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The Chief District Public Defender is responsible for the administration of public defender services in the district, consistent with standards adopted by the State Board of Public Defense and the policies and procedures adopted by the State Public Defender. The Fifth Judicial District Chief Public Defender supervises a staff of 56 including 38 attorneys. The Chief Public Defender is responsible for providing service in 15 southwestern Minnesota counties with 17 judges. The district opens approximately 6,500 cases yearly with an annual district budget of $8.4 million. The district office is Mankato, MN with satellite offices in Fairmont, Marshall, and Worthington. Chief public defenders are appointed to four year terms. The current term of the Fifth District Chief Public Defender position expires December 31, 2029. Definition/Summary of Duties Under general direction and approval of the Board of Public Defense, and the State Public Defender; the Chief District Public Defender...

The Chief District Public Defender is responsible for the administration of public defender services in the district, consistent with standards adopted by the State Board of Public Defense and the policies and procedures adopted by the State Public Defender. The Tenth Judicial District Chief Public Defender supervises a staff of 137 including 90 attorneys. The Chief Public Defender is responsible for providing service in the Tenth Judicial District which consists of the counties of Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington, and Wright. Forty-five judges serve the district, which is the second largest of Minnesota's ten judicial districts. The district opens approximately 19,000 cases yearly with an annual district budget of $18 million. The district office is Anoka, MN with satellite offices in Buffalo, North Branch, and Stillwater. Chief Public Defenders are appointed to four-year terms. The current term of the Tenth Judicial District Chief Public Defender...

    DEPUTY LEGAL DIRECTOR JOB SYNOPSIS     Full job description can be found here .     POSITION OVERVIEW     The ACLU of Montana (ACLU-MT) seeks a dynamic, strategic, and mission-driven Deputy Legal Director to co-lead its Legal Department. The coming years present a unique opportunity to dramatically shape the legal landscape in Montana.  Building off the individual rights guaranteed by Montana’s modern constitution, the Deputy Legal Director will shape and guide a docket to fight back against governmental discrimination, harassment and marginalization of impacted communities.  The Deputy Legal Director reports to the Deputy Director and plays a critical role in advancing ACLU-MT’s legal efforts, with primary responsibility for ensuring that the legal docket reflects our organization’s priorities and maximizes impact across a diverse range of subjects.   The Deputy Legal Director will...

Location: Framingham, MA Category: Faculty Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Tue Jul 21 2026 Job Description: The Department of Political Science, Law, and Global Studies at Framingham State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in political science specializing in Public Law, beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. We are seeking candidates deeply committed to teaching in a liberal arts environment. Full-time faculty members at Framingham State teach three 4-credit courses per semester. Duties include undergraduate teaching, research and scholarship, prelaw advising, and service to the department and Framingham State University. The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced courses in United States government, constitutional and public law, and judicial politics to undergraduate political science and prelaw students. The successful candidate is also expected to teach the moot court class, offered each fall semester,...

Title: Legislative Fellow (Fall 2027) Department:  Policy and Advocacy, U.S. Program Division Center Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global human rights organization working to ensure that reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights worldwide. With offices in New York City, and Washington, D.C.; Nairobi, Kenya; Bogota, Colombia; and Geneva, Switzerland, the Center is a non-profit, non-partisan organization changing law and policy throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the United States. Our 270+ diverse professionals are committed to advancing the Center’s human rights mission through game-changing litigation, legal policy, and advocacy work. This has powered the Center’s exceptional growth to an operating budget of over $60 million and won the respect of law firms in countries around the world. Our global pro bono network includes over 3,000 lawyers across 6 continents, 88...

Title: Litigation Fellow (Fall 2027) Department: Litigation, U.S. Program Division Center Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global human rights organization working to ensure that reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights worldwide. With offices in New York City, and Washington, D.C.; Nairobi, Kenya; Bogota, Colombia; and Geneva, Switzerland, the Center is a non-profit, non-partisan organization changing law and policy throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the United States. Our 270+ diverse professionals are committed to advancing the Center’s human rights mission through game-changing litigation, legal policy, and advocacy work. This has powered the Center’s exceptional growth to an operating budget of over $60 million and won the respect of law firms in countries around the world. Our global pro bono network includes over 3,000 lawyers across 6 continents, 88 countries, and...

