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1 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF LAWYERS PUBLIC INTEREST JOBS CLEARINGHOUSE 601 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 5126 ** Washington, DC ** (202) web address: Like us on Facebook Follow us on JANUARY 2016 Legal Positions: Domestic Violence/Family Law Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia... 3 Staff Attorney, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington... 4 Research and Advocacy Associate, Detention Watch Network... 5 Policy Associate, Legal Action Center... 6 Senior Associate, Legal Affairs and Associate General Counsel, PEW Charitable Trusts... 7 Senior Housing Attorney, Bread for the City... 9 Immigration Attorney, Northern Virginia Family Service Senior Project Specialist, D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center Senior Criminal / Immigration Attorney, Capital Area Immigrants Rights Coalition Criminal Justice Staff Attorney, The Constitution Project Senior Staff Attorney, D.C. Bar Assistant Bar Counsel, Office of Bar Counsel Chamber Watch Director, Public Citizen Staff Attorney/Chief Counsel, Commission on Law and Aging Director, Pro Bono Programs, Homeless Persons Representation Project, Inc Director, Center on Children and the Law, American Bar Association Program Associate, National Center for Victims of Crime Attorney, FINRA Juvenile Services Program Staff Attorney, Public Defender Service Appellate Attorney, Public Defender Service Trial Attorney, Criminal Division, Department of Justice Attorney, Housing and Civil Enforcement Section, Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice Attorney, Special Litigation Section, Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice Attorney, Special Litigation Section (DC), Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice Attorney, Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice Attorney, Office of General Counsel, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel, Administrative General Law Section, Drug Enforcement Admin Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel, Admin. Gen. Law Section (Ethics), Drug Enforcement Administration.. 40 Attorney, Tax Division, Criminal Enforcement Section, Department of Justice Attorney, Office of Legal Policy, Department of Justice Pro Bono Insitute, President and CEO

2 Non-Legal Positions: Finance and Operations Manager, Detention Watch Network Organizing Director, Detention Watch Network Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance, ICF International Paralegal, Tahirih Justice Center Research Director, President s Office, Public Citizen Legal Assistant, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia Project Coordinator, Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women Supervisory Program Analyst, Executive Office for Immigration Review Research and Policy Associate, Council of Court Excellence Development Director, Council of Court Excellence Fellowship/Intern Positions: Undergraduate Intern, Ayuda Summer 20161L Student Honors Program, Securities and Exchange Commission Law Student Volunteer, Summer, Criminal Division, Department of Justice Constitutional Litigation Fellowship, Americans United for Separation of Church and State Out-of-Town (Legal and Non-Legal Positions): Staff Attorney, Immigration Counseling Service, Portland, Oregon Staff Attorney, Immigration Center for Women and Children, San Francisco, California Staff Attorney, Legal Services for Children, San Francisco, California Bilingual Staff Attorney, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, Seattle, Washington Immigration Attorney, Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice, Los Angeles, California Immigration Coordinator, Pisgah Legal Services, Henderson, North Carolina Executive Director, Eastside Legal Assistance Program, Chicago, Illinois Paralegal, Kids In Need of Defense, Atlanta, Georgia Justice AmeriCorps Fellow, Kids in Need of Defense, Atlanta, Georgia Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps JD Program, Kids in Need of Defense, Atlanta, Georgia California Bar Foundation Removal Defense Fellow, Centro Legal de la Raza, Oakland, California Paul H. Tobias Attorney Fellowship Program for , Oakland, California L Summer Legal Intern Program, PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. & Ballard Spahr LLP, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Law Student Volunteer, Summer, Executive Office for Immigration Review, El Paso, Texas Coming Up at Washington Council of Lawyers: Spanish Language Exchange January 6, 2015 (12:00-1:30 pm), Mayer Brown, 1999 K Street, NW Pathways to the Bench in D.C. January 20, 2016 (12:00-1:30 pm), Dickstein Shapiro, 1825 Eye Street, NW January Happy Hour Committee Night January 20, 2016 (6:30-8:30 pm), Science Club, th Street, NW Best Practices in Pro Bono: Cultural Competency January 29, 2016 (8:30 10:00 am), Fried Frank, th Street, NW 2

3 Litigation Skills Roundtable: Pretrial Conferences February 12, 2016 (12::00 1:30 pm), Arnold & Porter, 601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW To register for upcoming Washington Council of Lawyers programs, please visit our website, LEGAL POSITIONS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY LAW STAFF ATTORNEY THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia seeks a staff attorney for its domestic violence/family law unit. Legal Aid was formed in 1932 to provide legal aid and counsel to indigent persons in civil law matters and to encourage measures by which the law may better protect and serve their needs. Legal Aid is the oldest general civil legal services program in the District of Columbia. The largest part of our work is comprised of individual representation in housing, family, public benefits, and consumer law. From the work with clients, we identify opportunities for law reform, public policy advocacy, and impact litigation. Tasks and Duties: Legal Aid has a broad and energetic domestic violence/family law practice. Our unit is staffed by three supervising attorneys, seven staff attorneys, one rotating loaned associate from a law firm, and a legal assistant. The staff attorney will handle a caseload of child support and paternity cases, including working from the Child Support Resource Center at D.C. Superior Court, as well as custody, divorce, and Civil Protection Order matters for survivors of domestic violence. In addition to an active litigation docket, the staff attorney will participate in community outreach, engage in systemic reform efforts, and be responsible for conducting interviews of prospective clients. Legal Aid s domestic violence/family law attorneys primarily work out of Legal Aid s central office and may also work and conduct initial applicant interviews out of Legal Aid s community office in SE. They also help staff the District s two Domestic Violence Intake Centers in NW at the D.C. Superior Courthouse, and in SE at the United Medical Center and the Child Support Resource Center, which operates out of the Paternity & Support Branch of D.C. Superior Court. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong litigation, organizational, communication, and leadership skills; The ability to work collaboratively with other staff; A demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice; Experience in legal services preferred, ideally with a background in DV/family law; and Bilingual skills (in Spanish, Amharic, or another language prevalent in Legal Aid s client community) strongly preferred but not required. Membership or eligibility for membership in the DC bar is required. Salary and Benefits: The attorney will be paid in accordance with Legal Aid s attorney salary scale. Legal Aid also offers a competitive benefits package. To Apply: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to: familyattorneysearch@legalaiddc.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Position remains open until filled. 3

