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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.

AARP Foundation | Lead Attorney (Washington, DC) [$124,200 - $138,000]

AARP Foundation is the nation's leading organization serving the 39 million older adults living in poverty or one life event away from slipping into it. Our mission is to strengthen financial resilience for and with older adults by empowering individuals and improving systems. We do this by creating pathways to quality employment, removing barriers to benefits, and promoting equitable access to essential goods and services. To learn more, visit aarpfoundation.org or follow @AARPFoundation on social media. The Lead Attorney role provides legal counsel and represents clients in civil litigation and other legal proceedings that will have a significant and equitable impact on senior poverty. Leads the investigation of potential cases, preparation of cases for filing and trial, the conduct of discovery (including e-discovery) and settlement negotiations, and the preparation of amicus briefs. Collaborates with senior management to develop strategic plans to achieve the organization’s litigation goals while adapting to meet evolving legal, economic, and technological conditions. OUF.

AARP Foundation | Vice President of Litigation (Washington, DC) [$180,000 - $200,000]

The Vice President of Litigation manages litigation functions, provides legal counsel, and represents clients in civil litigation and other legal proceedings affecting older adults with low income. Oversees the development, investigation, and preparation of cases for filing, discovery, motion practice, trial, and settlement negotiations. Identifies vehicles for amicus participation and oversees the drafting and filing of amicus briefs. Collaborates with senior leadership to develop long-term strategic plans to achieve the organization’s litigation goals. Acts as an expert on legal and policy matters to advise on organization priorities. Primary practice areas include labor and employment, employee benefits, and consumer protection. This is a leadership position within AARP Foundation, which hosts a public interest law firm that launches high impact litigation to combat senior poverty. It is not an in-house counsel position within AARP. 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 Arkansas | Staff Attorney (Little Rock, AR) [$90,000 - $100,000]

The Arkansas Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Inc. (ACLU-AR) seeks applicants for a full-time Staff Attorney to join its dedicated, collaborative, and racially diverse team in Little Rock. Since 1969, ACLU-AR has been a leading advocate for civil liberties in the Natural State. The Staff Attorney will help us protect and advance a broad range of civil liberties, including free speech, racial justice, voting rights, immigrants’ rights, privacy, religious liberty, reproductive rights, LGBTQ equality, and more. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on October 26, 2026.

ACLU of North Carolina | Immigrants’ Rights Staff Attorney (Raleigh, NC) [$80,000 - $90,000]

The ACLU-NC Legal Foundation (ACLU-NCLF) seeks to hire a full-time, term-limited Staff Attorney to join our passionate and dedicated team. The Staff Attorney position will be limited to three (3) years and will focus on the civil rights of detained immigrants, particularly individuals who will be detained by ICE in a soon-to-be-opened facility in Winton, NC. The Staff Attorney will spend significant time in Winton, leading efforts to monitor conditions and establish a legal outreach program at the detention facility. The Staff Attorney will also lead efforts to identify and advocate for individuals who are being unlawfully detained by local law enforcement officials for immigration-related reasons. In collaboration with ACLU-NC colleagues, the Staff Attorney will work to develop and conduct federal and state court litigation, as well as other legal advocacy to defend and enforce the constitutional rights of detained immigrants. Such work may include litigating habeas petitions and civil rights claims arising from over-detention or illegal detention conditions. We encourage applications by September 4, 2026, though the position will remain open until filled.

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.

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 | 2027 Summer Legal Internship (Richmond, VA) [$21/hr]

At the ACLU of Virginia, law students gain exposure to a broad range of civil liberties and civil rights issues. Students will be fully embedded in the legal team and will actively work with staff attorneys to conduct legal research, write legal memoranda, and draft correspondence to potential clients in response to documented complaints of civil liberties and civil rights violations. Students may also assist ACLU attorneys in the development of cases for litigation, discovery, preparation of cases for trial, and submission of amicus briefs. Students may also have the opportunity to attend oral arguments or evidentiary hearings in state and federal court and participate in lobbying state and federal elected officials on civil rights and liberties matters. The ACLU of Virginia’s current legal docket includes a wide range of active matters, including several class action cases, in the areas of criminal legal reform, First Amendment, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, immigrants’ rights, and other issues impacting Virginians. The ACLU of Virginia also employs an integrated advocacy model, where the organization’s legal, policy, organizing, and communications departments work hand-in-hand to advance the affiliate’s priorities. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in the hiring cycle as decisions are made on a rolling basis, but by no later than 11:59pm October 7, 2026.

