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The Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB) is hiring an Attorney-Adviser to support small business capital formation policy evaluation and analysis. Applicants can learn about the mission of the Office by reading more at  http://www.sec.gov/oasb . At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service. Typical duties Include: Analyze the potential impact of proposed SEC regulations and SRO rules on small businesses and their investors, including rules proposed by both the SEC and self-regulatory organizations that are likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses and small business capital formation. Propose appropriate regulatory and...

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR GENDER & REFUGEE STUDIES The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS) defends the human rights of refugees seeking asylum in the United States. With strategic focus and unparalleled legal expertise, CGRS champions the most challenging cases, fights for due process, and promotes policies that deliver safety and justice for refugees. We are the trusted partner and proven resource for legal services providers and human rights organizations and bring invaluable data and compelling personal stories to shape the public narrative. We use strategic litigation to advance sound asylum laws and protect due process rights. Through policy advocacy and education, we provide critical expertise to policymakers at all levels of government, leading the movement to honor our commitments to refugees and asylum seekers under U.S. and international law. Through technical assistance and training, we empower advocates to take on complex asylum cases, providing them...

The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), one of the largest and most innovative public water and wastewater utilities in the United States, is seeking a highly motivated and public service-oriented attorney to join a team of seasoned legal staff in its Office of General Counsel. Under general direction of the General Counsel, this Attorney will focus on litigation matters and join a staff of seven other attorneys who advise and represent EBMUD in a variety of legal matters. The application period for this position opens on Monday, May 29, 2023.  The position will be filled at either the Attorney II or Attorney III level depending upon the qualifications and experience of the selected individual. The most competitive candidates will have previous experience in civil litigation or administrative hearing practice, including law and motion, and discovery; municipal or public agency law, including issues arising under open government and public records laws, and other laws...

Agency : U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Position : General Attorney, SK-0905-14 Promotion Potential : SK-14 Location : Washington, DC Salary : $140,830 - $238,592 per year Open & Close Dates : 05/30/2023 to 06/12/2023 Vacancies : One (1) Job Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/728602900 Summary : The Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) serves as the chief legal and policy advisor to the Division Director and the Division, and provides guidance and consultation on a wide range of matters of programmatic importance. This position is in the Division of Enforcement located in Washington, D.C. Conditions of Employment: This position is open to U.S. 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: Planning and executing processes by which Enforcement cases are reviewed prior to submission to the Commission for approval in order to ensure that...

The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel (OADC) seeks a director to lead the OADC’s new Postconviction Unit. This visionary and dedicated attorney leader will be passionately committed to postconviction representation, holistic team-oriented defense, equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice reform. The Postconviction Unit Director will help design and build the OADC’s first in-house direct representation unit to exclusively handle postconviction cases for indigent clients.      About Us:   The OADC is the legislatively created state agency responsible for providing client services and legal representation for indigent individuals (adults and youth) when the state has charged them with a criminal or delinquent act, and the state public defender’s office has a conflict of interest. Traditionally, the OADC has accomplished this by contracting with over 400 private attorneys and another 500 legal service providers (forensic social workers/clinical advocates,...

Deputy Public Defender I, II, III, & IV $10,006 – $17,016 Monthly*   Advance your legal career and show your passion for public service by  becoming a Deputy Public Defender with the County of Sonoma!   English/Spanish skills are highly desired!   *This position will receive a Cost-of-Living Adjustment, effective May 30, 2023, increasing the salary by an additional 5%. The Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/IV positions will be filled at the appropriate level, depending on the candidate's qualifications. As attorneys gain experience and meet or exceed performance standards, they are eligible for promotion to subsequent levels in the series, up to level IV. If you are interested in being considered at the various levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate, concurrent recruitments being conducted for those levels. If you are an experienced attorney, please check out our II, III, and IV-level...

Earthjustice’s Sustainable Food and Farming Program seeks an Associate Attorney to assist with legal advocacy and litigation. This position will begin ideally in September 2023.   The position will be based preferably in our New York, NY, or Washington, DC offices, although applicants seeking to work in other locations where Earthjustice has an office will also be considered. 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 to engage on 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...

