s litigation work. The Director plays a crucial role in protecting the rights of low-income immigrant communities through impact litigation and legal advocacy. This position involves a combination of substantive and strategic work, supervision, and departmental operations to maximize the...
Job Title: Director, Legal Strategy Job Responsibilities: The Director, Legal Strategy is a subject matter expert responsible for leading and executing the legal strategy and training work within the legal department of the organization. This role involves: - Collaborating with the Vice President, Litigation and Legal Strategy, and Director, Litigation to develop and execute legal and legal advocacy strategies. - Leading litigation teams of Staff and Senior Staff Attorneys,
Job Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: Senior Counsels at the organization lead and engage in cutting-edge impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education furthering the organization’s mission. The Senior Counsel will work independently and collaboratively to help serve the organization’s Regional Office and to further the mission of the organization nationwide. Key responsibilities include: - Participate in the management of the Legal Department, incl...
Job Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: Senior Counsels at the organization are pivotal in spearheading impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and educational initiatives that align with the organization's mission. The role involves working both independently and collaboratively to support the organization's regional office and nationwide mission. Key responsibilities include: 1. Public Policy: - Conceptualizing and drafting legislative and administrative propo
Job Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: Senior Counsel at the organization will lead and engage in impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education to further the organization's mission. Responsibilities include: - Devising legal theories and litigation strategies. - Identifying and cultivating litigation opportunities through various channels such as the legal Help Desk, private attorney referrals, media accounts, or government actions. - Conducting litigati
Job Title: Law Student Intern - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of a Summer Intern at the organization involve assisting attorneys with various litigation and policy tasks. This includes legislative research and tracking, as well as investigation, research, and drafting in ongoing cases, prospective cases, and amicus curiae briefs. The areas of focus are sexual orientation, gender identity, and HIV discrimination. Interns may also be tasked
Job Title: Senior Director & Counsel, Enterprise Data Privacy Office Job Responsibilities: The Senior Director and Counsel, Privacy, serving as the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO), leads the organization's Enterprise Data Privacy Office and oversees its privacy function. The CPO is tasked with designing, implementing, and operating a top-tier privacy program. This involves understanding the organization's risk profile and developing policies, procedures, training, awareness prog
Job Title General Counsel Job Responsibilities The General Counsel at the organization is responsible for overseeing all legal compliance aspects. This role involves working closely with a part-time deputy general counsel and reporting to the organization’s Co-Presidents while advising all internal managers. Key responsibilities include: - Ensuring strict adherence to all applicable legal standards, including corporate governance requirements, IRS rules for 501(c)(3) a...
Job Title: Spring 2026 Policy Counsel Intern Job Responsibilities: The Policy Counsel Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the organization's democracy and rule of law initiatives. The intern will engage in the following responsibilities: - Conduct federal and state policy and related research to support the organization's objectives. - Assist in writing analyses and reports for the organization, contributing to the development of well-informed policy positions. - D
Job Title: 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: The 2026 Legal Fellowship at the organization offers recent law school graduates an opportunity to engage in significant legal work on pressing public matters. The fellow's responsibilities include: - Conducting legal research - Analyzing emerging legal issues - Handling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Federal Election Commission (FEC) litigation - Drafting administrative complaints - Assisting in the prepa
Job Title: Policy Counsel Fellowship Job Responsibilities: The Policy Counsel Fellowship at the organization offers recent law school graduates a unique opportunity to engage in policy development aimed at upholding the rule of law, protecting democratic institutions, and ensuring accountability for abuses of power. The fellow will work closely with the policy team on several key tasks: - Monitoring legislative developments to stay informed about changes and trends. - Analyz
Job Title: Summer 2026 Litigation Interns (2L) Job Responsibilities: The Summer 2026 Litigation Interns will engage in a variety of tasks aimed at challenging systemic injustice within the criminal legal system. Interns will work closely with the staff of the organization on cutting-edge civil rights cases. Key responsibilities include: - Investigating systemic issues in the criminal legal system. - Drafting legal briefs and memoranda. - Conducting thorough legal research. -
Job Title: Legal Operations Intern – Spring 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Legal Operations Intern will be a crucial part of the Office of the General Counsel at the organization, which provides in-house legal support in areas such as contracts, data privacy, governance, and risk mitigation. The intern's responsibilities will include: - Assisting with legal research - Coordinating projects and processes - Analyzing and managing data - Supporting the implementation of data...
