Job Opportunities - South

AARP Foundation | Foundation Litigation Fellow (Fall 2027 – 12 month duration) (Washington, DC) [$30/hour]

AARP Foundation works to end senior poverty by helping vulnerable people over 50 build economic opportunity. Our approach emphasizes equitable outcomes for populations that have faced systemic discrimination. As AARP's charitable affiliate, we serve AARP members and nonmembers alike. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by building supportive community connections, we foster resilience, advance equity, and restore hope. To learn more, visit aarpfoundation.org or follow @AARPFoundation on social media. AARP Foundation conducts legal advocacy through its litigating arm, AARP Foundation Litigation, a public interest law firm at the intersection of aging and social justice. We advocate for systemic change in federal and state courts nationwide to advance the legal rights and interests of people 50 and older, particularly low-income and vulnerable individuals. OUF.

ACLU of Alabama | Deputy Director (Montgomery, AL) [$120,000]

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the ACLU of Alabama Deputy Director serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and works in close partnership with the Executive Director, Chief of Staff, and Chief Financial Officer to advance the organization’s strategic vision, operational excellence, and organizational culture. This role is both internally and externally facing, requiring a leader who can effectively steward cross-functional collaboration, support organizational strategy, and help guide the affiliate through complex and fast-moving moments with discernment, emotional intelligence, and sound judgment. The Deputy Director will support management across the operations, legal, policy, advocacy, development, and communications departments while helping strengthen organizational systems, accountability structures, and long-term planning processes. OUF.

ACLU of Tennessee | Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney (Nashville, TN) [Staff Attorney: $85,000 – $90,000; Senior Staff Attorney: $95,000 – $100,000]

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU-TN) seeks an attorney to join our legal team to advance our mission through litigation and integrated, nonlitigation advocacy to protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights in Tennessee. This position may be filled at either the Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney level, depending on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and organizational needs. Apply by July 10, 2026.

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ACLU of Tennessee | Policy Strategist (Nashville, TN) [$65,000 - $70,000]

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU-TN) seeks a creative, strategic champion of civil rights and liberties to join our team as a policy strategist. The policy strategist will work collaboratively across the organization and alongside allied community partners, using strategic policy advocacy tactics to advance bold and impactful change in areas such as free speech and censorship, racial justice, trans justice, democracy and voting rights, and immigration. The ideal candidate has strong policy research and analysis skills, a deep understanding of advocacy tactics to influence policymakers and elected officials, and a commitment to advancing civil rights and liberties for all Tennesseans. The policy strategist reports to the policy director. OUF.

ACLU of Virginia | Staff Attorney (Richmond, VA) [$64,000 - $90,700]

The Staff Attorney is responsible for proactively developing and executing litigation and other legal advocacy strategies to achieve the ACLU-VA’s strategic priorities and to advance civil liberties and civil rights in Virginia. The Staff Attorney will litigate on a variety of issues, including criminal legal reform, voting rights, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrants’ rights, reproductive rights, and freedom of speech and religion. The Staff Attorney will also participate in non-litigation advocacy to advance the ACLU-VA’s strategic priorities, including supporting legislative and policy work, participating in public speaking engagements, and working with our communications team to draft press or public education materials. OUF.

Advancement Project | Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney, Power & Democracy (Washington, DC) [$88,000 - $129,000]

The Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney will be expected to implement important strategic initiatives to advance the objectives and goals of the Power and Democracy Program. Responsibilities will encompass litigation, policy, voter protection, and public advocacy on behalf of Advancement Project and our grassroots partners in local communities. OUF.

Americans for Tax Fairness | Executive Director (Washington, DC) [$175,000 - $200,000]

Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF) is seeking its next Executive Director to lead a strong and effective organization and build on ATF’s important work. The next Executive Director will succeed David Kass, who has led the organization for the past three years. ATF is a diverse national coalition of 400 national, state, and local endorsing organizations united in support of a fair federal tax system. Since 2012, ATF has played a vital role convening progressive groups and communities to support comprehensive federal tax reform. ATF believes it is critical for the federal government to raise trillions of dollars in new tax revenue from the wealthy and corporations to create an economy that works for everyone, and advance racial, gender, and economic justice for all. This revenue will help grow the economy in an equitable way, creating good-paying jobs and providing essential public services. The Executive Director will also lead ATF Action Fund, a 501(c)(4) organization. The ideal candidate for this position will be an inspirational, dynamic, resourceful, and flexible leader who has a successful track record working to advance progressive values and policies; is skilled as a fundraiser, campaigner, coalition builder, mobilizer, and strategist; and brings intellectual curiosity and an open mind to the role. The position will remain open until filled. The Steering Committee’s goal is to have the new Executive Director in place by September 15, 2026 to allow a period of overlap with the current Executive Director.