4 Legal Aid values an inclusive, diverse workplace and does not unlawfully discriminate on any basis prohibited by law. Legal Aid encourages all interested persons to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status immediately. STAFF ATTORNEY CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington seeks a full-time attorney for its Hogar Immigrant Services program. Hogar Immigrant Services offers a wide range of services at little or no cost to a vulnerable immigrant population, without regard to religious or ethnic identity. Our goal is for immigrants to achieve self-sufficiency and participate fully as productive members of American society. The Staff Attorney will prepare a wide range of immigration cases for submission to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of State, Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals. The Staff Attorney will also provide legal representation to Unaccompanied Alien Children and will prepare cases for submission to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and EOIR. The Staff Attorney will coordinate all aspects of a client's case, including client communication, relevant research, drafting personal statements, preparing immigration forms, writing briefs, drafting court motions and orders, and advocacy with law enforcement and other agencies. Additionally, the Staff Attorney will: Assist in the supervision of volunteers and student interns. Solicit the help of volunteer attorneys, paralegals, and others to assist with the provision of services when necessary. Provide in-service training to staff and volunteers on immigration-related skills and knowledge. Provide public education in the community, collaborating with other agencies. Participate as needed in agency and program-wide data collection, fundraising, training, and strategic planning. Participate in meetings with immigration legal service community-based organizations. Participate on a monthly basis in day-long Saturday naturalization workshops. Prerequisites for the Position: Juris Doctor Degree with membership in any state bar. One year or more experience practicing immigration law. Experience with legal representation of Unaccompanied Alien Children preferred. Advanced proficiency in Spanish and English (writing and speaking) required. Ability to work both independently to manage a substantial workload with deadline pressures. Competence in communicating and interacting with others of diverse cultural, geographic, and economic backgrounds in a professional and compassionate manner, including interacting with individuals experiencing substantial levels of emotional, physical, financial, or other hardship. Ability to use basic Microsoft Office programs and online case management software. Commitment to the mission and goals of Catholic Charities Hogar Immigrant Services. To apply: please submit your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@ccda.net. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls, please. EOE. 4

5 RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY ASSOCIATE DETENTION WATCH NETWORK The Detention Watch Network works through the collective strength and diversity of its members to expose and challenge the injustices of the U.S. immigration detention and deportation system and advocate for profound change that promotes the rights and dignity of all persons. Working with DWN is a unique opportunity to interact with, and support the work of, immigrant rights advocates as we build our collective power and vision of a world without immigration detention. Position Summary The Research and Advocacy Associate will work closely with the Policy Director on immigration detention and enforcement issues to advance the Network s principles and members shared advocacy goals. The Research and Advocacy Associate will monitor and report on policy activities; manage coordinated education advocacy activities around key policy goals, and engage members across the country to add their perspectives through local, national and DC-based activities. The Research and Advocacy Associate will also support field research and data-collection focused on tracking detention conditions and documenting local responses to the implementation of immigration enforcement and detention growth. This is a full-time position based in DWN s Washington, DC office. Specific Responsibilities Monitor and track conditions and trends at immigration detention centers nationwide including impact of local and national policy reforms; Conduct data-gathering, fact-checking and research on immigration detention and enforcement practices; Engage in both written and oral education, including analysis of government and NGO policy reports as they relate to the Network s objectives, creating publicly accessible materials for use with policymakers and the media, and other public education activities; Facilitate education activities with members around key policy goals and enlist their viewpoints; Document and report on actions taken by the Network to achieve specific objectives and evaluate effectiveness of actions. Assist Network staff with the management of electronic tools including the website; Support the implementation of strategies to achieve Network s policy and advocacy goals in conjunction with other staff, DWN members and leadership; Assist the Policy Director to keep DWN members, leadership, and staff informed of policy opportunities and developments; Assist the Policy Director to maintain relationships with allies and constituencies and work on collaborative advocacy strategies; Assist organization-wide fundraising efforts including support for grant proposals, reports and related activities as needed. Key Working Relationships Policy Director, Co-Directors, Organizer, Membership and Communications Manager DWN membership, DC policy advocates Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge Bachelor s degree and law/masters degree preferred or equivalent experience. Minimum of two years of experience in related field required. 5