Job Title: Senior Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Senior Attorney will play an integral role in the organization's oceans-related federal litigation and regulatory advocacy as a senior member of the Oceans Division. Responsibilities include: - Representing the organization in litigation, which involves conducting legal research and analysis, preparing briefs, and delivering oral arguments. - Collaborating with attorneys in the Litigation Program and other Oceans attorney
Job Title: Assistant Special Counsel, Office of Hearing Officers Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Special Counsel in the Office of Hearing Officers is a senior-level legal position responsible for providing effective legal support to Hearing Officers in connection with the adjudication of disciplinary proceedings. The role involves handling a wide range of cases brought by the Department of Enforcement against registered firms and associated persons, as well as temporary
Job Title: Spring 2026 Legal Clerkship Job Responsibilities: The legal clerkship offers law students the opportunity to work with the nation's leading defender of free expression. This part-time, 15-week program is designed to fit within academic schedules while providing hands-on experience in the fields of litigation, policy, and advocacy. Legal clerks will have the chance to engage in a variety of tasks, including: - Conducting research and drafting memoranda for First A
Job Title: Spring 2026 Legal Clerkship Job Responsibilities: The Semester Legal Clerkship at the organization provides law students with the opportunity to engage in various legal activities related to defending free expression. The clerkship is a 15-week, part-time position that aligns with academic schedules and offers practical experience in litigation, policy, and advocacy. Legal clerks work alongside organization attorneys on a range of tasks, including: - Conducting r
Job Title: Spring 2026 Legal Clerkship Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and draft memoranda for First Amendment litigation. - Review university policies and legislative proposals to assess compliance with constitutional standards. - Investigate violations of expressive rights on college campuses. - Draft policy analyses and advocacy letters aimed at securing meaningful reforms. - Assist in public-facing commentary on emerging free speech controversies. Education and
Job Title: Spring 2026 Legal Clerkship Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and draft memoranda for First Amendment litigation. - Review university policies and legislative proposals to assess compliance with constitutional standards. - Investigate violations of expressive rights on college campuses. - Draft policy analyses and advocacy letters aimed at securing meaningful reforms. - Assist in public-facing commentary on emerging free speech controversies. Educati
Job Title: Spring 2026 Legal Clerkship Job Responsibilities: The Spring 2026 Legal Clerkship offers law students the opportunity to engage deeply with issues pertaining to free expression and civil liberties. The clerkship is structured as a 15-week, part-time program that aligns with academic schedules and provides academic credit. Legal clerks will work closely with attorneys in the organization, participating in various legal and advocacy projects. Key responsibilities in
Job Title: Arthur D. Hellman Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Work closely with FIRE’s First Amendment litigators on substantive projects that advance strategic litigation. - Engage in legal research and writing, client interaction, and media relations. - Contribute meaningfully to active cases related to the protection of freedom of speech, expression, and thought. - Build a long-term relationship with the organization, with the potential to return as a full-time employ...
Job Title: 2026 Summer Legal Internship Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research on public policy affecting expressive rights. - Draft internal bill analyses and public commentary. - Monitor legislative developments. - Assist in drafting memos and correspondence. - Conduct research projects to identify new advocacy targets. - Contribute to the organization's Newsdesk. - Participate in seminars with leadership and civil liberties experts to gain insight into free expres
Job Title: Summer Legal Internship Job Responsibilities: - Work directly with the organization's non-litigation advocacy departments, contributing to ongoing efforts to defend free expression and academic freedom. - Draft and edit policy analyses for college administrators. - Research emerging issues in higher education policy. - Assist in advancing reforms to improve protections for student and faculty expression. - Draft memos and correspondence. - Conduct research project
Job Title: 2026 Summer Legal Internship Job Responsibilities: The Summer Legal Internship offers law students the opportunity to engage in significant work related to the defense of free expression. Interns are expected to: - Contribute to advocacy and policy projects that influence the national discourse on free speech. - Work within one of the organization's non-litigation advocacy departments to support efforts in defending free expression and academic freedom. - Engag
Job Title: 2026 Summer Legal Internship Job Responsibilities: - Contribute to advocacy and policy projects focused on free speech and academic freedom. - Work within one of the organization's non-litigation advocacy departments. - Investigate free speech violations on college campuses. - Assist in drafting public-facing commentary and legal research. - Participate in voluntary learning sessions on substantive First Amendment law. - Draft memos and correspondence. - Conduct r
