Title: Part-Time Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Independently provide trauma-informed legal representation in cases which may include child custody, 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...
Title: Staff Attorney, Child Advocacy Program Job Responsibilities: - Carry a substantial caseload of cases, serving as the court-appointed Guardian ad litem for child clients in custody matters in DC Superior Court. - Provide high-quality representation by spending meaningful time with each child...
Title: National Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Advocate for children’s best interests before government or other interested parties. - Supervise volunteers appointed as Child Advocate for unaccompanied and separated children in federal custody in or near program locations and across the United States...
Title: Associate Immigration Attorney Job Responsibilities: Direct Legal Services - Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and other immigration agencies in various immigration matters, including: - Family-based petitions (I-130, Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Naturalization) - Humanitarian relief (VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, Asylum)...
Title: Senior Attorney, Clean Transportation Job Responsibilities: - Lead and support the organization's legal and regulatory advocacy for clean transportation and zero-emission vehicle policies before the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and other state legislative and regulatory bodies. This includes advocating before...
Title: Supervising Family Law Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Supervise pro bono attorneys providing free legal advice to survivors of domestic violence at community clinics. - Supervise pro bono attorneys representing survivors of domestic violence in custody, child support, and divorce matters, with some...
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...
Title: Mississippi LLI Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Mississippi LLI Attorney will be responsible for providing pro bono legal support to journalists and news outlets engaged in local enterprise and investigative journalism within Mississippi. Key responsibilities include: - Representing Mississippi journalists and news organizations...
Title: Louisiana LLI Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Louisiana LLI Attorney will work remotely on a full-time basis, focusing on providing pro bono legal support to journalists and news outlets engaged in local enterprise and investigative journalism within Louisiana. Key responsibilities include: - Representing...
Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Represent journalists and news organizations in legal matters involving access to judicial records/proceedings, freedom of information, and other newsgathering and First Amendment issues. This responsibility includes various tasks such as: - Intake and case selection. -...
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,...
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 role. Job...
Title: Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney/Senior Counsel, LGBTQ & HIV Project Job Responsibilities: The position of Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel within the LGBTQ & HIV Project at the organization’s National Office entails a variety of responsibilities aimed at advancing...
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...
Title: Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, Voting Rights Project Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney in the Voting Rights Project is responsible for developing and litigating voting rights cases in state and federal courts. The role involves a...
Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for providing expert legal services to unaccompanied children who require legal representation. This role involves both direct representation and the facilitation of pro bono legal services, including consultation, training,...
Attorney- Know Your Rights (KYR) & Direct Representation, Detained Adult Program Washington, DC Description Who We Are The Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (CAIR) Coalition is now **Members Only** for Immigrant Rights (“**Members Only**” for short). Click here to...
Title: Senior Staff Attorney/Counsel (Civil Rights Focus) Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities for the Senior Staff Attorney/Counsel at the organization involve engaging in litigation with a focus on promoting democracy and progressive policies, particularly in the realm of civil rights. Key duties...
Title: Senior Attorney- Pro Bono, Detained Adult Program Job Responsibilities: 1. Pro Bono Mentorship: - Manage a caseload of pro bono mentorship, providing guidance to pro bono attorneys in habeas proceedings in federal district court and in detained removal proceedings before various...
Title: Access to Justice Senior 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. - Participate...
Title: Staff Attorney, Direct Legal Services Job Responsibilities: Staff Attorneys at the organization are responsible for a variety of duties aimed at providing legal services and advocacy for clients. These responsibilities include: - Managing a caseload by representing and advising clients in legal...
Title: Senior Attorney, Washington DC Regional Job Responsibilities: - Conduct and supervise advocacy before federal agencies and courts as warranted. - Manage new and existing cases from start to finish. - Act as lead counsel in ongoing and potential litigation to secure and strengthen...
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: Legal Counsel, Corporate Engagement Job Responsibilities: - Conduct complex legal research and analysis concerning state and federal legislative, regulatory, and litigation opportunities to achieve the objectives of the organization's corporate engagement efforts. - Defend shareholder proposals from company no-action requests to the...
