to develop, execute, and support major litigation efforts. - Work within the principles of community lawyering and participate in interdisciplinary teams. - Engage closely with the organization's six programs: Civil Rights and Racial Justice;... Health Justice and Public Benefits; Housing and C...
aimed at protecting individual rights and limiting government power.... The key responsibilities include: - Developing and managing their own cases, including directing legal strategy, taking depositions, and presenting oral arguments at every stage of litigation, potentially up to the . Supreme...
to engage deeply with civil rights litigation. Fellows are... expected to: - Conduct legal research to support ongoing and potential litigation. - Assist in developing litigation strategies for both active and prospective cases. - Draft discovery requests, motions, and briefs for state and...
Title: Senior Counsel or Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation Job Responsibilities: As a Senior Counsel or Senior Staff Attorney in the Legal department, you will engage in all facets of impact and individual litigation, including legal research, fact investigation, client...
Title: Senior Litigation Attorney Organization: CAIR Legal Defense Fund (a nonprofit subsidiary of CAIR Foundation) Job Responsibilities: - Lead or co-lead trial teams and collaborate with other attorneys on case strategy. - Independently manage all aspects of litigation, including fact investigations, coordinating expert discovery,...
Senior Staff Attorney, Voting Rights Project Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney... Attorney in the Voting Rights Project is responsible for... developing and litigating voting rights cases in state and... statutory cases on voting rights issues, which includes researching... and drafting pleadings, briefs,...
Policy Counsel/Advisor – Voting Rights & Democracy Job Responsibilities: The Senior... portfolio focused on voting rights and judicial nominations. The... incumbent will engage in public policy advocacy, which includes legislative advocacy, advocacy with administrative agencies, and close collaboration with coalition allies and...
role within the Voting Rights Project at the organization... advancing racial justice and civil rights through legal advocacy.... The... principal areas of support include litigation, election protection, and programmatic activities. Key responsibilities include: - Leading and participating in litigation across federal...
focusing on immigrant rights, civil liberties, First Amendment protections,... and privacy rights. - Conduct factual record development,... legal research, and analysis; identify plaintiffs; draft pleadings, briefs, and motions; handle discovery processes. - Collaborate with internal staff and external partners to ensure litigation...
the Co-Director, Litigation, for the overall litigation vision and leadership of the team. - Lead and support all phases of impact litigation in federal and state courts, focusing on immigrant rights, civil liberties, First Amendment protections,... and privacy rights. - Conduct...
Title: Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel, Criminal Law Reform Project Job Responsibilities: - Lead and contribute to impact litigation in state and federal courts across the ., including tasks such as investigating potential lawsuits, researching and drafting pleadings and...
organization will lead complex civil and constitutional litigation efforts.... The role involves developing and executing comprehensive litigation strategies, overseeing case direction, discovery, and trial work. The Deputy Director will mentor and supervise attorneys and fellows, ensuring alignment with advocacy and...
Title: Special Counsel, Rapid Response Job Responsibilities: - Work within the organization's legal department to identify, evaluate, and develop potential litigation in cases critical to defending democracy and other rapid-response situations. - Draft and file emergency pleadings as needed...
and advocacy for reproductive rights in the United States.... This position involves developing original legal research and analysis to defend and expand constitutional protections related to reproductive decision-making and access to care. The Staff Attorney is expected to: - Monitor and...
Job Title: Senior Counsel (Civil Rights Focus) Job Responsibilities: 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,...
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...
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...
& HIV Project at the organization’s National Office entails a variety of responsibilities aimed at advancing the rights of LGBTQ individuals and... those living with HIV. The role involves creating and implementing strategies that leverage litigation, legislative advocacy, policy advoc...
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...
Title: Access to Justice 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. - Engage in...
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...
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...
Title: Paralegal Case Manager Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal Case Manager at the organization will play a critical role in supporting pro-democracy litigation efforts. This position involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at ensuring efficient legal support and case management. Key duties include: -...
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...
Job Title Human Rights Legal Fellow Department International Advocacy... draft memoranda on human rights situations in countries of... right to nationality. - Research the application of international human rights norms to country conditions,... developments in domestic legal systems, and their implicat...
Job Title: Human Rights Accountability Legal Fellow Job Responsibilities: -... use of targeted human rights and anti-corruption sanctions under... similar authorities. - Work with civil society groups to identify... sanctions targets to governments in response to developing human rights crises. - Identify advocacy opportu......
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...
Title: Legal Archives Intern Job Responsibilities: - Draft legal research memos on the legal ethics of preserving and publicizing historical case files. At least one memo will be closely reviewed and edited by the Archives Counsel, providing the intern with a strong...