Job Title: Temporary Senior Paralegal Job Responsibilities: - Oversee the overall programmatic function of the paralegal program within the department. - Onboard, train, and supervise paralegals, including conducting initial and ongoing training for paralegal staff. Troubleshoot, review, and provide quality assurance of referrals, filings, and pleadings. Provide daily support and coaching, conduct regular check-ins, and performance evaluations. Ensure consistent and effectiv
Job Title: Law Clerk for Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: Law clerks at the organization will engage in a comprehensive and immersive experience focused on housing justice for marginalized communities. The responsibilities include: - Conducting research and writing on issues impacting low-income and marginalized populations. - Contributing to organization-wide projects, supervised by 1 to 2 staff attorneys. - Engaging in various facets of housing law and policy, including
Job Title: Senior Counsel (Election Protection) Job Responsibilities: - Perform duties in accordance with the organization's values of integrity, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and excellence. - Maintain and develop high-quality relationships with clients by exercising sound judgment, commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, follow-through, and reliability. - Proactively identify clients' needs and the organization's ability to meet them, including developing
Job Title: Program Director (Rule of Law) Job Responsibilities: - Lead and manage a team to address clients' needs within the rule of law and accountability sector, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Legal. - Partner with internal and external stakeholders to design, implement, and expand projects within the rule of law lane of work. - Manage Counsels, Senior Counsels, and external consultants, demonstrating leadership in line with the organization's core values
Job Title: Legal Internship - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Perform all duties in accordance with the organization's values of integrity, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and excellence. - Conduct legal, policy, and factual research to support litigation, policy advocacy, and related initiatives. - Draft memoranda, court documents, and research materials. - Collaborate with partner organizations and state and local officials on litigation and policy matters.
Job Title: Counsel/Senior Counsel, Voting Rights Program and Bernard and Anne Spitzer Fellow Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal and factual research and public writing to support policy advocacy, legislative reform, and communications initiatives. - Help advance state-level policy reforms, often in collaboration with coalition partners. - Participate in impact litigation, including research, brief writing, and strategy development. - Write and speak for a general, non-leg
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Internship (US) Job Responsibilities: The Summer 2026 Legal Internship at the organization offers law students a unique opportunity to develop skills in international environmental law and human rights. The responsibilities of a legal intern include: - Conducting research and writing on areas of domestic and international law, including environmental and human rights law, international investment law, and international trade law and policy. - As
Job Title: Spring 2026 Legal Internship (US) Job Responsibilities: The legal internship at the organization provides law students with an opportunity to develop skills in international environmental law and the use of legal strategies to protect human rights and the environment. Interns will work under the supervision of a diverse staff of experts and attorneys. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting research and writing on domestic and international law topics, includi
Job Title: Legislative Director, Courts, Justice, & Administrative Law Job Responsibilities: The Legislative Director for Courts, Justice, & Administrative Law at the organization is responsible for developing and implementing legislative and administrative strategies related to court integrity, justice system, and administrative law issues. The role entails direct lobbying of Congress and the Administration, educating these bodies on key legal challenges and rulings, and ac
Job Title: Managing Director, Washington, DC Job Responsibilities: - Provide seasoned, disciplined, and effective management of the KIND field office, including program and performance management, budgeting, employee relations, and development-support functions. - Act as the senior representative of the organization at the local level, effectively engaging government, private sector partners, and community stakeholders to advance KIND’s mission. - Supervise Senior Attorney...
Job Title: Chief Legal Advocacy Officer Job Responsibilities: The Chief Legal Advocacy Officer (CLAO) at the organization is an executive leadership role focused on advancing the organization's litigation, policy, and public education strategies to serve LGBTQ+ communities and individuals living with HIV. The CLAO is responsible for: - Shaping and advancing litigation, policy, and public education strategies. - Strengthening organizational systems and infrastructure in alig
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Domestic Violence & Family Law Unit Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney in the Domestic Violence & Family Law Unit at the organization is responsible for representing clients in a variety of intrafamily matters within the . Superior Court. The attorney will assist survivors of domestic violence with Civil Protection Orders and represent clients in cases involving custody, child support, parentage, and divorce. Additionally, the attorney w
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