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California

VAST
Legal Counsel
Long Beach, CA

Alumnus David Goodwin shared this opportunity. 
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for a Legal Counsel, reporting to the General Counsel, to provide an array of legal support to include government contracts, commercial contracts, and other matters required for the design and build of next generation human-rated space stations.Minimum Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in a legal role at a private company, law firm, or government agency;Subject matter expertise in government and commercial contracts; JD with admission to practice law in a state bar in good standing and able to practice in-house in California. Full job description and applicatoin link.

ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties  (multiple postions) 
1) Managing Legal Director -
The Managing Legal Director will provide vision, direction, and support for the ACLUF-SDIC’s litigation program. Reporting to the Advocacy and Legal Director, the Managing Legal Director will lead and expand the ACLU-SDIC’s litigation program, including developing and litigating high-impact cases and managing the department. The Managing Legal Director will be responsible for executing the overall legal strategy as part of a robust integrated advocacy approach to advance the ACLU-SDIC’s mission, and oversee the management and coordination of our docket, litigation staff, and network of cooperating attorneys. Our integrated advocacy approach centers issues teams supporting our organization’s priorities. Our current teams are Advancing Justice, Advancing Racial and Economic Justice, and Advancing Immigrants’ Rights.Full job description and application link.
2) Advancing Justice Staff Attorney-
The Advancing Justice Staff Attorney is responsible for investigating, analyzing, and addressing issues in the criminal legal system in San Diego & Imperial Counties that may be caused by violations of legal and policy protections and/or prevented by improvements in those protections. Working within the affiliate’s Advancing Justice Issue Team and in collaboration with the statewide ACLU of California Police Practices and Criminal Justice Issue Teams, the attorney will work to devise and implement strategies to address problems through legal advocacy and litigation, policy reform and implementation, community education, and strategic communications.
The Advancing Justice Staff Attorney will be in the Advocacy and Legal Department and supervised by the Advocacy and Legal Director with the Deputy Legal Director providing supervision on litigation matters.Full job description and application link. 

Center for Biological Diversity (multiple positions)
1) Staff or Senior Attorney - Urban Wildlands
location: California (Sacramento, Bay Area, or Los Angeles region preferred)  

The Staff or Senior Attorney will work as part of a team in the Urban Wildlands using law, science, media outreach and advocacy to protect the environment. The Urban Wildlands program works to protect wildlife and habitats vulnerable to unsustainable development while advocating for healthy and climate resilient communities. Attorneys at the Center bring cutting edge cases that are designed to have a conservation impact that addresses key threats to biodiversity. The main duties of this role include impact litigation, administrative advocacy, and advancing environmental campaigns. The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills with an ability to think strategically and creatively. Staff and Senior attorneys are motivated and use their experience in law and activism to develop cases and win campaigns. The working environment is dynamic, exciting and supportive. Full job decription and application link.
2) Staff or Senior Attorney- Public Lands Law Center
location: Flexible. Near where the Center has offices (DC, Oakland, Tucson, Portland OR, or Asheville, NC) is preferred, but remote locations will also be considered

The Staff or Senior Attorney will work as part of a team in the Center’s Public Lands Law Center using law, science, media outreach and advocacy to protect the environment.  The Public Lands Law Center is focused on protecting federal public lands from all types of environmentally destructive develop and activities, including from fossil fuels, mining, grazing, logging, and motorized recreation.  Attorneys within the Center’s Public Lands Law Center bring cutting edge cases that are designed to have a conservation impact that addresses key threats to federal public lands and biodiversity. The main duties of this role include impact litigation, administrative advocacy, and advancing environmental campaigns. The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills with an ability to think strategically and creatively. Staff and Senior attorneys are motivated and use their experience in law and activism to develop cases and win campaigns. The working environment is dynamic, exciting and supportive. Full job description and application link.

ACLU (muliple positions in San Francisco) 
1). Deputy Project Director in the Immigrants' Rights Project-
This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, CA that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. Reporting to the Project Director, the Deputy Project Director will conduct impact litigation and advocacy to advance and enforce immigrants’ rights and will assist the Project Director in: supervising staff; helping to set and lead the Project’s strategy; recruiting diverse and excellent candidates; onboarding and mentoring staff; managing internship and fellowship programs; liaising with internal and external partners; conducting and overseeing litigation; and other management and administrative duties as needed.Full job description and application link.
2) Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel in the Immigrants' Rights Project-
This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. Reporting to the Deputy Project Director, the Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel will conduct impact litigation and advocacy to advance and enforce immigrants' rights.Full job description and application link.

Tahirih Justice Center (also hiring for other positions in DC area and Houston)
Managing Attorney
San Francisco 

At Tahirih the Managing Attorney ensures the overall quality of the legal representation by both in-house and pro bono attorneys of immigrant survivors for one of Tahirih’s interdisciplinary client services teams.  The Managing Attorney co-leads an interdisciplinary client services team with the Social Services Program Manager.  Together, the Managing Attorney and Social Service Program Manager are responsible for monitoring grant metrics and appropriately addressing successful compliance with grant metrics within the team.  As a key leader for ensuring a well-functioning interdisciplinary client services team, the Managing Attorney is responsible for ensuring that all members of the legal team are equitably treated and center the immigrant survivor client in service provision. This position works closely with the Social Services Program Manager, as well as the Co-Director of Client Advocacy to provide holistic trauma-informed support to our clients receiving interdisciplinary representation. The Managing Attorney will supervise a team of immigration attorneys, DOJ accredited representatives, and paralegals; retain a caseload in compliance with grant metrics; ensure grant metrics compliance of the team; manage, oversee, and coordinate the pro bono attorney program for the geographic location; oversee the intake and case acceptance processes; and oversee the team’s legal training, outreach, and education initiatives. 
Full job description and application link.

UC Law San Francisco
Associate Director, Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution 
San Francisco, CA

The Associate Director reports to the Center’s Faculty Director and helps to manage, support, and participate in the work of the Center. This role will engage in activities such as: promoting, designing, and executing the Center’s research and practice-oriented initiatives; building ties with community partners and students; developing, presenting and administering conferences and programs; connecting UC Law SF with the wider Bay Area ADR community; and organizing and hosting speaker series, trainings, and other events.
Full job description and applicatoin link.

Practising Law Institute (PLI)
Program Attorney
San Francisco, CA

Alumna Laxmi Raman Rees, Director, California Center at PLI shared this opportunity.
Practising Law Institute (PLI) educates and informs lawyers and other professionals with innovative programs, publications, podcasts, and additional resources. With a sterling reputation developed over 90 years, PLI is a trusted source of professional development and knowledge for the legal community. A nonprofit organization, PLI is also known for its dedication to providing pro bono training and resources to ensure access to justice. PLI’s client base includes a large array of prestigious law firms, corporations, and government agencies. We are also proud to have recently been named one of the “Brands That Matter” by Fast Company. More information about PLI may be found on our website www.pli.edu. This is new position in the San Francisco office for a creative and technology-forward attorney with robust legal networks. The Program Attorney will be responsible for designing, creating, budgeting, and executing successful continuing legal education (CLE) programs to educate lawyers and related legal professionals.
Full job description and application link. 

Apple
Senior Manager, Corporate Governance and Securities
Cupertino, CA

Apple’s Corporate Law Group is seeking a Senior Legal Manager, Corporate Governance and Securities, to lead a team of attorneys supporting Apple’s public company compliance. You will advise on corporate governance matters, including supporting the company’s board of directors, shareholders, and management. You will oversee compliance with US securities laws, including SEC reporting, preparation of the company’s proxy statement, and other public disclosures. You will provide strategic advice on emerging US public company trends and issues, and you will oversee implementation of Apple’s human rights policy.
Full job description and application link.