The City of Richmond, California, known as the “City of Pride and Purpose”, is a vibrant and diverse community of more than 116,000 residents located on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay—just five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast of downtown San Francisco. Its central location and multimodal transportation network — including BART, Amtrak, AC Transit, ferry service, and two major interstates — make it one of the most accessible and well-connected cities in the Bay Area. Richmond is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse cities in the Bay Area, with a population that is approximately 46.9 percent non-white Latino, 16 percent African American, 19.3 percent white, and 15.5 percent Asian. Richmond is a warm and welcoming City due to the diversity of its residents, businesspeople, land use and its historic contributions to the future of the nation. With some of the most affordable housing prices in the Bay Area, neighborhoods and housing options offer a...

The Position The City of Philadelphia, a city with ambitious goals and an active labor landscape, is seeking its next Commissioner of Labor Relations (Commissioner). The Commissioner serves as the City of Philadelphia's principal labor relations executive and the primary point of contact for the City's labor community, guiding labor policy, managing negotiations and grievance resolution with the City's internal bargaining units, and leading the department's worker protection and enforcement functions. The ideal candidate is a seasoned labor relations professional who pairs deep technical expertise with the leadership presence and collaborative instincts to build trust across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. This is a compelling opportunity for a leader who understands that strong labor relations are not just an administrative function, but a foundation for how a city delivers on its promises to its workforce and its residents. The Commissioner is a key member of the...

The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania at Pittsburgh. The vacancy will occur as of June 3, 2027 upon the retirement of current United States Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Dodge. The courts provide fair and impartial justice within the jurisdiction conferred by the Constitution and Congress. Public trust and confidence are enhanced when the judiciary’s workforce is highly competent and dedicated to the cause of justice. The judiciary can and should strive to recruit and retain the best and the brightest from all backgrounds and life experiences. The duties of the position are demanding and wide-ranging and will include, but are not limited to: (1) trial and disposition of civil cases upon consent of the litigants; (2) trial and disposition of misdemeanor cases; (3) conduct of various pretrial matters including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment...

SYSTEM ATTORNEY Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) seeks a System Attorney (SA) with at least 3-5 years of experience to provide legal and operational support to the Eastern New Mexico University System. This is a distinctive opportunity for an attorney interested in serving a public higher education system committed to student success, institutional collaboration, and service to eastern New Mexico communities. Reporting to the Executive Director of Governance and Compliance/System CHRO, the SA will assist with contract review and with the development, interpretation, and implementation of institutional policies to support compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including Open Meetings and Open Records Acts, Title IX, Clery, FERPA, and ADA/504 compliance. The position also supports employee relations and student relations matters when legal considerations apply. The SA serves as an internal resource to help identify legal issues, coordinate requests for legal...

THE OPPORTUNITY  King County offers a compelling opportunity to lead a well-established civilian oversight office with meaningful authority and a broad mandate. The next Director will shape the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s continued evolution while navigating the complex intersection of accountability, community expectations, law enforcement, labor, and County government. For a leader who can pair principled independence with sound judgment and strong relationships, this is an opportunity to advance meaningful change and strengthen public trust in law enforcement oversight.     ABOUT KING COUNTY   Home to more than 2.3 million residents, King County is the largest county in Washington State and the 12th most populous county in the United States. Anchored by Seattle and extending from the shores of Puget Sound to the Cascade Mountains, King County encompasses more than 2,300 square miles of vibrant urban centers, thriving suburban...

Clinical Associate/Professor of Law- Legal Method and Writing Location: Open Date: Deadline: Description The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law's seeks two full-time Clinical Associate/Professors of Law at the rank of Associate/Full Instructional Professional starting in the 2027-28 academic year to join the #1 ranked Legal Method and Writing program in the country. Both entry-level and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. The Legal Method and Writing Program is an integral part of the JD program at ASU Law. The program is designed to ensure practice-ready students who are well-equipped to succeed in their legal careers. The Legal Method and Writing Program includes two required first-year courses and a varied selection of upper-level elective legal writing courses. Clinical Associate/Professors of Law in the Legal Method and Writing Program are expected to teach analytical, research, writing, and oral communication skills, create assignments and courses, and...

THE OPPORTUNITY  Few city attorney opportunities offer the chance to build something that will shape an organization for years to come. As Campbell transitions from a longstanding outside counsel model to an in-house City Attorney’s Office, the next City Attorney will have the rare opportunity to establish the office’s vision, hire and develop its team, define its culture, and create a modern, responsive legal function for one of Silicon Valley’s most respected small cities.     ABOUT CAMPBELL  The City of Campbell is centrally located in the Santa Clara Valley, 50 miles south of San Francisco, and bordered by San Jose, Los Gatos, and Saratoga. Campbell was officially incorporated as a city in 1952 and has grown from a small agricultural community to a progressive community with a population of approximately 43,000.     The City is a safe, vibrant, and family-friendly community offering its residents amenities such as the...

