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Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission Administrator Position Specifications Position: Administrator Institution: Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) Location: Chicago, IL Reporting Relationship: Illinois Supreme Court & Commission Website: https://www.iardc.org Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission Overview The Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) is an entity established by and reporting to the Illinois Supreme Court that maintains administrative responsibility for the registration and discipline of Illinois lawyers. The ARDC is overseen by a seven-member volunteer Commission (Commission), four of whom are members of the Illinois bar, and three of whom are non-lawyer “public members,” all of whom are appointed by the Supreme Court to serve three year terms, with a maximum of three terms. The Commission acts as a board of directors for the ARDC, setting general policy and overseeing...

General Counsel and Vice President for Human Resources Creative Thought Matters. Skidmore College invites applications, expressions of interest, and nominations for the role of General Counsel and Vice President for Human Resources (GC/VPHR). The GC/VPHR will provide transparent and thoughtful leadership and strategic vision while fostering a supportive employee culture that empowers and inspires community members to engagement and creativity. Reporting to President Marc Conner, the General Counsel and Vice President for Human Resources will serve as the College’s senior officer in all legal and human resource matters – providing leadership, strategic insight, and coordination of the Office of Human Resources, as well as legal counsel and advice. The GC/VPHR will also oversee a broad range of critically important administrative functions that provide vital and transparent services, support, structure, and connectedness to the College community. The Skidmore motto,...

Agency : U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Position : Trial Attorney Location : San Francisco, CA Salary : $166,449 - $261,400 per year Open & Close Dates : 03/23/2023 to 04/06/2023 Job Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/714166700 Summary : If selected, you will join a well-respected team responsible for investigating possible violations of securities laws, recommending and litigating Commission action when appropriate, either in a federal court or before an administrative law judge, and negotiating settlements. 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: Developing, litigating and conducting trials of court cases and administrative proceedings that present unique legal, evidentiary and policy challenges and present the opportunity to establish legal precedent, and monitoring decisions that...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking for the next generation of leaders to join our team! Below you will find position information and link(s) to learn more. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please be sure to apply by the respective deadline. Job Opportunities : The job opportunity announcements for the Fall 2023 SEC Scholars Program are now live. The program targets currently enrolled students to participate in a paid ten-week internship. The SEC Scholars Program will tentatively begin on August 28, 2023 and conclude on November 3, 2023. The application period ends on Monday, April 3, 2023. Additional information can be found by accessing the links below: Student Trainee (Law) based in Washington, DC - https://www.usajobs.gov/job/711607100 Student Trainee (Law) based in Regional Offices -  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/711607300 Locations: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Fort Worth,...

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...

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...