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.

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation | Managing Attorney – Saturday Lawyer Program (Atlanta, GA) [$85,000 - $95,000]

The Managing Attorney of the Saturday Lawyer Program (SLP) provides leadership and oversight for AVLF’s longest-running program, which connects tenants experiencing landlord-tenant issues with volunteer attorneys for legal advice and representation. This position oversees the day-to-day operations of SLP, supervises program staff, leads three Saturday clinics each month, and ensures that clients and volunteers receive the support necessary for effective service delivery. SLP operates one in-person and two virtual clinics each month. During the in-person clinic, volunteer attorneys, paralegals, legal

assistants, and law students meet with potential clients, provide legal advice, and assist with drafting documents. During the virtual clinics, volunteer attorneys screen potential clients and, when appropriate, accept cases for ongoing representation. The Managing Attorney provides legal guidance and ongoing support to volunteer attorneys throughout their representation of SLP clients, assists with complex client and case-related matters, and promotes consistent, high-quality legal services. The position also plays a key role in cultivating and maintaining AVLF’s relationships with the legal community by recruiting and engaging volunteers and developing connections with organizations and partners aligned with AVLF’s mission. 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.

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 | 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.

Earthjustice | Senior Attorney, Enforcement (Any Earthjustice Office) [$158,600 - $222,800, Salary depends on experience and location]

Earthjustice is seeking a collaborative and experienced litigator to join our newly established enforcement group as a Senior Attorney. Earthjustice’s enforcement docket focuses on holding polluters accountable for violating the federal environmental laws that protect our land, air, and water. This is a cross-organizational effort, with the opportunity to develop and pursue cases in venues throughout the United States on behalf of communities directly impacted by environmental harm. The Senior Attorney will report to the Director of Enforcement and work closely with the Director to shape the enforcement group’s strategic plan, develop enforcement-related advocacy efforts, and build out infrastructure to support enforcement work throughout the organization. The Senior Attorney will also take the lead in identifying, developing, and litigating federal enforcement cases. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications received by September 7, 2026 will receive priority review.

Earthjustice | Senior Attorney, Fossil Fuels (New Orleans, LA) [$147,100 - $189,400]

Earthjustice seeks a Senior Attorney to join the Fossil Fuels Program. We use the power of the law to challenge the onslaught of new oil and gas infrastructure development that threatens climate, communities, and the environment. This position will focus on oil and gas infrastructure and related projects in the U.S. Gulf region, particularly Louisiana and Texas. The attorney in this position will be place-based in the New Orleans office. Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications received by September 7, 2026 will receive priority review.

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.

Government Accountability Project | Campaign Counsel (Washington, DC) [$85,000 - $100,000]

We are seeking a strategic, mission-driven attorney to join Government Accountability Project’s Advocacy Team as Campaign Counsel. This role blends federal employment law, whistleblower counseling, and strategic advocacy on compelling public interest cases. The ideal candidate possesses excellent writing and advocacy skills with a minimum of three years of expertise in federal employment law. This position will serve under the supervision of the Sr. Director of Advocacy & Strategy to evaluate the legal rights, risks, and options of whistleblower clients and to serve as counsel of record in executing Government Accountability Project’s campaign methodology of helping employees report illegality and wrongdoing safely while making a difference with their information. This role involves drafting compelling whistleblower disclosures to entities such as the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, agency Offices of Inspector General, and Congress, and representing clients in administrative fora seeking remedies for unlawful retaliation under federal whistleblower protection laws. The Campaign Counsel will primarily support the Democracy Protection Initiative and Immigration issue areas with a caseload that reflects organizational priorities and emerging threats identified through whistleblowers’ disclosures. This position is full-time. While Government Accountability Project’s office is located in Washington, DC, this position is primarily remote, with presence in DC needed occasionally. The Campaign Counsel will work closely with members of the Advocacy Team as well as cross-collaboratively with colleagues within Government Accountability Project and external partners. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by September 14, 2026.

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.

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.

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.

