Jobs

• The SEC’s Division of Enforcement is seeking talented and committed attorneys interested in complex and challenging work to help protect investors and U.S. markets. The Division of Enforcement plays an essential role in carrying out the SEC’s mission by investigating possible violations of the federal securities laws and prosecuting the Commission’s civil suits in federal courts and administrative proceedings.

  The Division of Enforcement is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. That commitment is critical to attracting and retaining talent with the mix of skills and expertise needed to accomplish our mission.

  We are hosting informational sessions about opportunities for both junior and experienced attorneys in the Washington, DC office of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement. The sessions will also provide information about the Division’s hiring process.  

  The sessions will take place on January 19 at 2 p.m. ET, and on January 25 at 11 a.m. ET on Webex. We will share the same information in both sessions. To register, please click the following links and provide your name and email address.

• • Register for the info session on January 25 at 11 a.m. ET (register here)

For more information on the SEC’s Division of Enforcement and application process, visit our webpage or http://www.sec.gov.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is the national umbrella organization for the nation’s leading network of women’s health care providers, educators, and advocates, serving women, men, teens and families. Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) is the advocacy and political arm of PPFA. For over 100 years, Planned Parenthood has done more than any other organization in the United States to improve women’s health and safety, prevent unintended pregnancies, and advance the right and ability of individuals and families to make informed and responsible health care decisions.  

The Public Policy Litigation & Law (PPL&L) Department of Planned Parenthood Federation ofAmerica (PPFA) seeks applicants for the position of Staff Attorney. This position can be located in New York City or Washington, DC.

PPL&L represents PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates in policy matters that affect themission of the organization. We conduct litigation in state and federal courts across the country,and we provide legal advice to PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates about legal issues such as pending legislation, regulatory matters, and activities of those opposed to Planned Parenthood that interfere with our ability to provide comprehensive reproductive health care.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Nonprofit Organization – General

PRACTICE AREAS

Constitutional Law/First Amendment, Litigation, Non-Profit, Reproductive Rights

NUMBER OF LAWYERS

16–25

Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum salary: $110K Salary will be commensurate with experience and includes comprehensive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, etc.

We value a truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

PPFA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

House Judiciary Committee Democratic Staff Summer Internship Program

 

The House Judiciary Committee Democratic staff are looking for interns for the summer semester. The House Committee on the Judiciary’s staff internship program offers undergraduate students, law students, graduate students, and recent graduates an opportunity to experience the operation of a congressional committee firsthand and learn about the important role that our Committee plays in the legislative process. The Judiciary Committee has jurisdiction over a wide range of legislative and oversight issues, including oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice, constitutional law, federal criminal law, voting rights, immigration and naturalization, intellectual property law, and antitrust law. Stipends will be available to summer interns.

 

Intern assignments will vary depending on the work of the Judiciary Committee each semester. Examples of potential responsibilities include:

·        Researching policy issues under the committee’s jurisdiction

·        Conducting legal research

·        Attending briefings and hearings on the Hill

·        Drafting memos

·        Supporting committee counsels

·        Supporting committee clerks and professional staff members

·        Providing administrative support, including answering calls, delivering correspondence, and setting up the hearing room.

The Committee strives to ensure that our internship class reflects the diversity of the country’s population; candidates from minority backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The Committee does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, or national origin. The deadline to apply for the summer semester is February 15, 2021. This internship is based in Washington, DC. To learn more and apply, click here.

Attorney Advisor, Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties (OPCL)

Trial Attorney, Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD)

Trial Attorney, Criminal Division

Attorney Advisor, Justice Management Division

Section Chief, Environment and Natural Resources Division

Supervisory Attorney Adviser (Complaint Adjudication Officer), Civil Rights Division 

Lead Trial Attorney (Assistant Deputy Chief), Criminal Division

Attorney Advisor, Environment and Natural Resources Division

Trial Attorney, Environment and Natural Resources Division

Trial Attorney (Special Matters), Civil Division

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/us-courts_federal-defender-services-fellowship-program-activity-6877274565433790464-Wjdj/

The Federal Defender Services Program is pleased to announce the launch of its Diversity Fellowship Program and is currently accepting applications. The Fellowship Program will place 12 fellows in Federal Defender host offices across the country for two years, during which fellows will gain federal criminal defense training and experience to allow them to represent clients in non-capital CJA cases. The Fellowship Program will seek to enhance the quality of representation provided under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) by creating a pipeline of diverse attorneys qualified to join Federal Defender Offices or CJA panels.

The application Deadline is January 7th, 2022, with fellows beginning in September of 2022.

For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e9XQSB_N

Click here to apply: https://lnkd.in/gnkNA7qh

Litigation Counsel

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 Counsel works closely with the Executive Director and Director of Legal Advocacy 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.

Litigation Counsel Job Description 12.15.2021.docx

LEGAL ADVOCACY DIRECTOR

Disability Rights Maryland seeks a Director of Legal Advocacy to work closely with the Executive Director and Litigation Counsel to identify, shape and guide DRM’s broad-based, high-impact advocacy efforts. The Director manages the coordination of DRM’s legal work and advocacy projects and monitors for compliance with all standards for professional practice. DRM’s Managing Attorneys are supervised by the Director of Legal Advocacy Director who is responsible for ensuring professional excellence in the delivery of legal and advocacy services by DRM legal staff. The Director of Legal Advocacy reports directly to the Executive Director.  

