Jobs

• Staff Attorneys, Disability Rights Maryland - deadline August 27, 2021
• Managing/Assisting Managing Attorney, Disability Rights Maryland - deadline September 7, 2021
• Advocate/Investigator-Mental Health, Disability Rights Maryland - deadline September 7, 2021

Please see attached for more information. 

Staff Attorney Announcement RCM 8.11 (002).docx

Managing-Asst Managing Attorney Position Announcement 8.17.21 FINAL.docx

Legislative Attorney (Tax Law)

Open and Close Dates: 08/13/2021 to 09/03/2021

Salary: $122,530 to $159,286 per year

The Congressional Research Service (CRS), American Law Division (ALD), seeks a Legislative Attorney to analyze legal questions that emerge from the work of Congress related to tax law in particular and American public law generally. This is a non-litigating position emphasizing qualifications and interest in legal research and writing in a public service legislative context

The Legislative Attorney prepares objective, non-partisan analytical studies and descriptive and background memoranda and reports on legal issues of national significance; provides personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members, and staff on legal issues throughout the legislative process; and participates in or leads team research projects and seminars. The incumbent is expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide legal analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels.

Candidates with research experience in and broad general knowledge of legal issues regarding tax law in particular and American public law in general; who demonstrate strong research, writing, and oral communication skills; and who possess a portfolio of high quality legal analytical writing are encouraged to apply. Experience as a judicial clerk will be beneficial.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for over a century.  CRS is well known for analysis that is accurate, authoritative, confidential, objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

CRS is fully committed to workforce diversity.  Interested applicants must apply online at USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/610937000.

Please help us improve our recruitment efforts by letting us know how you heard about the position.  This question is asked in the application process.  

The US Small Business Administration is hiring Attorneys!

Attorney Advisor - Outreach and Marketing 

US Small Business Administration

Washington, DC

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Attorney - Commercial Lending, Government Contracting, and Litigation

US Small Business Administration

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Attorney Advisor - Labor and Employment 

US Small Business Administration

Washington, DC

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Attorney Advisor - Legislation and Appropriations Law

US Small Business Administration

Washington, DC

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The Office of the General Counsel (GC) provides legal advice to Agency leadership and staff on USAID. This position serves as a Legal Officer in the division in GC responsible for supporting USAID's Bureaus for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization (CPS), Humanitarian Assistance and Resilience, and Food Security. The incumbent assumes a broad range of responsibilities, primarily supporting the CPS Office of Transition Initiatives (CPS/OTI).

Deadline: August 30, 2021

Open to current USAID staff and Federal employees

Responsibilities

• Operations and administration of CPS/OTI programs;
• Projects and activities with the authority of CPS/OTI and CPS;
• Congressional, the Government Accountability Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and public inquiries concerning OTI matters and activities;
• Working relationships with other U.S. Government agencies and with implementing partners; and
• Legal interpretations of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, foreign operations appropriations legislation, and all other Acts pertinent to foreign assistance programs.

More information at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/611153500

Deputy General Counsel (ES) - Litigation Branch, FBI

GENERAL ATTORNEY/INSD Embedded AGC Position (COIU), FBI

Attorney Advisor (Senior Counsel), Criminal Division 

Supervisory Attorney Adviser (Deputy Chief), Civil Rights Division

Trial Attorney (Trust Expertise), Civil Division 

Resident Legal Advisor, Mexico

Resident Legal Advisor, Colombia

Resident Legal Advisor, Argentina

Disability Rights Maryland (DRM) seeks a passionate, experienced attorney to lead major litigation efforts by the organization to advance the human and legal rights of people with disabilities consistent with DRM’s vision and mission. We invite applications from attorneys who have a demonstrated commitment to disability and civil rights, and who would be interested in, and capable of, contributing to innovative litigation and policy advocacy in federal and state court and courts of appeal. The Litigation Director works closely with the Executive Director and Legal Advocacy Director and collaborates with DRM’s direct service, policy and communications teams. The attorney must be an experienced litigator with a strong track-record of training, mentoring and supervising attorneys.

Deadline: September 6th

More information attached. Litigation Counsel Job Description 8.3.2021 RCM.docx

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Public Justice Center is looking for a collaborative, inclusive, and hands-on leader committed to racial equity and dismantling oppressive laws, policies, and practices to serve as its next Executive Director (ED). Reporting to an active and engaged Board of Directors, the ED will directly manage a team of three senior leaders (Legal Director, Director of Development, and Director of Administration) and oversee a staff of 20.

The ED will serve as the organization's chief executive, leading fundraiser, and external advocate. The ED will also oversee the organization's direction and strategic growth. Additionally, the ED will be a champion for the PJC team and will continue to promote its deeply collaborative and nonhierarchical culture while also advancing the organization's commitment to race equity.

This is an exciting opportunity for a social justice leader rooted in community to advance the interests of the population that the PJC serves.

More information: https://www.on-ramps.com/jobs/2190 

http://www.publicjustice.org/en/jobs-and-internships/ 

People are encouraged to submit their application or communicate their interest as soon as practicable.

Assistant Chief Immigration Judge, Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)

Internal Detail: Attorney Advisor GS 13/14,  Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA)

Trial Attorney (Criminal and Civil Affirmative), Civil Division 

Trial Attorney (Civil Defensive), Civil Division 

Supervisory Trial Attorney (Assistant Director, Special Matters), Civil Division 

Supervisory Trial Attorney (Principal Assistant Deputy Chief, Health Care Fraud Unit), Criminal Division

Resident Legal Advisor, Guatemala, Criminal Division 

The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management is excited to announce that the Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) application is now open. The deadline for receipt of applications is Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 11:59 PM ET. Applications must be submitted via the online application. We have many exciting opportunities throughout DOJ, including entry-level attorney positions (permanent and term-limited) as well as paid summer legal internships.

Detailed information about the HP and SLIP, including offices participating and the number of available positions, can be found at:

• HP:   https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/entry-level-attorneys
• SLIP:  https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/summer-law-intern-program
• Application Tips:  https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/application-tips-and-checklist.

Information about all of DOJ’s legal hiring programs, including experienced attorney hiring and volunteer internships, is online at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers. The Department places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from qualified candidates from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities. 

Scope: Sierra Club is seeking two Associate or Staff Attorneys to join its national legal team as litigators for Sierra Club’s Environmental Law Program. Appointment will be made at the level commensurate with an individual’s level of experience. Under the supervision of a managing and senior attorney, the associate or staff attorney would serve as a legal resource for Sierra Club campaigns; litigate environmental and energy cases, with a focus on decarbonizing the electrical grid by replacing coal and fracked gas with clean energy; help design and implement legal and advocacy strategies; and coordinate with campaign staff, coalition partners, and outside counsel.

More information:

Washington, DC https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=1780 

Oakland, CA https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=1778