Intuit
Staff/Principal Compensation Partner
Mountain View, CA

As a Staff Executive Compensation Business Partner, you will play a critical role in the Total Rewards team, assisting the design, implementation, and governance of our executive compensation programs, short term incentive programs, and long term incentive programs (stock). You will provide expert counsel and strategic direction to ensure our programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our business objectives. You will also play a key role in supporting the quarterly Compensation Committee meetings.
The ideal candidate will be a highly analytical and strategic thinker with a strong understanding of best practices in compensation programs. You will be comfortable with ambiguity, possess exceptional problem-solving skills, and thrive in our fast-paced and collaborative culture.
Full job description and application link.

Environmental Defense Center
Santa Barbara 
-Staff Attorney or Senior Attorney & Environmental Justice Program Outreach Coordinator
is involved in EDC’s litigation and program work, operating either as lead counsel or by assisting the Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel, or another Senior Attorney or Staff Attorney. In close coordination with the Executive Director and other staff, the Staff Attorney & EJ Program Outreach Coordinator will work to maintain, enhance, and develop EDC’s relationships with communities impacted by environmental injustice. The Staff or Senior Attorney & EJ Program Outreach Coordinator will identify potential new environmental justice cases and program work and/or help identify opportunities to address environmental injustice within EDC’s
existing work. The position will work under the direction of the Chief Counsel or Deputy Chief Counsel and is responsible for managing his/her/their own case load as well as supervising other staff, including program staff,law clerks, volunteers, and interns. Full job description and application Link

Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) (multiple positions) must have CA Bar
At Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB), we are dedicated to empowering California attorneys with innovative resources and practice-oriented tools that enhance their ability to serve clients effectively.

-Content Attorney (expertise in Strategic Intelligence)
-Content Attorney (expertise in CEQA/Real Property)

Berkes Crane Santana & Spangler
Associate Positions
Los Angeles

T
his opportunity was shared by alumna Dina Navar '17. Berkes Crane Santana & Spangler’s Los Angeles office is currently seeking associates for its product liability, toxic tort, and personal injury practice areas. This is a tremendous opportunity for lawyers earlier in their career seeking a firm that can offer mentoring, substantive case responsibilities, trial experience and excellent opportunities for client development and professional advancement.
Full job description and application link.


Clark Hill has multiple positions
These job opportunities were shared by alumnus Chris White '19. If you're interested in any of these positions, reach out to Chris at [email protected] so he can drop a note with the firm and avoid using a recruiter.
In Los Angeles: Labor & Employment Associate, Litigation Associate, and Litigation Senior Attorney
In San Francisco: Litigation Senior Attorney
In San Diego: Litigation Associate; Litigation Senior Attorney
and Real Estate Litigation Attorney


ArentFox Schiff has multiple positions
(AUWCL alumna Pamela Deese is a partner in the DC office. If you have questions about these positions, you may contact her at [email protected])

In San Francisco
Enviromental Attorney 
IP Litigation Staff Attorney
Professional Responsibility Counsel
Sports Transactional Associate


In Los Angeles:
Environmental Attorney
Professional Responsibility Counsel

Connecticut

Disability Rights Connecticut
Executive Director
Applications preferred by March 1 but accepted until position is filled. 
Hartford, CT

Established in 2017, Disability Rights Connecticut (DRCT) is the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system for persons with disabilities in Connecticut. We are seeking an Executive Director to lead this independent nonprofit law office in providing legally based protection and advocacy services, to be an actively engaged and trusted representative of DRCT in the Connecticut disability community, and to provide strong and creative leadership to protect the safety and enforce the civil, legal and human rights of our Connecticut residents. At least five years’ experience in a legal practice or legal advocacy.Substantial management experience in a nonprofit organization with comparable or larger budget. Full job description and application link.

DC

Mondelez International
Manager, Global Government Affairs
Salary range: $117,400-$161,425 

Mondelēz International, Inc. (Mondelēz) is looking for a Public and Government Affairs (PGA) professional to join our DC-based Global Government Affairs (GA) team. In this role, you will help develop and execute global PGA workstreams in concert with other members of the Global PGA team. You will support Mondelēz’s Vice President of Global GA and Corporate and Government Affairs (CGA) teams around the world in advocating for the company’s interests, enhancing its reputation, and engaging policy makers and influencers to shape government measures and initiatives material to our business. At least 8 years of government (public sector) and/or government affairs (private sector) work experience.  Knowledge of policy issues relevant to the food industry. Full job description and application link.

The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc (LDF) 
Assistant Counsel
Washington, DC, NYC, or Atlanta
Salary range for DC: $115,000-$144,500  
Application deadline is March 14 

LDF’s litigation, public policy advocacy and public education programs in the substantive areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation seek to ensure the fundamental and basic human rights of all people to quality education, economic opportunity, the right to vote and fully participate in democracy, and the right to a fair and just judicial system.LDF seeks an experienced Assistant Counsel, who will report to a senior litigator, to join the legal team.LDF operates in a hybrid work environment where employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of two days per week, unless otherwise indicated.Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience and admission to the New York, Georgia, or District of Columbia Bar (or eligibility to waive in).Demonstrated commitment to the racial justice mission of LDF and civil rights. Full job description and application link.
 
Open Society Foundations
Program Manager, Normalizing Migration Team (DC or NYC)
Salary range: $136,000-$150,000
Application deadline is February 18

The Normalizing Migration opportunity focuses on building new pathways for legal migration to help the world’s most vulnerable people relocate to safety and prosperity. We aim to do this in ways that mitigate threats to democracies by devolving power to local actors, building public confidence in inclusive immigration systems, and diminishing the ability of authoritarians to use migration as a wedge issue. We build support for legal pathways across diverse constituencies​, seeking to understand and shape public attitudes and foster a less divisive, more inclusive, and coordinated movement to influence and hold governments accountable for increasing legal pathways for vulnerable migrants. We also pilot innovations in technology and policy that drive power to the local level​, creating policies and systems that empower local actors to support and sponsor migrants in growing numbers, generating proof that more functional migration systems are popular and possible.​ The Program Manager will be responsible for day-to-day liaison and coordination with grantee and partner organizations in the United States. The Program Manager will play a critical role with implementing the opportunity, which may use a variety of OSF’s strategic capabilities, including advocacy, impact investing, strategic litigation, in addition to grant making. The expectation is that the Program Manager is a subject matter expert in the specific opportunity and/or related topics. Ideal candidate has substantial expertise in US immigration, particularly in legal pathways, welcoming infrastructure for newcomers, and building diverse coalitions for immigration and refugee protection. Full job description and application link. 

District of Columbia Courts
Special Counsel to the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals 
Salary range: $117,962-$191,900
Application deadline is February 26

This position is located in the Chambers of the Chief Judge of the D.C. Court of Appeals (DCCA). The Special Counsel serves as an official Court of Appeals representative, liaison to judges, court officials and staff of the DC Courts and other jurisdictions, justice system agencies, city and federal government officials, and with other District of Columbia constituencies. The Special Counsel serves as a legal and policy advisor on various legal issues.Serves as principal aide to the Chief Judge and supports the Chief Judge in dealing with legal, administrative, policy, legislative and public affairs issues; directly handles matters of importance on behalf of the Chief Judge.Minimum of six years of experience practicing as an Attorney. Active D.C. Bar membership in current good standing, or eligibility to waive into the D.C. Bar is required. Full job description and application link.

Spectrum
Vice President, Government Affairs
Salary range: $190,100-$316,700 

Responsible for maintaining and cultivating relationships with third party organizations outside of the company, and working with those organizations to develop support for Charter's policy priorities. Familiarity with policy and regulatory issues of importance to Charter is essential, along with a willingness to thoroughly understand those issues and educate third party organizations. Close internal coordination with other business and government affairs units within the Company as necessary to ensure that the impact of company decisions are properly communicated to third parties, and third party concerns are shared with the Company. This role will report to SVP, Federal Affairs.
Background in law, government, or public policy. Full job description and application link.