ABOUT NORTHWEST IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROJECT:  Founded in 1984, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) is a nationally-recognized legal services organization on the front lines of defending and advancing the rights of immigrants. Each year, NWIRP provides direct legal representation and assistance in immigration matters to thousands of people with low incomes who come from over 150 countries and speak over 60 different languages. NWIRP challenges unjust policies through high-impact lawsuits and advocates for laws and policies that respect the rights of immigrants. NWIRP is also a trusted provider of immigration-related community education for immigrant communities and social service providers. NWIRP has a staff of over 130 and an annual budget of over $20 million. NWIRP serves the community through four offices in Washington State (Granger, Seattle, Tacoma, and Wenatchee), but the impact of our work is felt nationwide.   Afghan Community Project (ACP):...

Children’s Rights is a national advocacy organization that has, for over 25 years, championed the legal rights of children impacted by government systems. Every day, children are harmed by America’s child welfare, juvenile justice, education, immigration, and healthcare systems. These systems disproportionately harm children of color, LGBTQ/TGNC, and other minority youth. Children’s Rights uses civil rights impact litigation, policy expertise, and public education to hold governments accountable for keeping all kids safe and healthy. Our work tackles a variety of historic and emerging social justice issues impacting children. Recent campaigns have targeted, for example, the unnecessary placement of youth in dangerous congregate care facilities, the lack of mental health services for Medicaid-eligible children, the unjust treatment of unaccompanied immigrant minors, the pervasive practice of administering powerful and dangerous psychotropic drugs to children in foster care...

Situated just 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Rosa is the hub of trade, government, commerce, and medical facilities for the North Bay area, serving as the seat of Sonoma County. The area boasts over a hundred wineries and vineyards, many picturesque parks and recreational facilities, and 16 golf courses. Despite having big-city amenities such as a symphony, performing arts center, theater productions, and internationally acclaimed restaurants, Santa Rosa maintains its small-town charm and hospitality. Incorporated in 1868, Santa Rosa is a charter city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy-making and legislative authority are vested in the City Council, consisting of seven members, all of whom are elected at-large on a non-partisan basis and serving four-year overlapping terms.   By City Charter, the City Attorney is appointed by the City Council to serve as the chief legal advisor on legal issues...

Be unstoppable with us! T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation–and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service, brought real 5G to the nation, and now we’re shaping the future of technology in wireless and beyond. Our work is as exciting as it is rewarding, so consider the career opportunity below as your invitation to grow with us, make big things happen with us, above all, #BEYOU with us. Together, we won’t stop! At T-Mobile, we strongly encourage everyone, including people of color, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, and parents to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone to our team. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500....

Creative Capital - Structured Settlements is seeking to add legal talent to its active and growing team. A great opportunity to be a part of a reputable, and nationally acclaimed structured settlement firm handling significant cases alongside the nation’s top attorneys. We are looking for an experienced NY attorney, looking for a career (not a job) while avoiding the daily commute into the City. If quality of life coupled with doing work that truly helps others is what you want, Creative Capital Structured Settlements (CCI) is the place for you. Position Summary: As an Associate Attorney in our legal department, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our attorney clients to aid in some of the largest wrongful death, TBI, catastrophic personal injury, and major wrongful convictions & incarceration settlements and verdicts. The successful candidate will work closely with our Principal & General Counsel to provide high-quality legal services to...

ABOUT NORTHWEST IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROJECT: Founded in 1984, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) is a nationally-recognized legal services organization on the front lines of defending and advancing the rights of immigrants. Each year, NWIRP provides direct legal representation and assistance in immigration matters to thousands of people with low incomes who come from over 150 countries and speak over 60 different languages. NWIRP challenges unjust policies through high-impact lawsuits and advocates for laws and policies that respect the rights of immigrants. NWIRP is also a trusted provider of immigration-related community education for immigrant communities and social service providers. NWIRP has a staff of over 130 and an annual budget of $20 million. NWIRP serves the community through four offices in Washington State (Granger, Seattle, Tacoma and Wenatchee), but the impact of our work is felt nationwide. SUMMARY: Northwest Immigrant Rights...

