POSTED in December 2024:
Manhattan University (Riverdale, The Bronx) is hiring for two positions in its Center for Career Development that will be reporting to its Director and long-time Cafechica Julie Anna Alvarez Rivera. MU comprises 3 schools offering undergraduate and graduate degrees: Arts & Sciences, Engineering and Business. It has a pre-law undergrad population and has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (25%+ Hispanic student population). The links to the job descriptions and application portal are below. Please share with others in your network.
Career Counselor. Assistant Director of Employer Relations.
NYS Division of Legal Services seeks a Deputy Commissioner and Counsel.
The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), Office of the General Counsel seeks a Deputy General Counsel for Policy and Compliance to further develop DCAS’s internal standards, policies, and best practices across the agency’s lines of service. Reporting into the General Counsel with wide latitude for independent judgement and growth, the DGC will work closely with the General Counsel to identify and mitigate risk within the existing legal, operational, and ethical framework applicable to each line of service/agency division. More here.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the Litigation and Law team is hiring for two senior roles. One is primarily a litigation supervisor role (and would also involve some direct litigation work), and the other requires familiarity with litigation, but is more focused on advising on operational, legislative, and regulatory issues and risks related to reproductive health care. If you would like to speak more about either, please reach out! My e-mail is camila.vega@ppfa.org. Link to jobs here.
Advocates for Children of New York seeks a bilingual English/Spanish Staff Attorney for its Immigrant Students’ Rights Project (ISRP). ISRP works to protect the education-related rights of underserved immigrant families
Major, Lindsay & Africa is conducting a specialized search for a bilingual General Counsel for a large immigration law firm, the Mendoza Law Firm specializing in representing clients in applications for humanitarian visas. The job can be fully remote, so this is a nationwide search. Let me know if you would like the job description.
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Contract Services is hiring an Associate General Counsel | SmartRecruiters
The Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at NYU School of Law is recruiting for a Legal Fellow: Apply - Interfolio
Julliard is searching for a Vice President, General Counsel - Juilliard Career Site Careers
The NJ Consortium for Immigrant Children is hiring a Senior Special Projects Attorney - Rapid Response Initiative - Idealist
The National Health Law Program has several openings for attorneys: Job Opportunities - National Health Law Program
The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless is hiring a Case Counseling Attorney: WLCH-Position-Announcement-Case-Counseling-Attorney-Dec-24.pdf
Raices has expanded its search for a Director, Strategic Litigation position. Relocating to TX is no longer mandatory- they are now considering applicants based in D.C. : RAICES.DirectorStrategicLitigation.RecruitmentProfile.DEC24Update.pdf
POSTED in November 2024:
Thomson Reuters is hiring a Senior Counsel, Reuters News: Careers at Thomson Reuters
The NY State Attorney General’s Office is hiring an Assistant Solicitor General in the New York City Bureau of the Division of Appeals and Opinions. This is a great job for someone interested in appeals.
The New York State Unified Court System - Bronx is hiring a Court Attorney Referee Bronx Surrogate's Court. Applications are due by December 4, 2024.
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is hiring a Staff Counsel-Workers’ Rights. The application deadline is 12/21/2024.
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is also hiring a Staff Counsel. The application deadline is 12/21/2024.
Also hiring an attorney with interest in issues affecting low-wage workers to enforce worker protections under all OLPS laws.
The Legal Aid Society has several openings for attorneys: Jobs - The Legal Aid Society
Verizon is seeking talented attorneys to join their in-house Network Legal team! If you're passionate about technology and looking for a dynamic and innovative work environment, or know anyone who is, this is the perfect opportunity. They have several open positions open:
I-66 Express Mobility Partners in Manassas, VA has an opening for a legal counsel position. Careers
Responsive Gov is hiring a new Senior Policy Advisor. Please see the posting here. Priority deadline is December 1.
Harvard Law School is hiring a Staff Attorney, Housing Justice for Survivors Project | Harvard University
The Legal Aid Society has openings for Criminal Appeals Bureau Staff Attorneys in NYC for fall of 2025: Career Site Application deadline is December 2.
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is hiring a Community Engagement Manager. The application deadline is 11/30/2024. Here is a link to a job description.
Orloff, Lowenbach, Stifelman & Siegel, P.A. is hiring a trusts and estates associate.
The Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is hiring a Housing Attorney in NYC (hybrid position): Housing Attorney - Idealist
The Office of the State Attorney General of New York is hiring an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Office of Special Investigation (OSI) in NYC, Poughkeepsie, or Albany. Applications are due by November 15. More information at Attorney job postings | New York State Attorney General There are also openings for Special Assistant Attorneys General in its Civil Enforcement Division in NYC, with applications due on December 6: mfcu_ced_nyc_saag_3723_web.pdf
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is hiring a Staff Counsel – Workers’ Rights. The application deadline is 12/06/2024.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California is hiring for its Civil and Criminal Divisions: USAJOBS - Job Announcement and USAJOBS - Job Announcement .
The Vera Institute is hiring an Associate General Counsel: Job | Vera Institute
Hofstra University is hiring an Assistant/Associate General Counsel: Careers @ Hofstra University | Assistant/Associate General Counsel
The New Yorker is hiring a Counsel: Careers
Achievement First is hiring its next General Counsel.Achievement First (AF) was founded 25 years ago based on the belief that every child— regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to excellent schools. The next General Counsel should be driven by a commitment to meeting and serving AF’s mission and scholars in executing this pivotal leadership role. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this role will aid in steering the organization through the complex legal landscape of non-profit management, charter school operations, and educational issues. Here is the job description.
