19 jobs found in united states

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...

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 assignment may include representation in a variety of areas including: civil rights; torts; personal injury; public entity liability; employment law; eminent domain; environmental/land use; workers’ compensation; and administrative law proceedings.  Duties include: meeting with and advising County Departments regarding litigation;  drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions; determining case strategy and representing the County in trials, depositions, mediations, and hearings; researching and writing legal opinions on risk mitigation and litigation outcomes; and advising boards, departments, special districts, school districts and commissions. Note:  The current vacancy is to provide legal services to County Departments with an emphasis on civil litigation in state and...

The   County Counsel's Office   is recruiting for a   Workers' Compensation Attorney.  The position will perform the following duties: Analyze complex legal and factual issues. Conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research. Communicate, effectively work with, and provide guidance to Risk Management claim partners/adjusters. Prepare pleadings including applications, answers and responsive pleadings. Draft proposed compromise and release agreements, stipulations with request for awards, and AME/PQME letters. Prepare trial briefs and appeals including petitions for reconsideration and writs. Take depositions of applicants and cross-examinations of physicians. Prepare strategies for resolution with little or no supervision. Prepare for hearings including trial, cross-examination, trial exhibits and witnesses with little or no supervision. Communicate with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, witnesses and opposing counsel...

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...

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...

Loyola Law School's Center for Juvenile Law & Policy seeks a supervising attorney for the Juvenile Justice Clinic. The incumbent will be expected to supervise and direct certified law students representing youth in Los Angeles County juvenile delinquency courts. The Center for Juvenile Law and Policy (CJLP) houses four live-client in-house clinics providing direct representation. As part of the CJLP, the Juvenile Justice Clinic provides free legal services to children and young people in Los Angeles County delinquency courts while providing law students with a vital skill set and the opportunity to practice in the public interest. The JJC works collaboratively with community-based organization, all CJLP clinics, the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic, and other Juvenile Justice stakeholders throughout the country. We utilize a holistic model, rooted in participatory defense to reduce recidivism and reach stability for each client and their support systems. Position...

The George Washington University Law School invites applications for two entry-level, tenure-track faculty appointments, beginning in Fall 2027. The school is interested in candidates in two fields of study: immigration and family law. The University and Law School have a strong commitment to preparing students to become resilient leaders who help shape solutions to the pressing challenges of our times. The University and Law School also have a strong commitment to recruiting faculty of the highest caliber who have thrived in different environments and would enrich the university with different experiences and perspectives.   Minimum qualifications : Applicants must possess a J.D. degree or an advanced degree in a relevant field, and have relevant experience such as teaching, legal practice, or judicial clerkships. Applicants must also have a strong academic record that demonstrates the potential for superb teaching and show scholarly promise, evidenced by...

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applicants for a tenured/tenure-track position to teach first year Legal Analysis, Research and Writing , beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year.  Washburn Law’s nationally ranked legal writing program follows the typical structure for legal writing courses: objective or predictive writing in the first semester and persuasive writing and advocacy in the second semester. Both courses are three credit hours. Washburn Law has a unitary tenure track with scholarship support including summer writing grants, year-round research assistants, and funding for travel to conferences. This nine-month tenured/tenure-track position is one of three open tenured/tenure-track positions in the School of Law.    We seek engaging candidates whose performance to date has demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, scholarship, and service or the potential for achievement in each of these job functions.  The...

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applicants for a tenured/tenure-track position to teach in the Washburn Law Clinic and to teach complementary doctrinal courses, beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. Washburn Law has a unitary tenure track with scholarship support including summer writing grants, year-round research assistants, and funding for travel to conferences. This nine-month tenured/tenure-track position is one of three open tenured/tenure-track positions in the School of Law.    We are particularly interested in applicants qualified to teach the Small Business & Nonprofit Transactional Law Clinic. We seek engaging candidates whose performance to date has demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, scholarship, and service or the potential for achievement in each of these job functions.  The selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that...

The City University of New York (CUNY) (https://www.cuny.edu/) seeks a mission-oriented, engaged, and highly collaborative leader with a deep commitment to social justice and the public interest for the position of Dean of its School of Law (https://www.law.cuny.edu/). CUNY School of Law’s unique dual mission is to educate lawyers in the service of human needs and to transform the teaching, learning and practice of law to include those who are historically excluded, marginalized or oppressed. Reporting to the Chancellor, the Dean will have an extraordinary opportunity to lead a school that is a national and international leader in experiential legal education. It is acclaimed for its Lawyering program by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, its capstone clinics, and its innovative approaches to doctrinal pedagogy. As the only publicly-funded law school in New York City, CUNY Law is dedicated to expanding access to excellent legal training. This mission is...

Company Description By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join Harvard Law School? Join a community that combines excellence in legal education and scholarship with a deep commitment to justice. Here at Harvard Law School (HLS), youll find an environment that values who you are and encourages you to grow, inspire others, and make a meaningful impact. Wherever you are in your career journey, HLS is a place where you can thrive, contribute, and be part of something bigger. Job Description The Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School   seeks to hire a director to lead the LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic. Launched in 2020, the Clinic provides students with opportunities to develop lawyering and advocacy skills...

The State Public Defender is responsible for the executive leadership, administration, and oversight of Minnesota's public defense system. This position directs statewide operations; develops and implements policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives; and ensures compliance with standards adopted by the State Board of Public Defense. The State Public Defender serves at the direction of the State Board of Public Defense and performs additional duties as assigned by the Board and prescribed by the Minnesota Legislature. The State Board of Public Defense is an independent Minnesota Judicial Branch agency responsible for providing constitutionally required legal representation to indigent clients in district and appellate courts statewide. The Board's mission is to protect individual liberty and advance meaningful criminal justice reform through client-centered, culturally responsive, and high-quality legal representation. The agency operates with an annual budget of...

ABOUT THE JOB The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of the District of Columbia (ACLU-DC) seeks applicants for the full-time position of   Deputy Legal Director.   This hybrid role is based in Washington, DC. ACLU-DC protects, promotes, and advances a broad range of constitutional values and individual rights through an integrated advocacy framework, using the tools of litigation, legislative advocacy, communication strategies and public education. ACLU-DC’s legal department engages in impact litigation and litigates a broad range of constitutional cases through direct representation, filing amicus briefs, and submitting administrative complaints. ACLU-DC’s current legal docket includes litigation against local authorities on systemic police reform, discrimination, the First Amendment, and more. The docket also includes eighteen cases against policies and practices of the second Trump administration including on immigration, trans rights, voting...

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,...

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...