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,...
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,...
Title: Staff Attorney - Tenant Right to Counsel Project (TRCP) Job Responsibilities: - Handle a full caseload of full representation for Failure to Pay Rent, Tenant Holding Over, and Breach of Lease eviction cases. This includes routine trial practice, client communication, communication...
Title: Law Clerk - Summer Law Clerk Program Job Responsibilities: Law Clerks at the organization, under the supervision of a licensed attorney, will engage in a variety of tasks designed to provide exposure to the challenges and opportunities of delivering civil...
Title: Paralegal Job Responsibilities: - Assist with all functions related to casework, from initial intake to trial preparation under the supervision of an attorney. - Work with attorneys, law graduates, law clerks, legal assistants, other paralegals, social workers, and students on cases or...
Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide brief legal advice and information, primarily via phone and online chat, to self-represented litigants concerning civil legal issues. These issues may include landlord and tenant matters, civil claims, expungement and shielding of records, consumer matters,...
Title: Law Clerk - Summer Law Clerk Program Job Responsibilities: Law Clerks under the supervision of a licensed attorney will engage in various tasks that provide exposure to civil legal services for economically disadvantaged individuals. Responsibilities include: - Gaining familiarity...
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...
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. -...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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. -...
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...
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...
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. -...
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...
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...