Title: Summer 2026 Legal Intern, Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief Job Responsibilities: The Summer Legal Intern in the Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief will engage in various tasks that provide meaningful legal experience. Interns will be involved in...
and briefings concerning the rights of incarcerated individuals. - Gather,... analyze, and synthesize current information related to the conditions in prisons, jails, and detention centers. - Research and draft prospects for new litigation or campaign advocacy. - Assist in the drafting, production, and...
promoting and protecting the rights of adults and children... mental illnesses. Key responsibilities include: - Gaining hands-on experience with the investigation and litigation of disability rights matters. - Investigating potential claims... by interviewing complainants and witnesses, reviewing documents, and preparing factual a...
the field of disability rights law. Their responsibilities will... and litigation of disability rights matters. - Interviewing complainants and... witnesses to gather information and reviewing relevant documents. - Preparing factual and legal memoranda to support ongoing cases. - Conducting legal research and drafting...
promoting and protecting the rights of adults and children... will gain hands-on experience with both the investigation and litigation of disability rights matters. Key responsibilities include: -... Investigating potential claims by interviewing complainants and witnesses, reviewing documents, and preparing factual a...
Job Title: Trial Attorney Department: Civil Rights FLSA Status: Exempt Job Reports... to: General Counsel/National Litigation Director Pay Range: The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $100,000 USD annually. Candidates can expect to be offered $95,000 as a new hire in the...
Title: NRDC - Yale Environmental Justice Law Fellow Job Responsibilities: In the first year, the Fellow will work within the Environment, Equity & Justice Center (EEJC) at the organization to: - Develop relationships with communities and identify opportunities for collaboration. - Actively engage in...
Spring 2026 Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: The Spring 2026 Legal Intern position within the Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative (ACDI) involves significant support roles in the defense and advocacy efforts against the criminalization of abortion care. The responsibilities include: - Conducting legal research and...
Summer 2026 Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: The Summer 2026 Legal Intern will be an integral part of the Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative (ACDI) team at the organization’s National Office. The intern will support both defensive and affirmative advocacy related to the criminalization...
primarily within the Disability Rights Program, focusing on veterans'... the intersection of disability rights, civil liberties, and the... rights... of servicemembers and veterans.... Specific responsibilities include: - Conducting legal research and writing, such as drafting memos and portions of court submissions. -...
Title: Spring Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research to support various projects and initiatives. - Assist in drafting legal documents and organizing case files. - Maintain and organize legal documents. - Communicate with clients under attorney supervision. - Analyze legal issues and provide summaries...
Title: Spring Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Conducting legal research. - Assisting in drafting legal documents. - Organizing case files and maintaining documents. - Communicating with clients under the supervision of attorneys. - Analyzing legal issues and providing summaries or recommendations based on research findings. - Providing...
Title: Spring Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: As a Spring Legal Intern at the organization, you will be expected to support the organization's mission to achieve racial justice through legal advocacy. Your responsibilities will include: - Conducting legal research to support various cases and...
will engage in cutting-edge civil rights litigation within a... fast-paced environment. - Collaborate closely with **Members Only** staff to investigate and challenge systemic injustice in the criminal legal system. - Undertake a variety of tasks based on organizational needs and intern interests, which...
aimed at promoting human rights and accountability within the... research and drafting memoranda on human rights issues in priority countries... such as Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Cambodia, as well as on thematic issues like freedom of expression and international criminal la...
Title: Howard-NRDC Environmental Justice Legal Fellow Job Responsibilities: The Environmental Justice Legal Fellow at the organization will engage in a variety of tasks and responsibilities that support environmental justice communities throughout the United States. The fellow will work under the Environment, Equity...
at various governmental levels, focusing primarily on ensuring that criminal justice laws are administered fairly and without racial bias. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting policy and other forms of research. - Monitoring and responding to developing civil rights issues in proposed... f...
Title: 2026 Short Term Dorot Fellowship Job Responsibilities: The 2026 Short Term Dorot Fellowship is a public interest fellowship housed within the Justice Program of an organization dedicated to advancing justice and democracy. The Dorot Fellow will work from January...
Title: Senior Staff Attorney/Counsel (Civil Rights Focus) Job Responsibilities: The primary... 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...
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...
other family law issues, civil protection orders, criminal record... vacatur/expungement, name changes, and crime victims advocacy. - Maintain updated case files within the organization's case management system. - Conduct Human Trafficking trainings and Know Your Rights workshops. - Comply with grant... metrics, restrictio...
Title: Housing Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Housing Attorney at the organization is tasked with representing tenants in various legal matters related to housing. The primary responsibilities include: - Defending tenants against complaints for possession of real estate. - Engaging in affirmative litigation on behalf...