6 Experience with immigration, human rights, and social justice issues/immigrant communities a plus. Knowledge of US immigration law and policy, as well as broader knowledge of human rights law a plus. Skills and Abilities Excellent written and oral communication skills, including research, public speaking skills, and demonstrated ability to translate technical material for a variety of audiences; Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time in order to meet multiple deadlines; Ability to work independently and in a team; be goal-oriented and have experience implementing multiple projects concurrently; Have a diplomatic presence. Develop and maintain good working relationships with a wide variety of Network members and partners. Proficiency in another language preferred but not required. Occasional travel required. DWN offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits and a collaborative work environment with colleagues who are dedicated to social justice reform. How to Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample with the subject line Research and Advocacy Associate position to msmall@detentionwatchnetwork.org. Detention Watch Network, a project of the Tides Center, is an at-will and equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and gender expression) identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application. POLICY ASSOCIATE LEGAL ACTION CENTER The Legal Action Center (LAC) seeks a Policy Associate in its Washington, D.C. office to work on a variety of projects related to health care policy and improving access to addiction and mental health care. About the Organization: LAC is a private, not-for-profit law and policy organization with offices in New York City and Washington, D.C. LAC is the only organization in the country whose sole mission is to fight discrimination against and protect the privacy of people living with criminal records, drug or alcohol histories, and/or HIV/AIDS. LAC's multi-faceted approach involves direct legal services and impact litigation, technical assistance and training to agencies that serve our constituencies, and national, federal and state policy advocacy to create systemic changes. Since its 1972 founding, LAC has been a state and national leader in policy and legal advocacy to: promote substance use prevention, addiction treatment, and recovery; protect the privacy of addiction treatment information; fight discrimination related to an addiction history or a criminal record; and reform drug sentencing laws. LAC is a national leader on ensuring the federal health care reform law, the Affordable Care Act, helps to expand health insurance coverage and access to care for people with addiction and mental health service needs and for those involved in the criminal justice system. LAC is also a leading expert on the laws governing the confidentiality of substance use treatment records and has worked with treatment providers and policy makers on these confidentiality issues for decades. 6

7 Job Responsibilities: The Policy Associate will be responsible for coordinating a number of policy projects aimed at improving access to health care. This position will report to LAC's Director of Policy. The Policy Associate will: Coordinate and help to staff the Coalition for Whole Health, a coalition of organizations working to ensure that health reform laws are well implemented for people with mental health and addiction care needs. Maintain regular communications with Coalition members. Conduct policy research and analysis of federal and state laws, regulations and guidance toward better access to health care for people with addiction and mental health needs. Develop written policy materials for the administration and Congress, state policy-makers and advocates. Coordinate a project aimed at ensuring that there is good access to substance use screenings and early intervention services through Medicaid and private insurance. Conduct educational presentations and trainings on various health policy issues and help to develop and implement policy advocacy strategies. Qualifications: Public policy experience (minimum 2 years), preferably in the area of health. Graduate degrees in law or public policy preferred. A passion for advocacy to expand access to health care and to eliminate discriminatory policies is essential. Excellent written and oral communication, advocacy, and analytic skills, including the ability to explain complex issues in clear, persuasive terms. High level of organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Strong networking skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with individuals, organizations and government agencies and well as to work with diverse groups of people. Desire and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small (4-5 people), busy office. Willingness to travel. Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits, including medical insurance, 403(b) plan with employer contribution, and pre-tax flexible benefits. Application: Please a resume and brief cover letter (no calls) to Sherie V. Boyd, Office Manager at sboyd@lac.org and write Policy Associate in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but please apply as soon as possible. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Members of LAC's stakeholder populations are strongly urged to apply. The Legal Action Center is an equal opportunity employer. SENIOR ASSOCIATE, LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today s most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and invigorate civic life. We are an independent nonprofit organization the sole beneficiary of seven individual trusts established between 1948 and 1979 by two sons and two daughters of Sun Oil Company founder Joseph N. Pew and his wife, Mary Anderson Pew. 7

8 Our work lays the foundation for effective policy solutions by informing and engaging citizens, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause and insisting on tangible results. Our projects encourage efficient, responsive governments at the local, state, national and international levels serving the best interests of the people. We partner with a diverse range of donors, public and private organizations and concerned citizens who share our interest in fact-based solutions and goal-driven investments to improve society. With offices in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Brussels and London and staff in other regions of the United States as well as Australia, Pew provides an exciting learning environment and the opportunity to work with highly talented individuals. We are a dynamic, rapidly evolving organization that values creativity and innovative thinking and fosters strong teamwork with mutual respect. Legal Affairs: The Legal Affairs department is responsible for a wide and growing variety of general corporate legal and risk management matters, plus overseeing relationships with outside counsel. The department's work continues to grow based on Pew's change from private foundation to public charity status in 2004, which not only permitted a dramatic expansion of Pew s charitable activities but also increased the amount and complexity of the unit's work. Legal Affairs provides legal advice to the board, senior management and staff regarding all of the institution's activities, from operating projects to fund-raising to grantmaking. The department is also involved in the design and development of new policies and procedures affecting Pew's operations. The Legal Affairs department is currently comprised of 21 individuals, including 17 legal staff and four compliance staff. Position Overview: Pew is seeking a full-time attorney for the position of Senior Associate, Legal Affairs and Associate General Counsel. The primary responsibility of the attorney will be to provide support for the operations work of the institution. This attorney will be expected to draft and review various contracts, including vendor contracts leases, hotel contracts and grant agreements; assist with employment and benefit law matters; conduct relevant legal research and analysis on the legal requirements that apply to Pew's expanding activities; act as a liaison between legal affairs and other Pew staff; and engage in other work as requested. This position requires experience in one of the following areas: employment law, benefits law, contract law, or tax-exempt organization law (specifically the laws applicable to public charities). This position reports to the Director and Associate General Counsel based in Pew's Washington, DC office. Responsibilities: Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of operations agreements in connection with Pew's work Review and advise on institutional compliance with new and existing laws Assist with establishment and operations of Pew s international offices Oversee the establishment, formalization and improvement of a process for issuing requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for information (RFIs) that is uniform across all Trust-Operated Projects (TOPs) and throughout Pew and review and revise all RFPs and RFIs on behalf of the Legal Department Assist operations staff in strategically planning projects, agreements, communications and ongoing work to assure compliance with the laws that apply to public charities Conduct research and analysis of specific legal questions and prepare memoranda and opinions setting forth research results, recommendations and conclusions Draft, review and negotiate incoming and outgoing grant agreements related to Pew s mission Identify and assess legal and business risks to the organization; help identify and address business and reputational risks Perform code of conduct training for incoming staff Stay up-to-date on relevant developments in the areas of tax-exempt organizations, contract law, nonprofit advocacy, and employment law, among others Contribute to and participate in additional tasks of the department as assigned; participate in institutional projects as requested Handle special projects for Legal Affairs as requested 8