Mitchell Sandler PLLC
Senior Litigation Associate of Counsel 

Alumna Andrea Mitchell shared this opportunity.
 Mitchell Sandler PLLC is a boutique financial services and financial technology-focused law firm based in Washington, D.C. Our team, managed and majority-owned by women, includes highly recognized financial services regulatory, enforcement, and litigation attorneys. We pride ourselves on delivering top-notch legal services through practical advice, innovative billing approaches, and cutting-edge legal technology solutions. This is a full-time remote or flexible/hybrid position in our Litigation Group. This attorney must have a proven track record in managing high-stakes employment and commercial litigation matters and a passion for client advocacy. With fewer than 10 full-time litigators, Senior Associates and Counsel at Mitchell Sandler are expected to manage all aspects of litigation matters from inception to resolution, as well as to provide supervision and mentorship to more junior attorneys and support staff.  
Full job description and application link.

Instiglio
Manager (Projects) 
Salary range: $80,000-$100,000 

Our team of practitioners has extensive development and government experience, including previous roles in international development banks, management consulting, national governments, multilateral agencies, INGOs and academia. Managers at Instiglio are a core part of project teams, overseeing most aspects of project execution and team management in close collaboration with Project Leads. You will be responsible for expanding our services and strengthening our project pipeline, advising and supporting our partner governments, donors, and service providers in building the performance management systems and results-based financing structures to increase their impact. You will coach partners such as aid agencies and multilateral institutions through important adaptations of their practices, coordinate the project team to deliver high-quality work, establish and monitor work plans, and be accountable for the results of projects. You will be challenged to balance and strategize around the triple constraints of quality, time, and budget in our project work.
As part of the Global team, you will join a strategically focused group of around 20 professionals from diverse backgrounds, spread across four continents, which have the objective of redefining development finance by supporting some of the largest actors in international development at transforming the way they deploy funding to maximize their impact.  With a base in Washington D.C., you will likely work with multilateral development banks such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank and with bilateral agencies such as USAID and the Millenium Challenge Corporation. You will also work with nonprofit organizations and philanthropies with a presence in the US. You will work closely with Partners and Associate Partners at Instiglio, and be supported by project teams based out of Washington DC and Colombia. You will be an ambassador for Instiglio’s mission and work globally. Full job description and application link. 

AARP
Director, Government Affairs- Family & Caregiving 
Salary: $139,500-$155,000

Alumna Gidget Benitez shared this opportunity.
As the Director of Government Affairs for Family and Caregiving, you will lead a dedicated team in advocating for policies that positively impact families and caregivers for AARP at the federal, state, and local levels. In this pivotal role, you will develop and direct the organization's legislative and regulatory agenda, identify and monitor emerging public policy trends nationwide, and collaborate across teams to contextualize these trends. You will advocate for the organization's interests before legislative bodies and governmental agencies, influencing policy direction and public opinion to achieve strategic goals. Additionally, you will collaborate with senior management to provide political and legislative expertise on critical activities and develop strategies to position the organization for success. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of families and caregivers through proactive and impactful advocacy.
Full job description and application link.

Defenders of Wildlife (mulitple positions)
1) Senior Attorney - Conservation Law
Salary range: $160,000-$180,000

The Senior Attorney engages in legal advocacy and develops and litigates cases under federal environmental and natural resources law to advance Defenders’ conservation policies to protect biological diversity. As an experienced litigator and senior member of the legal team, the Senior Attorney supervises staff attorneys, legal fellows, and law clerks and advises Defenders staff on legal questions and legislative matters. 10 years of relevant experience; 5 years supervisory experience  . Full job description and application link.
2) Staff Attorney- Conservation Law
Salary range: $116,000-$125,000  

This position requires working knowledge of federal environmental and natural resources law and significant litigation experience.  Primary emphasis is on litigating cases under federal wildlife and natural resources laws to conserve biological diversity, drafting comments on proposed rulemakings, working with and advising field and program staff on legal and policy matters, and helping to develop and advance Defenders’ conservation policies. 3+ years of litigation experience. Full job description and application link. 

The Sentencing Project
Second Look Network Director  (Hybrid) 

Salary range: $105,000 to $120,000
Application deadline is March 3

Working in partnership with an advisory board of stakeholder organizations, litigators, advocates, and formerly incarcerated people, The Sentencing Project manages the Second Look Network, which provides support to lawyers and their defense teams across the country who are dedicated to representing individuals seeking relief from long sentences, beyond the context of wrongful conviction claims. Founded in 2023, the Network supports litigators, mitigation specialists and social workers by: 1) organizing online and in-person forums for members to share ideas, briefs, strategies, and experts; 2) helping shape a common narrative supporting the compelling case for returning people home who have served long sentences; 3) connecting these groups to policy efforts in the states and nationally to support expansion and implementation of second look mechanisms; 4) supporting network members with communications consultation to coordinate their individual efforts with the national effort; and 5) tracking and reporting on relevant legal issues.The Network Director has primary responsibility for the daily management of the Network, including: identifying and reporting on relevant legal issues; developing relevant training and networking opportunities; and advancing the vision of the Network. The Director collaborates closely with the Network’s advisory board and reports directly to The Sentencing Project’s Director of Research who oversees TSP’s Campaign to End Life Imprisonment activities, of which the Network is a part. Full job description and application link. 

Charles Schwab
Director, Legal Counsel- Trading Group 
Washington, DC (NY, NY or Westlake, TX) 
Salary range: $133, 600-$296,800 A
Application deadline is February 24

Alumna Laura Astrada shared this opportunity. We are recruiting strong candidates to join our Trading, Markets and Operations legal group. As a member of our team, you will report to the Managing Director, Legal – Trading group. This position will focus on providing comprehensive legal advice and guidance related to Schwab’s retail product offerings and trading operations. Given the nature of trading, attorneys in this area are responsible for handling time-sensitive issues.
Full job description and application link.


Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (multiple positions)
1) Appellate Attorney -
Appellate Division attorneys litigate cases primarily in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, and at times in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia ancillary to appellate representation. They must be able to work well with clients, write a substantial number of appellate briefs each year, and present effective oral arguments. Other responsibilities include participating in moot courts for other division lawyers, collaborating with colleagues in and outside the Appellate Division, and advising and training PDS and CJA attorneys. In addition to the traditional menu of criminal, juvenile delinquency and mental health appeals, appellate division lawyers can expect to work on appeals from the Superior Court denials of Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act motions.
This is a full-time permanent position. Due to the nature of the position, appellate attorneys are often required to work nights, weekends and other non-traditional schedules. Currently, appellate lawyers are required to work in-office at least three days a week and may work remotely only up to two days a week. Absent unusual circumstances, certain duties must be performed in person, such as oral arguments, moot courts, and visiting detention facilities. For this position, it will be the responsibility of the attorney to ensure that any remote work they perform complies with the ethical and practice requirements of the remote jurisdiction. Full job description and application link.
2)
Parole Attorney - Reporting to the Chief of the Parole Division, the staff attorney will represent parolees in revocation matters before the U.S. Parole Commission, coordinating with PDS trial attorneys and social workers when needed. The attorney will report and track cases through the PDS case management system, provide monthly case statistics, and respond to ‘duty day’ requests from parolees and community actors. The parole staff attorney may supervise clinical law students directly representing parole clients in the revocation process.Full job description and application link.

