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The Supervisory Attorney for the American Law Division (ALD) of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) leads a section of ALD legislative attorneys who advise Members of Congress, congressional committees, and their staffs on legal questions of national and international significance.

Service to Congress:  Directs and supervises the legal research, analysis, and writing by a section of ALD legislative attorneys for Congress on questions of national or international importance that arise during the legislative process. Through critical review, ensures that legal research, analysis, and writing is objective, authoritative, nonpartisan, timely, and accessible; reflects the congressional agenda; and responds to the legislative needs of Congress. Establishes and maintains relationships with Members of Congress and congressional committees and staff.

Projects and Collaboration:  Directly supervises a section of ALD legislative attorneys as well as multiple subject matter teams of ALD legislative attorneys and may, as directed by the ALD Assistant/Deputy Assistant Director (AD/DAD), design, organize, coordinate, and implement major  projects, programs, and initiatives related to sensitive and complex legal questions of national or international importance. Coordinates and collaborates with counterparts in other CRS divisions to design, develop, and implement multidisciplinary projects, programs, and initiatives related to sensitive and complex legal questions and public policies of national or international significance. 

Administrative:  Advises and assists the ALD AD/DAD on all facets of division administration. Contributes to and helps develop CRS-wide strategic goals and priorities. Ensures that ALD staff accommodate the changing needs of Congress and congressional committees and staff.  Leads staff in achieving the Library’s and CRS’s visions, missions, and goals by managing performance, communicating priorities and management initiatives effectively, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, building and maintaining relationships, and leveraging diversity and inclusiveness. Oversees ALD staff’s implementation of CRS policies. Exhibits commitment to the Supervisor Core Competencies of the Library of Congress.

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There are hundreds of law students and lawyers from diverse backgrounds who would make phenomenal federal law clerks, but they do not know how to navigate the process, who to connect with, or how to make their applications stand out. Law Clerks for Diversity connects diverse candidates with current and former law clerks, practitioners, and judges for mentorship and assistance applying for federal clerkships. Mentor and mentee applications are due July 17, 2020.

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Hausfeld LLP is accepting applications for a junior associate to join the firm’s Washington, DC office and work primarily in our antitrust litigation practice area.

This position offers the opportunity for extremely substantive, interesting, and challenging work with recognized leaders in the antitrust bar, including several partners recognized among the top antitrust practitioners in the world. With more than 50 lawyers in the U.S., and more than 60 in Europe, the majority of whom work in antitrust, our expertise is unrivaled. In addition to antitrust, Hausfeld attorneys litigate mass torts, environmental threats, consumer protection, and human rights cases. Our diverse team of attorneys has been appointed by federal courts to lead the nation’s most complex class actions. We have successfully litigated and negotiated some of the largest settlements ever reached in cases against multinational corporations engaged in price-fixing cartels.

Hausfeld is proud of our role representing clients in both individual and class action litigation seeking private enforcement of antitrust laws. In fact, the Legal 500 called Hausfeld “one of the most capable plaintiffs’ firms involved in the area of civil cartel enforcement,” and “[w]idely recognized as a market leader for claimant-side competition litigation.” We see our role as complementary to that of the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, in that we prosecute violations of U.S. antitrust laws to ensure fair markets and fair prices for all. Unlike the government agencies, our goal is to ensure that the victims of antitrust violations are appropriately compensated for their losses. Although no antitrust experience is necessary, applicants should be enthusiastic about this mission-driven work and the opportunity to dive into complex problem-solving challenges, while gaining experience in every area of litigation.

Associates at Hausfeld take a substantial role in investigating and analyzing potential claims, drafting legal memos, complaints, and briefs, managing  all phases of discovery (including taking and defending depositions), and , preparing for and attending trials, and participating in settlement discussions for complex litigation cases, among other responsibilities. A strong academic background and excellent writing skills and analytic ability are required, as is the ability to manage and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. We are looking for someone who is a team player, a self-starter, highly organized, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities. The position’s start date is flexible and applicants currently in clerkships are encouraged to apply.

Hausfeld offers generous benefits, including five weeks paid time off and paid parental leave.

To apply, please send an email to hiring@hausfeld.com with your cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample.

For more information, please visit: https://www.hausfeld.com/careers

The Senate Committee on Rules & Administration Majority is hiring a law clerk for fall semester, beginning September 2020.  Start and end dates are flexible, and all work will be completed virtually. The law clerk will be responsible for performing legal research and will compose a variety of written materials related to nominations, oversight, and legislative matters. The law clerk will have the opportunity to interact with other professional staff members and attorneys on the Committee virtually, in a collegial and fast paced environment. Applicants should be interested in working for the federal government, particularly the legislative branch, and in public service. Classwork or work experience regarding the following is helpful: federal elections; oversight of legislative and executive branch agencies; legislative procedure and drafting; federal contracting regulations and accounting; and administrative law. The law clerk must demonstrate good judgment, be flexible, be able to work in a collaborative and positive manner, and be a self-starter. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited juris doctor program. A stipend may be available. To apply, please submit a cover letter that includes possible start and end dates, as well as availability during the week, resume, unofficial transcript, and a short writing sample of no more than five pages to lawclerk@rules.senate.gov. Applicants will be processed on a rolling basis. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

For more information, please visit here: https://www.senate.gov/employment/po/internships.htm

The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia (ACLU-VA) seeks a recent law graduate or early-career attorney who has a passion for expanding civil rights and civil liberties for a one-year fellowship to begin in Fall 2020. The Dunn Legal Fellow will work full-time under the supervision of experienced civil rights litigators to participate in legal case selection and development, active litigation, and implementation of non-litigation legal strategies.  The Fellow’s work will also support the Advocacy Team and the Communications Team as a part of the ACLU-VA’s integrated advocacy program. The ideal candidate will have the capacity to engage in thoughtful legal analysis, excellent legal writing skills, and the ability to take initiative on projects. They will also enjoy working on a variety of matters on a fast-paced team.  Past legal fellows have had the opportunity to testify before the Virginia General Assembly, conduct Know Your Rights trainings, take depositions, argue in court, and speak on behalf of the ACLU-VA to national and local media outlets.

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Responsibilities

The Office of the General Counsel (GC) provides legal advice, counsel, and services to the Agency and its officials and ensures that USAID programs are administered in accordance with legislative authorities and legal requirements. GC serves as the Agency's chief legal officer and is the principal advisor to the administrator on Agency-wide legal and policy matters. GC also advises on legal matters concerning the operation and administration of USAID programs, and on matters relating to legislation or proposed legislation affecting USAID.

As an Attorney Advisor, your duties may include:

• Providing legal advice and guidance to the Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (RFS) and to other USAID attorneys in Washington D.C. and abroad relating to the functions and work of RFS. 
• Interpreting and providing advice concerning the following: the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended; annual appropriations acts; the Global Food Security Act, the Water for the World Act, other applicable legislation; applicable court and administrative decisions and government regulations, Executive Orders, and USAID policy and guidance;
• Assisting RFS in developing and negotiating public-private partnerships, arrangements with other development partners, interagency agreements, and arrangements with public international organizations;
• Assisting RFS in facilitating agricultural finance through collaboration with interagency and private sector partners;
• Assisting RFS in responding to Congressional, Government Accountability Office, Inspector General, and public inquiries regarding RFS matters and activities;
• Responding to inquiries and assignments from members of the Office of the General Counsel (GC) and field-based Resident Legal Officers (RLOs); and
• Maintaining working relationships with other U.S. Government agencies and international institutions.

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https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/561002100

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