Americans United for Separation of Church and State | Managing Attorney (Washington, DC) [$153,688 - $181,135.50]

The Managing Attorney will be a forward-thinking, passionate leader for change who is excited to lead and collaborate with a dynamic team and organization, working together to fight for freedom without favor, and equality without exception. This role will focus not only on litigation but also will assist in managing the largest program at Americans United. AU’s Legal Department litigates church-state issues in federal and state courts across the country, with a substantial practice before the federal courts of appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Most of our cases involve novel, cutting-edge First Amendment and other constitutional issues. OUF.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Litigation Paralegal (Washington, DC) [$70,000 - $80,000]

The Paralegal, a member of the Litigation team, will be responsible for providing research, administrative, and logistical support to the team as it identifies, develops and litigates impact cases advancing the civil and human rights of Asian Americans. AAJC’s docket includes, but is not limited to, civil rights cases focusing on immigration/immigrant rights (including family reunification), voting rights, and educational equity (Higher Education and K-12). As part of the litigation team, the Paralegal will collaborate with members of programmatic and operational teams at AAJC to advance the organization’s mission through litigation. OUF.

Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center | Staff Attorney – Family Law (VA or MD) [$72,500 - $77,500]

The Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC) is hiring a staff attorney with a minimum of 3 years of experience practicing family law in Maryland, including experience with civil protection orders, divorce, child support, visitation, and custody. It is anticipated that most of the attorney’s clients will be survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. The attorney will have significant client contact and will assume an active caseload while continuing to accept new cases. The attorney will also be responsible for working with the APALRC executive director to ensure that grant requirements are met. OUF.

Burakiewicz & DePriest, PLLC | Associate Attorney (Washington, D.C) [$90,000 - $140,000]

Burakiewicz & DePriest is seeking an attorney to join our litigation practice representing employees and unions (often in class or collective actions) in a wide range of labor and employment issues including civil rights and wage & hour claims. Responsibilities include all aspects of litigation, including investigating claims; preparing and responding to written discovery; depositions; brief writing; settlement negotiations; as well as witness examination during arbitrations, hearings, and/or trials. The attorney will work directly with clients and other attorneys in the firm, often in a team environment. The position is an opportunity to gain hands-on litigation experience while working on meaningful cases. Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, transcript, and independent writing sample to hiring@bdlawdc.com. OUF.

Campaign Legal Center | Vice President of Communications (Washington, D.C.) [$167,468 - $279,114]

We are committed to the Constitution and not to any political party or ideology. We have the expertise and a record of success. We will fearlessly advance our democracy, whatever the hurdles or the costs. And we have a plan for doing so over the next five years. The Vice President, Communications is responsible for creating the vision, defining the direction, and leading the implementation of communications strategies for Campaign Legal Center in accordance with our strategic plan. The Vice President is a member of CLC’s executive team, which conducts organization-wide leadership. The Vice President reports to CLC’s Executive Director. OUF.

Capital Collateral Regional Counsel – South | Investigator – Capital Postconviction (Fort Lauderdale, FL) [$55,000 - $70,000]

The Office of the Capital Collateral Regional Counsel–South (“CCRC-South”) is a State of Florida agency that represents indigent Florida death row inmates in postconviction proceedings challenging the legality of their convictions and sentences in state and in federal courts. Duties of the investigator include but are not limited to: review of the trial and appellate records to gain comprehensive knowledge of each case and client; collecting, indexing, maintaining and reviewing public records regarding all aspects of the case; interviewing clients, their families, and associates, and working with expert witnesses to obtain a comprehensive social history; locating and interviewing witnesses, taking witness statements, developing evidentiary leads; producing written reports and memoranda; court testimony; service of process, witness coordination, and related duties, as may be required.

Center for Reproductive Rights | Senior Director, Policy & Advocacy (Washington, DC) [$245,000]

Amid an escalating assault on reproductive rights in the United States, the Center for Reproductive Rights is urgently seeking a bold, strategic, and visionary leader to guide the next chapter of our U.S. policy and advocacy work. The Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy will play a pivotal role in driving the Center’s response to an increasingly hostile legal and political landscape and in advancing transformative policy solutions at a time when the stakes could not be higher. The Senior Director also serves as a key external representative of the Center–engaging with donors, coalition partners, policy makers, media, and other stakeholders to drive changes, elevate our priorities, and cultivate support for our work. OUF.

Centro de los Derechos del Migrante | Fellowship (Baltimore, MD or Mexico City, Mexico) [$56,000 - $70,000]

Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Inc. (CDM) seeks applicants to be sponsored for post-law school, externally-funded, legal fellowships to be based out of our Mexico City or Baltimore offices. Legal fellows join a dynamic binational team of advocates that promote the labor rights of low-wage migrant workers using traditional legal and policy tools alongside community education and empowerment. We are especially interested in supporting fellowship applications that use a mix of legal and community-based tools to advance migrant justice. One recent fellow, for example, was funded to use litigation, administrative advocacy and know-your-rights training in migrant-worker communities to combat illegal recruitment fees. CDM has hosted fellows funded by Skadden, Justice Catalyst, Fulbright, and academic institutions; we are also open to considering sponsorship of Equal Justice Works applications. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis starting on July 1. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early.