Center for Biological Diversity (multiple positions)
1) Staff or Senior Attorney- Energy Justice Program (Hybrid) 

The Staff or Senior Attorney will work as part of a highly driven, dynamic, and supportive team in the Energy Justice Program. Organizational priorities for the Program include challenging federal, state, and utility attacks on distributed renewable energy and energy democracy; holding utilities accountable for egregious behavior harming ratepayers, especially poor communities and communities of color, wildlands, and the climate; and generally stripping the social license of fossil utilities, which are at the frontline of driving the climate emergency. The main duties of this role include innovative impact litigation and administrative advocacy, as well as advancing justice-centered campaigns at both the federal and state levels. The attorney will litigate federal and state court and administrative cases, build and maintain effective relationships with partners, conduct media advocacy, and engage the public through campaign activities. The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills and be a proactive and confident self-starter, with an ability to think strategically, creatively, and quickly. The position may require work on other organizational priorities as well. The attorney will report to and work closely with the Energy Justice Legal Director and closely collaborate with the Program’s other lawyers, campaigners, policy specialists, and media colleagues.Full job description and application link.
2) Staff or Senior Attorney- Public Lands Law Center
location: Flexible. Near where the Center has offices (DC, Oakland, Tucson, Portland OR, or Asheville, NC) is preferred, but remote locations will also be considered

The Staff or Senior Attorney will work as part of a team in the Center’s Public Lands Law Center using law, science, media outreach and advocacy to protect the environment.  The Public Lands Law Center is focused on protecting federal public lands from all types of environmentally destructive develop and activities, including from fossil fuels, mining, grazing, logging, and motorized recreation.  Attorneys within the Center’s Public Lands Law Center bring cutting edge cases that are designed to have a conservation impact that addresses key threats to federal public lands and biodiversity. The main duties of this role include impact litigation, administrative advocacy, and advancing environmental campaigns. The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills with an ability to think strategically and creatively. Staff and Senior attorneys are motivated and use their experience in law and activism to develop cases and win campaigns. The working environment is dynamic, exciting and supportive. Full job description and application link. 

ACLU (multiple positions)
1) Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel, Reproductive Freedom Project
- at the ACLU's National office in DC or NY (hybrid role with two days per week in office).
Reporting to the Project Director or Deputy Project Director, the Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel will be responsible for creating and implementing multi-pronged strategies using litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, and public education to further the ACLU’s strategic goals to protect and advance reproductive rights. Full job description and application link.
2) Senior Policy Counsel - The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior Policy Counsel in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, DC. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. The National Political Advocacy Department builds power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy. We have ambitious goals across Reproductive Freedom, Democracy and Voting Rights, Systemic Equality, Immigration, Trans Justice, Criminal Justice and other core issues in order to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties, and advance the freedom, equality, ability to prosper, and humanity of all People. Full job description and application link.

The World Bank
Counsel - Advisory and Knowledge (two positions)
The Legal Department at The World Bank has two legal positions open for application. These are Counsel positions within the recently established Law Advisory & Knowledge Unit, one focused on gender-related workstreams while the other focused on initiatives in the area of law reform as well as regulatory and judicial reform, with particular focus on judicial engagement, capacity-building, and digitalization. Application deadline is February 21, 2025.
Role 1 full job description and application link and Role 2 full job desciption and application link.


Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (two positions)
1) Deputy Executive Director  - 
For potential consideration or to suggest a prospect, please email [email protected] or call Lysondra Somerville or Crystal Stephens, at 404-262-7392.The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, has retained BoardWalk Consulting to help identify a Deputy Executive Director. The Deputy Executive Director will partner with the President and Executive Director to lead, manage, and ensure execution of its programmatic agenda, which includes litigation, policy, and programs.Full job decription and application link. 

2) Director, Criminal Justice Project - The Criminal Justice Project (CJP) works to address racial disparities within the criminal justice system, including those that contribute to mass incarceration. CJP employs several legal and community-based strategies to achieve these goals. Much of CJP’s work is through impact litigation, and it also partners with the Lawyers’ Committee’s Policy Project to advocate for changes in law and policy that further its mission.The Lawyers’ Committee seeks a proven leader with demonstrated expertise as a criminal justice advocate to lead CJP. The Director will spearhead the organization’s national efforts, overseeing all aspects of our criminal justice litigation and programs. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to racial justice, cultural competency, experience working with underserved and marginalized communities, substantial litigation experience, and substantial professional experience affording insight into the criminal justice system. Full job description and application link.

Tahirih Justice Center 
Greater DC- Falls Church VA 
Managing Attorney 

At Tahirih the Managing Attorney ensures the overall quality of the legal representation by both in-house and pro bono attorneys of immigrant survivors for one of Tahirih’s interdisciplinary client services teams. The Managing Attorney co-leads an interdisciplinary client services team with the Social Services Program Manager. Together, the Managing Attorney and Social Service Program Manager are responsible for monitoring grant metrics and appropriately addressing successful compliance with grant metrics within the team. As a key leader for ensuring a well-functioning interdisciplinary client services team, the Managing Attorney is responsible for ensuring that all members of the legal team are equitably treated and center the immigrant survivor client in service provision. This position works closely with the Social Services Program Manager, as well as the Co-Director of Client Advocacy to provide holistic trauma-informed support to our clients receiving interdisciplinary representation. The Managing Attorney will supervise a team of immigration attorneys, DOJ accredited representatives, and paralegals; retain a caseload in compliance with grant metrics; ensure grant metrics compliance of the team; manage, oversee, and coordinate the pro bono attorney program for the geographic location; oversee the intake and case acceptance processes; and oversee the team’s legal training, outreach, and education initiatives.
Full job description and application link.

Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities
Legal Director

The Legal Director leads QT’s Legal Advocacy and Education Program, which seeks to promote and defend the rights of people with developmental disabilities. This includes direct legal representation of people with developmental disabilities in DC seeking alternatives to guardianship or facing discrimination because of their disability; local and national policy advocacy; and community outreach and training. The Legal Director also works with DC government, DC courts, provider agencies, and the broader DC community to ensure that people with developmental disabilities have access to high-quality representation. The Legal Director administers the National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making to advance the decision-making rights of people with disabilities and older adults through training, technical assistance, and promotion of promising practices. Full job description. Please submit a cover letter and your resume to [email protected].

Alden Law Group, PLLC
Associate Attorney/Senior Associate Attorney 

Alumna Michelle Bercovici, Partner is hiring for this position. The Washington DC employment and labor law firm of Alden Law Group, PLLC (“ALG”) seeks a mid-level to senior-level associate attorney with 4-8 years of post-law school experience. Applicants must be licensed in DC or eligible to waive in without taking an exam. 
Full job description and application link. 

Center for Biological Diversity
Staff Attorney or Senior Attorney- Energy Justice Program (Hybrid) 
Salary range: Staff atty: $69,000-$85,000; Senior Atty: $85,000-$125,000 

The Staff or Senior Attorney will work as part of a highly driven, dynamic, and supportive team in the Energy Justice Program. Organizational priorities for the Program include challenging federal, state, and utility attacks on distributed renewable energy and energy democracy; holding utilities accountable for egregious behavior harming ratepayers, especially poor communities and communities of color, wildlands, and the climate; and generally stripping the social license of fossil utilities, which are at the frontline of driving the climate emergency.
Full job description and application link.

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

Received notice that they are still hiring for these positions! The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is currently seeking several Legislative Attorneys for its American Law Division (ALD). The Legislative Attorneys will analyze legal questions 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, writing, and consultation in a public service legislative context.
Full job description and application link.

