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The Amalgamated Foundation is redefining philanthropy by empowering activism, harnessing generosity, and leveraging technology to build new pathways to move resources quickly and strategically to the frontlines of social change. Since launching in 2018, the Foundation has given away $500 million and built a strong network of partners across the sector. With a goal of reaching $1 billion contributed by 2026, the Foundation is focused on leveling up for sustainable future growth and increasing its ability to seed, convene, and build movements. To support this trajectory, the Foundation is seeking nominations and applications for its inaugural Chief Legal Officer (CLO). This seasoned legal executive will serve as the Foundation’s General Counsel, providing strategic and operational legal leadership across the organization. The CLO will be a key strategic partner bringing comprehensive legal expertise and proactive leadership to the Foundation. This role encompasses high-level...

About RFA Launched in 2023, the Reproductive Freedom Alliance (RFA) is a nonpartisan coalition of Governors committed to protecting and expanding reproductive freedom. The Alliance supports Governors and their staff in proactively coordinating and developing strategies to strengthen reproductive rights and health care access across Alliance states. RFA is supported by the Governors Action Alliance (GovAct). RFA is a fiscally sponsored project of Global Impact, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.  Role Summary The Policy Director is a reproductive health and rights leader who serves as a key liaison with Governor Office leads to identify policy needs and source subject matter expertise, guidance, and technical assistance to advance policy priorities. Status : Full-Time/Exempt Salary Range : $160,000-175,000 annually, commensurate with experience Travel : Some domestic travel required Key Responsibilities Governor Engagement and Support Foster...

State Counsel Division Litigation Bureau – New York City Section Chief – Law Enforcement Practice Group Reference No. LIT_NYC_SC/LEPG_3766 Application Deadline: February 21, 2025 Salary Range: $156,032 - $178,569 + $3,400 in location pay To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit a complete application to recruitment@ag.ny.gov . The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (OAG) Litigation Bureau in New York City is seeking is seeking a motivated and experienced litigator and manager to serve as a Section Chief in its Law Enforcement Practice Group (LEPG). The Section Chief will report to the Deputy Bureau Chief of LEPG. The Litigation Bureau defends the state of New York and its agencies and officials in federal and state courts. The bureau’s cases are often high profile, frequently present complex questions of constitutional law and statutory interpretation, and generally have...

Criminal Justice Division Senior Counsel—New York City Reference No. DCJ_NYC_SC_3757 Application Deadline: February 21, 2025 Salary Range: $183,981 + $3,400 in location pay To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys   The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced attorney and manager to serve as Senior Counsel (SC) to the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) in the New York City office. The SC reports to the Chief Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice (CDAG), who oversees the division’s legal practice. The SC’s duties include providing legal, strategic, and operational/programmatic advice and support to the CDAG and division . This is not a supervisory position.   Duties: ·         Lead, support, and assist CDAG with a variety of initiatives, projects, and ongoing/reoccurring work, and generally...

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Criminal Justice Division Public Integrity Bureau, Real Estate Enforcement Unit—New York City  Legal Support Analyst Reference No. PIB/REEU_NYC_LSA_6367 Application Deadline: February 28, 2025 Salary is $60,917 plus $3,400 in location pay To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/other The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking talented applicants who are committed to public service for a full-time, Legal Support Analyst (LSA) position in its Real Estate Enforcement Unit (REEU) in the New York City office. The LSA will serve a critical role in the bureau by performing both investigative and legal support functions. Additionally, the LSA will be a part of project-specific teams comprised of attorneys and investigators conducting long-term, criminal investigations and will assist with the prosecution of criminal defendants....

Economic Justice Division Antitrust Bureau – New York City Assistant Attorneys General Reference No. ANT_NYC_AAG_3752 Applications considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.* Salary Range: $81,159 - $173,265 + $3,400 in location pay To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys     The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking attorneys to join its Antitrust Bureau in New York City as Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs). The OAG is committed to protecting New Yorkers by robustly enforcing state and federal laws that protect consumers, workers, and businesses and prohibit corporate abuse. The selected attorneys will advance economic justice in New York state by directly contributing to the Antitrust Bureau’s critical and ongoing enforcement work. The Antitrust Bureau’s mission is to enforce federal and...

