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About Safe Passage Project Safe Passage Project provides free lawyers to young refugees and immigrants who are being deported. To date, we have supported more than 1,000 young people in NYC. The New York Immigration Court has more than 15,000 cases involving unaccompanied minors on its docket, many of whom are fleeing trauma such as gang violence and recruitment, abuse, and sexual assault.   Immigrant children are not afforded free legal representation by the government, regardless of their age. As a result more than half of immigrant children must go through immigration proceedings without the aid of a lawyer. Without a lawyer, more than 80% of children are issued deportation orders, returning to the danger from which they fled. This is where Safe Passage Project steps in, providing free legal assistance to these refugees and immigrant children in New York City and Long Island. About the Role...

About Safe Passage Project Safe Passage Project provides free lawyers to young refugees and immigrants who are being deported. To date, we have supported more than 1,000 young people in NYC. The New York Immigration Court has more than 15,000 cases involving unaccompanied minors on its docket, many of whom are fleeing trauma such as gang violence and recruitment, abuse, and sexual assault.   Immigrant children are not afforded free legal representation by the government, regardless of their age. As a result more than half of immigrant children must go through immigration proceedings without the aid of a lawyer. Without a lawyer, more than 80% of children are issued deportation orders, returning to the danger from which they fled. This is where Safe Passage Project steps in, providing free legal assistance to these refugees and immigrant children in New York City and Long Island. About the Role...

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...

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 ACLU of Idaho Foundation is seeking a Legal Director to lead the ACLU of Idaho’s Legal Department. The Legal Director is a thought leader who will work collaboratively to develop and manage impact litigation challenging laws and policies that impact vulnerable Idahoans. The Legal Director works with our policy, organizing, and communications staff in addition to our Executive Director, national ACLU staff, coalition partners, and others to develop a strategic, smart, and innovative docket and advance advocacy efforts. The Legal Director will work with the ACLU of Idaho Legal Panel and assist with recruiting and working successfully with cooperating attorneys.  The Legal Director manages a full and active docket of cases with co-counsel support from the national office and outside firms. The Legal Director also maintains their own small caseload to further organizational priorities, including, but not limited to LGBTQ equality, racial justice in education and policing,...

Requirements: The Chief District Public Defender is responsible for the administration of public defender services in the district, consistent with standards adopted by the State Board of Public Defense and the policies and procedures adopted by the State Public Defender. The Fourth Judicial District (Hennepin County) Public Defender Office is the largest in the state with 200 employees and an annual budget of more than $20 million. Summary of Duties: Under general direction and approval of the Board of Public Defense, and the State Public Defender; the Chief District Public Defender is responsible for the supervision and administration of district employees and offices; responsible for the hiring, disciplining or the termination of employees under her/his supervision; Supervises and evaluates the work of attorneys and support personnel; Receives and responds to inquiries from the public concerning the activities of the District Public Defender Office and its employees;...

We’re Hiring! Join the NYS MTA as a Labor Counsel  Job Posting Number:  103159 Join the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), and its subsidiary agency (“NYCTA”) as a Labor Counsel in its Labor Relations Department and be an essential part of North America’s largest public transportation organization.  MTA-NYCTA’s Labor Relations is a leader in labor relations nationally and in New York in so far as providing Legal representation, guidance, and support, which enables the Agency to effectively utilize its tens of thousands of both unionized and non-union represented workforce to achieve its goals of providing a safe and convenient public transit system for the people of New York. We’re looking for a dynamic individual with strong advocacy skills, particularly in labor law, to represent the Agency’s interest at arbitration.  In addition to being a strong advocate, the successful candidate must also have excellent communication skills, exceptional...

Deputy Public Defender I - Extra Help $53.48 - $65.01 /Hourly*   Bring your passion for public service to the Public Defender's Office. Start your legal career with the County of Sonoma!   When you join the Office as a Deputy Public Defender I - Extra-Help, you will perform legal work involving the investigation, preparation, and presentation of criminal and civil cases before the courts. Using your independent judgment and initiative, you will work directly with both English and non-English speaking clients to: Investigate, research, prepare, and defend criminal and/or civil cases Interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs Prepare pleadings and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings Conduct general legal research Interview and advise witnesses regarding to criminal complaints...

Position Announcement 23-11 ASSISTANT FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER – CAPITAL HABEAS UNIT Office of the Federal Public Defender Western District of Texas (Austin) THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER for the Western District of Texas is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Capital Habeas Unit in Austin, Texas. The Capital Habeas Unit (CHU) represents indigent, death-sentenced Texas prisoners in federal habeas corpus proceedings in the four United States District Courts in Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Requirements . An Assistant Federal Public Defender must be (1) a graduate of an accredited law school; (2) licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas at the time of employment; and (3) admitted to practice before the Texas state bar within one year after employment begins. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory background...

We are accepting applications for an Associate Attorney to join the Community Partnerships Program in Los Angeles. The associate attorney will add cross-organization capacity but will focus on matters handled by their home office. The ideal candidate will join our team by April 2023. Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization.  We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country.  We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, individuals, and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a...

We are accepting applications for an Associate Attorney to join the Community Partnerships Program in New York City. The associate attorney will join our work that prioritizes frontline communities who are burdened with the most pollution and environmental harms while being excluded from environmental benefits provided to other communities. We work with community leaders to challenge the environmental and social status quo, helping communities change the conditions in which they live. The ideal candidate will join our team by April 2023. Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization.  We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country.  We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, individuals, and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our...