Justice Catalyst | Justice Catalyst Fellowship - Host Organization & Candidate Opportunity (US) [$76,000]

Justice Catalyst Fellowships support recent law graduates (up to two years out of law school) pursuing innovative, systems-oriented litigation for structural change. Fellows spend one to two years at a nonprofit, union, government agency, or plaintiff-side firm, litigating cases that apply existing laws in new ways to hold powerful actors accountable. Apply by December 1, 2026.

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

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.

Muslim Legal Fund of America | Civil Litigation Director (Richardson, TX) [$125,000 - $145,000]

MLFA is seeking a Civil Litigation Director to lead its federal civil litigation practice. The Director will shape practice-area strategy, supervise attorneys and legal staff, oversee a complex nationwide docket, and serve as lead counsel on select high-impact matters involving constitutional rights, civil liberties, religious freedom, national security, and government accountability. This is a practice-leader and lead-litigator role. The Civil Litigation Director will be accountable for the quality, strategy, pace, and impact of the civil litigation portfolio while maintaining a focused caseload of especially complex or consequential matters. Reporting to the Legal Director, this person will translate division-wide priorities into clear case-selection, staffing, supervision, and litigation decisions for the civil practice.

Many MLFA matters involve novel legal questions, rapidly changing policy environments, or administrative processes that must be approached with future litigation in mind. The Director must combine excellent legal judgment with disciplined docket management, strong people leadership, and a deep commitment to community-centered representation. Please apply by October 20, 2026.

Muslim Legal Fund of America | Immigration Litigation – Staff Attorney (Removal Defense) (Richardson, TX) [$70,000+]

The Immigration Litigation Attorney is a full-time exempt position within MLFA’s Legal Division, Immigration Litigation Department. Staff Attorneys manage a complex caseload of removal defense, immigration litigation, and administrative agency matters, including proceedings before USCIS, the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and federal courts nationwide. This role requires a licensed attorney with demonstrated expertise in removal defense and federal court litigation, including habeas petitions and emergency relief for detained clients. The position demands strong legal judgment, attention to detail, the ability to manage high-stakes cases independently, and a commitment to advancing justice for Muslim communities impacted by national security–related immigration enforcement. Please apply by October 27, 2026.

Muslim Legal Fund of America | Legal Director (Richardson, TX) [$145,000 - $155,000]

MLFA is seeking a Legal Director to serve as the senior leader of its Legal Division and strengthen the people, systems, and strategy behind its legal work. The Legal Director will set legal priorities, oversee litigation and advocacy across practice areas, and ensure MLFA’s legal work is excellent, ethical, coordinated, and aligned with the organization’s mission and long-term goals. This person will operate at both the strategic and front-line levels, helping MLFA navigate complex legal issues and a rapidly changing legal and policy environment. This role will require a forward-facing approach as well including potential on air interviews. This is a manager-first, practitioner-second role. The Legal Director may advise on or carry a limited number of especially strategic matters, but their primary responsibility will be leading the full legal function. They will manage senior attorneys, create clarity and accountability across teams, and own docket discipline for the Legal Division. Please apply by October 18, 2026.

Muslim Legal Fund of America | Senior Litigation Attorney (Richardson, TX) [$90,000 - $125,000]

MLFA is seeking one or more experienced Senior Litigation Attorneys to join its legal team. This posting is an open call for candidates whose experience aligns with current and anticipated needs across MLFA’s civil litigation, immigration, and related legal practice areas. Senior Litigation Attorneys will lead or serve as senior co-counsel on complex, high-impact matters involving constitutional rights, civil liberties, immigration, national security, and government accountability. Depending on the assigned practice area, matters may proceed through administrative agencies, immigration courts, federal district courts, appellate courts, or a combination of forums. Many MLFA cases involve unsettled questions of law or rapidly changing legal and policy environments. Work that may initially appear procedural or administrative must often be handled with close attention to exhaustion requirements, issue preservation, and the development of a strong record for future litigation. Attorneys must be prepared to manage matters from initial screening and investigation through pretrial proceedings, trial, appeal, or other resolution. This is a practitioner-first role. Successful candidates will bring substantial courtroom experience, exceptional written advocacy, strong strategic judgment, and deep knowledge in at least one of the practice areas below. Applicants are not expected to have expertise in every area and should clearly identify their primary focus in their application. Please apply by October 20, 2026.