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico works to protect and advance justice, liberty, and equity as guaranteed by the constitutions of New Mexico and the United States. As the state affiliate of the premier civil rights and civil liberties organization in the country, the ACLU-NM fights in the courts, in the legislature, and in its communities to ensure that justice, liberty, and equity are realities for all people. At this critical time in our nation and across New Mexico, the ACLU-NM invites applications and nominations for its next Executive Director . The Executive Director will be an experienced, strategic, and visionary chief executive with a strong understanding of the core strategic priorities of the ACLU-NM. They will bring exceptional interpersonal skills and a track record of showing up in the community, building and maintaining deep relationships and partnerships. They will also possess robust critical thinking skills, strong organizational and...

Criminal Justice Division Office of Special Investigation—Albany or New York City Assistant Attorney General Reference No. OSI_AAG_3764 Application Deadline: February 28, 2025 Salary Range: $81,159 - $173,265 + $3,400 in location pay (New York City location only) To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys     The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced prosecutor to serve as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Office of Special Investigation (OSI) in either Albany or New York City. OSI’s members investigate incidents throughout the state in which a police officer or a peace officer (including a corrections officer) has caused the death of a person. If warranted, OSI’s attorneys seek charges in connection with the incident and prosecute any resulting indictment. The AAG position provides a...

  Social Justice Division Law Enforcement Misconduct Investigative Office—Albany or New York City Assistant Attorney General Reference No. LEM_AAG_3763 Application Deadline: February 21, 2025 Salary Range: $81,159 - $173,265 + $3,400 in location pay (New York City location only) To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys   The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a talented and motivated attorney for its Law Enforcement Misconduct Investigative Office (LEMIO). The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) position provides a unique and exciting opportunity to join a first-of-its-kind statewide oversight body charged with identifying and addressing systemic police misconduct. LEMIO seeks to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement, promote public safety, protect the civil rights and liberties of New Yorkers, as well as...

Social Justice Division Environmental Protection Bureau – Albany or New York City Assistant Attorneys General Reference No. EPB_AAG_3761 Application Deadline: February 14, 2025 Salary Range: $81,159 - $173,265 + $3,400 in location pay (New York City location only) To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys   Prior experience litigating environmental and energy cases and knowledge of state and federal environmental statutes is not required. This position is an excellent opportunity for litigators to laterally transition to an environmental justice and environmental litigation practice while joining a supportive and collegial team of professionals working together to protect the rights of all New Yorkers to clean air, clean water, and safe and healthy communities.   The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (OAG) Environmental...

Criminal Justice Division Office of Special Investigation—New York City or Suffolk Assistant Attorney General for Information Access Reference No. OSI_AAG/IA_3762 Application Deadline is February 21, 2025 Salary Range: $81,159 - $173,265 + $3,400 in location pay     The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (OAG) Office of Special Investigation (OSI) is seeking an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for Information Access. The AAG is primarily responsible for managing OSI’s records access requests (i.e., Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests). This position is either in the New York City of Suffolk office and reports directly to OSI’s Bureau Chief.   In conjunction with OAG’s FOIL Office and supported by a team of Digital Evidence Analysts, the AAG is responsible for tracking OSI’s FOIL requests, resolving legal and other issues related to records access, and ensuring all requests receive a timely...

The Forefront Project , a charitable project of the Hopewell Fund, provides essential pro bono legal services to nonprofit organizations advancing and defending reproductive rights, health, and justice (RRHJ). From 17 clients in its first year to well over 100 in 2024, Forefront has had the honor of supporting a growing network of advocacy, education, and policy organizations, clinics, abortion funds, and state and regional coalitions. These organizations are at the forefront of the RRHJ movement to ensure access to reproductive healthcare and uphold the rights of individuals to make decisions about their bodies, reproductive health, and family life. At this critical time, as The Forefront Project is providing essential legal advice and representation to a large and growing number of RRHJ organizations across the country, they are now seeking nominations and applications for a Senior Staff Attorney who brings strong experience advising nonprofit organizations. This Senior...

Democracy Forward is seeking Litigation Paralegals to carry out its mission to promote pro-democracy and progressive policies and ideals via litigation and regulatory engagement. The ideal candidates will have experience with one or more of the following: Responsibilities: LITIGATION: Ability to perform legal research, draft correspondence, cite-check, bluebook, and analyze pleadings. Experience with litigation document review databases, case management databases, and e-discovery software. Understands Litigation practice area protocols, an ability to anticipate attorney needs, an ability to exercise independent judgment. Experience overseeing junior-level paralegals. Ability to coordinate and manage case documents, including organization, substantive review for relevance and responsiveness, and identification of privileged and confidential information, as well as preparation of documents for production. Experience with Trial preparation and logistics,...

