11 Nonprofit-Social Services jobs

The First Amendment Coalition (FAC) seeks an experienced lawyer with demonstrated expertise litigating cases seeking access to public records to oversee FAC’s growing strategic litigation program.    The Senior Staff Attorney/Legal Director will work with FAC’s growing legal staff, including its Executive Director, to expand FAC’s strategic litigation program and our ability to provide expert legal assistance to working journalists and others, with a particular focus on those in traditionally underserved communities. FAC’s legal work is focused on enhancing public access to federal, state and local government records and proceedings and protecting the First Amendment rights of free speech and press. We carry this mission out through a range of litigation in state and federal court, including actions where FAC staff attorneys are sole counsel as well as actions where FAC is represented by outside counsel.  For candidates with at least 5 years of experience, this will...

Application Deadline: November 12, 2021     The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) is seeking at least one experienced attorney to build, file, and litigate through trial complex civil actions in state and federal courts to protect and advance civil liberties for all Washingtonians—work that is important now more than ever.             The ACLU-WA has increased its level of operations during the previous federal administration to fight broad attacks on civil liberties while continuing to vigorously move forward the work of our existing projects. While we will continue to hold the new administration accountable, we are also excited to move ahead on our agenda to protect the rights of immigrants; implement policing and criminal justice changes; end the school to prison pipeline; fight technological invasions of privacy; protect free speech and promote race equity; and expand and protect the civil and human rights of all.   This attorney...

The Position The National Women’s Law Center seeks a Director of Educational Equity to lead its work to create safe, supportive schools for historically marginalized students, with a particular emphasis on girls from Black, Latina, Indigenous and immigrant communities, and pregnant and parenting students. The educational equity portfolio is currently divided into two primary lines of work:   Bringing an intersectional racial and gender justice analysis to create better, safer, and more inclusive schools by reforming harsh and discriminatory discipline policies (e.g., banning suspensions for minor/subjective offenses, dress code reform, police-free schools) and ensuring schools provide the academic, social and emotional supports students need to thrive (e.g., increasing supports for mental health & student services, advocating for culturally sustaining curricula); and Enforcing Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 to fight pregnancy discrimination in...

The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) is seeking an experienced attorney to work for economic justice for low-income and other disadvantaged communities. As a member of NCLC’s advocacy staff, the attorney will develop and implement strategies that help promote financial stability and asset preservation, combat exploitative practices, and advance racial justice. The position includes research and writing, training and technical assistance, as well as policy and systemic advocacy at both the national and state levels. Some travel is required for meetings, presentations, and conferences.  NCLC is a nonprofit, public interest advocacy organization that seeks to build economic security and family wealth for low-income and other economically disadvantaged people.  NCLC is a leading source of legal and public policy expertise on consumer issues for lawyers, federal and state policymakers, consumer advocates, journalists, and front-line service providers. For more information,...

Bi-lingual (Spanish-English-speaking) Attorney with Experience in Indian Affairs The Indian Law Resource Center is seeking an attorney capable of working in both Spanish and English on matters relating to the rights of Indigenous peoples of the Americas, including Indian peoples in Mexico and Central and South America.  Experience with or knowledge of Indian affairs and the rights of Indigenous peoples is very important.  The attorney would work in the Center’s Helena, Montana, office.  Working remotely or in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office are possibilities. This is a one-year position with the possibility of becoming a permanent position. The position is open immediately.  Work will include research and writing in Spanish  and English and contact and consultations with Indigenous peoples and Indigenous organizations in Mexico and Central and South America concerning Indigenous land rights and land titling. Work may also include providing legal advice and assistance to...

Position Description The International Ombudsman Association (IOA) is a member-led, professional association committed to supporting the Organizational Ombuds profession worldwide. IOA possesses a strong history of providing professional development, networking, peer support, and other valuable resources and guidance to its members. IOA is positioned to advance the organizational ombuds as an invaluable strategic resource for the corporate, government, non-profit, and educational sectors.    The IOA Executive Director (ED) is the champion and public-facing representative for the IOA, its members, and the Organizational Ombuds profession. The ED is the advisor to and a leader of strategic initiatives of IOA. The ED builds relationships and networks, and works across all representative sectors to promote and further the strategic goals of the organization and advancing IOA’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts. The ED has a primary focus on the overall growth of...

Democracy Forward is seeking an attorney to carry out its mission to promote pro-democracy and progressive policies and ideals via litigation and regulatory engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience with either state or federal litigation, including investigating and researching potential claims, drafting complaints, briefs, and supporting documents, and participating in hearings and arguments. The ideal candidate will also have experience with client development and coalition work. Experience engaging in the federal regulatory process—either via litigation or the notice and comment process—is considered a plus.  Serve as lead or co-counsel in proceedings in federal and state courts, including advising clients on litigation strategy, risks, and objective, and carrying out all aspects of litigation from case initiation through appeal. This includes representing Democracy Forward and external clients in litigation handled entirely by Democracy Forward attorneys or...

Description The Tahirih Justice Center is a national, nonprofit organization that serves women, girls, and other immigrant survivors fleeing gender-based violence. Our interdisciplinary, trauma-informed model of service combines free legal services and social services case management with bridge-building policy advocacy and research-based training and education. Our programs efficiently and effectively leverage donated professional services from a vast network of attorneys, medical professionals, and other experts to serve as many immigrant survivors as possible. By amplifying the experiences of survivors in communities, courts, and Congress, Tahirih’s mission is to create a world in which all people share equal rights and live in safety and with dignity. To learn more about Tahirih Justice Center and its work, please visit   www.tahirih.org .     Position Summary Tahirih is seeking to hire a full-time Immigration Staff Attorney in the Greater DC Office-Baltimore...

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are guided by a passionate, ambitious vision for the future for people and our planet: until justice stands for all, we will never rest. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections.  We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment.  Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles,...

Reporting to the Privacy Officer and Senior General Counsel, the Governance Privacy Counsel and Associate General Counsel works on privacy governance and data privacy issues for AARP and its affiliates, as well as other related legal subject areas. This role carries out privacy regulatory compliance and builds the privacy program at AARP, while supporting other legal areas as needed. Additionally, the role provides legal counsel and advice on a variety of issues, performs legal research, manages outside counsel, and helps oversee the work of AARP privacy staff. Responsibilities Maintains and grows AARP data privacy governance program, including drafting and updating relevant internal privacy policies per regulation Manages and enforces personal data retention limits within enterprise Oversees governance for Email, SMS, chatbot, apps, phone and other communications channels and work with communications teams on compliance issues and new use cases Supports privacy...

Reporting to the SVP of Privacy and Senior Associate General Counsel, the Privacy Counsel and Associate General Counsel works on consumer and third-party data privacy issues for AARP and its affiliates, as well as other related legal subject areas. Additionally, this position carries out privacy regulatory compliance and builds the privacy program at AARP, while supporting other legal areas as needed. This role provides legal counsel and advice on a variety of issues, performs legal research, and manages outside counsel.  Responsibilities Manages the new suite of consumer legal rights established by various regulations (CCPA, CPRA, VA CPDA).  Manages AARP’s personal data inventory and data flow mapping throughout organization Manages consumer privacy rights workflows and fulfillment of consumer rights requests  Oversees the data privacy management platform and compliance with regulatory requirements, while creating business and operational efficiencies for AARP...