Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP, a civil rights and employment law firm, hires an associate lawyer. Candidates must have 2 to 5 years of litigation experience or experience in judicial internships, although outstanding candidates with other levels of experience will be considered. The ideal candidate will have a proven interest in workers` rights and class actions. Excellent legal research and writing skills as well as a commitment to social justice advocacy are required. Speaking and writing Spanish fluently is a plus. We value a diverse workplace and encourage applications from people of colour, women, LGBTQI people, people with disabilities, and ethnic and religious minorities. Whew. The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia (ACLU-VA) is looking for a recent law graduate or early career attorney who has a passion for expanding civil rights and civil liberties for a one-year fellowship. The Legal Fellow will participate in the development and execution of litigation and other legal advisory strategies to achieve the ACLU-VA`s strategic priorities to advance civil liberties and civil rights in Virginia. The lawyer will also participate in the defence of interests outside of litigation, in particular by supporting legislative work, participating in public conferences and producing public or press educational material.
Whew. NJP is seeking applications from qualified lawyers who are committed to supporting our mission through the work of our new National Eviction Prevention Unit (UPR). NJP is trying to include a lawyer in the UPR. This position is held by NJP`s Tri-Cities office in Kennewick, Washington. NjP is particularly interested in qualified candidates with professional, personal and/or service experience that enables them to contribute to and support the legal aid community`s commitment to racial justice. Applicants must be willing to engage with the community to serve. Whew. The Asian Law Alliance is a non-profit law firm that has been providing legal, community building and advocacy services to Asian and Pacific island communities in Santa Clara County since 1977.
Priority areas are immigration, housing, domestic violence, public services and civil rights. The ALA`s Federal Pro Se program, in collaboration with the U.S. District Court`s Northern District of California, provides limited legal assistance to unrepresented litigants with cases pending before the Court`s San Jose Division. The lawyer will staff and manage the operation of the program`s legal clinic by completing registrations, scheduling appointments, and meeting with individual clients to provide limited legal assistance. The lawyer will also recruit volunteers and help place selected cases with pro bono lawyers if the court requires it. Whew. The SPLC`s Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative is seeking an experienced immigration attorney to lead its legal and advocacy strategy in Louisiana and Mississippi. SIFI provides legal services to immigrants imprisoned by ICE. Since 2017, SIFI has focused on representing clients in immigration and ICE detention cases in Georgia and Louisiana. We have now expanded our legal advice to include related procedures, including preparation for a credible fear interview and requests for review before the asylum office, administrative applications to reopen or stay deportation, merits and appeals, administrative defense, and federal habeas litigation. In collaboration with community partners, SIFI also promotes advocacy strategies such as pro-se support and media relations. Whew.
Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) is a non-profit, non-profit legal aid agency located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. This position serves clients with federal and/or state tax disputes. The attorney will conduct outreach and education activities for potential clients and community partner organizations across the state, providing expertise related to the preparation of personal tax returns. Whew. Justice in Aging is looking for a health advocate with a strong commitment to health equity and racial justice to join our Californian organization.