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POSITION SUMMARY: The Northeastern Minnesota Program Director will oversee MCEA’s Northeastern Minnesota program, which includes protecting the region’s communities and natural resources from poorly designed sulfide mines. This person will be responsible for creating and communicating a broad vision for how to continue to drive this work forward. This person will need to be able to identify and manage the execution of projects that are consistent with MCEA organizational goals. The Program Director will develop and manage a program budget, build and deepen important external relationships including with diverse communities, clients, coalition partners and funders. This person will help to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that values differences and provide leadership to other MCEA staff.   HOW WILL WE SUPPORT YOU? MCEA will provide the successful candidate with competitive wages and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, free parking and...

POSITION SUMMARY : MCEA, the state’s leading public-interest environmental law firm, seeks an attorney with at least five years of experience to join our team of powerful, mission-driven, in-house litigators. The Staff Attorney will litigate in state and federal courts and administrative agencies and provide legal advice to MCEA and other clients. In addition to litigation, the Staff Attorney will assist with legislative and administrative advocacy, coordinate with outside pro bono counsel, law clerks, concerned citizens, and other advocacy organizations, work with the Legal Committee of MCEA’s Board, and provide assistance to MCEA’s leadership, development staff, and communications team. HOW WILL WE SUPPORT YOU? MCEA will provide the successful candidate with competitive wages and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, free parking and public transportation support, 401K with match, a hybrid work environment with a full-time option to work 32-hours...

About the Job The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of the District of Columbia (ACLU-DC) seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney . This hybrid role is based in Washington, DC. ACLU-DC protects, promotes, and advances a broad range of constitutional and civil rights through an integrated advocacy framework, using the tools of litigation, legislative advocacy, communication strategies, and public education. ACLU-DC’s legal department engages in impact litigation and litigates a broad range of constitutional cases through direct representation and amicus briefs. ACLU-DC’s current litigation docket includes litigation against local authorities on systemic police reform, discrimination, the First Amendment, and more. The docket also includes cases challenging policies and practices of the second Trump administration, including on immigration, trans rights, voting rights, federal workers’ rights, and freedom...

About the EM Immigration Law Firm EM Immigration Law Firm is a New-York based, full-service immigration law firm with a satellite office located in the Dominican Republic. At EM, our expert team of seasoned legal professionals believe that everyone should be able to live the American Dream and we approach client needs with integrity and experience to deliver meaningful results. Position Overview: Immigration Associate Attorney We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Immigration Litigation Attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will focus primarily on removal defense in immigration court. As an associate, you will play a critical role in our mission to help our clients achieve their American Dream. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Represent clients in all phases of removal defense proceedings, including bond hearings, master calendar hearings, and individual merits hearings. Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs,...

Position Summary: Democracy Forward Foundation (“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:  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 This position is full-time. Democracy Forward’s office is located in Washington, DC. Remote candidates within the United States will also be considered. If a candidate is outside of the DC area, travel to DC is expected 1-2 times per quarter. This position will report to the Managing Attorney and work closely with all staff across the legal team....

Job Opportunity: Managing Director – Virginia Farmworkers Program   Organization: Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) Position: Managing Director, Virginia Farmworkers Program (VFP) Location: Flexible (Based out of any CVLAS office: Charlottesville, Richmond, or Petersburg, VA) Position Type: Full-Time   About the Position Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) seeks an ambitious, litigation-focused leader to serve as the full-time Managing Director of its Virginia Farmworkers Program (VFP). For 15 years, the VFP has maintained a dedicated presence across the Commonwealth, establishing community ties and mobile outreach infrastructure to regional agricultural camps. As the program enters its next chapter of strategic evolution, CVLAS is seeking an entrepreneurial attorney to capitalize on this strong outreach foundation and transform it into an active, high-impact legal practice.   Key Responsibilities Strategic...

The Public Advocate, an independently elected public official, serves as a direct link between city government and residents, acting as a “watchdog” for New Yorkers. The Public Advocate is a non-voting member of the New York City Council, an ex officio member of all Council committees and introduces and co-sponsors legislation. The Public Advocate serves on various City committees and appoints members to several boards and commissions. The Office of the New York City Public Advocate reviews and investigates residents’ complaints about City services and administrative actions, assists people having difficulty receiving City services, assesses whether City agencies are responsive to the public, and recommends legislative or policy proposals to address identified service deficiencies. The Office of the New York City Public Advocate is seeking to fill an Associate General Counsel position in its Office of the General Counsel. Applicants must be admitted to the New York State bar....

    DEPUTY LEGAL DIRECTOR JOB SYNOPSIS     Full job description can be found here .     POSITION OVERVIEW     The ACLU of Montana (ACLU-MT) seeks a dynamic, strategic, and mission-driven Deputy Legal Director to co-lead its Legal Department. The coming years present a unique opportunity to dramatically shape the legal landscape in Montana.  Building off the individual rights guaranteed by Montana’s modern constitution, the Deputy Legal Director will shape and guide a docket to fight back against governmental discrimination, harassment and marginalization of impacted communities.  The Deputy Legal Director reports to the Deputy Director and plays a critical role in advancing ACLU-MT’s legal efforts, with primary responsibility for ensuring that the legal docket reflects our organization’s priorities and maximizes impact across a diverse range of subjects.   The Deputy Legal Director will...