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Earthjustice is accepting applications for an associate attorney position to join our growing team of lawyers working on our Right to Zero priorities. The Right to Zero program is working to transform the way we use energy and transport goods, services and ourselves across the country. From our power grid to ports, buses to garbage trucks, the Right to Zero team works to ditch fossil fuels and lead the shift to zero-emissions. While the attorney will primarily focus on California-specific Right to Zero litigation and advocacy, the attorney may work on issues that are either federal or outside California. 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, Chicago, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Miami,...

Agency : U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Position : Attorney-Adviser Location : Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC Salary : $129,627 - $246,926 per year Open & Close Dates : 03/14/2023 to 03/27/2023 Job Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/712608700# Summary : The Division of Investment Management (IM) works to support the SEC in its mission to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. IM regulates investment companies, variable insurance products, and federally registered investment advisers. IM's Disclosure Review and Accounting Office is seeking to fill multiple attorney-adviser positions. Conditions of Employment: This position is open to US Citizens. You must possess a J.D. or LL.B Degree. You must be an active member of the bar in good standing. Typical duties include: Reviewing,...

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington seeks a Career Law Clerk and two Term Law Clerks from all backgrounds for incoming United States District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead in Seattle, Washington.  The start date for the positions is pending Judge Whitehead’s appointment but is anticipated to be late April 2023.  These positions are full-time (80 hours per two-week period). Law Clerks work closely with the Judge on civil and criminal litigation filed in District Court.  Law clerks conduct research and prepare drafts of opinions and orders and have the opportunity to work on various long-term projects, be involved in courtroom proceedings, and assist in the development of a judicial extern program.  The Career Law Clerk will also be responsible for administrative duties in chambers, will assist in running chambers, and will assist in oversight for externs. Qualifications Candidates must be graduates of an accredited law school. Candidates for the...

Executive Director Justice at Work   - Philadelphia, PA   Justice at Work (JAW), formerly known as Friends of Farmworkers, has been advancing the rights of workers in Pennsylvania for more than 45 years. While originally focused on agricultural workers, they now provide legal aid, community education, and advocacy to immigrant and low-wage workers across industries. ​JAW recognizes that justice is a process, not necessarily a particular result. They use a variety of tools to help people achieve lasting change in their communities. JAW connects clients to meaningful information that they can share with others to effect change. The Executive Director of Justice at Work leads the organization in the day-to-day pursuit of its mission, appearing on behalf of the organization and the movement it represents, hiring and directing staff and consultants, responsible for fundraising, directing its programmatic, policy, and legal activities and carrying out strategies and...

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is accepting applications for the position of Federal Public Defender for the District of Puerto Rico. The term of appointment is four years. The current annual salary is $183,500. The Federal Public Defender provides federal criminal defense to individuals unable to afford counsel. The defender supervises a staff of more than 50 people, including trial lawyers, an appellate unit, investigators, and support personnel. The defender is also responsible for providing training to the panel of lawyers who take indigent federal appointments. The office is headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. To be qualified for appointment, an applicant must: (1) be a member in good standing in the bar of the state in which the applicant is admitted to practice; (2) have a minimum of five years of criminal practice experience, preferably with significant federal trial experience, which demonstrates an ability to provide zealous...

The Board’s Division of Consumer and Community Affairs (DCCA) is seeking to fill a position that will play a senior role in the development and implementation of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) supervisory policies, including efforts around CRA modernization. Depending on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, the Board will select a candidate from the following job titles and grade levels: Senior Attorney (FR 27) or Counsel (FR 28). The position will work under the general supervision of the manager of the CRA team. The Senior Attorney, having established extensive expertise, interprets consumer financial services laws and other regulatory matters and handles complex assignments in major subject areas, including matters with no clear-cut precedent. The Counsel is involved in complex legal issues and projects related to consumer financial services laws and other regulatory matters.  At this level, the Counsel reviews the work of junior staff...

Summary This position is in Region 5, Office of Regional Counsel. About Region 5:  Region 5 Website This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. Partial work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized. Duties At the entry level of this position, you will: Provide legal advice, perform legal research, prepare legal documentation, and provide policy recommendations Participate in litigation activities Draft Agency determinations, proposed regulations, and Federal Register notices Perform negotiation and informal dispute resolution When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.  NOTE:  Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to...

  The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), a U.S. Government agency providing financing to support export of U.S. goods and services, seeks to fill the position of Assistant General Counsel, Administrative Law, in its Office of General Counsel. The AGC (supervisory position) oversees legal aspects of administrative, personnel, fiscal, procurement, and other laws, and assists in formulation and implementation of legal, policy and personnel practices for OGC.  Must be a graduate of a law school accredited in the US and have at least 10 years of experience practicing law.  Open to US Citizens only.  For details, and to apply, please refer to the site below.  Applications due not later than March 14, 2023.   https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/706724900   EXIM is an equal opportunity employer.

The Policing Project at New York University School of Law seeks an experienced professional to join our team as our Litigation Director. The Litigation Director will lead a team focused on developing and actively pursuing novel civil litigation theories to bring greater democratic accountability to policing. The ideal candidate will have experience litigating police reform cases; managing a team; and building a litigation strategy that leverages outside partnerships, communications techniques, and other non-litigation tools to achieve positive outcomes. This position can be based out of the Policing Project’s New York City offices or can be full-time remote, with occasional travel to New York.  Background on the Policing Project The Policing Project partners with communities and police to promote public safety through transparency, equity, and democratic engagement. We work across a broad range of issues—from use of force and racial profiling, to facial recognition and...

Policy Director of the Policing Project at New York University School of Law The Policing Project at New York University School of Law is seeking an experienced professional to join our team as our first Policy Director. The Policy Director will bring together and lead a number of our policy and social change initiatives. The ideal candidate will have interest in and experience with legislative advocacy campaigns; a passion for achieving public safety outcomes, racial justice, constitutional law, criminal procedure, and related issues; and experience with managing a team. This position can be based out of the Policing Project’s New York City offices or can be full-time remote, with occasional travel to New York.   Background on the Policing Project The Policing Project partners with communities and police to promote public safety through transparency, equity, and democratic engagement. We work across a broad range of issues—from use of force and racial...

Future Salary Increase 3.0% Effective February 25, 2023* The Department of Child Support Services has an exciting opportunity for experienced attorneys. The  Department of Child Support Services  is recruiting for a  Supervising Child Support Attorney  who will supervise the daily operations of the attorney's unit and may supervise legal support staff and subordinate supervisors.  Incumbents oversee the administration of complex civil and criminal cases, including paternity, support, interstate cases, and cases that may be highly visible or sensitive.  Additionally, Supervising Child Support Attorneys provide staff development and training; participate in hiring and disciplinary actions; evaluate work performance of Child Support attorneys, legal support staff, and subordinate supervisors; recommend personnel actions; and review and evaluate disposition of difficult and sensitive cases. Benefits: The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit...

The Position Appointed by the Mayor and City Council, the City Attorney is responsible and held accountable for the City of Cottonwood’s legal department. As the primary legal counsel, the City Attorney advises the Council, City Manager, Boards and Commissions, and City staff on legal matters and represents the City as necessary and appropriate. The position provides sound legal advice on significant policy, project, and financial matters, attends all regular City Council meetings, and drafts or reviews ordinances, orders, and resolutions that come before the City Council. The City Attorney has substantial local government law experience and leverages that knowledge to anticipate issues and proactively mitigate risk. The ideal candidate is thoughtful with a proven track record in developing strategies for legally sound positions. The City Attorney is an integral part of the City’s management team and works closely with the City Manager and collaborates with key staff...