Assistant Teaching Professor Description The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University invites applications for Assistant Teaching Professor position to join our vibrant and innovative community. This is a benefits eligible, academic-year (nine month) position. Teaching faculty positions are non-tenure track appointments on a year-to-year contract. We seek candidates eager to contribute to our dynamic curriculum through a mixture of in-person and online teaching. We are looking for candidates to teach exclusively in an online environment. Ideal candidates have demonstrated excellence in law teaching and are comfortable with online course delivery. While preference is for candidates based in Phoenix to foster community engagement, this position may be performed remotely from any location within the United States, with notice to the university of the work location. About Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law ASU Law is one of the nation's leading public law...

Oregon Law Center (OLC) seeks a qualified managing attorney to lead one of the largest legal aid offices in Oregon—a team of nine staff attorneys, five paralegals, and one supervising attorney. Office priorities are set according to client need; current priorities are housing, family, public benefits, seniors, civil and immigrant rights.  The office serves clients living in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill Counties, with locations in three communities (Hillsboro, McMinnville, and St. Helens). ABOUT US: OLC is a legal services program committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon by providing a full range of the highest quality civil legal services.  OLC operates eleven offices around the state.  In addition to local offices, OLC maintains specialty teams including a litigation support unit, legislative advocacy unit, a statewide eviction defense program, and a statewide farmworker program.  OLC seeks to create positive...

CLDP is looking for an attorney to join our LAC team, working directly with partner governments in the Latin America & the Caribbean region to develop the legal solutions needed to unlock the region’s economic potential while also increasing bilateral trade and investment opportunities. In this position, the Attorney-Advisor will be expected to converse on a technical level with a variety of stakeholders on the legal and regulatory frameworks governing infrastructure projects, including investment and project finance, arbitration, and government contracting. Prior legal experience with the administration, drafting or interpretation of legal, regulatory, and/or transactional documents in the infrastructure or technology sectors is preferred. Prior experience working with foreign governments, international organizations and/or development finance institutions is strongly preferred. Regular international travel will be required, averaging around 8-10 trips per year to...

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking an accomplished and motivated Associate to join our intellectual property litigation team in Seattle, New York, or Washington, DC. You will support high-stakes disputes in federal courts and before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). This is a rare opportunity to work closely with some of the country’s most recognized IP litigators, contributing to cutting-edge cases in sectors such as semiconductors, telecommunications, medical devices, software, fin tech and biotechnology.   Key Responsibilities Collaborate closely with partners to handle complex intellectual property disputes in district court, before the ITC, and in PTAB proceedings, for high-profile clients, including market-leading technology companies and startups. Conduct legal research, analyze case law, and contribute to the development of litigation strategy for issues related to patent validity and...

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a midlevel associate with four to six years of experience to join its robust Labor, Employment & Immigration practice in Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Anchorage. The associate will work closely with a collaborative team of attorneys representing employers in a broad range of traditional labor matters and workplace disputes. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney looking to build a sophisticated labor practice with significant client contact and hands-on responsibility. Responsibilities Advise and represent employers in labor relations matters, including union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration proceedings, unfair labor practice charges, and labor-management disputes Support clients in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, motions, briefs, and other advocacy materials Participate in client...

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a midlevel associate attorney to join its Financial Services Litigation team in New York or San Francisco. This role is ideal for a candidate with at least 3 years of experience handling complex securities and/or financial services litigation matters.   The associate will work closely with DWT partners on sophisticated litigation and arbitration, matters for financial institution and fintech clients. The position offers substantial responsibility, direct client exposure, and immediate integration into active matters. Responsibilities Manage substantive aspects of complex litigation matters in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation filings Handle discovery, including document review, written discovery, and witness preparation Support deposition preparation, hearings, and trial strategy Participate in case management, factual...

County Counsel  is recruiting for a  Juvenile Dependency Attorney*  to represent the Department of Children and Family Services in Juvenile Court. Attorneys in this unit appear in statutorily-required hearings, special interim reviews, settlement conferences, bench trials and specialty court hearings. Initial Appointment   Your application will be reviewed for eligibility for all levels within the Deputy County Counsel Series. Job offers for the initial appointment may be made at any level based on qualifications and department needs. Candidates advance within the series in accordance with criteria established in the   Exempt Compensation Ordinance . Juvenile Dependency Attorney  II $114,712.00-$152,339.20 Annually   Juvenile Dependency Attorney III $135,345.60-$180,128.00  Annually Juvenile Dependency Attorney  IV $156,166.40-$227,843.20   Annually Minimum Requirements: License:  Active membership and...