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Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) seeks a progressive leader with a commitment to justice for all and to inclusive communities, an interest in boldly pursuing results for clients, and a strong vision for the future of legal services, to serve as its Advocacy Director . ABLE is a nonprofit law firm established over 50 years ago to ensure that the most vulnerable people in our communities have the same access to justice as people and companies that can afford to retain an attorney. ABLE and its partner law firm, Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO), are the only law firms available for comprehensive legal representation in non-criminal matters for more than 425,000 people living, working, and raising their families in poverty in Northwest and West Central Ohio. ABLE advocates for – and with – financially disadvantaged individuals and communities to effectuate just and equitable policy changes that address the structural causes of poverty and to protect their right to...

Pregnancy Justice seeks a Chief of Staff (CoS) to strategically advise and drive key functions and projects during a pivotal moment in the reproductive justice movement and for the organization. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Chief of Staff (CoS) acts as a strategic advisor and coordinator, driving key functions and projects, overseeing operations and administration, and ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and integration across operations, administration, and programs. The CoS serves as a bridge for communication between the leadership team and other departments, stakeholders, and partners. The CoS reports directly to the President and oversees the Operations and Administration teams, which currently consists of the Operations Manager, Executive Assistant, HR Consultant, and IT Consultant. The ideal candidate will embody a blend of strategic acumen, operational expertise, and interpersonal skills, effectively bridging the gap between the...

ROLE SUMMARY The R&D Corporate Counsel position will join the R&D subgroup within the Business Transactions legal team, a group of highly talented colleagues, to provide legal support primarily for Pfizer’s Vaccine Research and Development (VRD) organization.  The successful candidate will partner with the VRD client group and our Business Development colleagues to structure, negotiate and execute strategic R&D transactions (complex licenses, research collaborations, etc) and provide general legal counseling. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as primary legal contact for assigned client groups within Pfizer's Vaccine Research and Development organization. Provide proactive and readily-accessible legal counsel and support to assigned client groups, with a focus on protecting and enhancing business value and delivering breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Uses exceptional legal acumen and sound judgment to identify innovative solutions for this...

The Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director . Northwest Justice Project is Washington’s largest publicly funded legal aid program. Each year NJP provides critical civil legal assistance and representation to thousands of low-income people in cases affecting basic human needs such as family safety and security, housing preservation, protection of income, access to health care, education, and other basic needs. With a staff of 340 and with 21 offices in Washington State, NJP pursues its mission through legal counsel and representation, community partnerships, and education to empower clients and combat injustice in all its forms. After 17+ years of consistent executive leadership and a recent period of significant organizational growth, NJP is poised for a new chapter of impact. The incoming Executive Director will have the opportunity to strategically review and guide the organization through structural,...

We are seeking a bilingual Claims Consultant who will cover Hospital, Physicians & Surgeons claims in Puerto Rico and the Southeast region. The ideal candidate would be located within the Southeast United States.  In this role, you will… Confirm coverage and then manage claims and suits brought against policyholders. Interpret, analyze, and resolve coverage issues. Select legal counsel. Manage the litigation with outside counsel. Manage litigation costs, both fees and expenses. Post reserves for both loss and ALE. Resolve cases, via settlement, dismissal or trial. Negotiate. Provide service to insureds, assist where possible in sales and retention efforts of sales force. Perform other activities required of a front line claims person. We are looking for candidates with… Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English languages. Minimum of five years of claim experience, preferably...

PURPOSE:  The Litigation General Counsel is responsible for (1) evaluating and analyzing litigation brought by and against CareFirst, Inc., its subsidiaries, and affiliates (“the Company”); (2) effectively resolving disputes prior to litigation where advantageous to the Company; (3) directly providing effective representation for the Company in appropriate federal, state and alternative venues; (4) overseeing and managing litigation conducted with use of external counsel; (5) overseeing the implementation of effective litigation strategies and achieving strong results and litigation outcomes; (6) effectively communicating with business partners and executive teams regarding litigation and litigation risks; (7) managing internal and external discovery and effectively using and promoting litigation technology and technical capabilities; and (8) advising on litigation related risks. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Direct Representation - Directly represents the Company in litigation...

DRAKE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL invites applicants from entry level and lateral candidates for a tenure-track, tenured, or long-term contract faculty position to direct the Entrepreneurial and Transactional Clinic beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The Entrepreneurial and Transactional Clinic is a pillar of Drake’s business law program and has launched the careers of many alumni who now serve as innovators, leaders, and trusted advisors in practice. The Entrepreneurial and Transactional Clinic currently provides legal assistance to business startups, entrepreneurs, and community nonprofit organizations to help them establish successful for profit and nonprofit enterprises. The clinic targets entrepreneurs and innovators located in underserved Des Moines neighborhoods and rural Iowa communities who are not able to afford retained legal counsel. Candidates are welcome to reimagine the scope of the clinic to align with their teaching goals.  The Director’s duties include...