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THE OPPORTUNITY  The City of Napa offers a distinctive opportunity for a talented municipal attorney to help shape the future of its newly reestablished in-house legal team. As Deputy City Attorney, you will work closely with a new City Attorney to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal counsel across a broad range of municipal matters while helping build a collaborative, accessible, and highly effective office. With opportunities to develop expertise in litigation, land use, and other areas of municipal law, this position offers meaningful professional growth, the chance to influence how legal services are delivered, and the satisfaction of making a lasting contribution to one of California’s most celebrated communities.     THE CITY OF NAPA  Nestled in Northern California’s wine-country region yet just an hour from the Bay Area’s tech-hubs, Napa offers a blend of small-city charm and global relevance. Its population hovers around...

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a junior to midlevel associate to join its nationally recognized Communications practice in San Francisco or Los Angeles. The associate will work on sophisticated telecommunications, broadband, wireless, and technology matters before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and related state and federal agencies and courts. This role offers the opportunity to advise innovative clients on cutting-edge regulatory, policy, litigation, and compliance matters involving communications technologies, emerging platforms, artificial intelligence, and consumer protection issues.    DWT’s Communications Practice has been recognized as “Law Firm of the Year” in Communications Law by Best Lawyers and U.S. News and is widely known for representing leading telecommunications providers, technology companies, entrepreneurs, and industry innovators nationwide.    Responsibilities   Represent...

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated junior to midlevel associate to join our Technology Transactions practice group. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal and business issues at the intersection of emerging technologies, intellectual property, and advanced data strategies.      Our team advises clients across a broad range of industries—including fintech, financial services, artificial intelligence, cloud services, outsourcing, and advertising—to navigate complex transactions and develop innovative solutions in a constantly evolving technological and regulatory landscape.      Responsibilities   Structure, draft, and negotiate strategic transactions involving advanced technologies.   Structure, draft and negotiate vendor, supplier and outsourcing agreements.   Counsel clients on the evolving intellectual property and regulatory landscape related to technology matters.   Draft and negotiate agreements related to software...

Position Summary: Democracy Forward Foundation (“Democracy Forward”) is seeking attorneys to carry out its mission to promote pro-democracy and progressive policies and ideals via litigation and regulatory engagement. The ideal candidates will have experience with:  State or federal litigation, including investigating and researching potential claims, drafting complaints, briefs, and supporting documents, and participating in hearings and arguments The federal regulatory process, either via litigation, notice-and-comment rulemaking, or other administrative processes  Client development and coalition partnerships This position is full-time. Democracy Forward’s office is located in Washington, DC. Remote candidates within the United States will also be considered. If a candidate is outside of the DC area, travel to DC is expected 1-2 times per quarter. This position will report to the Managing Attorney and work closely with all staff across the legal team....

Job Opportunity: Managing Director – Virginia Farmworkers Program   Organization: Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) Position: Managing Director, Virginia Farmworkers Program (VFP) Location: Flexible (Based out of any CVLAS office: Charlottesville, Richmond, or Petersburg, VA) Position Type: Full-Time   About the Position Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) seeks an ambitious, litigation-focused leader to serve as the full-time Managing Director of its Virginia Farmworkers Program (VFP). For 15 years, the VFP has maintained a dedicated presence across the Commonwealth, establishing community ties and mobile outreach infrastructure to regional agricultural camps. As the program enters its next chapter of strategic evolution, CVLAS is seeking an entrepreneurial attorney to capitalize on this strong outreach foundation and transform it into an active, high-impact legal practice.   Key Responsibilities Strategic...

Earthjustice seeks an associate attorney to join our Community Partnership Program (CPP), which works with frontline communities disproportionately burdened by pollution and environmental harms. We work with community groups to challenge the environmental and social status quo, supporting communities as they work to change the conditions in which they live. Associate attorneys work closely with affected communities on a range of environmental issues, including hazardous waste and toxic air pollution. This position is based with CPP in Los Angeles, but will also work in collaboration with CPP teams based in New York and Washington, D.C. Earthjustice is the nation’s leading environmental law organization. Wielding the power of law, Earthjustice partners with our clients to take on the most critical fights of our time — fights to protect the incredible biodiversity and wild places of the planet; to avert climate disaster by transitioning society away from fossil fuels toward clean...

Associate Campus Counsel - Contracts Position Information Position Title: Associate Campus Counsel - Contracts Department: Office of General Counsel Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64537 Job Type: Full-Time Posting Detail Information Position Summary The Associate or Senior Campus Counsel is a member of the State University of New York's (SUNY) Office of General Counsel (OGC) assigned to OGC's Buffalo regional office at the University at Buffalo (UB). Under the leadership of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel, OGC provides legal services and support to the SUNY Board of Trustees, the Chancellor and senior officers at SUNY System Administration, and the presidents and administrators of SUNY's 29 state-operated campuses. OGC consists of more than 70 higher education attorneys, paralegals, and support staff at System Administration and in campus-based regional offices throughout the State. The position has primary...

The Assistant General Counsel serves as a legal advisor to the Firm and supports the General Counsel in identifying, evaluating, and managing legal, ethical, regulatory, and Firm risk. The role provides practical, business-focused counsel to Firm leadership, lawyers, Partners, legal services and business services teams; handles sensitive and privileged matters; and develops proactive strategies, policies, and training that protect the Firm while supporting its client service and operational objectives.   Essential Functions   · Advise the General Counsel, Firm leadership, partners, and business services leaders on legal, professional responsibility, ethics, regulatory, compliance, and risk management matters affecting the Firm. · Provide counsel on conflicts of interest, confidentiality, privilege, attorney mobility, client and matter acceptance, ethical walls, waivers, and other professional responsibility issues, in coordination with the Firm's...

The Public Advocate, an independently elected public official, serves as a direct link between city government and residents, acting as a “watchdog” for New Yorkers. The Public Advocate is a non-voting member of the New York City Council, an ex officio member of all Council committees and introduces and co-sponsors legislation. The Public Advocate serves on various City committees and appoints members to several boards and commissions. The Office of the New York City Public Advocate reviews and investigates residents’ complaints about City services and administrative actions, assists people having difficulty receiving City services, assesses whether City agencies are responsive to the public, and recommends legislative or policy proposals to address identified service deficiencies. The Office of the New York City Public Advocate is seeking to fill an Associate General Counsel position in its Office of the General Counsel. Applicants must be admitted to the New York State bar....

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a midlevel associate with a minimum of three years of experience to join its robust Real Estate practice in Los Angeles. The associate will work closely with a collaborative team of attorneys representing developers, investors, lenders, landlords, tenants, and other market participants in a broad range of sophisticated commercial real estate transactions. This role offers significant client contact, hands-on responsibility, and opportunities to work on complex and high-profile matters across multiple asset classes.   Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, and other real estate transaction documents Conduct and manage due diligence review, including title and survey analysis Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, development projects, and leasing matters Coordinate transaction closings and post-closing matters Collaborate with...

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a mid to senior level associate to join its robust Employment Services practice. The associate will work closely with a collaborative team of employment litigators advising and representing employers in a broad range of complex workplace disputes and counseling matters. This role offers substantial responsibility, direct client interaction, and opportunities to contribute to high-profile matters for regional and national clients across multiple industries.   Responsibilities Represent employers in state and federal employment litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, leave, wrongful termination, and restrictive covenant disputes Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions practice, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation Draft persuasive motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings Conduct legal...

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...

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...