Job Title: Experienced Immigration Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Maintain an active caseload of representation and advice cases, which includes regular court and administrative hearing appearances across the state. - Conduct community outreach both remotely and in-person, coordinating with other agencies working with clients. - Identify larger trends and issues affecting clients and work to develop strategies to respond to those trends and issues. - Represent families and
Job Title: Summer Internship Job Responsibilities: Internship opportunities are available for students seeking Associate, Bachelor, and Law degrees. The organization aims to match the skills of interns with program needs to create a beneficial experience for both parties. The responsibilities vary based on the degree program the intern is enrolled in: 1. Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on civil rights issues faced by the organization's clients. - Prepar
Job Title: Spring Internship Job Responsibilities: Interns at the organization will engage in a range of responsibilities that are tailored to their field of study and the needs of the department. These responsibilities are designed to provide hands-on experience and enhance the intern's understanding of advocacy and civil rights issues, particularly those affecting individuals with psychiatric disabilities. 1. Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on civil ri
Job Title: Christy Fisher Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: The Christy Fisher Legal Fellowship is designed for a 2L or 3L student who will engage in the development of their legal skills within the medical-legal partnership model at the organization. This model is integral to providing holistic care for clients, particularly veterans, as they work towards recovery. The fellowship offers an opportunity for the fellow to immerse themselves in a robust legal aid environme
**Job Title: Summer Internship** **Job Responsibilities:** 1. **Law Students:** - Conduct legal research and writing on topics related to civil rights issues affecting the organization's clients. - Analyze state and federal statutes, synthesize relevant cases, and draw conclusions on various legal issues. - Prepare research memos on topics such as involuntary medication, constitutionality of providers requiring a conservator for acceptance criteria, restraints, and patie
Job Title: Spring Internship Job Responsibilities: Internship opportunities are available for students pursuing Associate, Bachelor, and Law degrees. The responsibilities vary depending on the educational level: 1. Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on civil rights issues affecting the organization's clients. - Prepare research memos after analyzing state and federal statutes, synthesizing relevant cases, and drawing conclusions. - Topics may include invo
Job Title: Cavers Summer 2026 Intern Job Responsibilities: The Cavers Summer 2026 Intern will work closely with an experienced attorney in one of the organization's six program areas: clean energy and climate change; clean air and water; ocean conservation; strategic litigation; community resilience; or environmental justice. The intern will be responsible for researching legal issues and drafting various documents, including internal strategy memos, public comments, and por
Job Title: Charlotte E. Ray Legal Fellowship 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Charlotte E. Ray Legal Fellowship offers an opportunity for new or recently barred lawyers to engage as attorneys at a prestigious non-profit environmental advocacy organization. The Fellow will be involved in rotations across various program areas for approximately two-thirds of the Fellowship period, ultimately focusing on one specific program towards the end of the Fellowship and potentially upon
Job Title: Summer Internship Job Responsibilities: The organization offers a variety of internship opportunities for students pursuing Associate, Bachelor, and Law degrees, catering to those interested in civil rights, legal research, advocacy, and communications. The responsibilities and tasks vary based on the educational background of the intern: 1. Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on civil rights issues. - Analyze statutes (both state and federal), s
Job Title: Spring Internship Job Responsibilities: - Law students are tasked with legal research and writing on civil rights issues affecting the organization's clients. This involves analyzing state and federal statutes, synthesizing relevant case law, and drawing conclusions on various topics such as involuntary medication, the constitutionality of requiring a conservator for acceptance, restraints, and patient cell phone use in hospital units. Additional responsibilities
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Unit Job Responsibilities: - Represent victims of domestic violence in Suffolk County in various legal settings including Family Court, Supreme Court, and administrative hearings. - Handle legal issues related to domestic violence such as orders of protection, custody, visitation, child and spousal support, divorce, and lease termination in accordance with relevant statutes. - Maintain accurate time records and manage the opening
Job Title: Supervising Senior Attorney, Tenant Advocacy Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal representation to low-income tenants in eviction proceedings in housing courts, primarily in Suffolk County, with potential work in Nassau County as needed. - Supervise and work closely with other Tenant Advocacy Team members, including an attorney and paralegal, to effectively and efficiently handle cases. - Travel frequently to housing courts on Long Island, particularly Suffolk C
Job Title: Supervising Senior Attorney, Public Benefits Job Responsibilities: - Lead or serve in a leadership role as part of a litigation team in impact litigation and class actions in both state and federal court, incorporating the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act, where appropriate. - Represent clients at all stages of litigation, including providing advice and counsel and direct representation in federal court, state
Job Title: Legal Intern - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Work under attorney supervision in the Legal Services Department. - Engage in a variety of legal tasks related to workplace justice, immigration law, and housing and public benefits. - Participate in casework, legal research, and evidence submission preparation. - Draft legal documents such as affidavits, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings. - Communicate with administrative agencies, courts, jails
Job Title: Legal Intern - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Assist in the representation of tenants and tenant associations in cases involving eviction, harassment, repairs, and overcharge. - Work on cases involving access to government benefits, including city, state, and federal benefits. - Participate in legal clinics and develop and present “Know Your Rights” workshops to community members. - Support the Trans Immigrant Project (TrIP) in gender-identity-based remo...
Job Title: Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Assist low-wage workers with claims related to unpaid wages, employment discrimination, paid sick leave, and other employment-related issues. - Provide legal support for workplace justice organizing campaigns. - Develop Know Your Rights education materials and conduct workshops. - Support the Trans Immigrant Project (TrIP) in gender-identity-based removal defense, employment discrimination cases, policy research, and community