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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking the next generation of leaders to join our team! The SEC will host the SEC Scholars Program during Fall 2024. The program targets currently enrolled college students to participate in a 10-week internship. Below you will find information and links to learn more about our internship opportunities. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please be sure to apply by the respective deadline.
Internship Opportunities:
The SEC is offering business and legal internship opportunities. Apply today on USAJOBS. The announcements were extended and will now close on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 11:59 pm (ET).
Locations: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Fort Worth, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC
(Students may be permitted to work remotely on a case-by-case basis.)
If you have any questions about the announcements or the application process, please contact us at askHR@sec.gov.
(Posted April 17, 2024)
The Brennan Center’s Voting Rights Program seeks a talented attorney to join our team working to build a robust, participatory, and inclusive democracy. Reporting to the Director of the Voting Rights Program, the attorney’s focus will be to combat voter suppression and advance pro-voter reforms at the state and federal levels.
Our Voting Rights Program advocates for free, fair, and accessible elections, with special focus on the ways systemic barriers impede electoral participation by communities of color. The past ten years have seen a renewed brazen and widespread assault on the right to vote. Elected officials at the highest levels have deployed disinformation and misinformation to scapegoat communities trying to assert their rightful place in the electorate. And the Capitol attack made plain that some are even prepared to reject the use of elections as the arena to contest political differences. We meet these challenges, and others, head on. We do so with partners ranging from community-based organizations to election administrators to pro bono counsel.
The Brennan Center’s methods include legal and empirical research and writing, litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, media and communications, and public education.
Note: Brennan Center employees adhere to a hybrid schedule that is subject to change, with employees currently required to work in the office a minimum of three days per week, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. While most employees follow this in-person schedule, there may be some positions that require additional in-office days. This position is intended to be based in New York City, but working out of our Washington, D.C. office may be possible depending on a candidate’s level of seniority and qualifications. It will require occasional travel.
Responsibilities Include
- Conduct legal and factual research and public writing in support of policy advocacy, legislative reform, and communications initiatives.
- Help to advance policy reforms, often in collaboration with coalition partners.
- Participate in impact litigation, including research, brief writing, and strategy development, with team members, allied organizations, and/or pro bono law firm counsel.
- Write and speak for a general, non-legal audience, including speaking with news media, occasional opinion pieces, and public appearances.
- Contribute to team administration, including recruitment and hiring, and work with communications and development professionals.
- Supervise and mentor attorneys, legal interns, and/or program associates.
Qualifications
Required. The position requires a J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar or Washington, D.C Bar, depending on office location. If you are admitted to a Bar for a state other than the office where you are located, you must be eligible to practice or apply for admission waiver to that state’s Bar within 6 months of hire.
Ideal. The ideal candidate will have some combination of the following experiences and qualifications. We recognize that many excellent candidates may not have all these experiences and qualifications and we will provide support for the successful candidate to acquire additional skills.
- A minimum of eight years’ legal work experience, including any clerkships.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent legal research and analysis skills.
- Experience anticipating and handling the day-to-day needs of litigation or advocacy campaigns.
- Strong ability and desire to write for legal, policy, and public audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with administrative law, civil rights law, and/or federal civil litigation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment, including the ability to work with diverse constituencies both inside and outside the organization.
- A commitment to racial equity.
- Experience working with civil rights, immigrant rights, or good government organizations, or community-based groups in a legal or non-legal capacity.
- Experience managing specific cases and projects
- Comfort working with social science research and experts.
The Brennan Center is committed to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We continuously work with our staff to find new ways to increase diversity and to build and cultivate an inclusive and equitable work environment, where everyone can be their true-self and feel a strong sense of belonging. As such, we seek to hire employees who have a commitment to and/or experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, we expect employees to participate/contribute with DEI initiatives or activities with recruitment, retention, and workplace culture.
Application Instructions
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage interested applicants to apply early, as the position will be filled once a qualified candidate is found. To apply, visit >>LINK HERE<<. Please upload the following documents: (1) a cover letter, (2) resume, (3) two writing samples (up to 10 pages), and (4) contact information for three supervisor references. If applicable, include internet hyperlinks to authored writing samples.
