9 jobs found in united states

Overview Assistant Federal Public Defenders fight systemic injustice by advocating for qualified defendants in federal criminal cases and other covered matters for individuals who are financially unable to obtain adequate representation. Primary Job Duties ·   Represent qualifying individuals charged with violating federal criminal statutes by handling all stages of federal criminal trial matters in the district court. ·    Frequently appear in court before both magistrate judges and district court judges. Court appearances include: initial appearances, pretrial release hearings, motion hearings, trials, sentencings, appeals, and probation violation proceedings. ·    Advocate for clients from diverse backgrounds, including those with histories of trauma, mental health, and substance abuse issues. ·    Work in teams with co-counsel, investigators, paralegals, legal assistants, social workers, and contracted experts. ·    Support...

The Supervising Staff Attorney will work with students to investigate, evaluate and litigate claims of wrongful conviction and/or innocence. This is a full-time staff position. The Supervising Staff Attorney will be responsible for case investigation and litigation, student supervision and mentorship, assisting with legislative advocacy and strategy, and public and professional education. The position involves investigating and litigating both new and existing Loyola Project for the Innocent cases. Counsel will be responsible for developing and implementing investigation plans and litigation strategies, which often includes compiling case records, evaluating police reports and other crucial case documents, locating and interviewing witnesses, and drafting witness statements. Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities Investigate and litigate cases on behalf of the clinic. The Supervising Staff Attorney will be responsible for developing, implementing, and...

General Counsel The KIPP Foundation seeks an experienced and passionate leader to serve as General Counsel. About the KIPP Foundation The KIPP Foundation supports the nation's largest public charter school network, serving nearly 210,000 students and alumni through 279 schools across the United States. Guided by a mission to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students for college, career, and beyond, KIPP partners with educators, families, and communities to help build a more just world. The Foundation provides strategic leadership, talent development, innovation, and operational support across the KIPP network. The Opportunity The KIPP Foundation seeks a deeply experienced General Counsel to serve as the chief legal officer and a strategic advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive leadership team. This highly visible role will lead legal strategy and governance across the Foundation and broader KIPP network, providing counsel on...

ACLU of Florida Deputy Legal Director   The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida (ACLU of Florida) invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Deputy Legal Director. With an anticipated start in September 2026, or shortly thereafter, this position offers flexible remote work within Florida or placement in the organization’s Miami or Tallahassee offices.   Chartered in 1965, the https://www.aclufl.org/ is a dynamic, nonpartisan advocacy organization and one of 54 affiliates of the nationalhttps://www.aclu.org/. With more than 60,000 members and an $8.8 million budget, its pivotal work is carried out by 39 full-time staff members as well as fellows, interns, externs, and cooperating attorneys. The ACLU of Florida is supported entirely by private donations, foundation grants, court-awarded legal fees, and membership dues, receiving no government funding.   In this senior role, the Deputy Legal Director will work...

The Position The City Attorney is the chief legal counsel for the City of Bothell and serves as the primary legal advisor to the City. Reporting to the City Manager, the City Attorney provides leadership, direction, and guidance for legal issues and provides counsel to the City Manager, City Council, staff, committees, and commissions. Furthermore, the City Attorney provides legal advice to guide City policies, decisions, and activities, and ensures that the City receives the highest-quality legal representation. As the City transitions from outside counsel representation to in-house, the City Attorney will be an integral part of the City’s executive leadership team, wearing an organization-wide hat and providing a citywide lens on complex policy matters. The City Attorney collaborates with key staff across all departments to provide legal advice and ensure projects are completed promptly and responsibly. This position analyzes legal trends, interprets concerns, and presents...

UC San Diego Chief Counsel, Health Hiring Pay Scale: $372,180 - $472,000 / Year Reporting to the Chief Campus Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel – Health Affairs & Technology Law, the Chief Counsel, UC San Diego Health (Chief Health Counsel) serves as the principal legal advisor for UC San Diego Health and provides strategic legal leadership across the health sciences enterprise, including the health system, Student Health and Counseling Services, and the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health. As a member of the UC San Diego Health executive leadership team, the Chief Health Counsel partners with senior leaders to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal counsel that supports the organization's mission of patient care, education, research, and innovation. Key Responsibilities: • Serve as the chief legal advisor on healthcare, regulatory, compliance, governance, risk management, and operational matters. • Advise executive...

Mayo Clinic is seeking an experienced attorney to join our legal team to provide expert advice and counsel to human resources, management, and physician leaders regarding employment matters, including immigration-related issues. Resumes must be submitted online with a cover letter.    Core job responsibilities for this role will include:         * Leading and working collaboratively within cross-functional teams by advising on immigration  and employment law issues, which may include the following practice areas: recruitment and hiring; I-9 and E-Verify compliance; personnel performance management, discipline, and separation issues; wage and hour; nondiscrimination; disability and leave issues; employee privacy; labor relations; credentialing, peer review, and medical staff bylaws; or government contracting.          * Providing legal and strategic guidance to clients, including organizational leadership, on risk assessment and mitigation in support of Mayo Clinic's...

The Position The City of Philadelphia, a city with ambitious goals and an active labor landscape, is seeking its next Director of Labor. The Director of Labor 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 Labor Director is a key member of the City's executive...

ABOUT DREAM.ORG Dream.Org is a movement built on a simple but powerful belief: our greatest problems also hold our greatest opportunities. From ending mass incarceration, to stopping climate change, to opening doors in the tech economy, Dream.Org knows that lasting change must come with a big, broad coalition. Common ground is often found in uncommon places, and Dream.Org will work with anyone who is willing to be a part of the solution, even across deep lines of disagreement. From justice reform to green careers, Dream.Org is uniting unlikely allies to drive lasting change – grounded in lived experience, powered by policy, and measured in lives transformed. Dream.Org’s work is defined by 3 pillars: JUSTICE FOR ALL We unite bipartisan allies and people directly impacted by incarceration to reform the criminal legal system — building second chances and safer communities GREEN FOR ALL We fight for cleaner air, affordable energy, and good green jobs —...