9 Participate in activities and meetings and perform other tasks as assigned, including, for example, serving on institution-wide committees Requirements: J.D. required A minimum of 5 years of legal experience required Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate a broad range of contractual agreements required Tax-exempt organization experience, law firm background and/or in-house experience at a public charity or private foundation preferred Demonstrated success in analyzing and advising clients about complex legal and factual issues Skill in interpreting applicable federal and state compliance laws, regulations, and ethics rules Ability to understand Pew's goals and to counsel staff on how to achieve those goals, consistent with informed and properly mitigated legal and business risk Strong client service skills and the ability to resolve problems creatively and effectively; to identify underlying issues in complex situations; to recognize patterns and trends; and to apply relevant expertise and experience to diverse legal questions Experience and skill leading meetings and working on teams with non-legal professionals Exemplary written and oral communications skills, including the ability to summarize issues and the means to address them Leadership skills, seasoned judgment, high integrity and the ability to learn quickly, gain credibility and influence the organization. The successful candidate must be confident, with strong interpersonal skills, and must have the capacity to develop productive relationships at all levels, establish trust and provide thoughtful counsel Ability to juggle multiple priorities, manage projects, organize time and identify resources for projects Licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia or eligible for such admission promptly upon hiring Collegial personality, ability to work cooperatively with diverse teams of professionals, and welldeveloped sense of humor Travel: Minimal travel to conferences and meetings; occasional travel to Pew s Philadelphia office. Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including four weeks of vacation, a generous 401(k) plan and flexible benefit options. Pew is an equal opportunity employer. SENIOR HOUSING ATTORNEY BREAD FOR THE CITY Our Mission: The mission of Bread for the City is to provide vulnerable residents of Washington, DC, with comprehensive services, including food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services, in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We recognize that all people share a common humanity, and that all are responsible to themselves and to society as a whole. Therefore, we promote the mutual collaboration of clients, volunteers, donors, staff, and other community partners to alleviate the suffering caused by poverty and to rectify the conditions that perpetuate it. Position Profile: Bread for the City s Legal Clinic works to ensure better access to justice for individuals in our nation s capital. The Legal Clinic provides front-line civil legal services primarily in three areas of law: housing, family, and public benefits. Our Housing Law practice includes defending tenants against complaints for possession of real estate, affirmative litigation on behalf of tenants and tenant associations, representation at administrative agencies, and advice and counsel in a variety of housing-related matters. 9

10 Position Description: The Legal Clinic seeks an experienced attorney for its housing practice, which consists of a dedicated team of 5 housing attorneys and 1.5 associates loaned from area law firms. The attorneys in the housing practice focus primarily on an innovative project to provide same-day representation to tenants they meet for the first time at court at a critical point in their landlord-tenant case (and many of those cases are retained by our attorneys for continued representation). The Senior Attorney will participate in same-day representation and ongoing casework and help both staff attorneys and loaned associates think through appropriate and innovative legal and non-legal strategies to achieve client goals. The Senior Attorney will also help support housing-related advocacy and policy reform efforts in the District Qualifications: Member of the D.C. Bar or eligible to waive in; 3-5 years of litigation experience; At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory position; Knowledge of landlord-tenant law; Demonstrated commitment to social, economic, and racial justice; High degree of flexibility; Sense of humor; Strong organizational, research, and oral and written communication skills; Ability to work collaboratively with other staff and interact with a wide variety of people; Comfortable working in an open work environment, with no private offices for staff; Experience in a legal services or other public interest setting; Knowledge of or experience with DC housing law a plus; and Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills preferred but not required Compensation: Bread for the City offers competitive non-profit salaries based on experience and a generous benefits package. To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a letter that speaks to your interest and qualifications to work@breadforthecity.org with Senior Housing Attorney in the subject line. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please Bread for the City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, physical or mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. BILINGUAL IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICE Northern Virginia Family Service ( NVFS ) is a private, non-profit human service organization with a $38 million annual budget, 450 employees, 4,500+ volunteers, and offices located throughout northern Virginia. Serving nearly 36,000 children and families, our programs encompass: safe and stable housing, access to affordable health care, emergency services, workforce development, legal services, anti-hunger and early childhood and youth development. The Multicultural Center at NVFS provides multicultural mental health, case management and legal services to address the needs of low-income, English-limited immigrants, asylees, and refugees for whom existing services are inaccessible due to language and cultural barriers. Clients include individuals from all cultural and ethnic groups whose mental health and socio-economic stability is compromised as a result of trauma, poverty, chronic 10