RECRUITMENT BONUS Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $3,000!*   * See Exempt Employee Compensation Ordinance for details (p. 78-80).   FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE Attorneys may have the opportunity to work a flexible schedule after six months of employment, which may include a 9/80 schedule and/or partial remote work option.   Apply by 5/17/23 for Priority Review! The   County Counsel's Office   is recruiting for a   Workers' Compensation Attorneys.  These positions perform the following duties: Analyze complex legal and factual issues. Conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research Prepare pleadings including applications, answers and responsive pleadings Draft proposed compromise and release agreements, stipulations with request for awards, and AME/PQME letters Prepare trial briefs and appeals including petitions for reconsideration and...

The Position The Independent Police Monitor leads the operations of the Independent Police Oversight Office. This civilian role reports to the City Manager and provides independent oversight aimed at preventing inefficient and unlawful police operations. The Independent Police Monitor continues to set the operational philosophy of the Office and develops and maintains standard operating procedures to ensure all matters are handled in a thorough, objective, fair, and impartial manner. They work with a small staff of Administrative Assistants and Interns and collaborate to establish and update criteria and policy around reviewing, monitoring, assisting, overseeing, and advising on the investigation of internal and citizen complaints and other administrative investigations. The Independent Police Monitor provides liaison activity to the Police Oversight Panel and partners with the co-chairs regarding the ongoing functions of the panel. They collaborate with panel members to...

Katz Banks Kumin LLP, a boutique employment and whistleblower law firm in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, PA, is now accepting applications from attorneys for Mid-Level Associate and Senior Associate positions. Ideal candidates are at least three years out of law school and have worked in positions that demonstrate a commitment to social justice/civil rights issues and the development of practical litigation and/or employment law experience.    The Associate position offers talented attorneys the opportunity to work on important whistleblower, employment discrimination, and civil rights cases with experienced attorneys at Katz Banks Kumin. Our Associates are deeply involved in all aspects and stages of our whistleblower and employment discrimination cases, from developing and investigating cases, interviewing clients and witnesses, participating in settlement negotiations and mediations, researching and drafting pleadings and detailed case communications, conducting...

The Policing Project at New York University School of Law is seeking an experienced legal professional to join our team as a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney initially focusing on legislative work. An ideal candidate will have both interest in and experience with legislative drafting; a passion for constitutional law, criminal procedure, racial justice, public safety, and related issues; and experience with managing a legal team. BACKGROUND ON THE POLICING PROJECT The Policing Project   partners with communities and police to promote public safety through transparency, equity, and democratic engagement. We bring a new approach to this fraught area, one grounded in democratic values. In particular, our work focuses on ensuring accountability on the front end. Front-end accountability involves promoting public voice in setting transparent, ethical, and effective policies and practices  before  the police act. The goal is achieving public safety in a manner that is...

Be unstoppable with us! T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation–and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service, brought real 5G to the nation, and now we’re shaping the future of technology in wireless and beyond. Our work is as exciting as it is rewarding, so consider the career opportunity below as your invitation to grow with us, make big things happen with us, above all, #BEYOU with us. Together, we won’t stop! At T-Mobile, we strongly encourage everyone, including people of color, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, and parents to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone to our team. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500....

Be unstoppable with us! T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation–and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service, brought real 5G to the nation, and now we’re shaping the future of technology in wireless and beyond. Our work is as exciting as it is rewarding, so consider the career opportunity below as your invitation to grow with us, make big things happen with us, above all, #BEYOU with us. Together, we won’t stop! At T-Mobile, we strongly encourage everyone, including people of color, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, and parents to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone to our team. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500....

Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A (Brooklyn A) seeks a Deputy Director/Attorney to join its Preserving Affordable Housing Program who will represent low-income tenants in Brooklyn facing eviction in court and before administrative agencies and bringing affirmative litigation. They will handle a full caseload of representation non-payment, holdover, HP, 7A, and harassment proceedings in Housing Court in addition to managing grant reporting and ensuring deliverables are met amongst other tasks.  The Deputy Director will supervise law fellows/externs and student interns as well as staff attorneys. They will participate in case review meetings pro-bono collaborations and community outreach events. To be successful in this role, you must have Admission to the bar of the State of New York with a minimum of seven years’ experience representing clients in the public sector, low income tenant groups and community organizations. In addition you must have supervised staff...