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Posted On Jun 30, 26
Full-time 10 views Experience : Min 3 yrs required
Practice Area:
Municipal Law Transactions - Land Use, Employment, etc. Municipal Law - Litigation - Defense
Job Tags:
ADA Administrative Law Affirmative Action appeals appellate city council civil litigation contracts criminal Deferred Compensation Ethics FLSA Government Insurance Labor and Employment Labor Arbitration Labor Law Labor Relations licensing Litigation Mediation municipal finance nurses ordinances pension pleadings public sector Software Women
Practice Area:
Municipal Law Transactions - Land Use, Employment, etc. Municipal Law - Litigation - Defense
Job Tags:
ADA Administrative Law Affirmative Action appeals appellate city council civil litigation contracts criminal Deferred Compensation Ethics FLSA Government Insurance Labor and Employment Labor Arbitration Labor Law Labor Relations licensing Litigation Mediation municipal finance nurses ordinances pension pleadings public sector Software Women

Job Title: Assistant City Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Assistant City Attorney is entrusted with direct and independent responsibilities for a broad municipal legal practice within a high-volume Law Department. This role involves representing the organization in various litigation forums, including federal and state courts, as well as labor and employment litigation. Key responsibilities include: - Representing the organization in all phases of state and federal civil

Posted On Sep 07, 26
Full-time
Practice Area:
Adoption Law Divorce Law Family Law - General
Job Tags:
Americans with Disabilities Act appeals child Child Custody children criminal Death Penalty equity evidence family Family Law Guardianship Parental Rights pleadings public defender Termination of Parental Rights Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Transportation trials Visitation
Practice Area:
Adoption Law Divorce Law Family Law - General
Job Tags:
Americans with Disabilities Act appeals child Child Custody children criminal Death Penalty equity evidence family Family Law Guardianship Parental Rights pleadings public defender Termination of Parental Rights Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Transportation trials Visitation

Job Title 2027 Children and Family Law Division Trial Attorney - Statewide Positions Job Responsibilities The responsibilities of the Trial Attorney in the Children and Family Law Division include: - Interviewing adult clients. - Visiting and interviewing child clients. - Conducting legal research and writing. - Conducting pre-72-hour hearing investigation which involves reviewing pleadings and exhibits, locating and interviewing witnesses, preparing witnesses, gather

Posted On Sep 07, 26
Full-time 1 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Americans with Disabilities Act appeals crime criminal Criminal Defense equity evidence family Guardianship public defender Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Transportation trials
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Americans with Disabilities Act appeals crime criminal Criminal Defense equity evidence family Guardianship public defender Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Transportation trials

Job Title: Public Defender Division Trial Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Interviewing clients to gather information pertinent to their defense. - Engaging in arraignment and bail advocacy to secure reasonable bail conditions for clients. - Conducting legal research and writing to prepare for cases. - Undertaking pretrial investigations, including visiting crime scenes, locating and interviewing witnesses, and collecting and reviewing documentary evidence. - Preparing and