POSTED in October 2024:
Boston Lawyers for Civil Rights seeks a Senior Litigator.
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has a number of open positions. | Staff counsel to focus on worker’s rights | Staff counsel for licensing
The NBA is hiring an Associate Counsel, Player Health Job Details | the NBA
Amex has several Manager and Counsel positions open: Manager & Counsel | Careers at American Express (eightfold.ai) and Manager & Counsel – Global Merchant and Network Services, Merchant Relationships | Careers at American Express (eightfold.ai)
NYS Department of State Office of General Counsel is seeking to hire (GC is a Cafechica). As one of the oldest and most diverse agencies in state government, their core mission is to provide a better quality of life and expand opportunities for all New Yorkers. They have multiple opportunities in NYC and Albany for newer attorneys or those returning to the profession after a break to contribute to our team by researching and writing, representing the agency at administrative hearings, and providing legal advice and strategy to our broad and diverse program areas. It’s an exciting time to work in this space - come join our team! | Senior attorney, NYC. Senior attorney, Albany
Simpson Thacher is hiring a Pro Bono Immigration Attorney: Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)
The National Women's Law Center is hiring a Senior Litigation Counsel, Reproductive Rights in D.C.: Staff Positions - National Women's Law Center (nwlc.org)
Southern Legal Counsel (SLC) in Gainesville, Florida seeks a civil rights litigator. SLC litigates cases across Florida primarily in constitutional law, special education, disability law, LGBTQ rights, homeless advocacy, and governmental accountability.
The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) seeks a senior staff attorney (6 or more years of legal experience) or a staff attorney (up to 5 years of legal experience) to conduct litigation and related advocacy in the NYCLU’s legal department. The senior staff attorney or staff attorney will focus on litigation related to criminal detention and conditions of confinement in prisons and jails, including solitary confinement, but also will work on the full range of NYCLU work.Title is Senior Staff Attorney or Staff Attorney: Focus on Detention/Jail/Prison Litigation. Applications are due on 10/14/2024 and the job description can be accessed here.
Pregnancy Justice is hiring a Chief of Staff: Pregnancy Justice - Chief of Staff — NPAG
POSTED in September 2024:
The Office of the New York State Attorney General is hiring an Assistant Attorney General to join its Antitrust Bureau in NYC. Applications are due on October 4. For more information, click here: ant_nyc_aag_3718_web.pdf
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is hiring an Assistant General Counsel (Enforcement and Intelligence) in Washington D.C. Applications are due on October 10. For more information, click here: USAJOBS - Job Announcement
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is hiring a Deputy Chief Counsel, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in Washington, D.C. Applications are due on October 1. For more information, click here: USAJOBS - Job Announcement
pro bono partnership staff attorney opening - Google Search
The Waterfront Project, Inc. hiring Staff Attorney in Jersey City, NJ | LinkedIn
Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is hiring an Assistant General Counsel for its Early Drug Development Service program in NYC: 2024-80463 Assistant General Counsel I, Office of General Counsel and Early Drug Development Service | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (mskcc.org)
EverPass Media is hiring a Legal Counsel. EverPass Media is focused on premium sports entertainment in commercial establishments. This person would be the second member of our legal team, reporting to the General Counsel. The role will handle a wide variety of complex legal and business issues including marketing, advertising, intellectual property, video content acquisition, sales, compliance, privacy/data security and litigation/dispute resolution. Applications are due on 9/30/2024 and the job description is here.
Esperanza United is hiring a Public Policy Director: CBIZ20595:Career Search (entertimeonline.com)
Assistant General Counsel DEPT OF YOUTH & COMM DEV SRVS Full-Time Location NYC-ALL BOROS No Exam Required Department General Counsel Salary Range: $71,163.00 – $108,641.00.
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office is accepting applications for its 2025 Honors Program. You can register for the information session on September 25 and applications are due on October 13: 2025 Attorney General's Honors Program - New Jersey Office of Attorney General (njoag.gov )
NYC DCWP is seeking a staff counsel. This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the remote work pilot program. To apply: email your resume and cover letter to dcwpjobs@dcwp.nyc.gov with the job id number and position name in the subject line.
POSTED in August 2024:
NYC Department of Administrative Services seeks a Director-Policy and ProgramDevelopment (which is a legal position).
LatinoJustice seeks a NationalCriminal Justice Director and a Justice Advocate Coordinator.
Advocates for Children of New York seeks a Staff Attorney for its Immigrant Students’ Rights Project (ISRP). ISRP works to protect the education-related rights of underserved immigrant families. Immigrant families face unique obstacles in NYC public schools related to their linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
The Health Justice Program at New York Lawyers for the Public Interest is seeking an immigration attorney with at least 3 years of experience in direct immigration representation. A significant portion of the docket includes direct representation for individuals of trans experience, those who identify as gender-nonconforming, intersex, or those living with HIV. Professional working proficiency in Spanish (ILR 3 and above) is required. If the language proficiency is close we will work with a motivated candidate to increase capacity to meet the language needs of our clients. Feel free to contact Karina Albistegui Adler at kalbisteguiadler@nylpi.org if you have any questions.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is inviting applications from qualified candidates for a 14-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York, with a duty station in Central Islip, New York. More information can be found here. The deadline to apply is September 13, 2024.
Chime Financial is hiring a Lead Corporate Counsel.
H. Benjamin Perez & Associates, R.C. is hiring a full-time attorney with at least two years of matrimonial or family law experience, including court appearances. Spanish language skills. NY Licensed. Compensation: $90K to $150K depending on years of experience.
Paralegal Position | The Honorable Myrna Perez (Second Circuit) is seeking a new paralegal.