ChangeLab Solutions | Policy Analyst (Sacramento or Los Angeles, CA or GA) [$80,000 - $85,000]

Are you interested in using the tools of law and policy to advance health equity? Do you have experience using evidence-based analysis to enact real-world policy change? We are seeking a Policy Analyst to join our interdisciplinary team as we create practical, impactful, and equitable policy solutions. The Policy Analyst works on collaborative interdisciplinary project teams, providing evidence-based policy analysis; produces high-quality written products; develops customized, interactive trainings (presented both in person and virtually); and provides technical assistance to our partners and clients, including government agencies, community-based organizations, policymakers, and public officials across the nation. The preferred application deadline is May 17, 2026. After that date, we will continue to review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC | 2027 Fellowship (Washington, DC or New York, NY) [$100,000]

Fellows work closely with attorneys throughout the Firm on high - stakes class action and impact litigation across all areas of practice. Fellows participate in all aspects of the Firm’s work, including investigating potential cases, drafting pleadings, researching cutting-edge legal issues, conducting discovery, and collaborating with our colleagues in leading firms and organizations across the country. OUF.

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC | Civil Rights Associate (Washington, DC) [$154,000 - $168,000]

Cohen Milstein’s Washington, DC office has an opening for an associate in the Civil Rights and Employment practice group, which represents workers and other individuals in litigation challenging civil rights and workplace law violations. We are looking for a candidate with one to three years of litigation experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and preferably some familiarity with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Housing Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, or other civil rights laws. This position requires a demonstrated commitment to civil rights work, a team-player attitude, and the ability to travel. OUF.

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Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC | ERISA & Employee Benefits Associate (Washington, DC) [$160,000 - $184,000]

Associates in the ERISA Practice Group play an active role in all aspects of litigation: new case investigation, brief writing, pre-trial discovery, including taking and defending depositions, and appearing in the federal courts. Because ERISA issues are frequently taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court, the ERISA Practice Group often is involved in both amicus briefing and litigation before the Supreme Court and circuit courts. This position would be an ideal match for someone who is interested in a career in federal litigation, and who is committed to protecting employees' rights. The position is preferably based in our Washington, D.C. office, but the group is open to having associates work in our New York or Minneapolis, MN office. Associates have the opportunity for remote work depending on their location. OUF.

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC | Securities Associate (Washington, DC) [$161,000 - $175,000]

The Securities Litigation and Investor Protection Practice Area seeks to hold corporations accountable by exposing and fighting corporate fraud and other malfeasance. We act as private attorneys general enforcing provisions of the federal securities laws, and work to reform corporate governance through shareholder derivative suits. We represent investors in several notable cases, which offer a unique opportunity to advance the public good while working in a private-sector setting. OUF.

Department of Commerce | General Attorney (Public Notice Flyer) (Washington, DC) [$85,447 - $197,200]

The Department of Commerce is currently hiring General Attorneys to support a wide range of mission‑critical legal work across the Office of the General Counsel. Multiple teams are hiring and these roles offer the opportunity to work on complex administrative, regulatory, and policy matters that directly support the Department’s operations. OUF.

Equal Justice Under Law | Staff Attorney (Washington, DC) [$74,000 - $94,000]

This position will be primarily focused on initiating new litigation, including conducting investigations, building relationships with community partners, and building relationships with clients. We expect work of the highest quality, and we value passion, creativity, intellectual rigor, and close collaboration on all aspects of our cases. A successful applicant will have significant experience in building relationships, including with clients and partners. Because this position will be focused on initiating new litigation, candidates should have a self-starter attitude and bring an entrepreneurial approach to legal advocacy. Attorneys should also expect occasional travel. OUF.

Government Accountability Project | Deputy Director of the Food Integrity Campaign (Washington, D.C.) [$95,000 - $105,000]

Government Accountability Project, the nation’s leading whistleblower protection and advocacy organization since 1977, is seeking applications for a Deputy Director of our Food Integrity Campaign, which focuses on representing food safety whistleblowers and supporting their public disclosures. In this position, the Food and Public Health Counsel works as part of the Advocacy Team, in coordination with the Litigation, Communications, and the Legislation & Congressional Affairs teams, to devise and execute campaigns in furtherance of Government Accountability Project’s mission by applying the organization’s methodology of representing whistleblowers and ensuring their disclosures promote government and corporate accountability. OUF.

Halperin Petersen & Mikkilineni | Attorney (Washington, DC) [$100,000 - $170,000]

Halperin Petersen & Mikkilineni, a litigation firm built by former leaders of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Enforcement Division to do the work the federal government abandoned, is seeking a litigator with at least three years of experience. HPM brings cutting-edge strategic litigation against predatory corporate practices and abuses of power--partnering with state attorneys general, advocacy organizations, and private co-counsel to deliver immediate relief and drive systemic change across the economy. The successful candidate will join a five-attorney team that launched the firm this year. Self-starters who want to help build a firm that does high-impact work on behalf of working people harmed by predatory corporate practices will thrive. The firm seeks candidates with strong analytical and writing skills and a demonstrated commitment to consumer protection, civil rights, or workers’ rights. Class action experience is preferred. Applicants should be prepared to take a lead role in developing new cases and in all aspects of litigation. OUF.

