Staff Attorney
The candidate will represent low income clients in court, assist with outreach and intake as needed. Areas of practice include to family law, housing law, consumer law, employment law. Prior legal services experience is desirable. Must have Admission to Maryland Bar or another state bar and eligibility and willingness to apply for admission to the Maryland Bar at the earliest opportunity. Spanish language proficiency desirable. read more
Staff Attorney
The candidate will represent children in trial courts, appeals, and administrative proceedings in connection with Child In Need of Assistance (CINA) cases. Will provide other assistance to child clients as needed. Handle all functions related to casework from initial intake through representation of clients before all relevant agencies, courts, etc. Staff attorneys may be expected to work with other attorneys, law graduates, paralegals, social workers, and s... read more
Staff Attorney
The candidate will primarily provide legal advice and assistance to self-represented litigants in connection with civil cases before the District Court, including Landlord and Tenant Matters, Civil Claims, Expungement and Shielding of Records, Consumer Matters, Return of Property and Domestic Violence/Peace Orders. Will assist self-represented litigants in drafting their pleadings and motions, preparing for trial, completing court forms, understanding court ... read more
Attorney
The candidate will provide legal services and advice in the practice areas of child abuse and neglect; real estate; personal injury; family law; immigration, labor; contract and administrative law. Will represent parents in child abuse and neglect cases at Superior Court of the District of Columbia; tenant association in transactions pursuant to the DC Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act & in the process of conversion of apartment buildings into condos. Divorce set...
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Staff Attorney
The candidate will deliver critical research, communication, and presentation on initiatives that advance our work. Responsibilities: Performing legal and legislative research; Drafting legislation, regulations, memoranda, congressional testimony, reports, and other written materials; Implementing risk-based firearm removal policies; Giving presentations on gun violence, gun laws, and materials produced by the Ed Fund; Analyzing legislation; Analyzing the le...
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Family Law Attorney
The candidate will be a family law attorney that can collaborate with all our team members while working independently. Will be representing clients in family law matters and understands that serving clients. Should have a portable practice with an emphasis in family law, business, and general litigation. A District of Columbia law license and strong writing skills are required.
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Washington, D.C. office of our client seeks family law attorney with experience. The ideal candidate will have a portable practice with an emphasis in family law, business, and general litigation. A District of Columbia law license is required.
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Institute Associate II
Candidate will work on projects and/or academic research projects. Work includes preparation of white papers, organization of research colloquia, expert meetings, coordination of interdisciplinary research team, and grant writing. Academic project involve working closely with faculty to produce scholarly works for publication. In some case, this work will result in joint publication. Work with the institute’s Director, faculty members, and staff to...
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Summer 2021 Internship
The interns will be expected to work full time and weekly work schedules are flexible. Firm may allow for summer interns to participate in work activities at Firm’soffices. Firm will keep applicants informed about any potential re-opening of Firm’s physical office space. Will assist supervising attorneys through all stages of the litigation process, including client interviews, drafting complaints and motions, filing and responding to discovery, ...
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Staff Attorney
The candidate will have the distinct honor of building a Legal Department that will expand the organization’s ability to offer a complete complement of robust services to its clients. Will work in conjunction with the Public Ally, which is part of firm, to support all aspects of legal, policy, and advocacy efforts to ensure clients have the necessary resources to thrive. Duties : Serve as the primary point of contact for all legal related inquiries includi...
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Senior Attorney
Duties: In collaboration with the Director of Special Programs, the Managing Attorney, and the rest of the Special Programs team, will help deliver legal services to children and families impacted by family separation and other emerging legal and policy changes affecting migrant children seeking safe haven in the U.S. will provide direct representation, pro bono mentoring, and strategic legal counsel and program planning and implementation in a cutting-edge...
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WFH- Family Law Associate
The candidate will have the opportunity to grow both financially and professionally by learning and employing our marketing techniques and management model. Should have 6 years of focused divorce and family law experience.
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Policy Analyst or Policy Counsel – Criminal & Youth Justice
Duties: Identify new research, policy, advocacy, and education initiatives based on community needs, research, data analysis, coalition participation, and communication with relevant stakeholders. Develop plans to turn initiative ideas into Criminal or Youth Justice committee projects with specific activities and/or deliverables. Provide staff support for the Criminal and Youth Justice committees by working with...
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Staff Attorney
The candidate will handle all functions related to case work from initial intake through representation of clients before all relevant agencies, courts, etc. Will be expected to work with other attorneys, law graduates, legal assistants/paralegals, social workers, and students on cases or projects. Maintain case files in accordance with Maryland Legal Aid standards. read more
Family Law Attorney
The candidate will assist in handling Maryland matters. Should be senior level attorney with own practice and interested in joining a firm as senior counsel or looking for a competitive compensation structure for their existing book of business. Must have significant Family Law experience. Must have an existing book of business. Must be barred and in good standing in Maryland, additional barring in Washington, D.C preferred. read more
Fairfax office of our client seeks a senior domestic relations associate attorney with 1+ year of domestic relations, family law, or litigation experience. The candidate will serve families and individuals within the domestic law practice. Will use strong work ethic and legal competency to aggressively fight for the needs of the clients. Work diligently to see that the clients receive the best client care and excellent results. Take ownership of files and move them forward ... read more