Cleary Gottlieb (multiple open positions- some are open to DC or NYC office) 
- Senior Legal Project Manager 
- Senior Technology Attorney
- Senior Commercial Attorney (In-House Risk Team)
- Commercial Attorney (In-House Risk Team)
- Senior Conflicts Attorney
- Conflicts Attorney


Earthjustice
Managing Attorney, Washington, DC Regional Office

The Managing Attorney will supervise a team of over twenty DCRO staff, including fifteen attorneys and one director-level leader. The Managing attorney will work with these staff and Earthjustice leadership to develop and refine the DCRO’s substantive strategy.  The Managing Attorney will supervise the DCRO’s litigation and policy advocacy, oversee day-to-day operations, develop and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and funders, represent the DCRO on internal advisory bodies and in organizational strategic planning, and serve as a primary public face of the office. The Managing Attorney will coordinate closely with the Policy and Legislation, Communications and Development teams to support the goals of the DCRO, and work closely with the VP of Litigation for Healthy Communities on substantive strategy, resource identification, priority setting, office culture, and people management. 
Full job decription and application link.

Hispanic National Bar Association
Executive Director 

This accomplished executive will lead administration, operations, programs and strategy for the joint enterprise that is HNBA and VIA, serving concurrently as Executive Director of the Bar Association and President of VIA. The Executive Director/President (“ED/President”) will put forth a vision for growth while safeguarding short- and long-term sustainability; identify and deliver value through programming and other offerings to stakeholders; and promote engagement with and service to the Hispanic legal community and the Hispanic community at large in the United States. Compensation: Base salary range of $155,000 to $205,000 plus benefits.
Full job description and application link.

Advocates for Justice in Education (AJE)
Education Justice Attorney (hybrid)
Salary range: $75,000-85,000

AJE seeks an Education Justice Attorney to engage in policy work focused on protecting the civil and human rights of children in DC as well as advocacy and litigation focused on dismantling systems of oppression and discrimination in the DC educational system. The person selected will be expected to handle all aspects of litigation, including investigation and case development, discovery, motions practice, and trial as part of a team comprised of AJE staff, other legal services organizations, and/or private bar co-counsel. The attorney will also lead the assessment of request for assistance, provide direct legal services to protect the civil and human rights of children in DC to an appropriate education based on family-led goals, help increase the knowledge and capacity of families to advocate through Know Your Rights training; and to work in collaboration with families, coalition partners, and other stakeholders to bring about systemic changes that will eliminate barriers and create equity in DC’s education and health systems.
Full job description and application link.

Advancement Project (Multiple positions)
1
) Program Director and Senior Attorney, Justice Project
Seeking a movement-focused, strong advocate, and skilled Senior Attorney to serve as the Director and Senior Attorney for our Justice Project Program. The ideal candidate will manage the strategic direction, including litigation, advocacy, policy, and outreach initiatives for the Justice Project.  Lead the implementation of strategic initiatives to advance strategic objectives and goals in the areas of policing, and criminalization projects, including cultivation of strategic partners. Manage team members and oversee team budget..
2) Legal Director, Litigation
Advancement Project is seeking an experienced Legal Director to oversee the organization’s litigation and internal compliance. The Legal Director will work with programs to develop and execute strategic litigation and other legal options that advance their work and support the development of staff attorneys.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington
Staff Attorney, 32 hrs/week
Salary: $52, 868

The Attorney provides legal advice and representation in accord with the best practice of the profession. The position recruits licensed attorneys in DC and Maryland for pro bono civil law cases, develops a pool of attorney mentors to guide less experienced attorneys, and conduct training sessions about the program to potential volunteers at identified organizations.
Full job description and application link.

Public Justice 
Students' Civil Rights Project Staff Attorney 
DC or Remote 

This nonprofit legal advocacy organization takes on the biggest systemic threats to justice of our time—abusive corporate power and predatory practices, the assault on civil rights and liberties, and the destruction of the earth’s sustainability—seeks to hire a staff attorney with civil rights litigation and advocacy experience for its Students’ Civil Rights Project. The person selected for the SCRP Staff Attorney role will have at least four years of relevant experience, though attorneys with more experience are encouraged to apply. The attorney’s key responsibilities are listed below. The SCRP Staff Attorney will report to SCRP Director Adele Kimmel and may be based in Washington, DC or work remotely. Because Public Justice handles litigation and advocacy nationally, the position will require travel. This is a full-time, exempt position.
Full job description and application link.

American Bankers Association
Senior Director, Innovation Policy

The Senior Director, Innovation Policy is a member of ABA’s Office of Innovation, responsible for analyzing regulatory and legislative developments, working with banks of all sizes to formulate policy positions, collaborating across ABA to develop and manage advocacy campaigns, participating in educational efforts, and engaging with external stakeholders. The successful candidate will also support other activities of the Office of Innovation, such as assisting banks with implementing operational best practices.
Full job decription and application link.

Porter Wright (multiple positions)
These opportunities were shared by alumnus Adam Wilczwekski '04.
Government Contracts Partner 
International Trade Partner

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to David Zimmerman, Recruiting and Human Resources Manager at [email protected].


ArentFox Schiff DC Openings:
(shared by AUWCL alumna and ArentFox Partner Pamela Deese. If you have questions about these positions, you may contact her at [email protected])
Corporate Associate
Environmental Attorney
IP Litigation Staff Attorney
Midlevel/Senior Real Estate Associate
Post Judicial Clerk
Professional Responsibility Counsel
Real Estate Attorney
Real Estate Finance Associate

 

Florida

Americans for Immigrant Justice (multiple positions)
Americans for Immigrant Justice is an award-winning non-profit law firm that fights for justice for immigrants through a combination of impact litigation, direct representation, advocacy and outreach. Both on a national level and in Florida, AI Justice champions the rights of unaccompanied immigrant children; advocates for survivors of trafficking and domestic violence; serves as a watchdog on immigration detention practices and policies; fights to keep families informed, empowered and together; and pursues redress on behalf of immigrant groups with particular and compelling claims to justice.
1) Deputy Attorney (hybrid near Miami) - AI Justice seeks a Deputy Director who will have overall management responsibility for AI Justice’s direct service programs and implementation of new client programs and initiatives. The Deputy Director supervises the senior program staff, and is a liaison to community partners and funders. Licensed attorney in good standing with any U.S. state bar. Florida licensed attorney preferred.Minimum ten years’ experience practicing immigration law. Extensive experience in removal defense and affirmative and defensive humanitarian benefits. Full job description and application link.
2) Program Director, Detention Program- Attorney (hybrid near Miami), Salary range: $83,600-$129,000. AIJ seeks a passionate attorney to lead as Director of the Detention Program. Program Director supervises 3 staff attorneys, two paralegals, and Detention Hotline operations, engages in State and national advocacy and coalition work in the detention advocacy/accountability spaces on behalf of the agency. Position also includes monitoring and visiting facilities, limited Know Your Rights presentations to individuals in detention; local and national advocacy; reporting and complaint work regarding conditions of confinement to federal oversight agencies. The Director also oversees efforts to expand pro bono engagement of detained immigrants, and advocate for the fair and humane treatment of all people in ICE custody. Minimum five years of experience representing immigrants in the removal context, strongly preferred in the detained removal context. Removal defense experience must include extensive experience with individual merits hearings. Preference for experience with agency and federal appeals, and district court. Licensed to practice law in any state – Florida Bar preferred but not required.Fluent in Spanish or Haitian Creole required. Full job description and application link.
3) Staff Attorney (Remote but must be performed in Florida), Salary range: $70,600-$129,000. AI Justice is seeking a qualified, full-time Staff Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing exceptional legal counsel and representation. This role involves working closely with clients, handling a diverse caseload, and collaborating with other attorneys and staff within the firm. Florida Bar membership required. Fully bilingual including reading and writing in English, Spanish and/or Haitian Creole required. Full job description and application link.

