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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...

Appointment for 14-year term. Full public notice with application and qualification standards are available at www.ca6.uscourts.gov . For further information, contact Office of the Circuit Executive, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (513-564-7200). Applications must be received by August 6, 2026.  

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...

Appointment for 14-year term. Full public notice with application and qualification standards are available at www.ca6.uscourts.gov. For further information, contact Office of the Circuit Executive, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (513-564-7200). Applications must be received by July 28, 2026.

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...

The Position The City Attorney is the chief legal counsel for the City of Bothell and serves as the primary legal advisor to the City. Reporting to the City Manager, the City Attorney provides leadership, direction, and guidance for legal issues and provides counsel to the City Manager, City Council, staff, committees, and commissions. Furthermore, the City Attorney provides legal advice to guide City policies, decisions, and activities, and ensures that the City receives the highest-quality legal representation. As the City transitions from outside counsel representation to in-house, the City Attorney will be an integral part of the City’s executive leadership team, wearing an organization-wide hat and providing a citywide lens on complex policy matters. The City Attorney collaborates with key staff across all departments to provide legal advice and ensure projects are completed promptly and responsibly. This position analyzes legal trends, interprets concerns, and presents...

The Position The City of Philadelphia, a city with ambitious goals and an active labor landscape, is seeking its next Director of Labor. The Director of Labor serves as the City of Philadelphia's principal labor relations executive and the primary point of contact for the City's labor community, guiding labor policy, managing negotiations and grievance resolution with the City's internal bargaining units, and leading the department's worker protection and enforcement functions. The ideal candidate is a seasoned labor relations professional who pairs deep technical expertise with the leadership presence and collaborative instincts to build trust across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. This is a compelling opportunity for a leader who understands that strong labor relations are not just an administrative function, but a foundation for how a city delivers on its promises to its workforce and its residents. The Labor Director is a key member of the City's executive...

ABOUT DREAM.ORG Dream.Org is a movement built on a simple but powerful belief: our greatest problems also hold our greatest opportunities. From ending mass incarceration, to stopping climate change, to opening doors in the tech economy, Dream.Org knows that lasting change must come with a big, broad coalition. Common ground is often found in uncommon places, and Dream.Org will work with anyone who is willing to be a part of the solution, even across deep lines of disagreement. From justice reform to green careers, Dream.Org is uniting unlikely allies to drive lasting change – grounded in lived experience, powered by policy, and measured in lives transformed. Dream.Org’s work is defined by 3 pillars: JUSTICE FOR ALL We unite bipartisan allies and people directly impacted by incarceration to reform the criminal legal system — building second chances and safer communities GREEN FOR ALL We fight for cleaner air, affordable energy, and good green jobs —...