Posted On Aug 14, 26
Full-time 22 views Experience : 3-5 yrs required
Practice Area:
Environmental and Land Use - General Land Use & Zoning Real Estate - Residential Transactions Corporate - Contract Law Litigation - Civil Rights Personal Injury Defense Employment Law - General Litigation - Construction Defect (Defense) Real Estate - Tax Real Estate - Purchase and Sale (Residential) Real Estate - General Real Estate - Finance Construction/Developer-Agreements & Transactions Municipal Law - Litigation - Defense Municipal Law - Litigation - Plaintiffs Real Estate - Development/ Dirt law Real Estate - Eviction (Litigation) Real Estate - Foreclosure (Litigation) Municipal Law Transactions - Land Use, Employment, etc. Litigation - Construction - Plaintiffs Real Estate- Commercial Transactions Real Estate Construction Construction - General Litigation - Construction - General Litigation - Real Estate - Plaintiffs Real Estate - Leasing Real Estate - Purchase and Sale (Commercial) Municipal Law Litigation - Foreclosure (Borrower-side) Litigation - Construction Litigation - Construction Defect (Plaintiffs) Litigation - Real Estate Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side) Litigation - Real Estate - Defense Municipal Law Litigation Insurance Defense - General
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action air city council civil litigation Civil Rights construction contracts Environmental Law equity Government Litigation municipal law ordinances personal injury Software Women zoning
Practice Area:
Environmental and Land Use - General Land Use & Zoning Real Estate - Residential Transactions Corporate - Contract Law Litigation - Civil Rights Personal Injury Defense Employment Law - General Litigation - Construction Defect (Defense) Real Estate - Tax Real Estate - Purchase and Sale (Residential) Real Estate - General Real Estate - Finance Construction/Developer-Agreements & Transactions Municipal Law - Litigation - Defense Municipal Law - Litigation - Plaintiffs Real Estate - Development/ Dirt law Real Estate - Eviction (Litigation) Real Estate - Foreclosure (Litigation) Municipal Law Transactions - Land Use, Employment, etc. Litigation - Construction - Plaintiffs Real Estate- Commercial Transactions Real Estate Construction Construction - General Litigation - Construction - General Litigation - Real Estate - Plaintiffs Real Estate - Leasing Real Estate - Purchase and Sale (Commercial) Municipal Law Litigation - Foreclosure (Borrower-side) Litigation - Construction Litigation - Construction Defect (Plaintiffs) Litigation - Real Estate Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side) Litigation - Real Estate - Defense Municipal Law Litigation Insurance Defense - General
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action air city council civil litigation Civil Rights construction contracts Environmental Law equity Government Litigation municipal law ordinances personal injury Software Women zoning

Position Description Assistant City Solicitor Division Law Rate $131, - $153, Annually ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Law Department is responsible for providing legal representation and advice to the City and its officials across various areas of law, including zoning, environmental, employment, civil rights, contracts, tax, real estate, and torts involving personal injury and property damage claims. Legal staff frequently attend and provide counsel at City C

Posted On Sep 07, 26
Full-time 1 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Americans with Disabilities Act appeals crime criminal Criminal Defense equity evidence family Guardianship public defender Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Transportation trials
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Americans with Disabilities Act appeals crime criminal Criminal Defense equity evidence family Guardianship public defender Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Transportation trials

Job Title 2027 Public Defender Division Trial Attorney Job Responsibilities The role of a Trial Attorney within the Public Defender Division encompasses a wide range of responsibilities aimed at providing robust legal representation and advocacy for indigent clients charged with criminal offenses. Key responsibilities include: - Interviewing clients to understand their cases and provide effective representation. - Engaging in arraignment and bail advocacy to ensure fair

Posted On Sep 07, 26
Full-time 2 views
Practice Area:
Adoption Law Divorce Law Family Law - General
Job Tags:
Americans with Disabilities Act appeals child Child Custody children criminal Death Penalty equity evidence family Family Law Guardianship Parental Rights pleadings public defender Termination of Parental Rights Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Transportation trials Visitation
Practice Area:
Adoption Law Divorce Law Family Law - General
Job Tags:
Americans with Disabilities Act appeals child Child Custody children criminal Death Penalty equity evidence family Family Law Guardianship Parental Rights pleadings public defender Termination of Parental Rights Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Transportation trials Visitation

Job Title: Children and Family Law Division Trial Attorney - Statewide Positions Job Responsibilities: The Trial Attorney in the Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) will be responsible for representing children and parents in family regulation cases. The attorney will be expected to: - Interview adult clients and visit and interview child clients. - Conduct legal research and writing. - Perform pre-72-hour hearing investigations, including reviewing pleadings and exhibit

Posted On Sep 09, 26
Full-time 74 views 1 applications
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action Family Law Litigation
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action Family Law Litigation