Legal Advocacy Director Positing 12.15.2021.docx

This is an updated corrected vacancy announcement link https://www.usajobs.gov/job/627538700.  

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Deputy Assistant Director

Open and Close Dates: 12/17/2021 to 01/19/2022

Salary: $132,552 - $199,300 per year

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Deputy Assistant Director to operationalize the Assistant Director’s vision in leading and managing the American Law Division (ALD), which addresses all legal questions that arise in a legislative context or are otherwise of interest to Congress. CRS provides confidential, objective, nonpartisan, authoritative, and timely research, analysis, and consultative support exclusively to the U.S. Congress.

The Deputy Assistant Director is part of the executive-level leadership of CRS and will operationalize the Assistant Director’s vision in leading and managing the American Law Division (ALD). Working directly with congressional committees and Members of the House and Senate and their staff, ALD attorneys contribute to an informed national legislature as it considers legal and policy issues of importance to the American people.  Areas of research, analysis, and consultative support include all facets of law in the United States, including administrative, business, civil rights, constitutional, energy, environmental, health, immigration, intellectual property, international, labor, military, national security, procurement, tax, and trade law. ALD attorneys also ensure that the Constitution Annotated of the United States, the official record of the U.S. Constitution, remains accurate and timely through historical research, analysis of current developments in constitutional law, and review and assimilation of practice materials and academic discourse.

On behalf of the Assistant Director, the Deputy Assistant Director ensures optimal operations and administration of the division on both substantive and management matters.  Intellectual curiosity, an ability to learn, creativity, optimism, enthusiasm for public service, solicitude, flexibility, respect for and an ability to execute administrative duties rapidly and accurately, responsiveness, business acumen, and an ability to understand and interpret the strategic vision of another leader are attributes that would contribute to success in this position.

The Deputy Assistant Director assists in monitoring, measuring, and calibrating division research and publication activities in relation to its mission of serving Congress; supports the planning and execution of congressional outreach that ensures that the division is identifying appropriate legal questions facing Congress; follows through with ensuring division operations that provide objective, authoritative, and high quality legal analysis that meets the needs of congressional clients; translates the Assistant Director’s vision into action with respect to intellectual leadership of legal areas within the division’s responsibility; collaborates with other executives and subordinate managers on the CRS mission; and serves with full delegated authority of the Assistant Director in her absence. The Deputy Assistant Director also performs special or sensitive substantive, consultative, or managerial assignments as requested by the Assistant Director.

CRS is fully committed to workforce diversity. Interested applicants must apply online at USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/627538700.    

This position is not eligible for permanent remote telework.

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Legislative Attorney (Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, or Courts and Civil Procedure)

Open and Close Dates: 10/19/2021 to 10/18/2022

Salary: $103,690 - $134,798 per year

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT to fill current and future vacancies as needed.  Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. e.s.t. on October 18, 2022.  However, APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY 11/19/2021 WILL RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION.  After that, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is currently seeking several Legislative Attorneys for its American Law Division (ALD). The Legislative Attorneys will analyze legal questions that emerge from the work of Congress related to constitutional law, administrative law, or courts and civil procedure in particular and American public law in general.  This is a non-litigating position emphasizing legal research, analysis, and writing in a public service legislative context.          

The Legislative Attorney will work within ALD, one of CRS’s five research divisions. ALD’s areas of research, analysis, and consultative support include all facets of law in the United States, including administrative, business, civil rights, constitutional, energy, environmental, health, immigration, intellectual property, international, labor, military, national security, procurement, tax, and trade law.

The Legislative Attorney prepares objective, non-partisan analytical studies, 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 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 constitutional law, administrative law, or courts and civil procedure in particular and American public law in general AND 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 would be particularly beneficial.

The position’s primary focus is the broad area of constitutional law, administrative law, or courts and civil procedure in particular and American public law in general. However, given ALD’s relatively small staff and the breadth of issues ALD covers for Congress, candidates must be capable of working in a number of different areas of the law and have the intellectual curiosity to seek out and maintain a broad portfolio of legal issues.

CRS works exclusively for the U.S. 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 more than a century.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on legal and 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/job/617889600.    

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Position: Supervisory General Attorney

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides a variety of legal services to the Commission and staff, and is divided into four groups: Appellate, General Litigation, Adjudication, and Legal Policy.

Location: Washington, DC

This announcement will remain open until December 30, 2021.

Open to all U.S. Citizens (Public): https://go.usa.gov/xe64K

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Position: Law Clerk (Chair's Attorney Honors Program)

The Chair's Attorney Honors Program is the SEC's highly sought after entry-level federal attorney hiring program. The program recruits top talent across the country with a broad-cross section of experiences. The program accepts third year law students, LLM, and joint degree JD/graduate students allowing them to being work as Law Clerks after graduation and before passing the bar. If selected, you will be assigned to a single Division or Office.

Location: (Multiple Locations)

This announcement will remain open until January 14, 2022.

Open to all U.S. Citizens (Public): https://go.usa.gov/xeHeA

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