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Posted On Aug 17, 26
Full-time 1 views Experience : 2-3 yrs required
Practice Area:
Immigration - General Asylum
Job Tags:
asylum children Immigration refugees VAWA
Practice Area:
Immigration - General Asylum
Job Tags:
asylum children Immigration refugees VAWA

Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney for UAC Legal Services is responsible for supporting the newly awarded contract from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to provide direct legal services to Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are currently in ORR care. The primary tasks include conducting legal orientations, providing legal consultations, offering direct legal representation, and participating in data collection, analysis, and report

Posted On Sep 21, 26
Full-time Experience : 7-7 yrs required
Practice Area:
Asylum Family Immigration Immigration - General
Job Tags:
asylum children Immigration refugees VAWA
Practice Area:
Asylum Family Immigration Immigration - General
Job Tags:
asylum children Immigration refugees VAWA

Job Title: Managing Attorney, UAC Legal Services Job Responsibilities: The Managing Attorney, UAC Legal Services, is responsible for supporting a newly awarded grant from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to provide direct legal services to Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) currently in ORR care and post-release. The primary responsibilities include: - Supervising Supervisory Attorneys, Staff Attorneys, and Legal Assistants within the designated region. - Overseeing

Posted On Sep 21, 26
Full-time Experience : Min 2 yrs required
Practice Area:
Immigration - General
Job Tags:
children evidence Immigration refugees
Practice Area:
Immigration - General
Job Tags:
children evidence Immigration refugees

Job Title: Legal Assistant, UAC Legal Services Job Responsibilities: The Legal Assistant, UAC Legal Services, plays a crucial role in supporting the provision of direct legal services to Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who are under the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). This position involves a blend of administrative, case management, and legal support tasks to assist attorneys and volunteer attorneys working with UAC. Key responsibilities include: - Coo

Posted On Jul 03, 26
Full-time 5 views Experience : Min 2 yrs required
Practice Area:
Litigation - General (consumer) Litigation - Civil Rights
Job Tags:
Case Law criminal equity evidence Government Litigation pleadings Privacy Software Transportation Women
Practice Area:
Litigation - General (consumer) Litigation - Civil Rights
Job Tags:
Case Law criminal equity evidence Government Litigation pleadings Privacy Software Transportation Women

Job Title: Paralegal Job Responsibilities: - Client Interaction: Interview prospective clients to assess the nature of their legal issues, desired outcomes, and anticipated timelines. - File and Case Management: Create, organize, and maintain case files, client records, evidence, and associated contacts. Support and update a case calendar to track essential deadlines, court dates, client meetings, and filing schedules. - Legal Support: Draft basic motions, briefs, and legal

Posted On Jul 07, 26
Full-time 5 views Experience : Max 6 yrs required
Practice Area:
General Practice - Transactional & Litigation Litigation - Commercial Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy, etc.)
Job Tags:
contracts Ethics pleadings spectrum
Practice Area:
General Practice - Transactional & Litigation Litigation - Commercial Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy, etc.)
Job Tags:
contracts Ethics pleadings spectrum

Job Title Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities The Associate Attorney is responsible for providing legal analysis and consultation to business partners within an organization in a continuously evolving environment. This role involves collaborating closely with the business to understand its ultimate goals, assess risks, and provide creative solutions. Key responsibilities include: - Proactively identifying and analyzing legal issues and risks, presenting clear opinions

Posted On Jul 08, 26
Full-time 3 views Experience : Max 6 yrs required
Practice Area:
Corporate - General
Job Tags:
contracts Ethics pleadings spectrum
Practice Area:
Corporate - General
Job Tags:
contracts Ethics pleadings spectrum

Job Title: Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Associate Attorney is responsible for providing comprehensive legal analysis and consultation to business partners within an organization. This role demands an understanding of the continuously evolving legal environment and the ability to partner closely with business units to determine their ultimate goals, assess potential risks, and offer creative solutions. Key responsibilities include: - Proactively identifying a

Attorney in Detroit, MI

Public Interest • **Members Only** Detroit, MI

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Posted On Jul 23, 26
Full-time 2 views
Job Tags:
health benefits Immigration Software
Job Tags:
health benefits Immigration Software

Job Title: Gideon’s Promise Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Provide direct legal services to individuals and families with low-income, Michigan’s immigrant communities, older adults, and adults with disabilities. - Engage in systemic advocacy to support immigrant communities. - Conduct community education and engagement activities. - Collaborate with other team members to ensure the rights of immigrants and other persons in poverty are protected. - Utilize major softw...

