Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Job Responsibilities: - Render senior-level legal advice and support concerning the life cycle of new regulatory initiatives. - Advise the Board of Governors and organization advisory committees on complex regulatory initiatives and rule changes. - Brief and communicate complex regulatory initiatives to senior executives under urgent deadlines. - Serve as a legal expert within the organization in various subject areas. - Prepa
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Job Responsibilities: - Provide senior-level legal advice and support throughout the lifecycle of new regulatory initiatives. - Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more areas of legal expertise. - Advise the Board of Governors and advisory committees on complex regulatory initiatives and rule changes. - Brief and communicate complex regulatory initiatives to senior executives under urgent deadlines. - Prepare Board mate
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Job Responsibilities: - Render senior-level legal advice and support throughout the life cycle of new regulatory initiatives. - Serve as a subject matter resource in specific areas of legal expertise. - Advise the Board of Governors and advisory committees on complex regulatory initiatives and rule changes. - Communicate complex regulatory initiatives to senior executives under urgent deadlines. - Provide expert advice on lega
Job Title: Associate, HONORS Program-1 Job Responsibilities: The role of an Associate in the HONORS Program involves significant contributions to the Enforcement department's investigations and decisions regarding potential disciplinary actions against individuals and firms within the financial industry. This position offers entry-level associates an opportunity to gain substantive hands-on legal experience, enhancing their skills in investigation, litigation, and writing. T
Job Title: Attorney, Housing & Consumer Justice Job Responsibilities: As an attorney in the Housing and Consumer Justice Program (HCJP) at the organization, the primary responsibilities include advocating for individual housing and consumer rights and managing systems change campaigns aimed at achieving justice for tenants by dismantling the systems that perpetuate poverty. The role involves: - Providing individual representation in various housing and consumer matters in st
Job Title: Senior Litigation Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Support the organization's litigation work, with a focus on impact litigation. - Collaborate with the director of litigation 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
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Job Responsibilities: - Render senior-level legal advice and support for the complete life cycle of new regulatory initiatives, serving as a subject matter resource in specific areas of legal expertise. - Advise the Board of Governors and advisory committees on complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and rule changes with limited oversight. - Brief and communicate complex regulatory initiatives to senior executives, provi
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Job Responsibilities: - Render senior-level legal advice and support throughout the lifecycle of new regulatory initiatives. - Advise the Board of Governors and advisory committees on complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and rule changes. - Brief and communicate complex regulatory initiatives to senior executives, providing analysis under urgent deadlines. - Serve as a legal expert within the organization, providing ad
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Job Responsibilities: - Render senior-level legal advice and support concerning the full life cycle of new regulatory initiatives. - Serve as a subject matter resource in specific areas of legal expertise. - Advise the Board of Governors and advisory committees on complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and rule changes. - Communicate complex regulatory initiatives to senior executives with urgency. - Act as a legal exper
Job Title: Associate, HONORS Program Job Responsibilities: The Associate in the HONORS Program at the organization plays a crucial role in contributing to the Enforcement's investigations and decisions regarding disciplinary actions against individuals and firms in the financial industry. This entry-level position involves working under the supervision of more senior attorneys, investigators, Directors, and Chief Counsels. Honors Associates engage in a variety of discrete pr
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Tenant Right to Counsel Project (TRCP) Job Responsibilities: - Handle a comprehensive caseload involving full representation and same-day representation in court proceedings for cases such as Failure to Pay Rent, Tenant Holding Over, and Breach of Lease eviction cases. This entails routine trial practice, client communication, interaction with administrative agencies on behalf of clients, negotiations, frequent litigation writing, and occasional d
Job Title: Litigation Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Litigation Attorney at the organization will engage in various activities 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 Court. - Engaging in media writing, public speakin
Job 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 of tenants and tenant associations. - Representing tenants in administrative agencies and providing advice and counsel on housing-related matters. - Ha
Job 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 collaboration, drafting pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda, engaging in discovery and motion practice, and conducting evidentiary hearings and oral arguments in court. You will identify and develo
Job 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. - Advise the Board of Governors and advisory committees on complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and rule changes. - Brief and communicate complex regulatory in
Job 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 on complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and rule changes. - Brief and communicate regulatory initiatives to senior executives, providing analysis under urgent deadl
Job 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 in litigation and other matters involving access to judicial records/proceedings, freedom of information, and other newsgathering and
Job 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 journalists and news organizations in Louisiana in litigation and other matters related to access to judicial records/proceedings, freedom of information, an
Job 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. - Making strategic decisions. - Drafting correspondence, administrative appeals, pleadings, briefs, and other legal filings in trial and appellate courts.
Job Title: Litigator Job Responsibilities: - 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 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 aligns with organizing, poli
Job 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 in federal and state courts, focusing on immigrant rights, civil liberties, First Amendment protections, and privacy rights. - Conduct
Job 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 the organization's mission in federal and state courts and before government agencies. Key responsibilities include: - Managing an independent caseload and handling all ph
Job 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 hearings, mediations, court conferences, and trials as necessary. - Collaborate with other attorneys, researchers, and policy staff to support broader organi
Job 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, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing substantive motions, leading trial preparations, and presenting oral arguments in fe
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 role. Job Responsibilities: - The Trial Attorney will work collaboratively with other attorneys as a member of trial teams. - The role involves all aspects of the trial stage, including conducting fa
Job 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 expertise. The role involves: - Advising the Board of Governors and advisory committees on complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and potential rule changes, with limi
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 the rights of LGBTQ individuals and those living with HIV. The role involves creating and implementing strategies that leverage litigation, legislative advocacy, policy adv...