Center for Biological Diversity 
Staff or Senior Attorney (Florida/Caribbean- St. Petersburg, FL)
Location: remote, Florida preferred

The Staff or Senior Attorney will work as part of a team in the Florida & Caribbean Program using law, science, media outreach and advocacy to protect the environment. The Florida and Caribbean Program focuses on protecting imperiled species and native landscapes in the region that are threatened by development, water pollution, climate change, and more, using litigation and advocacy at the local, state, and federal level. Attorneys at the Center bring cutting edge cases that are designed to have a conservation impact that addresses key threats to biodiversity. The main duties of this role include impact litigation, administrative advocacy, and advancing environmental campaigns. The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills with an ability to think strategically and creatively. Staff and Senior attorneys are motivated and use their experience in law and activism to develop cases and win campaigns. The working environment is dynamic, exciting and supportive. Full job description and application link. 

Georgia

The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc (LDF) 
Assistant Counsel
Atlanta, DC, or NYC
Salary range for Atlanta: $104,000-$131,000
Application deadline is March 14 

LDF’s litigation, public policy advocacy and public education programs in the substantive areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation seek to ensure the fundamental and basic human rights of all people to quality education, economic opportunity, the right to vote and fully participate in democracy, and the right to a fair and just judicial system.LDF seeks an experienced Assistant Counsel, who will report to a senior litigator, to join the legal team.LDF operates in a hybrid work environment where employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of two days per week, unless otherwise indicated.Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience and admission to the New York, Georgia, or District of Columbia Bar (or eligibility to waive in).Demonstrated commitment to the racial justice mission of LDF and civil rights. Full job description and application link.


Clark Hill
Corporate Attorney- Atlanta
Conflicts Attorney (Atlanta and other locations)

This job opportunities shared by alumnus Chris White '19. If you're interested in any of Clark Hill positions, feel free to reach out to Chris at [email protected].

Illinois

Clark Hill in Chicago
These job opportunities were shared by alumnus Chris White '19. If you're interested in any of these positions, feel free to reach out to Chris at [email protected].
Corporate Attorney
Litigations Associate (Trust & Estate Controversy)


ArentFox Schiff Open Position in Chicago
(AUWCL alumna Pamela Deese is a partner at ArentFox and encouraged alumni to apply. If you have questions about these positions, you may contact her at [email protected])

Environmental Attorney
Professional Responsibility Counsel

Maryland

Tenable
Senior Corporate Counsel 
Columbia, MD (Hybrid)
Salary range: $143,500-$191,500 

Tenable is the Exposure Management company. 44,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Role is responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts in support of a sales team. In addition, this role may get involved in matters related to intellectual property, employment law, real estate, compliance, products, and privacy. Must be an active member in good standing with a State Bar with minimum of 5+ years’ experience as an attorney supporting technology transactions.Previous in-house experience in a similar role in a technology company highly advantageous, but not a requirement. Full job description and application link.

Bregman, Berbert, Schwartz & Gilday, LLC (BBS&G) 
Transactional Associate Attorney 
Bethesda, MD  

This position was shared by alumna Lucy Wiggins, Principal at this firm. Bregman, Berbert, Schwartz & Gilday, LLC (BBS&G), a mid-sized law firm located in downtown Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking an experienced transactional associate to work with its nationally recognized commercial and real estate practice groups. A bar admission in Maryland or DC is required (Virginia is plus), and the firm is open to hybrid work arrangements.BBS&G’s commercial and real estate practice areas include a wide variety of transactions, including joint ventures and investment structuring; development, P3, and infrastructure projects; commercial leasing; real estate finance; corporate; and mergers and acquisitions. BBS&G’s clients include large, publicly traded companies; state and local government entities; and a wide variety of real estate developers, high-net-worth individuals, small to medium-sized businesses, property owners, and commercial landlords. BBS&G was founded in 1979 and its real estate law practice is ranked Tier 1 in the Washington, DC region and Tier 2 nationally by Best Lawyers. BBS&G was also recently recognized as a “Top Place to Work” by The Washington Post and Bethesda Magazine. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a pleasant work environment. Our offices are located within two blocks of the Bethesda Metro. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of transactional drafting experience in one or more of the areas noted above.  Interested candidates are asked to please provide a resume and a writing sample to Office Administrator Kristen D’Angelo at [email protected].

Law Offices of Jezic & Moyse, LLC
Associate Attorney
Wheaton, MD

We are a highly regarded mid-sized Maryland law firm in the Washington suburbs seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney to join our fast-growing team. The successful candidate will assist our clients in legal matters, working under the supervision of senior attorneys, while gaining hands-on experience. The ideal candidate will be driven, dedicated, and able to work independently and collaboratively with other attorneys and staff. MD Bar required. VA Bar a plus. Spanish proficiency. Please email your resume to Isabel Pak at [email protected]


Public Justice Center (multiple positions)
Baltimore, MD

The Public Justice Center is looking to fill two positions in our Workplace Justice Project. While we are based in Baltimore, our in-office work requirements are very friendly.
The PJC pursues systemic change to build a just society. Founded in Maryland in 1985, the PJC uses legal advocacy tools to pursue social justice, economic and racial equity, and fundamental human rights for people who are struggling to provide for their basic needs. The PJC is a civil legal aid office that provides advice and representation to low-income clients, advocates before legislatures and government agencies, and collaborates with community and advocacy organizations.
1) PJC Workplace Justice Project Attorney position
2) PJC Workplace Justice Project Lead Attorney position


Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington
Attorney Supervisor (Bilingual- English/Spanish)
Silver Spring, MD (Hybrid) 
Salary: $95,183/year

Full job description and application link. 

Massachusetts

The Fidelity Foundations
Legal Counsel
Boston, MA (Hybrid)

As a capacity-building funder, the Foundations seek to make catalytic, lasting investments in non-profits at strategic inflection points and support projects that substantially enhance their impact and sustainability. Our values of excellence, integrity, respect, collaboration, and a deep sense of humility guide our quiet grantmaking. The Legal team oversees all legal aspects of grantmaking, governance, and compliance for the Fidelity Foundations. The VP, Legal, leads this function, and serves as an advisor to the Foundations' leadership and Trustees. The VP is responsible for focusing on critical legal strategies and issues facing the Foundations' mission and providing effective leadership and guidance for all legal work. The Counsel reports to the VP, Legal, and will work closely and collaboratively with the VP, with Foundations staff at all levels, and with other legal resources to assist in protecting the organization's legal interests, maintaining its operations, and supporting coordination across the Foundations. Full job description and application link.

American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts (ACLUM)
Multiple positions

1) Technology for Liberty Policy Counsel- Added on 1/31 Full job description and application link.
2) Staff Attorney-  Full job description and application link.
3) Senior Staff Attorney- Full job description and application link.

ArentFox Schiff Boston Openings:
(shared by AUWCL alumna and ArentFox Partner Pamela Deese. If you have questions about these positions, you may contact her at [email protected])

Complex Litigation Associate
Environmental Attorney
Professional Responsibility Counsel

Michigan

American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM)
Manager, Compliance 
Detroit,MI 

Alumna Kait Harbor, Compliance Director if hiring for this position.
The compliance program manager will be responsible for supporting the execution of AAM’s global compliance strategy.
Full job description and application link.