Human Rights Campaign | Deputy Director, Government Affairs (Washington, DC) [$108,000 - $135,000]

The Deputy Director, Government Affairs is a regular, full-time position reporting directly to the Senior Director of Government Affairs in the Federal and State Affairs Department. The Deputy Director works with a team of colleagues throughout the organization to represent HRC’s policy positions on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies. The Deputy Director also works with the boards, coalition partners, and consultants to develop, implement, and coordinate legislative strategies to advance the federal policy work of HRC. Advocates have issue-specific responsibilities and are expected to play a leadership role in these areas. One of the main portfolios of this role will be health care, including HIV policy. OUF.

Institute for Justice | Senior Research Analyst (Arlington, VA) [$120,000 - $130,000]

Do you want to use your empirical research skills to advance individual rights? This is what the Institute for Justice’s Strategic Research team does every day, creating data-driven research used by journalists, lawmakers, advocates, and courts to bring light to government abuse and achieve reform. We are seeking entrepreneurial researchers to join our team in leadership roles. Title is negotiable to reflect research and managerial skills and experience. OUF.

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Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law | Legal Intern (Washington, DC) [Unpaid]

The Bazelon Center is always seeking talented law students, who are committed to social justice and interested in promoting and protecting the rights of adults and children with mental illnesses, for summer and school-year internships. The Center’s staff work on U.S. Supreme Court and other federal and state appellate cases, bring impact litigation at the trial court level, engage in policy advocacy in Congress and at federal agencies, and provide education and training on the rights of people with mental illnesses. The Center’s attorneys are considered experts in systems reform litigation. Legal interns will have an opportunity to obtain hands-on experience with both the investigation and litigation of disability rights matters. Interns will have the opportunity to investigate potential claims by interviewing complainants and witnesses, reviewing documents, and preparing factual and legal memoranda. Interns will work on the Center’s active litigation docket by conducting legal research, drafting briefs, and assisting with legal proceedings. OUF.

Legal Services Alabama | Executive Director (Montgomery, AL) [$125,000 - $150,000]

The Executive Director is the organization’s chief executive and public leader, responsible for strategic leadership, program excellence, financial sustainability, fundraising, compliance, and community and political relations. The Executive Director leads a seasoned senior management team and works closely with the 27-member Board of Directors, whose members include local attorneys, community representatives eligible for representation and individuals supportive of access to justice. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, candidates are urged to submit their applications by August 14.

Mehri & Skalet, PLLC | 2025-2027 Mehri & Skalet Find Justice Fellowship (Washington, DC) [$95,000 - $105,000]

Mehri & Skalet is now accepting applications for the 2025-2027 Mehri & Skalet Find Justice Fellowship. The Fellowship is designed for recent law school graduates with a commitment to social justice and an interest in impact litigation. The Fellowship provides promising new attorneys with an introduction to our practice, exposure to our clients and nonprofit partners, and a unique opportunity for a three-month externship with a nonprofit.

Memphis Public Interest Law Center | Senior Litigation Attorney (Memphis, TN) [$75,000 - $90,000]

Memphis Public Interest Law Center is a non-profit public interest law firm whose mission is to fill the gap in legal services in the Memphis area. The Housing Project is our grass-roots legal advocacy project that addresses the rental housing crisis through renter-centered research, education, and advocacy. We provide the full spectrum of direct legal services as part of our advocacy program. We like to challenge unlawful practices and see the law enforced. The Senior Litigating Attorney will serve as our lead litigator and will work closely with the Executive Director to build our litigation program. This role involves managing a caseload, creating and executing litigation strategy, and participating in the development of a full litigation program. OUF

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Milken Institute School of Public Health: The George Washington University | Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity (Washington, D.C.) [Fully Funded]

Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity is now accepting applications for its 2027 cohort. The program seeks early- to mid-career professionals engaged in health-related work who are committed to addressing health disparities and strengthening communities. During this year-long, non-residential fellowship, fellows participate in three in-person meetings held in different global locations, as well as bi-monthly online learning modules. All educational experiences and travel expenses associated with participation are fully covered. Fellows apply the knowledge, skills, and relationships gained through the program to advance meaningful change in their communities while building lasting connections within a global network of leaders. Apply by March 18, 2026, to join the 2027 cohort. For questions, email afhe@atlanticfellows.org.

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NAACP | Assistant General Counsel (Baltimore, MD or Washington, DC)

The NAACP Empowerment Programs, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for equal rights, seeks an Assistant General Counsel, to join the organization’s growing Legal Department. The NAACP Is the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights organization. It was established to combat racial violence, injustice, and discrimination against Black Americans, playing a key role in major legal battles and advocacy for social equality. The Assistant General Counsel focuses on litigation and legal advocacy in a variety of areas including voting rights, criminal justice, economic justice, employment, fair housing, and equal educational opportunity. OUF.