Please, no phone calls or faxes; it is strongly preferred that you apply on our website. If you have difficulty with the online system, you may send your application by e-mail to: brennancenterjobs@nyu.edu with “Senior Counsel, Voting Rights Program” in the subject line, after registering in the online system.
Compensation and Benefits:
This is a scaled position. The salary assigned for the scale is $145,100 – $185,800 and has been determined based on market competitiveness. Each salary in the scale is determined by the number of years of professional experience after the selected candidate graduated from law school. Additionally, we offer a very robust and competitive array of benefits such as a generous time off program, 401k plan, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), and wellness and office perks.
In addition, this position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW local 2320. If this role assumes supervisory responsibilities in the future, this position will no longer be in the union. However, the person in this role will be eligible for additional compensation in alignment with our compensation practices for counsel roles.
Note: The Brennan Center is committed to public health and to the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and visitors. As such, we have adopted a policy requiring all employees working in the New York and Washington, DC offices to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including having a booster, or to meet the legal guidelines for an exemption.
(Posted April 11, 2024)
Commercial Litigation Associate for Boutique Litigation Firm
Murray & Di Bella is a NYC-based commercial litigation boutique, comprised primarily of ex-Morgan Lewis attorneys. We are seeking a mid-level litigation associate with three to five years litigation experience with a large law firm. New York State Bar admission is required. We are seeking someone to work from home, for approximately 20 hours per week. Work hours and workdays are extremely flexible. No travel is required. If interested, please email a resume to: lmd@murraydibella.com
(Posted April 11, 2024)
New employment announcement within the 5th Judicial District of the New York State Unified Court System (Onondaga, Oneida, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis & Herkimer Counties). All Job Postings are also available online at the 5th JD Homepage 5th JUDICIAL DISTRICT | NYCOURTS.GOV.
Click on “General District Info” then “Careers” or click here: Job Postings – 5th Judicial District – Careers | NYCOURTS.GOV
Applications for employment can be obtained at http://www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf. Applications must be postmarked or received by January 15, 2024.
The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
(Posted April 11, 2024)
Project Guardianship seeks a seasoned attorney with varied experience with different aspects of the New York State guardianship system to serve as its Chief Program Officer (CPO). In partnership with the CEO, the CPO is responsible for client programming and service delivery. The CPO oversees direct service staff and contributes to strategic planning and program development. The CPO will supervise two Deputy Directors of Case Management, the Deputy Director of Legal Services, and the Director of Benefits and Housing. The Chief Program Officer will also work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations to ensure proper management of client finances. The Chief Program Officer serves as a member of the leadership team and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting PG.
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversee day to day operations of client services.
- Support client services staff, ensuring high quality service delivery.
- Supervise department directors in monitoring the health and safety to PG clients and ensuring their legal, financial, and personal needs are met.
- Lead teams to ensure timely submission of court-mandated reporting.
- Lead process to transfer guardianship commissions from PG’s parent agency, the Vera Institute, to PG.
- Develop policies and procedures to streamline and improve client services.
- Work with other members of the leadership team and direct reports to advance PG’s mission, vision, and values.
- Advance strategic goals and support strategic plan implementation.
- Streamline documentation and reporting across all services.
- Develop procedures for monitoring the quality and quantity of the services being delivered.
- Promote communication and collaboration between all departments throughout the organization.
- Manage, grow, and build PG’s service delivery.
Qualifications
- JD or MSW with 15 years’ experience in social services and minimum 8 years in Article 81 guardianship.
- Minimum 8 years’ supervisory experience.
- Ability to lead and inspire teams.
- Experience overseeing large scale programs.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Nonprofit experience preferred.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, and ability to perform well under pressure.
- Commitment to social justice.
- Passion for working with older adults and/or people with disabilities desirable.
Salary
- $130,000-$150,000 (starting salary commensurate with experience).
- Full benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement plan with employer match, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, and generous paid time-off policy.
Please indicate your salary requirement in your cover letter.
Project Guardianship is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.
Project Guardianship works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.
For more information about Project Guardianship’s work, please visit www.projectguardianship.org.
(Posted April 4, 2024)
NYLAG’s Domestic Violence Law Unit has a job opening for Director, Domestic Violence Law Unit: https://nylag.applytojob.com/
(Posted March 23, 2024)
The Family Center is hiring for a Staff Attorney. Please see attached Job description.
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