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Senior Staff Attorney Are you an experienced immigration attorney passionate about humanitarian relief?  Do you enjoy shaping the direction of new programs?  Are you interested in working in a hybrid environment with a flexible schedule?  If so, consider applying for New England Justice for Our Neighbors’ Senior Staff Attorney position. About New England Justice for Our Neighbors New England Justice for Our Neighbors (New England JFON) is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) organization providing free, expert legal services to low- or no-income immigrants seeking humanitarian immigration relief.  Now in our 13th year of service, we serve clients through two programs, one for general humanitarian advocacy and one specifically for unaccompanied minors.  Our service area spans from Western to Eastern Massachusetts and extends down through Bristol County.  New England JFON served almost 400 clients in 2024.   Position Summary We seek a Senior Staff Attorney...

The City of Austin is seeking highly qualified individuals to fill two Deputy City Attorney positions.  The Deputy City Attorney will face exciting challenges and have opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the City's legal strategy, policy development, and risk management efforts. The successful candidate will be instrumental in leading and managing attorneys and support staff to ensure effective legal services are delivered efficiently and professionally. The Deputy City Attorney will support the City Attorney in aligning legal advice and counsel with citywide policy goals and objectives, while maintaining the highest standards of legal integrity and ethical practice. The Ideal Candidate: The selected candidates will have substantial experience in municipal law or general government law, and strong interpersonal skills. The following core competencies are important for this role: Transformational Leader –   Inspires and motivates teams to go beyond...

Located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay, the City of Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of Silicon Valley. Often referred to as the Crossroads of Silicon Valley, the City is situated between major thoroughfares in the Bay Area and considered a highly desirable location for world-class technology companies seeking to build a central base of operations. With the addition of the new Milpitas Transit Center offering BART, light rail, and bus service, and multiple new mixed-use development projects, along with a host of new City Plans and Programs in support of an inspiring and sustainable future, the City is at the forefront of building the next generation economy. A full-service city with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services, Milpitas is a flourishing community with a very diverse and inclusive resident population of over 80,000. The City of Milpitas operates under a Council-Manager form of government, establishing the five member...

CENTER FOR LAW AND EDUCATION IS HIRING! The Center for Law and Education (“CLE”), seeking an experienced attorney for its Civil Rights Fellowship. CLE is a national nonprofit resource, support and advocacy organization committed to improving the quality of education for all students, with a focus on the rights of low-income students. The fellowship is a two-year, grant-funded position with the intention of long-term sustainability and continued employment at the conclusion of the grant period. The Fellow will further CLE’s mission by addressing the needs of immigrant and migrant (including newly arrived) students.  Specifically, the Fellow will work to (1) ensure schools proactively adopt procedures for protecting student information, (2) identify and address unauthorized student record sharing, and (3) assist students and families so that schools timely enroll immigrant/migrant students, hold them to high expectations, and provide them with the educational supports...

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a part-time real estate and land use attorney for engagement through the firm’s contract attorney and alternative staffing program, DWTSurge. This contract attorney position will work with the Firm’s Real Estate and Land Use practice group to support land use matters for the firm’s Washington clients. While attorneys may work remotely, they must have knowledge of Washington real estate and land use law and have active bar admission in their state of residence and a state where DWT maintains an office.   This contract position will work independently to assist clients with real estate and land use transactional matters, including permitting, siting, and developing residential, public, and commercial projects. The selected attorney will also analyze land use compliance matters to support landowners with litigation and administrative hearings, and manage complex real estate closings.   Mid to senior level attorneys who are...

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks to hire an employment associate with a minimum of three years' experience to join its vibrant California and national employment law practice. The ideal candidate will have employment litigation experience, and a broad understanding of federal and California employment laws and regulations. Class action and PAGA experience preferred, but not required. We are seeking candidates from large and established defense firms in California or a smaller firm handling sophisticated employment defense matters. The associate’s practice will focus on employment litigation, particularly class action and PAGA matters, and some single-plaintiff matters.     The candidate must be a member or pending member of the California State Bar. This is a great opportunity for a confident, self-motivated associate with a desire to build a comprehensive employment practice in a collegial environment. This position will be based out of the Los Angeles office.   To...

Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP is seeking a dynamic and skilled mid-level associate attorney (3rd to 5th year) to join our nationally recognized communications practice in our Washington D.C. office. The position is focused on representing telecommunications, cable, wireless and other service providers before the Federal Communications Commission, state public utility commissions, and international regulators on regulatory policy, advocacy and enforcement issues, and on supporting our clients’ transactional, deployment and operational needs. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience on issues such as 214 authority and wireless licensing, broadband funding, universal service fund program requirements, 911 service obligations, CPNI, CALEA and related regulatory compliance and enforcement matters while working at a communications regulatory agency or law firm.   What You Will Do: Support our clients building broadband networks around the...