NAACP | Associate General Counsel (Baltimore, MD or Washington, DC)

The NAACP Empowerment Programs, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for equal rights, seeks an Associate General Counsel, to join the organization’s growing Legal Department. The NAACP Is the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights organization. It was established to combat racial violence, injustice, and discrimination against Black Americans, playing a key role in major legal battles and advocacy for social equality. The Associate General Counsel will help identify, develop and supervise high-stakes civil-rights matters, focusing on litigation and legal advocacy in a variety of areas ranging from voting rights, criminal justice, economic justice, employment, fair housing, corporate accountability, and equal educational opportunity. The ideal candidate will have meaningful litigation experience and excellent credentials. Excellent legal writing skills are a must, as is meaningful litigation experience, the ability to take significant responsibility for cases and skillfully move them forward, strong oral presentation skills, and the ability to work quickly, thoughtfully, and collaboratively in a challenging and fast-paced environment. OUF.

NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc. | Assistant Counsel, Litigation (Washinton, DC) [$115,000]

The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc.’s (LDF) litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education programs in the substantive areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation seek to ensure the fundamental and basic human rights of all people to quality education, economic opportunity, the right to vote and fully participate in democracy, and the right to a fair and just judicial system. LDF continues to make an impact in the area of public service and was recognized by Fast Company as one of its 2023 Brands That Matter under its public service category. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) seeks an experienced Assistant Counsel to join its legal team. Reporting to a senior litigator, the Assistant Counsel will contribute to high-impact civil rights litigation, strategic advocacy, and collaborative efforts that advance racial justice across multiple areas. OUF.

National Homelessness Law Center | Senior Litigation Counsel – Federal Response (Washington, DC) [$92,500 - $140,000]

The National Homelessness Law Center (Law Center) seeks a strategic, collaborative, mission-driven thought partner to serve as our Senior Litigation Counsel – Federal Response. The Law Center serves as the legal arm of the national movement to end homelessness and is looking for a Senior Counsel compelled by the national housing crisis, energized by our vision of housing as a human right and committed to preserving the civil and human rights of unhoused and formerly unhoused persons. The Senior Litigation Counsel – Federal Response will direct the Law Center's federal response litigation, exercising strategic oversight over the federal litigation docket, staffing, work assignments, budget, and case selection in coordination with the Executive Director, Senior Policy Director, and Youth Homelessness Director. The Senior Counsel will also be called upon to translate the impacts of federal policy changes (and judicial orders) to the non-legal homelessness field. And because homelessness is intersectional, our advocacy efforts are also focused on building across movements, so contributing expertise and amicus briefs outside of homelessness-specific cases will also be important. Additionally, the Senior Counsel will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with other national legal organizations and state attorneys general offices. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with priority given to applications received by August 7, 2026.

National Student Legal Defense Network | Paralegal (Washington, DC) [$55,000 - $65,000]

The paralegal will join a mission-driven legal team committed to rigorous advocacy, client centered representation, and accountability in higher education. This role will support attorneys and policy staff in developing cases, managing litigation and administrative records, conducting factual and legal research, supporting our communications team, and helping ensure that Student Defense’s work remains grounded in the experiences of students and borrowers directly affected by unlawful and unfair practices. A minimum of 1-2 years of work experience is required, preferably in a legal department or a law firm. This position is remote, with occasional in-person meetings and events. Residency in the Washington D.C. area is required. OUF.

North Carolina Justice Center | Director, Education and Law (Raleigh, NC) [$100,000 - $106,000]

The North Carolina Justice Center is seeking an accomplished attorney and inspiring leader to serve as the next Director of the Education and Law Project. This is an opportunity to lead one of North Carolina's most respected education advocacy teams while helping ensure that every child—regardless of race, income, disability, language, or zip code—has access to a high-quality public education. This role is for a leader who is equally comfortable developing legal strategy, mentoring a high-performing team, building coalitions, influencing public policy, and representing the organization as a trusted voice on educational equity. If you are energized by complex legal work, collaborative leadership, and advancing systemic change, we'd like to meet you. OUF.

North Carolina Justice Center | Director, Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project (Raleigh, NC) [$94,000 - $106,000]

The North Carolina Justice Center (NCJC) mission is to create lasting, equitable change for people with low incomes and those harmed by systemic oppression across our state. For nearly 30 years, we have partnered with impacted communities and those we represent to pursue justice and prosperity for all through policy advocacy, strategic litigation, research, coalition-building, and support for grassroots action. The North Carolina Justice Center is seeking a director, of Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project to lead efforts to work for and with low-income immigrants and refugees in North Carolina. This position oversees legal services, policy advocacy, community engagement, public education, and related programmatic work to advance the rights and wellbeing of immigrant and refugee communities. OUF.

North Carolina Justice Center | Major Gifts Officer (Raleigh, NC) [$61,858 - $75,644]

Justice does not happen by chance. It happens because people choose to invest in it. Every day, the North Carolina Justice Center works to build a state where everyone can thrive—regardless of race, income, or background. We advocate for policies that expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and advance economic, racial, and social justice. Behind every victory is someone who believed enough in that vision to invest in it. We're looking for a Major Gifts Officer who can help cultivate those relationships and inspire others to join this work. If you're someone who enjoys connecting with people, listening to their stories, building trust over time, and helping them invest in meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you. As our Major Gifts Officer, you will build and manage a portfolio of major donors and prospective supporters whose generosity helps make our mission possible. OUF.