11 stress, and other challenges posed by the process of cultural adjustment. Trauma informed services are provided by bilingual, bicultural counselors, therapists, case managers and attorneys. The Immigration Attorney represents low income, culturally diverse clients in humanitarian and family-based immigration cases. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring operations and delivery of the legal services program is effective, efficient, and in compliance with all external regulatory standards and professional code of ethics. Job responsibilities include: Conduct initial phone intake and legal consultation to determine eligibility for program services Prepare and submit immigration applications for the following: o Asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture claims o VAWA petitions, removal of condition waivers, and cancellation of removal o U visas o T visas o Special Immigrant Juvenile Status o Naturalization o Adjustment of status o Family petitions o Consular processing o Temporary Protected Status/Deferred Enforced Departure o DACA/DAPA o Waivers of inadmissibility o Additional benefits such as employment authorization documents, travel documents, renewal of permanent resident cards, Certificates of Citizenship, FOIAs, etc. Represent clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the Board of Immigration Appeals; includes attending immigration interviews, asylum interviews, immigration court hearings, and Infopass appointments Ensure client fees are assessed and collected per retainer agreements Make internal and external referrals to other services within the Agency and community, and work with other NVFS staff to provide collaborative services to clients Ensure operations and delivery of the legal services program is effective, efficient, and in compliance with all external regulatory standards and professional code of ethics Assist in the development of grants or contract proposals and reporting Conduct outreach, lead trainings and participate in networking activities to promote services and to learn about available resources; collaborate with other agencies to complement services Maintain bar membership through continuing education Education and experience required: JD required; must be a member of good standing of the Virginia Bar At least two (2) years of experience practicing immigration law; experience with asylum, SIJS, and domestic violence-related applications preferred Fluency in English and Spanish required Experience working with survivors of trauma preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Flexibility for some evening and community based work required Own transportation; ability to travel within Northern Virginia and Maryland Successful completion of background checks required upon hire This is a full-time, benefited position located in Falls Church. Please send letter of intent and resume to tandrea@nvfs.org 11

12 SENIOR PROJECT SPECIALIST (PART-TIME) D.C. BAR PRO BONO CENTER The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center has an immediate opening for a one-year part-time Senior Project Specialist (SPS) position. The SPS plans and implements the Pro Bono Center s technology based initiatives, administers the Pro Bono Center s online tools for pro bono advocates and pro se litigants and maintains the Pro Bono Center s internal production program. The SPS reports to the Managing Attorney (MA) of the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Plans, coordinates and implements the delivery of legal services through technology to include: a. Developing pro se pleadings, interactive interviews and applications in consultation with Pro Bono Center staff and volunteer attorneys. b. Developing interactive documents for small business owners and community-based non-profits for the community and economic development work of the Pro c. Bono Center. d. Creating comprehensive design strategies for the Pro Bono Center s web-based resources from implementation to testing and release. 2. Coordinates and manages content development and outreach for to include: a. Addressing unmet legal needs by developing, collecting and posting pro se materials in conjunction with the Pro Bono Center and other partner organizations. b. Developing and implementing a plan to enhance and maintain the resources available to small businesses and non-profits on Law Help. c. Creating and maintaining a unified design and pro se usability while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the legal and referral information provided. d. Coordinating response to user feedback. e. Increasing awareness of among the various constituencies, including pro se litigants, through trainings and demonstrations at constituent organizations and points of access in the community. f. Expanding the Pro Bono Center s offerings through enhanced features, including videos and interactive pro so pleadings. 3. Coordinates and manages content development and outreach for to include: a. Developing and posting legal and instruction materials for pro bono and legal services attorneys. b. Managing administrative functions, to include maintaining online calendars and coordinating admission of members to various practice areas. c. Developing and coordinating evaluation techniques, as well as assisting with national and local evaluation efforts. d. Maximizing the Pro Bono Center s educational and outreach efforts by utilizing the best and most innovative tools available from to share information and organize efforts across organizations. 4. Interfaces with Information Technology (IT) staff as appropriate to maximize effectiveness of the technical administration of both websites. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: 1. A J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school. Relevant undergraduate degree a plus. 2. The ideal candidate will be an active member of the D.C. Bar, or eligible to become an active D.C. Bar member. A successful candidate who is not an active member of the D.C. Bar must apply for admission within two (2) months of employment. 12

13 3. Knowledge of web-based content management systems, HTML and at least one other programming language and advanced features of google products required. 4. Ability to work well with D.C. Bar officers, Sections volunteers, other staff and the public. Experience working in a law firm, membership association, or similar non-profit organization a plus. 5. Proficiency with MS Office required. 6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills 7. Excellent organizational capabilities, attention to detail, adaptability, creativity, self motivated and ability to manage several priorities at once. 8. Experience working with a legal service provider serving low income to moderate income clients a plus. 9. Ability to initiate and develop partnerships with other organizations. 10. Ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive information. Additional Information: Under the Bar s compensation structure, this position is in the Legal Job Family at the Senior Specialist Level. This is a 28 hour part-time one year exempt position which will end one year from the date of hire. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for prorated annual and medical leave. This is not an attempt to list all essential functions of this position. It is recognized that job duties may change over time, based on the Bar s needs. Interested individuals must upload a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SENIOR CRIMINAL / IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY VIRGINIA JUSTICE PROGRAM CAPITAL AREA IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS COALITION The Capital Area Immigrants Rights Coalition provides legal representation and services to men, women and children in the detention and deportation system throughout D.C., Virginia and Maryland. We endeavor to ensure equal access to justice for non-citizens in the criminal justice and immigration detention and removal systems. Job Description: We seek a Senior Criminal / Immigration Attorney to join CAIR Coalition s Virginia Justice Program. The Virginia Justice Program seeks to minimize the negative immigration consequences of criminal convictions for non-citizens throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Program provides free resources and support to assist members of Virginia s defense bar in meeting their constitutional obligation to advise their non-citizen clients of the negative immigration consequences of criminal dispositions, as set forth by the United State Supreme court in Padilla v. Kentucky and the Supreme Court of Virginia in Zemene v. Clarke. The Senior Criminal /Immigration Attorney will maintain the Program s existing service menu while seeking to grow the program. Depending on level of expertise, the Attorney may also be involved in impact litigation and advocacy on issues at the intersection of criminal and immigration law. Job Responsibilities: Work under the supervision of CAIR Coalition s Legal Director to move the Virginia Justice Program forward in a manner that supports CAIR Coalition s strategic goals and is responsive to the needs of Virginia s indigent defense bar. 13