Attorney in Detroit, MI

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Posted On Jul 23, 26
Full-time 3 views
Job Tags:
health benefits Immigration Software
Job Tags:
health benefits Immigration Software

Job Title: Yale Law School Public Interest Fellow Job Responsibilities: The Yale Law School Public Interest Fellow will be working with the **Members Only.** (MIRC), a part of Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services (MSAS). The fellow will engage in activities that align with MIRC's three pillars of work: direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education and engagement. The fellow will provide legal support and services to immigrant communities, f

Posted On Jul 23, 26
Full-time 1 views
Practice Area:
Immigration - General
Job Tags:
health benefits Immigration Software
Practice Area:
Immigration - General
Job Tags:
health benefits Immigration Software

Job Title: Immigration Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Immigration Staff Attorney at the organization will be responsible for providing full-time legal services to low-income immigrants, focusing on their immigration legal needs. This role is integral to the organization's mission to offer direct legal services, engage in systemic advocacy, and facilitate community education and engagement. The attorney will work within a talented team dedicated to protecting the ri

Posted On Jul 26, 26
Full-time 3 views
Practice Area:
Administrative Law Government and Government Relations Government - General
Job Tags:
Campaign Finance Litigation
Practice Area:
Administrative Law Government and Government Relations Government - General
Job Tags:
Campaign Finance Litigation

Job Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Engage in federal court and administrative agency litigation. - Provide bargaining assistance and legal advice to union officials. - Offer legislative advice and participate in union strategic planning. - Advise on campaign finance-related matters. - Conduct educational and training activities. - Participate in law reform and legislative work that impacts broader issues beyond UAW members' workplaces. - Collaborate with colleagues,

Posted On Jul 26, 26
Full-time 3 views
Practice Area:
Employment Law - Traditional Labor Law (Unions) Administrative Law Government and Government Relations Employment Law - General Government - General
Job Tags:
Campaign Finance Litigation
Practice Area:
Employment Law - Traditional Labor Law (Unions) Administrative Law Government and Government Relations Employment Law - General Government - General
Job Tags:
Campaign Finance Litigation

Job Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Engage in federal court and administrative agency litigation. - Provide bargaining assistance and legal advice to union officials. - Offer legislative advice and participate in union strategic planning. - Give campaign finance-related advice. - Conduct educational and training activities. - Contribute to law reform and legislative work on issues that affect UAW members and extend beyond their workplaces. - Collaborate with colleagu

Posted On Jul 30, 26
Full-time 2 views Experience : 3-8 yrs required
Practice Area:
Government and Government Relations Administrative Law Government - General Government / Public Law
Job Tags:
Civil Rights Criminal Defense domestic partner election law equity family Insurance Litigation Media partnerships
Practice Area:
Government and Government Relations Administrative Law Government - General Government / Public Law
Job Tags:
Civil Rights Criminal Defense domestic partner election law equity family Insurance Litigation Media partnerships

ATTORNEY POSITION Job Title Attorney for Midwest Voting Rights Program Job Responsibilities The attorney will be responsible for supporting state- and community-based partners on policy advocacy, voter protection efforts, and litigation defending and protecting voting rights in Michigan and across the Midwest. Key duties include: - Cultivating and maintaining partnerships with state-based organizations and coalitions from communities impacted by systemic racism, including

Attorney in Detroit, MI

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Posted On Aug 16, 26
Full-time Experience : Min 10 yrs required
Job Tags:
Bribery fraud
Job Tags:
Bribery fraud

Job Title: Chief Compliance Officer Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Board and Senior Leadership to establish a strategic direction for the compliance program. - Oversee the implementation of Monitor-related recommendations to ensure the organization exits the court-imposed monitorship successfully by 2027. - Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance program that ensures adherence to federal, state, and local regulations concerning corruption, bribery, fra

Posted On Aug 25, 26
Full-time 2 views Experience : Min 1 yrs required
Job Tags:
Energy FOIA Litigation Water Women
Job Tags:
Energy FOIA Litigation Water Women

Job Title: Legal Intern Spring 2027 Job Responsibilities: - Advance high-impact legal work by collaborating with Food & Water Justice (FWJ) attorneys and outside co-counsel to represent the organization and allies on a varied docket of cases at different points in the litigation process. - Conduct quality research to support legal matters and grassroots organizing through strong case law research, fact-finding, and policy analysis. - Write for a legal audience by using legal