North Carolina Justice Center | Policy Analyst (Raleigh, NC) [$57,057 - $67,358]

The North Carolina Justice Center (NCJC) mission is to create lasting, equitable change for people with low incomes and those harmed by systemic oppression across our state. For nearly 30 years, we have partnered with impacted communities and those we represent to pursue justice and prosperity for all through policy advocacy, strategic litigation, research, coalition-building, and support for grassroots action. The North Carolina Justice Center is seeking a Policy Analyst to support the organization’s research, analysis, and advocacy efforts that advance its strategic priorities and policy initiatives. This role provides cross-functional support across Education & Law, Health Advocacy, and Immigrant and Refugee Rights projects, contributing to policy research, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategic initiatives that promote equitable and impactful public policy outcomes. OUF.

Office of the Attorney General of Maryland | Senior Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division (Baltimore, MD) [$111,484 - $173,775]

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness. The OAG is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as a Senior Assistant Attorney General (Senior AAG) in the Civil Rights Division. The Civil Rights Division is responsible for enforcing state and federal anti-discrimination laws and advancing the rights of Maryland residents through impactful civil enforcement actions. The Division is led by a Chief, Deputy Chief, Chief Investigator, six attorneys, two Investigators, and a Paralegal. Apply by June 29, 2026.

Office of the Attorney General of Washington, DC | Trial Attorney (Washington, DC) [$140,767 - $183,031]

Located in the nation’s capital, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the chief legal office of the District of Columbia. OAG enforces the District’s laws, works to protect and defend D.C. residents, and provides the highest level of independent legal advice and guidance to District of Columbia government agencies. The Public Advocacy Division (PAD) manages the affirmative civil enforcement litigation of OAG to protect the public interest. This position is in the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) of PAD. PAD brings enforcement actions in consumer protection, civil rights, housing, environmental, workers’ rights, false claims, elder justice, nonprofit, and antitrust. Office of Consumer Protection within PAD is seeking an experienced trial attorney to represent the District in investigations and civil litigation arising under District and federal consumer protection laws. OCP’s priorities are to address unlawful practices that are worsening the affordability crisis many District residents face, particularly in the areas of housing, consumer finance, and the cost of daily necessities. OCP works to protect District consumers by investigating complaints from District consumers and bringing cases against businesses that take advantage of District residents in violation of District consumer protection laws. OCP investigates and brings enforcement actions that are of high priority to District residents and also brings national and multistate actions. Subject matters cover deceptive fees and lending practices, big tech, privacy and data breaches, addictive and unsafe products aimed at District youth including tobacco products and social media apps, local scams, and more. OCP also regularly proposes legislative solutions to better protect District residents and engages in frequent public speaking and consumer education efforts. Apply by July 25, 2026.

Outten & Golden | Associate (NY, Washington, DC, & CA) [$133,000 - $175,000]

The Firm enjoys a strong national reputation for representing employees, executives, and partners in all areas of employment law—from representing senior executives in contract negotiations, to protecting individuals’ civil rights in the workplace, to combating worker exploitation and systemic discrimination in class action and impact litigation. We take pride in our decision to represent employees as advocates for workplace fairness. More recently, the Firm has branched out into new cutting-edge consumer digital-discrimination litigation involving major social media platforms. Associates at O&G work on individual matters and class actions in all areas of employment law—including matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage theft, whistleblowing, leaves of absence, layoffs, and executive compensation—as well as on consumer and public accommodation class actions. Associates have extensive client contact and the opportunity to work on matters in a variety of contexts including federal and state courts, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative agencies (e.g., EEOC), as well as negotiations and client counseling. OUF.

Partnership for Civil Justice Fund | Senior Staff Attorney (Washington, DC) [$100,000 - $120,000]

The Center for Protest Law & Litigation, a project of the Partnership for Civil Justice Fund, seeks a highly skilled, enthusiastic, and motivated civil rights attorney to join in the litigation of existing cases and the development of new litigation, theories, and initiatives to defend and advance constitutional rights and social and environmental justice in the United States. This work will involve the range of PCJF’s civil rights matters, including police misconduct, with a special focus on the work of the Center for Protest Law & Litigation regarding legal matters at the intersection of First and Fourth Amendment rights in the context of free speech, assembly, and protest. The attorney will work on both civil litigation and on criminal defense of demonstrators subject to arrest for First Amendment activities, as well as transparency and FOIA matters. OUF.

Partnership for Civil Justice Fund | Staff Attorney (Washington, DC) [$80,000 - $95,000]

Promise of Justice Initiative | Civil Litigation Staff Attorney (New Orleans, LA) [$65,000 - $87,000]

PJI’s legal department has a track record of securing landmark wins, including Ramos v. Louisiana, in which the United States Supreme Court found that non-unanimous jury convictions (Jim Crow Juries) were unconstitutional. The PJI civil litigation team is currently litigating forced labor in prisons, the detention of incarcerated people past their release dates, and the deprivation of proper medical care for people in prison, among other challenges. Staff attorneys assist with case development, strategy, and procedure and will serve as counsel in PJI’s civil litigation cases. This position requires a commitment and belief in the ethos that our clients and their families are valuable, have answers, and should be consulted and heard because they are humans and because what we learn from our clients impacts the strength of evidence and influences litigation strategy. All attorneys at PJI are expected to center their clients in their legal practice and regularly visit in person, in prison, or elsewhere. OUF.

Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities | Legal Director (Washington, DC) [$90,000 - $105,000]

The Legal Director leads QT’s Legal Advocacy and Education Program, which seeks to promote and defend the rights of people with developmental disabilities. This includes direct legal representation of people with disabilities in DC seeking alternatives to guardianship; local and national policy advocacy; and community outreach and training. The Legal Director also works with DC government, DC courts, provider agencies, and the broader DC community to ensure that people with developmental disabilities have access to high-quality representation. The Legal Director administers the National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making to advance the decision-making rights of people with disabilities and older adults through training, technical assistance, and promotion of promising practices. OUF

Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP | Associate Attorney (Nashville, TN) [$130,000 - $180,000]

Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney for our Nashville, Tennessee office. This Associate will focus on representing plaintiffs in class action lawsuits, as well as individual actions, related to financial fraud matters, including securities, ERISA, consumer, and data breach actions. In addition, the Associate may also assist the Firm’s world-class team of attorneys on a range of gender discrimination, Title XI sexual assault cases, qui tam and whistleblower matters, and wage and hour actions. The ideal candidate for the Associate Attorney position will have 3-5 years of experience in complex commercial litigation and/or class action litigation. Prospective applicants must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Tennessee or expect to be admitted in the immediate future. Familiarity with complex commercial litigation, large-scale discovery and e-discovery preferred. OUF.

Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR) | Senior Attorney (Atlanta, GA) [$105,000 - $120,000]

Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR), a leading force challenging unconstitutional practices of the criminal legal system through federal and state litigation in Alabama and Georgia, is seeking nominations and applications for a Senior Attorney to join the Impact Litigation Unit (ILU). Reporting to the Director of the ILU, this new Senior Attorney will work cases in the Impact Litigation Unit. This work includes the supervision of lawyers and investigators, collaboration with colleagues in other units, and public communication and advocacy. They will also manage all aspects of their class action case load, including: drafting complaints, briefs, litigation correspondence, and discovery documents; taking depositions; preparing for and conducting evidentiary hearings; conducting settlement negotiations; and monitoring and enforcing consent decrees. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years’ experience building and litigating civil rights cases, from intake to case settlement or trial, with significant expertise in Section 1983 litigation in federal court; the Prison Litigation Reform Act; qualified immunity; and supervisory liability claims. Their expertise will also include best practices in representing Black and Brown clients and those from low income backgrounds. They will be an experienced manager and mentor who delegates thoughtfully, models effective interpersonal communication and collaborates across departments. They will have a refined expertise in the legacies of slavery, Jim Crow, anti-Indigenous policies, anti-poverty policies, and other social and political patterns that define the legal system in the deep south. Given SCHR’s mission, we are particularly interested in applicants who have been intimately impacted by the carceral system, poverty, and the criminalization of Black and Brown folks in the U.S. OUF.

Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR) | Senior Attorney – Impact Litigation Unit (Atlanta, GA) [$100,000 - $115,000 (plus benefits)]

Southern Education Foundation | Lynn Walker Huntley Legal Fellowship (Atlanta, GA) [$90,000]

The Southern Education Foundation (SEF), in partnership with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), is proud to launch the Lynn Walker Huntley Social Justice Fellowship—a two-year, full-time opportunity based in Atlanta, Georgia, for early-career legal advocates dedicated to education justice in the South. From Fall 2026 to Summer 2028, the Fellow will support SEF’s Government Affairs and Advocacy team and SPLC’s Democracy: Education & Youth practice group in advancing fair education policy, strengthening public education, defending inclusive curricula, and contributing to impact litigation through SEF’s Brown’s Promise project. Rooted in SEF’s more than 150-year mission to advance educational justice through research, advocacy, and leadership development, this fellowship offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change across 17 Southern states. Candidates will be notified in November 2025 regarding the next steps in the process. OUF.

Southern Poverty Law Center | Chief Legal Officer (Georgia, Alabama, or Washington, DC) [ $275,000 - $320,000]

Reporting to the President & CEO and as a key member of the SPLC executive team, the Chief Legal Officer will be a thought partner and collaborative visionary responsible for shaping, leading and managing a strategic, innovative litigation docket at the federal, state, and regional level. Effectively managing a large and experienced Legal team – and collaborating across issues, areas, and departments - the CLO will direct and implement the organization’s impact advocacy and litigation strategy at a time when the work of the SPLC has never been more vital. The successful candidate will have a history of deeply credible and meaningful legal leadership experience in the civil rights space, with leadership in litigation and advocacy. Priority will be given to applications submitted by July 31, 2026, although we will continue to receive and review applications until the position is filled.