14 Maintain and strengthen relationships with stakeholders throughout Virginia, including the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission, head public defenders, leaders of the criminal defense bar, and potential funders. Develop and present trainings on immigration consequences of crimes to public defenders and court appointed counsel throughout Virginia. Maintain and develop written resources for criminal defense attorneys regarding immigration consequences of crimes, including practice alerts, practice advisories, and CAIR Coalition s Chart of Immigration Consequences of Selected Virginia Criminal Offenses. Provide timely and thorough case assistance to public defenders and court appointed counsel throughout Virginia on individual cases involving immigration consequences of crimes. Depending on level of experience, may work with the Legal Director to identify and take on opportunities to advance the program s strategic goals through impact litigation and amicus briefing at the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal circuit court level. Qualifications: Law degree and three to five years legal experience with a preference for demonstrated expertise in immigration and/or criminal law; Excellent written and spoken communication skills; High degree of professionalism, self-motivation, and flexibility. Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with experience, plus a generous benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, four weeks vacation plus all federal holidays. Application process: Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@caircoalition.org with Criminal / Immigration Attorney in the subject line. Deadline: Accepting applications on a rolling basis. CRIMINAL JUSTICE STAFF ATTORNEY THE CONSTITUTION PROJECT The Constitution Project (TCP), a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Staff Attorney to work on a criminal justice research and writing project. The position is for one year. About Us: TCP s mission is to promote constitutional rights and values by forging a non-ideological consensus aimed at sound legal interpretations and policy solutions. Since its inception in 1997, TCP has brought together highly respected experts from many disciplines and political ideologies to examine a host of government policies and practices that pose difficult constitutional problems. Typically organized into bipartisan, blue ribbon committees, these unlikely allies forge consensus-based solutions, often published in comprehensive reports. TCP promotes these recommendations through education, scholarship, and legal and policy efforts at the state and federal levels. Through the work of its Death Penalty Committee, TCP has long supported efforts to improve fairness and accuracy in the administration of the death penalty, but does not take a position on whether any jurisdiction should have capital punishment. More information about TCP is available at About the Job: The Staff Attorney will work with TCP staff, outside experts and practitioners, and former policymakers to conduct extensive research and analysis of specific death penalty-related laws and processes, as well as critical components of the broader criminal justice system. On the basis of that research and analysis the Staff Attorney will draft sections of a comprehensive report about the administration of capital punishment. 14

15 The position is for one year preferred start date mid to late January The position presents the opportunity to work on critical criminal justice issues in a challenging, fast-paced environment, with high-profile members of the state and national legal communities. Qualifications: Applicants should have: A law degree from an accredited law school One to two years legal experience (in the area of criminal justice preferred) Outstanding research and writing skills A proven ability to work as a member of a team The ability to work independently and to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment Ideal candidates will also have some combination of: Experience and working knowledge of state and federal death penalty laws and processes Experience in bipartisan environments Experience conducting investigative research on, and familiarity with, the criminal justice system To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, résumé, references, and a brief writing sample to the attention of Brian Yourish, via at byourish@constitutionproject.org (including LAST NAME Staff Attorney in the subject line). Application deadline: January 10, TCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates who contribute to the diversity of our staff. SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY PROGRAMS DIVISION D.C. BAR The D.C. Bar has an opening for anew position as a Senior Staff Attorney (SSA) in the Office of Regulation Counsel in the Programs Division. The position serves as the principal staff liaison to a task force studying the impact of globalization on the legal profession, serves as a liaison to other special projects and committees supported by the Office of Regulation Counsel and provides substantive support and expertise to the standing programs and services in the Office of Regulation Counsel. The SSA reports to the Director, Regulation Counsel. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Serves as the principal staff liaison to the Task Force. 2. Serves as a staff liaison to the Executive Office, committees and other departments on substantive issues and special projects assigned to the Office of Regulation Counsel. Develops and implements activity plans and timetables to meet the missions of assigned special projects and committees. Plans and conducts program committee meetings. 3. Conducts legal and non-legal substantive research and analysis for programs, projects and committees. Monitors and analyzes program development and models from other bar associations, the ABA and related entities as relevant to the D.C. Bar s special programs and projects. 4. Drafts proposed rules, bylaws and comments. 5. Drafts or assists in drafting and editing special program, project and committee reports for the Board of Governors and such other entities as the Board directs. 6. Monitors national and international trends involving the effective delivery of legal services and the regulation of the legal profession. 7. Develops and administers operating budgets for the Task Force and for special programs, projects and committees. 15

