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SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY (LITIGATION) Location: Anywhere in the US Open Until Filled Posted: Jan 19, 2022 About Us Just Futures Law, Inc. (JFL) is a womxn-of-color-led movement law project that defends and builds the power of immigrant rights and criminal justice activists, organizers, and community groups to prevent the criminalization, detention, and deportation of immigrants and people of color in the United States.  JFL was founded in 2019 and is based in Washington, D.C. We have an entrepreneurial, start-up culture, and a big love of hustle. JFL is a virtual organization based in Washington, DC. A staff of 5 works remotely in D.C., MA, NC, and NY.    Position Summary JFL seeks a Senior Staff Attorney to develop and bring strategic litigation using a movement lawyering and racial justice frame to build the power of our grassroots partners and communities impacted by repressive immigration policies. This attorney will engage in litigation and...

Free Speech For People Seeking to Hire Public Interest Attorney Free Speech For People is seeking a public interest attorney, preferably with social justice, campaign finance, and/or election law experience, to join a cutting-edge non-profit. Free Speech For People , a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization, was founded on the day of the Supreme Court’s  Citizens United v. FEC  decision in January 2010. We’ve been working since then on a multi-part strategy to defend our Constitution and to reclaim our democracy: Fighting for free and fair elections by challenging voter suppression and voter intimidation, the use of unreliable and insecure electronic voting systems, and unequal voting conditions. Fighting to get big money out of politics by challenging foreign influence in elections , defending state campaign finance reform laws , advancing new scholarship , challenging super PACs , and advancing a constitutional amendment to end the dominance of big money...

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,...

The Lowell Milken Institute for Business Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law (LMI) is seeking a highly motivated and multi-talented inaugural Director for LMI’s new Program on Philanthropy and Nonprofits. In collaboration with the Program’s Faculty Director, key law school faculty, and LMI’s Executive Director, the Director of the Program on Philanthropy and Nonprofits (Program) will have major responsibilities for the vision, development and success of this new Program. The Director will have a central role in creatively shaping the Program, as well as working with faculty, leaders at the University, and in the nonprofit sector. The Director will be instrumental in: • developing and overseeing the Program’s core initiatives; • convening conferences, symposia, and workshops; • working with faculty to launch research and policy projects that improve knowledge and understanding of nonprofit law and policy; • developing classroom and clinical opportunities for law students and an...

Who We Are At Children's Law Center, everything we do is focused on one thing - delivering better client outcomes for kids and families in DC. Our staff are empowered to open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions. We encourage intellectual curiosity, innovation, diversity, and mutual respect.   Our greatest assets are our people. We strive to attract and cultivate a vibrant, creative, and diverse community. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our ability to provide the best outcomes for our clients. Our staff drive Children's Law Center's mission with their leadership, result-orientated mindset, and commitment to cultural humility and centering the needs of our clients. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.   Children's Law Center's success depends on recruiting and retaining...

Who We Are Children's Law Center fights so every child in DC can grow up with a stable family, good health, and a quality education.  At Children’s Law Center, everything we do is focused on one thing – delivering better client outcomes for kids and families in DC. Our staff are empowered to open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions. We encourage intellectual curiosity, innovation, diversity, and mutual respect.  Our greatest assets are our people. We strive to attract and cultivate a vibrant, creative, and diverse community.  We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives fuel our ability to provide the best outcomes for our clients. Our staff drive Children’s Law Center’s mission with their leadership, result-orientated mindset, and commitment to cultural humility and centering the needs of our clients.   We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and...