Southern Poverty Law Center | Senior Policy or Policy Counsel, Voting Rights (Washington, DC) [$102,637 - $153,500 (DOE)]

The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Senior Policy or Policy Counsel committed to advancing civil rights and racial justice! The Civil Rights and Racial Justice Senior Policy or Policy Counsel will lead SPLC's strategic policy initiatives to safeguard, strengthen, and expand civil rights protections, with a particular focus on robust enforcement of federal anti-discrimination laws. In this capacity, the Counsel will work to advance policies that remove barriers to opportunity for Black communities and other historically marginalized groups across the economy, education system, and other critical areas. The role requires an agile, forward-thinking leader who blends creativity with strategic thinking to respond decisively to ongoing attacks on civil rights while also identifying opportunities to strengthen the framework to meet the realities of today. The Senior Policy or Policy Counsel will also help shape and advance policy strategies to combat hate and extremism. The Counsel will collaborate across internal teams, engage with coalition partners, and cultivate relationships with policymakers to advance policy solutions that promote equal opportunity and move us closer to a society free from discrimination, where all communities can thrive. OUF.

Southern Poverty Law Center | Senior Supervising Attorney, Inclusion and Anti-Extremism (Atlanta, GA) [$164,864]

The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Senior Supervising Attorney committed to dismantling white supremacy. The Senior Supervising Attorney (SSA) in the Inclusion and Anti-Extremism (IAE) Advocacy and Litigation Impact Team (ALIT) develops, litigate, and supervises cases against hate groups and other actors perpetrating hateful and extremist activity. The position provides opportunities to work on cases and campaigns vindicating and advancing the rights of individuals and communities, including among others, people of color, religious minorities, LGBTQ people, and immigrants, targeted by extremists and hate groups. OUF.

Student Legal Services at the University of Virginia | Director (Charlottesville, VA) [$85,000 - $100,000]

Are you a passionate Virginia-barred attorney ready to make a direct impact on the lives of college students? Our nonprofit is seeking an Executive Director to lead our Student Legal Services at the University of Virginia. You'll advise and represent UVA students in housing, criminal, expungement, and consumer legal matters. This role blends litigation with vital community education, including "Know Your Rights" workshops and engaging social media outreach. Apply by February 4, 2026.

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) | Equal Justice Works Financial Empowerment Project Fellow (San Antonio, TX) [$64,355 - $87,565]

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) seeks a full-time attorney for a two-year Equal Justice Works Fellowship based in our San Antonio office. TRLA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in Texas, serving 23,000 clients annually across 68 counties. Our mission is to promote the dignity, self-sufficiency, safety, and stability of low-income Texans by providing high-quality legal advocacy. The Equal Justice Works Financial Empowerment Project is a pilot initiative that embeds attorney Fellows within Financial Empowerment Centers to protect and transfer generational wealth through both financial and legal guidance. The goal of the fellowship is to prevent the loss of intergenerational wealth in communities disproportionately excluded from traditional wealth-building opportunities by providing free legal services, including estate planning, title clearing, and other asset preservation legal needs. OUF.

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) | Paralegal A – Telephone Access to Justice (TAJ) (TRLA Service Area, TX) [$44,340 - $58,403.96]

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) provides free civil legal services to residents in 68 Southwest Texas counties, and represents migrant and seasonal farm workers throughout the state and in six other southern states. TRLA serves about 23,000 clients each year. However, more than 2.6 million residents of Southwest Texas are considered eligible for TRLA services, a ratio of almost 21,000 potential clients per legal aid lawyer. As a result, thousands of low-income Texans still lack access to civil legal representation. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid seeks a Paralegal A, working 40 hours per week, for the Telephone Access to Justice (TAJ) Team. This is an in-person position, and regular, on-site attendance is considered an essential function of the role. While TRLA supports flexibility and may allow occasional remote work where appropriate and with prior approval, consistent in-person attendance is expected. OUF.

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) | Staff Attorney (TRLA Service Area, TX) [$64,355 - $87,565]

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. (TRLA) seeks a staff attorney to specialize in farmworker advocacy, providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers in Texas, as well as in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. This position may be based in any of TRLA’s Texas offices or in our Southern Migrant Legal Services (SMLS) office in Nashville, TN and will involve a multi-state docket. Most of the Staff Attorney’s work will focus on employment law and litigation in both state and federal courts. Cases include wage theft, discrimination, human trafficking, unsafe working conditions, and retaliation. OUF.

U.S. Sentencing Commission | General Counsel (Washington, DC) [$214,798 - $220,524]

The general counsel is the principal legal officer of the Commission and director of the Office of General Counsel. The general counsel reports to the staff director and is responsible for representing the Commission and serving as the principal advisor to the Commissioners and staff on all legal matters. Apply by July 24, 2026.

Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs | Immigrant Defense Senior Fellow (Washington, DC) [$80,250 - $134,250]

We are looking for an experienced attorney to lead our immigrant defense docket. This is a one-year senior fellowship, but we’re actively seeking additional funding to extend that. The person selected will help the Committee to manage its current docket—which includes challenges to the Administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela, Afghanistan, and Cameroon and a challenge to the birthright citizenship Executive Order—as well as to develop new matters in this space. OUF.

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