RECRUITMENT BONUS Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $3,000!*   * See Exempt Employee Compensation Ordinance for details (page 78-81).   (Download PDF reader) FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE Attorneys may have the opportunity to work a flexible schedule after six months of employment, which may include a 9/80 schedule and/or partial remote work option.  LOAN FORGIVENESS San Bernardino County Counsel employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.  For more details/application information, click  here . Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received.     APPLY TODAY! The  County Counsel's Office   is recruiting for a   Litigation Attorney.  These positions provide legal advice, assistance and representation in civil legal matters to the County and its departments.  The...

Located in the heart of the northern California megaregion, Livermore is a thriving city with a collaborative and community-centered spirit. It is one of California’s oldest wine regions, home to two national research labs, and even has its own element: Livermorium. There are fountains where children play, superb libraries, tech maker spaces, farmers’ markets, a dynamic performing arts community, and even an annual rodeo. Livermore is a General Law city, operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council provides policy direction to the City Manager and the City Attorney. The City Attorney’s office provides legal counsel for the City Council, volunteer advisory groups, and City staff. Mission Oversight of the City of Livermore’s governance, operation, and public policy to identify and then manage legal issues.   Vision Helping preserve public resources and the community’s confidence in the City of Livermore’s governance and...

The State Bar of California (State Bar) is currently seeking a seasoned executive and demonstrated leader to serve as its Executive Director for a four-year term with the possibility of term extensions. The State Bar is a public corporation within the judicial branch of government. Its mission is to protect the public and includes the primary functions of licensing, regulation and discipline of attorneys; the advancement of the ethical and competent practice of law; and support of efforts for greater access to, and inclusion in, the legal system. The State Bar serves the people of California through careful oversight of the legal profession. The State Bar licenses more than 270,000 attorneys, annually investigates approximately 16,000 complaints of attorney misconduct, and distributes over $100 million in grants to legal aid organizations.   A track record of success, proven accomplishments, and superior performance in managing a public, private, or nonprofit enterprise...

Job Summary Routinely recognized as one of the top teams in the country, the Trademark & Copyright Team of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP continues to grow and seeks an Associate with at least 3 years of direct trademark experience with clearance and prosecution, who is fluent speaking and writing in both Spanish and English.   We offer the opportunity to work on cutting-edge trademark issues for name-brand clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing U.S. and international trademark portfolios with specific experience in complex, high-level U.S. and international trademark clearance, in particular, as well as complex prosecution. Experience working with entertainment companies is preferable.    Spanish-language skills, both written and spoken, required. Successful candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing and critical thinking skills, and be highly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and...

    Job title AFJ Law Program Director Reports to Vice President of Strategy FLSA Status Exempt Position   Job purpose Alliance for Justice (AFJ) is a national association of over 140 organizations representing a broad array of groups committed to progressive values and the creation of an equitable, just, and free society. AFJ’s programs comprise three core pillars: ·        Our Bolder Advocacy program builds progressive power by providing nonprofit advocates with the training, technical assistance, and resources they need to comply with the federal and state laws associated with nonprofit advocacy. Bolder Advocacy is the nation’s leading resource for foundations and nonprofits who want to engage more actively and knowledgeably in the policymaking process. ·        Our Justice Program works to ensure that our state and federal courts...

Advertising Associate – 3rd to 5th year Location:  New York or Washington DC   Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has an exciting opportunity for a mid-level associate to join its nationally recognized advertising practice focusing on contest work before the National Advertising Division and government agencies as well as regulatory counseling on a range of consumer products and services.     What You’ll Do: Represent clients at the intersection of consumer protection and advertising law, including matters before the NAD, FTC, FDA, State AGs, and CPSC. Advise clients on claims substantiation, including development and review of underlying consumer research, design and review of claims' test procedures for monadic and comparative product/service claims, and general regulatory compliance oversight and guidance. Support product launches and advertising campaigns, including assisting with product testing, label review, influencer campaigns, and...

The Real Property Practice Group of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a transactional real estate associate attorney.  The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience with commercial real estate transactions, such as acquisitions and sales, dispositions, commercial leasing, real property secured financing, real estate joint ventures and land development projects.  Demonstrated experience or a strong interest in lender-side real estate financing is preferred. Candidates should have strong title, survey and related real estate due diligence experience, a track record of responsibility for closing deals, and an ability to work with our paralegals and team members located in other offices. Candidates should have prior law firm experience and a commitment to working in that environment.   This is a great opportunity for a confident, self-motivated individual with a demonstrated ability to handle matters independently and a desire to assist our client teams in...