14 jobs found in united states

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...

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...

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 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...