Job 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 briefs, engaging in discovery and motion practice, and conducting evidentiary hearings, oral arguments, trials, and appeals. - Maintain a docket of active and developing lawsu
Job 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 attorneys and fellows, ensuring alignment with advocacy and communications efforts in collaboration with grassroots partners. Educatio
Job 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 wide range of duties, including: - Participating in litigation of constitutional and statutory cases on voting rights issues, which includes researching and drafting pleadings, briefs, and legal
Job 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 includes legislative advocacy, advocacy with administrative agencies, and close collaboration with coalition allies and grassroots partners. Responsibiliti...
Job Title: Senior Counsel/Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Senior Counsel/Counsel role within the Voting Rights Project at the organization involves a range of responsibilities focused on 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 and state trial and appellate courts
Job 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 in emergency litigation with support from the team. - Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external partners, including co-counsel, nonprofit allies, and externa
Job Title: Associate, HONORS Program Job Responsibilities: FINRA Enforcement Associates in the Honors Program play a crucial role in contributing to the investigations and decisions regarding disciplinary actions against individuals and organizations in the financial industry. This entry-level position provides associates with substantive hands-on legal experience, enhancing their skills in investigating, litigating, and writing. They gain specialized knowledge about the fi
Job Title: Staff Attorney, . Litigation Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney for . Litigation will play a pivotal role in the Center's efforts to influence litigation 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 track relevant
Job Title: Litigation and Labor & Employment Counsel (Work from Home) Job Responsibilities: - Provide advice, counsel, and strategic guidance on regulatory issues, legal risk, and risk mitigation across various legal areas, with a primary focus on labor and employment law. - Offer proactive legal counsel to HR on a broad range of employment issues including employee discipline and termination, disability and accommodation, leaves of absence, reorganizations, recruiting an
Job 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 a full range of litigation tasks including legal research, analysis, briefing, oral arguments, client representation, and occasionally factual investigation, discovery, and settlement negotiation. - Revie
Job 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 by other team members, using expertise to assist in matter development and participation in the progressive legal sphere. - Report to Legal Directors and collaborate closely wi
Job Title: Senior Counsel (Civil Rights Focus) Job Responsibilities: The Senior Counsel position is centered on 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, objectives, and overseeing all aspects of litigation from case initiation through appeal. This role involves r
Job 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 regulatory and legal support strategies. - Support organizational leadership in promoting a culture of excellence, which includes supervising litigation, regulatory work, and
Job 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 in federal and state court proceedings. This involves advising clients on litigation strategy, risks, and objectives, and managing all aspects of
Job Title: Senior Litigation Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Senior Litigation Attorney at the organization will be responsible for managing litigation and legal advocacy efforts 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 affecting immigrant children, with a part
Job 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 legal research, fact development, identifying and working with clients and witnesses, drafting pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda, participa
Job 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 in the full range of litigation tasks involved in the Access to Justice Project, primarily focusing on legal research and analysis, briefing, and oral arguments, client representation, and occasi
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Part Time Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization provides legal advice and representation in accordance with the best practices of the profession. Key responsibilities include: - Interviewing individuals seeking legal assistance and advising clients on possible options through proper interpretation of current laws. - Providing ongoing legal representation to clients, beginning with the initial intake interview and extending t
Job 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 a strategic partner to the Executive Director and leadership team in actualizing the organization's mission. - Regularly interface with the Managing Director
Job Title: Legal Counsel, Life Job Responsibilities: - Lead and litigate complex lawsuits in support of unborn babies and their mothers, as well as defend pro-life advocates. - Develop strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for the presentation of cases. - Produce high-quality legal documents, including briefs, motions, and memoranda. - Represent and argue on behalf of clients in court settings. - Perform advanced legal research on novel legal issues. - Conduct fa
Job Title: Senior Counsel, Life Job Responsibilities: - Lead and litigate high-profile lawsuits to protect unborn babies and their mothers, as well as defend pro-life advocates. - Develop litigation strategy, legal arguments, and witness testimony. - Draft briefs, motions, and memoranda for court proceedings. - Represent and argue on behalf of clients in court settings. - Conduct advanced legal research on complex and novel legal issues. - Conduct fact and expert discovery,
Job Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Litigate complex cases at both appellate and trial levels, focusing on First Amendment law and 42 . § 1983 civil rights actions. - Undertake immediate legal action in urgent situations. - Investigate potential cases with initiative as a senior attorney. - Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative government agencies. - Supervise senior, midlevel, and junior attorneys in federal and state civ...
Job Title: Legal Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and interview clients and witnesses to gather pertinent information for cases. - Prepare and respond to written discovery, and conduct and defend depositions as part of the litigation process. - Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. - Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses to ensure compliance and understanding. - Confer