16 Other Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Monitors restitution to the Clients Security Fund; assists with the development of claim applications for investigation by the Fund trustees. 2. Presents or assists in presenting training about the programs and services of the Office of Regulation Counsel for the D.C. Bar Mandatory Course on the Rules of Professional Conduct and District of Columbia Practice. 3. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school. An active member of the D.C. Bar, or eligible to become an active member. A successful candidate who is not an active member of the D.C. Bar must apply for admission to the Bar within two months of beginning employment with the Bar. 2. Three or more years of relevant work experience in a nonprofit/membership organization or a regulatory environment strongly preferred. 3. Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously. 4. Excellent verbal and written skills; strong legal analytical skills and problem solving ability. 5. Excellent interpersonal skills; strong analytical skills and problem solving ability. 6. Ability to work well under pressure; ability to set and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. 7. Proficiency in current Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with MS Word. 8. Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information. To Apply, please visit: ASSISTANT BAR COUNSEL LITIGATION DIVISION OFFICE OF BAR COUNSEL Assistant Bar Counsel-Litigation (ABC-L) is a prosecutor position. The ABC-L investigates and prosecutes alleged attorney misconduct and reinstatement petitions, from initial investigation through hearing and appeals. The ABC-L must be an attorney in good standing licensed to practice in the District of Columbia. This position reports to the Senior Assistant Bar Counsel Litigation (SABC-L). Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Performs investigations of allegations of attorney misconduct, to include: conducting research, interviewing witnesses, issuing subpoenas and analyzing documents and court filings. 2. Presents investigative findings and makes recommendations for appropriate disposition. 3. Represents the Office of Bar Counsel in formal proceedings before hearing committees,, to include: drafting pleadings, developing case presentation strategy, presenting evidence, examining witnesses and engaging in negotiations with respondent attorneys to reach agreement as to appropriate sanction. 4. Prepares post-hearing and appellate briefs and delivers oral arguments before the Board on Professional Responsibility and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. 5. Prepares and presents ethics and attorney discipline-related programs for continuing legal education. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: 16

17 1. J.D. degree from an accredited law program. Must be a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar. 2. Minimum five years of litigation experience. 3. Successful trial advocacy and courtroom skills. 4. Ability to define problems, collect, interpret and analyze large volumes of data and establish facts and ability to draw valid conclusions. 5. Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously. 6. Excellent verbal and written skills; strong legal analytical skills and problem solving ability. 7. Excellent interpersonal skills; strong analytical skills and problem solving ability. 8. Ability to work well under pressure; ability to set and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. 9. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365 and online legal research tools. 10. Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and issues. To apply, please visit: CHAMBER WATCH DIRECTOR PUBLIC CITIZEN Public Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with more than 350,000 members and activists. A project of Public Citizen, Chamber Watch aims to combat the power of the leading trade association for Big Business, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is one of the largest conduits of Dark Money in U.S. politics, and is, by far, the biggest lobbying organization. Misleadingly claiming to represent the interests of millions of small businesses, the Chamber advances a corporate extremist agenda designed to benefit the largest and most powerful corporations in America. Chamber Watch shines a light on the activities of the Chamber, challenges its misrepresentations and distortions of fact, works to end massive, anonymous corporate spending in elections, and seeks to offset the undue influence of the Chamber over federal and state policy. The project conducts research and communications on the myriad activities of the U.S. Chamber, and works in coalition with consumer protection, environmental and other public interest groups, small business organizations and labor unions. Responsibilities: Management. Manage a Chamber Watch communications/research staffer. Strategy. Develop campaign plans and strategy and implement public education and media work concerning the U.S. Chamber and its influence in collaboration with the Congress Watch Director and other senior staff. Collaboration. Serve as liaison to other Public Citizen divisions on U.S. Chamber issues, work with the Public Citizen led Corporate Reform Coalition that focuses on corporate money in politics, and also work to build up a coalition focused exclusively on the impacts of the Chamber on the political process. Publications. Oversee production and dissemination of analyses, reports, fact sheets, and testimony. Media. Develop and maintain media relationships and respond to inquiries working closely with the Chamber Watch communications staffer and the rest of the Public Citizen media team to produce editorial board memoranda, press releases, letters to the editor, and opinion editorials. 17

18 Development. Work closely with the Congress Watch Director on fundraising, including outreach to foundations and major donors, written proposals and reports, and electronic solicitations. Qualifications: J.D., M.A., or comparable experience preferred. Five years of experience in a legislative setting or in campaign-oriented public interest advocacy, including three years as a supervisor. Proven interpersonal and management skills. Outstanding analytical thinking, political judgment, and oral and written communication skills. High energy and enthusiasm. Salary And Benefits: Competitive non-profit salary commensurate with experience; good medical and dental coverage; three weeks paid vacation for new employees. This is a grant contingent position. To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to lgilbert@citizen.org. Please include your last name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your and in the filenames of attachments. STAFF ATTORNEY/CHIEF COUNSEL COMMISSION ON LAW AND AGING This 40% part-time position (i.e., 15 hours per week) provides legal support and direction to Commission activities in multiple law and aging matters, with a special focus on adult guardianship and related policy and practice issues. The mission of the ABA Commission on Law and Aging is to serve as the collaborative, interdisciplinary leader of the Association s work to strengthen and secure the legal rights, dignity, autonomy, quality of life, and quality of care of aging persons, particularly low income and vulnerable elders. It carries out this mission through research, policy development, technical assistance, advocacy, education, and training. Responsibilities: 1. Development and implementation of research, education, and policy initiatives; 2. Tracking and analysis of laws, regulations, court rules and policies/policy proposal in multiple substantive areas, with a special focus on adult guardianship and related policy and practice issues; 3. Performing multiple grant project support tasks, including involvement in grant development, grant writing, and implementation as needed. 4. Development and dissemination of informational resource materials, policy reports, and recommendations on substantive law, aging and legal services delivery topics; 5. Preparation of memoranda, articles, or educational material, frequently for journal publication. 6. Providing substantive advice, technical assistance, information and developing policy recommendations. 7. Serving as a principal ABA expert on a substantive area of law or public policy. 8. Giving presentations and/or teaching on legal and public policy issues. 9. Acting as a consultant designing substantive content of events, developing model documents, and conducting trainings. 10. Coordinating or supporting member sub-groups and interns/externs, as needed, and coordinating with external constituencies, including aging network groups, government entities, and others; Education: Doctoral Degree (JD, PhD) Experience: JD and admission to the bar in at least one jurisdiction. At least 4 years working in relevant specialized area of law, preferably in the field of law and aging or disability. High level of skills at legal writing 18