Title: Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Job Responsibilities: - Render senior-level legal advice and support throughout the entire lifecycle of adopting new regulatory initiatives. - Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more areas of legal expertise, providing guidance under general supervision. -...
Title: Associate General Counsel, Capital Markets Job Responsibilities: 1. **Regulatory Guidance and Advisory**: - Direct and manage the full lifecycle of adopting new regulatory requirements. - Advise the Board of Governors and senior management on complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and rule...
Title: Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Job Responsibilities: - Provide senior-level legal advice and support throughout the life cycle of new regulatory initiatives, serving as a subject matter resource in various areas of legal expertise. - Advise the Board of Governors and advisory committees...
Title: Senior Attorney, Clean Energy Job Responsibilities: - Lead complex climate and energy cases before state public utility commissions, state and federal agencies, and courts. - Conduct litigation and advocacy efforts, including factual investigations, developing legal theories, securing expert testimony, and submitting comments,...
Title: Co-Director, Litigation Job Responsibilities: - Co-manage the litigation department, which includes strategic planning, budgeting, and cross-program coordination. - Share responsibility with the Co-Director, Litigation, for the overall litigation vision and leadership of the team. - Lead and support all phases of impact litigation...
Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Senior Counsel at the organization will play a critical role in the litigation program, especially during a significant period in the national immigration debate. This position provides a unique opportunity to influence litigation strategies that support...
Title: Staff Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Develop and execute litigation strategy, including case assessments and the drafting and editing of pleadings, motions, and briefs (including amicus filings) at both trial and appellate levels. - Prepare witnesses for interviews, depositions, and trial testimony. - Attend...
Title: Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Job Responsibilities: The Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory, is responsible for providing senior-level legal advice and support throughout the lifecycle of new regulatory initiatives and serving as a subject matter expert in one or more areas of legal...
Title: Counsel II, Health Care/Regulatory Job Responsibilities: This position involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at providing legal guidance and support within the organization. The Counsel II is responsible for leading legal advice to senior leaders, ensuring compliance with complex federal and...
Title Deputy Director Job Responsibilities The Deputy Director, Litigation at the 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...
Title: Senior Policy Counsel/Advisor or Policy Counsel/Advisor – Voting Rights & Democracy Job Responsibilities: The Senior Policy Counsel/Advisor or Policy Counsel/Advisor role involves managing a portfolio focused on voting rights and judicial nominations. The incumbent will engage in public policy advocacy, which...
Title: Senior Attorney, Environmental Enforcement Job Responsibilities: Case Development and Litigation (60%): - Collaborate with clients, attorneys, experts, and partners to investigate, develop, and pursue enforcement cases. - Lead complex cases and handle all litigation tasks, including fact and expert discovery, motions practice, oral...
Title: Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Associate General Counsel will be responsible for providing in-house legal support on various issues, including tax exemption for both the organization and its Action Fund, as well as election law matters pertaining to the Action...
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...
Title: Senior Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Oversee all compliance matters related to employment, labor, and benefits matters. - Advise the organization's People & DEI team on . and international (China, India) employment-related matters, including hiring, wage and hour compliance, compensation and...
Title: Sr. Staff Attorney, Civic Space Job Responsibilities: - Organize and coordinate global civic space advocacy and litigation work, including coalitions, interregional litigation, and amicus efforts. Collaborate with local experts and NGOs to implement these strategies and plan capacity-building and training events...
Title: General Counsel Job Responsibilities: 1. Legal Strategy & Engagement with Stakeholders: - Provide strategic legal counsel to the President & CEO, the Executive Director, and other members of the Executive Leadership Team. - Ensure alignment of legal strategies with the organization’s...
Title: Policy Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Policy Counsel at the organization is tasked with identifying, developing, and implementing legislative and policy reform strategies at various governmental levels, focusing primarily on ensuring that criminal justice laws are administered fairly and without racial bias....
Title: Senior Attorney, Clean Energy Job Responsibilities: - Lead complex climate and energy cases before administrative agencies, and state and federal courts, with a focus on administrative and enforcement actions involving coal ash management. - Conduct litigation and advocacy efforts, including factual investigations,...
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: 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: 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...
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...