Democracy Forward seeks a highly skilled and experienced lawyer with excellent judgment for the role of Managing Attorney on Democracy Forward’s legal team. The Managing Attorney working closely with the Legal Directors and Practice Manager will work to ensure that the legal team’s resources are strategically and efficiently deployed, including building and managing external resources and guiding the professional development of the litigators.  Responsibilities: Consulting with the Legal Directors, determine and then implement the workflow and staffing assignment of the litigators, using experience and judgment to efficiently allocate resources.  Monitor staff and other resource allocation within the legal team (including approval of litigator travel) and assist the Legal Directors in resource allocation decisions in light of strategic and/or programmatic objectives Build out relationships with law schools and clinics to identify and develop...

Democracy Forward seeks a highly collaborative and experienced lawyer to join its Oversight and Strategic Initiatives team, helping track, analyze, and combat legal doctrines and policy changes that harm communities and undermine democracy and self-governance. The Senior Legal Analyst will lead Democracy Forward’s research and data collection of litigation, legislation, and other legal attacks challenging a range of doctrines across administrative law and civil rights. Based on developments and trends identified through this tracking, the Senior Legal Analyst will work with staff across the organization to identify opportunities for Democracy Forward engagement, to develop timely analysis, and to support Democracy Forward’s collaborations with key advocates, stakeholders, media, and other partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal research and writing; experience with policy, research, and data; and most importantly a passion for Democracy...

Democracy Forward is seeking attorneys to carry out its mission to promote pro-democracy and progressive policies and ideals via litigation and regulatory engagement. The ideal candidates will have experience with one or more of the following: State or federal litigation, including investigating and researching potential claims, drafting complaints, briefs, and supporting documents, and participating in hearings and arguments The federal regulatory process, either via litigation, notice-and-comment rulemaking, or other administrative processes  Client development and coalition partnerships Job duties include the following: Litigation: Serve as lead or co-counsel in proceedings in federal and state courts, including advising clients on litigation strategy, risks, and objectives, and carrying out all aspects of litigation from case initiation through appeal. This includes representing Democracy Forward and external clients in litigation handled entirely by Democracy...

Deadline for Submission: Application materials will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis; this is a fast-track hire and qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their application materials as soon as possible. The Position: MLRI seeks an experienced, dynamic, and strategic attorney with a background in housing law and policy to join its Housing Practice Group and advocate on behalf of low-income and marginalized people statewide. Primary Responsibilities: Coordinate statewide advocacy on the Emergency Assistance family shelter system and rental assistance programs, including legislative and administrative advocacy and trainings. Coordinate and oversee development and updating of community legal education on housing and homelessness topics. These priorities may change based on the experience and qualifications of the applicant and efforts that arise at MLRI. Future work could include facilitating reforms that advance the...

For complete details please view the vacancy on our website . The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is currently seeking several Legislative Attorneys for its American Law Division (ALD). The Legislative Attorneys will analyze legal questions related to constitutional law, administrative law, or courts and civil procedure in particular and American public law in general.  This is a non-litigating position emphasizing legal research, analysis, writing, and consultation in a public service legislative context. The Legislative Attorney will work within ALD, one of CRS’s five research divisions. ALD’s areas of research, analysis, and consultative support include all facets of law in the United States, including administrative, business, civil rights, constitutional, energy, environmental, health, immigration, intellectual property, international, labor, military, national security, procurement, tax, and trade law.

For complete details please visit the vacancy on our website .  THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS POSTING. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS. Applicants may submit or update their application before the closing date. Applicants will be referred after the first cutoff date, and subsequent referrals will be made at the manager’s request. The announcement may close earlier or at the request of the selecting official or after the job is filled. The United States Copyright Office, located within the Library of Congress and under the direction of the Register of Copyrights, administers copyright law, advises Congress and government agencies on legal and policy matters; provides international representation on copyright issues; administers the national copyright registration system; provides collections materials to the Library through voluntary registration and mandatory deposit programs; records documents relating to copyright chain of title;...