Clark Hill PLC, multiple positions in Detroit
These job opportunities were shared by alumnus Chris White '19. If you're interested in any of these positions, feel free to reach out to Chris at [email protected].
- Corporate Attorney
- Immigration Senior Attorney
- Goverment Contracts and Regulations Attorney- Flexible location

- Conflicts Resolution Attorney

Missouri 

Edward Jones (multiple positions)
St. Louis, MO
1) Associate General Counsel- Product Counsel (Salary range: $136,571-$232,541)
Hybrid or Remote - We are looking for an experienced attorney to partner with business leaders across the firm to provide strategic legal advice and guidance in support of the firm’s multi-disciplinary transformational efforts and product management function that deliver financial products, solutions, and services to the firm’s clients and branch teams. Securities/Financial industry experience or experience in a highly regulated industry is required.License to practice law in Missouri or an equivalent state. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive responsibility as an attorney in private practice, in the public sector (including with a regulator) or in an in-house counsel capacity. Full job description and application link.
2) Associate General Counsel- Regulatory (Salary range: $168-500-$286,900) Onsite, Hybrid or Remote - This position includes working with business leaders to develop solutions that serve our clients’ best interests and deliver an exceptional experience for our branch teams, clients, and the firm. The work is dynamic and requires the ability to look beyond the specific legal questions to understand the goals of the business and aid in getting to the best solution. Candidates should be highly motivated and knowledgeable about the industry and the firm and have a subject matter expertise in financial services regulation. license to practice in at least one U.S. state bar. Minimum of 10 years of progressive responsibility as an attorney working in house at a securities broker dealer or investment advisory; law firm; or regulatory body. Advanced knowledge of federal securities laws and rules, and the ability to interpret regulations and regulatory guidance.Full job description and application link.
3) Associate General Counsel- Investment Advisory/Alternative Investments (Salary range: $168,500-$286,900) Hybrid, Onsite or Remote - We are looking for an experienced attorney to provide legal advice and support to leaders across the Firm related to our investment advisory platform and programs particularly in our expanding high net worth and alternatives offerings.Licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri or other state. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive professional responsibility and experience in relevant practice areas. Experience working at a regulatory agency, in private practice or in-house representing broker‐dealers and registered investment advisers with a significant alternative investments business. Experience with alternative investments.Full job description and application link.
4) State and Local Government Relations Manager (Salary range: $117,000-$199,000) Hybrid - The State and Local Government Relations Manager plays a pivotal role in the External Affairs Department of Edward Jones by managing public policy matters, regulatory issues, and government relations at the state and local levels.  This position involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to advance the firm's strategic initiatives while advocating for its interests in policy-making processes. This opportunity will afford the successful candidate the ability to be part of a culture that inspires and supports the individual and allows them to be part of a team focused on advancing our purpose. 7-10 years of government relations experience. Direct experience working with local officials, state legislators, state-wide elected officials. Direct experience with multi-state lobbying and coalition building is preferred. Full job description and application link.

LS Power
Associate Regulatory Counsel
Chesterfield, MO

Alumnus Blake Urban is hiring for this position. LS Power is a premier development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, with leading platforms across generation, transmission and energy transition solutions. This is an opportunity for a motivated attorney to join the world-class team of professionals responsible for developing, owning and operating LS Power’s innovative and rapidly growing portfolio of electric transmission and resource infrastructure. As the Associate Regulatory Counsel, you will have the responsibility of assisting in regulatory-related legal matters for LS Power’s expanding regulated electric transmission utility businesses that operate in multiple regions across the country.
You will work closely with senior attorneys and utility personnel and make meaningful contributions in a wide range of areas. You will be a valued and trusted resource and will guide decision-makers. The successful candidate will have both a meaningful role and an opportunity to develop professionally with the support of collaborative and experienced peers. Full job description and application link. 

New Hampshire

United States Bankruptcy Court
Career Law Clerk
Concord, NH 
Salary range: $100, 371-$155,164

Alumna Chief Judge Kimberly Bacher is seeking a Career Law Clerk to assist the Judge with matters before the Court, and to assist with chambers administration, including managing chambers workflow, supervising term law clerks or other chambers employees or volunteers, and assisting with the planning and implementation of public outreach efforts and other projects as assigned. The position will require the individual to work in person in Concord, New Hampshire on a regular basis. However, regular and/or ad hoc telework is also available subject to Chief Judge Bacher’s approval. The anticipated start date is July 14, 2025. Candidates must be a law school graduate with academic standing in the upper third of the class or have other demonstrated proof of superior research and writing skills and legal acumen. Candidates must possess one or more years of post-graduate legal work experience and membership in a Bar of a state, territorial or federal court of general jurisdiction. Proficiency in computer-assisted research and Microsoft Word is required. The incumbent must be able to demonstrate an ability to work both independently and in a team environment and must possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Maturity, sound judgment, and discretion are required.Preferred qualifications include Law Review, journal, bankruptcy law coursework, and/or moot court experience in law school, experience in the bankruptcy field or comparable practice areas, and federal law clerk experience, preferably in a Bankruptcy Court.
Full job description and application link.

 

New York

NYC Department of Social Services Accountability Office  
Deputy Commissioner, Vendor Monitoring 
Salary range: $175,000-$208,219  

The Department of Social Services’ Accountability Office is looking for a Deputy Commissioner to oversee vendor monitoring. This position may be of interest to law graduates who have an economics background and have experience in contracts. Full job description and application link.

The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc (LDF) 
Assistant Counsel
NYC, DC, or Atlanta
Salary range for NY: $120,000-$151,00
Application deadline is March 14 

LDF’s litigation, public policy advocacy and public education programs in the substantive areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation seek to ensure the fundamental and basic human rights of all people to quality education, economic opportunity, the right to vote and fully participate in democracy, and the right to a fair and just judicial system.LDF seeks an experienced Assistant Counsel, who will report to a senior litigator, to join the legal team.LDF operates in a hybrid work environment where employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of two days per week, unless otherwise indicated.Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience and admission to the New York, Georgia, or District of Columbia Bar (or eligibility to waive in).Demonstrated commitment to the racial justice mission of LDF and civil rights. Full job description and application link. 

Open Society Foundations
Program Manager, Normalizing Migration Team (DC or NYC)
Salary range: $136,000-$150,000
Application deadline is February 18

The Normalizing Migration opportunity focuses on building new pathways for legal migration to help the world’s most vulnerable people relocate to safety and prosperity. We aim to do this in ways that mitigate threats to democracies by devolving power to local actors, building public confidence in inclusive immigration systems, and diminishing the ability of authoritarians to use migration as a wedge issue. We build support for legal pathways across diverse constituencies​, seeking to understand and shape public attitudes and foster a less divisive, more inclusive, and coordinated movement to influence and hold governments accountable for increasing legal pathways for vulnerable migrants. We also pilot innovations in technology and policy that drive power to the local level​, creating policies and systems that empower local actors to support and sponsor migrants in growing numbers, generating proof that more functional migration systems are popular and possible.​ The Program Manager will be responsible for day-to-day liaison and coordination with grantee and partner organizations in the United States. The Program Manager will play a critical role with implementing the opportunity, which may use a variety of OSF’s strategic capabilities, including advocacy, impact investing, strategic litigation, in addition to grant making. The expectation is that the Program Manager is a subject matter expert in the specific opportunity and/or related topics. Ideal candidate has substantial expertise in US immigration, particularly in legal pathways, welcoming infrastructure for newcomers, and building diverse coalitions for immigration and refugee protection. Full job description and application link.

Charles Schwab
Director, Legal Counsel- Trading Group 
New York, NY (Washington, DC or Westlake, TX) 
Salary range: $133, 600-$296,800
Application deadline is February 24

Alumna Laura Astrada shared this opportunity. We are recruiting strong candidates to join our Trading, Markets and Operations legal group. As a member of our team, you will report to the Managing Director, Legal – Trading group. This position will focus on providing comprehensive legal advice and guidance related to Schwab’s retail product offerings and trading operations. Given the nature of trading, attorneys in this area are responsible for handling time-sensitive issues.
Full job description and application link.


Ayden
Associate Commerical Counsel
New York, NY

Alumna Arshdeep Sekhon shared this opportunity. Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice.We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Associate Commercial Counsel to join our global Commercial Legal team.  In this role, you will be based in New York, NY. As Associate Commercial Counsel at Adyen, you will be primarily responsible for assisting the Commercial Legal team on a broad portfolio of topics, including contract negotiations, template drafting, and general commercial matters. The Commercial Legal team is centered in Amsterdam and the United States, however as Adyen is a global company with offices, entities, and boards all over the world, you will be required to apply your knowledge globally. You have a passion for our business and you would like to contribute to ensure the further growth of Adyen.
Full job description and application link.