Internship Opportunities at MHLAC Organization: MHLAC Job Title: Internship Opportunities Experience: Undergraduate and graduate school students Salary: Stipend from the MHLAC Hennessey Internship Fund Location: Quincy, MA Department: Legal and Policy H1: Summer and Semester Internships at MHLAC H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference MHLAC, the **Members Only.**, is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights o

Posted On Sep 03, 26
Full-time 42 views
Job Tags:
abuse Americans with Disabilities Act appeals artists child children criminal equity family Family Law Guardianship Parental Rights refugees seaports Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Transportation trials
Job Tags:
abuse Americans with Disabilities Act appeals artists child children criminal equity family Family Law Guardianship Parental Rights refugees seaports Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Transportation trials

Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Children and Family Law Division - Statewide Job Responsibilities: Interns in the Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) will assist lawyers and collaborate closely with social workers to represent children and parents in cases involving the Department of Children and Families (DCF), particularly where children have been removed from their homes due to allegations of neglect or abuse. Interns will also provide support in c

Posted On Sep 09, 26
Full-time 33 views
Practice Area:
Adoption Law Divorce Law Family Law - General
Job Tags:
Alternative Dispute Resolution child Child Custody children criminal Domestic Violence equity Family Law health insurance Litigation pleadings spectrum title trials
Practice Area:
Adoption Law Divorce Law Family Law - General
Job Tags:
Alternative Dispute Resolution child Child Custody children criminal Domestic Violence equity Family Law health insurance Litigation pleadings spectrum title trials

Title: Family Law Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Family Law Attorney will be responsible for handling direct representation cases involving child custody and parenting time, under the supervision of an experienced family law attorney. The attorney will also directly supervise the Family Law Project's full-time AmeriCorps Legal Advocate. The primary duties include: - Screening new requests for legal assistance from indigent persons with child custody and parenting time c

Posted On Sep 03, 26
Full-time 24 views
Job Tags:
criminal pleadings trials
Job Tags:
criminal pleadings trials

Job Title Law Student Volunteer Job Responsibilities Law student volunteers at the organization will engage in a range of responsibilities that provide them with comprehensive exposure to legal processes and case management. Typical assignments include: - Researching legal issues to support case preparation. - Drafting and writing motions, responses, and various pleadings. - Providing trial support, which may involve organizing and analyzing evidence. - Interviewing witne

Posted On Sep 11, 26
Full-time 22 views
Practice Area:
Other Litigation - Labor & Employment Employment Law - Litigation Plaintiffs & Class Actions Litigation - ADA Compliance Litigation - Civil Rights
Job Tags:
Civil Rights criminal EEOC Employment Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Commission evidence family federal government Government Litigation Privacy prosecuting cases Rule of Law social security title trials
Practice Area:
Other Litigation - Labor & Employment Employment Law - Litigation Plaintiffs & Class Actions Litigation - ADA Compliance Litigation - Civil Rights
Job Tags:
Civil Rights criminal EEOC Employment Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Commission evidence family federal government Government Litigation Privacy prosecuting cases Rule of Law social security title trials

**Job Title:** Trial Attorney (Civil Rights) - Open Continuous **Job Responsibilities:** As a Trial Attorney (Civil Rights) at the GS-0905-13/14 level, you will be a part of the Office of General Counsel within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The primary responsibilities include: - Reviewing charge files and recommending the initiation of litigation. - Filing petitions for compliance with administrative subpoenas. - Seeking temporary injunctive relief. - Prosec

Posted On Sep 01, 26
Full-time 11 views Experience : Min 1 yrs required

Job Title Term Law Clerk-Chambers Job Responsibilities The term law clerk for Circuit Judge **Members Only,** is responsible for a variety of tasks that require strong analytical abilities, writing skills, compassion, common sense, enthusiasm, a willingness to work hard, dependability, resourcefulness, and responsibility. Key duties include: - Conducting legal research and analysis to assist Judge Lynch in decision-making processes. - Drafting and editing legal memoranda, opinions,

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