Posted On Sep 01, 26
Full-time 3 views Experience : 3-10 yrs required
Practice Area:
Administrative Law Government / Public Law Government - General
Job Tags:
amicus curiae appeals appellate First Amendment Freedom of the Press Insurance Litigation Media media law pleadings Privacy
Practice Area:
Administrative Law Government / Public Law Government - General
Job Tags:
amicus curiae appeals appellate First Amendment Freedom of the Press Insurance Litigation Media media law pleadings Privacy

Company Description Established in 1970, the organization provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists. The organization serves news organizations, reporters, documentary filmmakers, media lawyers, and many more who use its online resources. Job Title Michigan Local Legal Initiative (LLI) Attorney Job Responsibilities The Michigan LLI Attorney is re

Posted On Sep 16, 26
Full-time 4 views Experience : 1-16 yrs required
Practice Area:
Real Estate - Eviction (Litigation) Litigation - General (consumer) Litigation - Civil Rights Litigation - Real Estate - Defense Litigation - Foreclosure (Borrower-side) Government - General Government and Government Relations Government / Public Law Administrative Law Real Estate - General
Job Tags:
criminal Energy equity eviction FLSA Genetics Housing Court Litigation pleadings public defender title trials Women
Practice Area:
Real Estate - Eviction (Litigation) Litigation - General (consumer) Litigation - Civil Rights Litigation - Real Estate - Defense Litigation - Foreclosure (Borrower-side) Government - General Government and Government Relations Government / Public Law Administrative Law Real Estate - General
Job Tags:
criminal Energy equity eviction FLSA Genetics Housing Court Litigation pleadings public defender title trials Women

Job Title: Staff Attorney - Housing Defense Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney in the Housing Defense department plays a critical role in advocating for clients facing housing insecurity in Detroit. The primary responsibilities include: - Embodying the organization's philosophy of client-centered, community-based, holistic representation and commitment to excellence. - Providing vigorous advocacy with energy and enthusiasm to clients and their families who face housin

Posted On Sep 20, 26
Full-time
Job Tags:
abuse Civil Rights criminal equity Government guardian Incarceration Privacy RICO Right to Vote title
Job Tags:
abuse Civil Rights criminal equity Government guardian Incarceration Privacy RICO Right to Vote title

Title: **Members Only,** 2027 Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal, policy, and administrative/regulatory research. - Draft legal documents and public-facing documents such as know-your-rights materials and awareness-raising content. - Participate in client intake processes. - Engage in other projects assigned based on affiliate placement. Education and Experience Information: - Current law student at the time of application, with graduation no earlier than December 2027. - Membership

Posted On Sep 20, 26
Full-time
Job Tags:
children Civil Rights class action Constitutional Law Criminal Law equity Freedom of Speech Immigration lawsuit Litigation Privacy Water
Job Tags:
children Civil Rights class action Constitutional Law Criminal Law equity Freedom of Speech Immigration lawsuit Litigation Privacy Water

Job Title: Summer 2027 Legal Internship Job Responsibilities: Legal interns at the organization have the opportunity to engage in various aspects of civil liberties and civil rights litigation. Their responsibilities include: - Drafting memoranda that address the merits of a case and potential defenses. - Meeting with and interviewing plaintiffs and witnesses to gather necessary information. - Drafting complaints and briefs to support ongoing or potential cases. - Analyzing

Posted On Sep 28, 26
Full-time 3 views Experience : Max 3 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
appeals criminal Criminal Defense Energy equity family FLSA Genetics Immigration Litigation title trials Women
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
appeals criminal Criminal Defense Energy equity family FLSA Genetics Immigration Litigation title trials Women

Job Title: Entry Level Staff Attorney Department: Criminal Defense Position Type: Full-Time Union Status: Union FLSA Status: Exempt Overview The role of an Entry-Level Staff Attorney at the organization is pivotal in delivering client-centered, community-based, holistic legal representation. This position entails serving marginalized communities, particularly in Wayne County, with a commitment to public defense and social justice. The attorney will be a part of an inter

Posted On Sep 28, 26
Full-time 2 views Experience : Min 3 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
appeals criminal Criminal Defense Energy equity family Felony FLSA Genetics Immigration Litigation Practice of Law public defender title trials Women
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
appeals criminal Criminal Defense Energy equity family Felony FLSA Genetics Immigration Litigation Practice of Law public defender title trials Women

Overview Job Title: Staff Attorney – Capital Trial Department: Criminal Position Type: Full-time Union Status: Union eligible FLSA Status: Exempt About the Organization: The organization is a national nonprofit public defense entity that pioneered the holistic defense model over 30 years ago. It was founded in Harlem with the mission of challenging traditional public defense models by centering clients, communities, and interdisciplinary advocacy. The organization op...

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