19 and research, oral and written communications, and organizational skill. Substantial experience in policy analysis. To apply, please visit: 24&esid=az The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association please call DIRECTOR, PRO BONO PROGRAMS HOMELESS PERSONS REPRESENTATION PROJECT The Homeless Persons Representation Project (HPRP), a non-profit legal services and advocacy organization, seeks to hire a full-time attorney to direct its Pro Bono Programs. Encompassing all of HPRP s programs is the deep understanding that people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness struggle to access legal services offered in a traditional manner. The hallmark of HPRP s legal program is its ability to reach clients where they live, eat, and spend time. HPRP s Pro Bono Programs leverage the resources of HPRP s staff by recruiting, training, and mentoring volunteer attorneys, paralegals, and law students to complement the work of HPRP s staff attorneys. Particularly in these economic times, HPRP s Pro Bono Programs provide the person power to assist the increasing number of persons seeking legal assistance to prevent homelessness or find housing. There are three types of pro bono programs at HPRP: 1) Community-Based Intake Program, in which HPRP volunteers conduct intake at shelters, soup kitchens and other community-based organizations and provide representation in legal areas that will directly eliminate or prevent homelessness; 2) Veterans Legal Assistance Project, in which volunteer attorneys receive cases by referral from HPRP and represent veterans in claims for service-connected disability benefits and discharge upgrades; and 3) Systemic Advocacy Projects, in which staff and volunteers pursue systemic solutions to homelessness. The Director of Pro Bono Programs is a leadership position at HPRP. The Director s work is closely linked to the work of the in-house Staff and the Director reports to the Executive Director. HPRP s Pro Bono Program is substantial and it encompasses the work of over 400 law students, paralegals, and attorneys to date. HPRP s law student program is unique; HPRP recruits and trains volunteer law students to conduct intake in 3 of HPRP s off-site Intake Programs and holds quarterly reflection sessions for the students to discuss their experience. HPRP operates Community-Based Intake Programs at Our Daily Bread Employment Center, The Franciscan Center, NAACP Satellite Office, My Sister s Place, the Baltimore VA Medical Center Annex and the Helping Up Mission, all in Baltimore City, at Shepherd s Table in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, and at the Chesapeake Health Education Program on the grounds of the Perry Point VA Medical Center in Cecil County. Responsibilities include: Recruiting, training, supervising, and retaining volunteer attorneys, paralegals and law students; Developing written materials for volunteers including registration materials, training manuals, etc.; Maintaining the infrastructure necessary to monitor the work of the volunteer attorneys and provide ongoing support and supervision to volunteers as needed; 19

20 Enhancing the law student volunteer opportunities by continuing to conduct quarterly reflection sessions and expanding the range of volunteer opportunities available to students; Maintaining HPRP s existing off-site intake programs, including strong relationships with organizations hosting HPRP s off-site legal clinics and establishing new locations for HPRP s off-site legal program; Conducting Know Your Rights and informational sessions at local shelters and other community-based programs on topics covered by HPRP s Pro Bono Program; Representing HPRP in community programs and conference planning and programming including: o Maryland Veterans Legal Assistance Conference o The Partners for Justice Conference o The Pro Bono Coordinating Council o The Maryland State Bar Association Annual Meeting; Expanding the visibility of HPRP s Pro Bono Program, including publicizing the program, and developing relationships with the private bar and government lawyers; Supporting Staff Attorneys working with volunteers and advising on the development of new pro bono programs related to the work of in-house attorneys, such as the Homeless Youth Law Project; Supervising the Pro Bono Coordinator, who establishes and monitors the off-site intake schedule, schedules volunteer trainings, and assists with data entry; Training and supervising law student and other interns during the summer and throughout the year as needed; Evaluating the effectiveness of HPRP s off-site locations; Maintaining information about case activity and statistics, as well as volunteer information, in HPRP s electronic database, and duplicate paper files of all volunteer cases; Participating in fundraising efforts, including working with Executive Director on grant applications, attending meetings with current and potential funders, and assisting with grant reports; and Working with the Executive Director and Office Administrator to plan the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception. Required Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to social justice and working with people in poverty; Prior experience representing clients in claims for VA service-connected disability or Social Security benefits; Ability to think strategically about expansion and visibility of HPRP s volunteer program; Previous experience in program development and supervising volunteers; Minimum 5 years litigation experience (two semesters of experience in a litigation clinic as a law student will be considered equivalent to one year of litigation experience); Admitted to practice law in Maryland, or willing and eligible to sit for the next available Bar exam or Attorney s Exam; Ease with computerized databases and producing reports on HPRP s cases; Excellent written and oral skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Salary: DOE with excellent benefits: Full health coverage (medical, prescription, dental) for employee plus contribution toward family coverage; long-term disability; life; ability to contribute to HPRP s 403(b) plan (employer supplemental salary contribution determined annually); Vacation (20 days), sick leave (10 days), personal days (3 days), holidays. Some evening and weekend hours required; HPRP provides for a flexible work schedule. To Apply: resume, cover letter, a writing sample, and names and contact information of three references to jobs@hprplaw.org (and specify Director Pro Bono Programs in the subject line). We are looking for 20