National Homelessness Law Center | Civil Rights Director (Washington, DC) [$87,500 - $140,000]

The National Homelessness Law Center serves as both the legal arm of the movement to end homelessness and the national leader of the Housing Not Handcuffs Campaign, bringing together and supporting a broad network of legal advocates, housing and service providers, researchers, policy organizations, organizers, and grassroots groups working to advance housing justice. Within this context, the Civil Rights Director will provide strategic leadership for the Law Center's legal, advocacy, and technical assistance work to end the criminalization of homelessness and advance the rights of people experiencing homelessness to access housing, public spaces, and essential services. The Civil Rights Director will align the portfolio's impact litigation, legal advocacy, coalition building, and technical assistance initiatives with the organization's broader strategic goals, anticipate emerging challenges and opportunities, and set the long-term vision and roadmap for the program. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who thrives in a mission-driven, values-aligned organization and is committed to advancing systemic change through litigation, advocacy, and movement partnership. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled with priority given to applications received by September 9th, 2026.

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.

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

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

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 a Senior Attorney to join the Impact Litigation Unit (ILU). Reporting to the Director, 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. Minimum 8 year’s experience required. OUF.

Southern Coalition for Social Justice | Senior Counsel for Environmental Justice (Durham, NC) [$100,000]

Southern Coalition for Social Justice is hiring a Senior Counsel for Environmental Justice who will litigate cases, develop case strategies, advise clients, and work with state and federal policymakers to improve environmental justice outcomes for communities across the South. The starting salary is $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience and includes comprehensive health and retirement plans. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but applicants are encouraged to submit applications by October 16, 2026.

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 | 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 Fellow, Equal Justice Works Civil Rights (Washington, DC) [$117,286]

This unique mid-career Equal Justice Works (EJW) Fellowship, based at the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), is a new pilot program designed to address urgent gaps in civil rights enforcement resulting from recent reductions in federal capacity. SPLC’s EJW Civil Rights Fellowship will mobilize former government civil rights attorneys in strengthening litigation and advocacy efforts in the nonprofit sector. Through this Fellowship, Senior Fellows will design and implement a defined, time-bound litigation or advocacy project. The project will align with one or more of SPLC’s four impact goals: Protecting Democracy, Combatting Hate and Extremism, Eliminating Poverty, and Ending Unjust Incarceration. Each Senior Fellow’s project is expected to advance systemic civil rights enforcement priorities, respond to pressing unmet needs, and contribute to lasting impact within the broader civil rights ecosystem. Senior Fellows are responsible for articulating clear objectives, establishing measurable indicators of success, and executing strategic interventions over the course of the Fellowship. In addition to advancing their project within SPLC, Senior Fellows will participate in structured peer engagement, training, and evaluation coordinated by EJW, contributing to collective insight and field-wide impact. 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) | Civil Attorney (TRLA Service Area, TX) [$66,929- $91,067]

TRLA is looking for sharp, dedicated attorneys who want to use their legal skills to fight for people who need an advocate. Our attorneys handle their own cases, work directly with clients and communities, and have opportunities to litigate in state and federal court, practice before administrative agencies, negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct community education, and pursue broader legal strategies. You will work alongside experienced attorneys, paralegals, and other advocates. TRLA provides substantial support and encourages attorneys to take ownership of their cases, develop their litigation skills, and pursue creative strategies to achieve results for their clients. We are particularly interested in attorneys willing to work in communities where the need for legal services is greatest: the Rio Grande Valley, Texas-Mexico border, Gulf Coast, and rural Texas. OUF.

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 (Harlingen and Laredo, TX) [$44,340 - $58,403.96]

Southern Migrant Legal services (SMLS), A Project of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid seeks a Paralegal A for its Nashville office. The paralegal must be fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish. Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to social justice, especially in the areas of workers' and immigrants’ rights. Duties include (but aren’t limited to): assisting attorneys with litigation preparation; conducting outreach in rural areas (especially during evenings and weekends); performing client intakes; preparing community legal education materials and conducting Know Your Rights presentations; investigating cases; communicating with community organizations, the media, and other service providers; referring individuals to other agencies and private attorneys and any other duties as necessary. 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.

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