ACLU  (multiple positions)
1) Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel, Reproductive Freedom Project
,at the ACLU's National office in DC or NY (hybrid role with two days per week in office.
Reporting to the Project Director or Deputy Project Director, the Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel will be responsible for creating and implementing multi-pronged strategies using litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, and public education to further the ACLU’s strategic goals to protect and advance reproductive rights. Full job description and application link.
2) Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel in the Women's Rights Project at the NY, NY Office. Hybrid with 2 days per week in office. The position will be responsible for creating and implementing multi-pronged strategies using litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, and public education to further the ACLU’s strategic goals. Full job description and application link.
3) Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel in the Immigrants' Rights Project at the NY, NY  or San Francisco office. Hybrid with 2 days per week in office. Reporting to the position will conduct impact litigation and advocacy to advance and enforce immigrants' rights.. Full job description and application link.
4) Compliance Manager- The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Compliance Manager in the Corporate Counsel's Office of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. Reporting to the Co-Chief Corporate Counsel for Regulatory Compliance, the Compliance Manager will be responsible for administering, organizing, and implementing political law reporting compliance protocols and processes.Full job description and application link.

Cleary Gottlieb (multiple open positions- some are open to NY or DC office) 
- Senior Technology Attorney
- Senior Commercial Attorney (In-House Risk Team)
- Commercial Attorney (In-House Risk Team)
- Senior Conflicts Attorney
- Conflicts Attorney


Ford Foundation
Program Officer, Civic Engagement and Government
New York City
Application deadline is February 17

The Program Officer will inform work on strengthening the structural democracy field, supporting innovations in defending and expanded pathways for democratic engagement, and helping bridge divides to ensure that technical/legal experts center communities as leaders and co-strategists in crucial democracy fights.  In collaboration with the Director and team members, the Program Officer will oversee a body of work in several domains, some of which overlap with other program officers on the team. 
Full job description and application link.

The City of New York 
Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)

These positions were shared by alumna Judge Julia Davis.
1) Chief Law Clerk
-The OATH Trials Division seeks to hire a Chief Law Clerk to head its legal research unit. The unit consists of Law Clerks, Fellows and interns who provide legal research and writing support to the OATH Administrative Law Judges in relation to all matters that come before the OATH Trials Division tribunal. The Chief Law Clerk serves as both the lead legal research resource for the Administrative Law Judges as well as the supervisor of a team of Law Clerks, Fellows, and interns. Salary Range: $93,596-$113,300. Full job description and application link. 

2) Law Clerk- The OATH Trials Division seeks to hire one Law Clerk to provide legal research and writing support to the OATH Administrative Law Judges. The Law Clerk will provide this research and writing assistance in relation to all matters that come before the OATH tribunal. The Law Clerk may also be designated by the Chief Administrative Law Judge to conduct pre-trial settlement conferences in certain proceedings.Salary range: $92,446 – $92,446. Full job description and application link.

New York State Attorney General
Solicitor General Division
Criminal Appeals & Federal Habeas Corpus Bureau
Asst. Atty General- New York City
Reference No. CAFHC_NYC_AAG_3759

Application deadline is March 14
Full job description and application link. 


New York State Attorney General
Social Justice Division
Charities Bureau, Enforcement Section
Asst. Atty General- New York City
Reference No. CHA/ES_NYC_AAG_3765

Application deadline is March 7
Full job description and application link. 

New York State Attorney General
Social Justice Division
Civil Rights Bureau- New York City
Special Counsel for Fair Housing
Reference No. CRB_NCY_SCFH_3750

Application deadline is February 28
Full job description and application link. 


New York State Attorney General
Division of State Counsel
Litigation Bureau- New York City
Asst. Atty General
Reference No. LIT_NYC_AAG_3753

Application deadline is February 28
Full job description and application link. 

New York State Attorney General
Criminal Justice Division
Office of Special Investigation- NYC or Suffolk
Asst. Atty General for Information Access
Reference No. OSI_AAG/IA_3762

Application deadline is February 21
Full job description and application link. 

New York State Attorney General
Social Justice Division
Law Enforcement Misconduct Investigative Office - Albany or NYC
Asst. Atty General
Reference No. LEM_AAG_3763

Application deadline is February 21
Full job description and application link.


New York State Attorney General
Economic Justice Division
Investor Protection Bureau-  New York City
Assistant Attorneys General
Ref. no. IPB_NYC_AAG_3749

Applications considered on a rolling basis. Multiple attorney opportunities are available.
Full job description and application link.


New York State Attorney General
Economic Justice Division
Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau  New York City
Assistant Attorneys General
Ref. no CFP_NYC_AAG_3746

Applications considered on a rolling basis. Multiple attorney opportunities are available.
Full job description and application link.


New York State Attorney General
Executive Division
Special Counsel, Federal Initiatives-- New York City
Ref. No. EXEC_NYC_SC/FED_3740

Applications accepted until position filled. Application reviewed on a rolling basis.
Full job description and application link.


ArentFox Schiff NY Openings:
(shared by AUWCL alumna and ArentFox Partner Pamela Deese. If you have questions about these positions, you may contact her at [email protected])
Environmental Attorney
Insurance Associate
Products Liability Associate
Products Liability Staff Attorney
Professional Responsibility Counsel
Real Estate Finance Associate

North Carolina

Duke Law School's Environmental Law and Policy Clinic
Supervising Attorney
Application deadline is 5pm on March 7

Duke University School of Law seeks a dynamic and proven Supervising Attorney with experience as a lawyer, advocate, and teacher to support the Duke Environmental Law and Policy Clinic. The Clinic is a joint project between the Duke Law School and the Nicholas School of the Environment, enrolling students from each school to work on interdisciplinary projects and cases for clients who cannot afford legal and professional environmental services.NC Bar membership is required for this position. Preference will be given to those already licensed in North Carolina. Non-members applying for this position would be expected to seek membership as soon as possible. Minimum professional requirements include a J.D. (or foreign equivalent) and at least three years of substantive legal experience providing exemplary representation in environmental law matters. We would expect the successful candidate to join the Duke Law faculty, full-time, in the summer of 2025. The precise contours of the position will be tailored to the strengths and interests of the successful applicant and formalized with their input. Specific academic title and terms of employment will be determined based upon the successful applicant’s qualifications. Full job description and application link.

North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE)
Staff Attorney in the Advocacy Center
Raleigh, NC 

The employee in this position, working under the general direction of the Lead Counsel and the Executive Director, will help the Association achieve its mission by performing highly responsible legal work for the association. The employee will also serve as an active participant on the Advocacy Center team. The North Carolina Association of Educators is the public school employee union in North Carolina and the fastest growing National Education Association affiliate in the South. We have led the largest educator walkouts in state history and mobilized thousands of voters across the state to the polls to protect, transform and expand public education. Full job description and application link.

Ohio

Porter Wright (multiple positions)
These opportunities were shared by alumnus Adam Wilczwekski '04.
International Trade Partner (open in nine offices including Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati or Dayton, OH)
Litigation Associate-Columbus (utility regulation)
Staff Attorney-Columbus
Corporate Associate-Columbus

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to David Zimmerman, Recruiting and Human Resources Manager at [email protected].

 

Oregon

Crag Law Center
Portland
Staff Attorney or Senior Attorney 

The Staff or Senior Staff Attorney will work as part of a team helping transform our clients’ grassroots organizing into wins in the courtroom. The main duties of this role include impact litigation and administrative advocacy involving federal and/or state environmental laws, state land use laws, and environmental justice policy. Ideal candidates will have excellent research, writing, and communication skills, the ability to think strategically and creatively, and a demonstrated commitment to environmental protection and justice. The attorney will help support and mentor newer attorneys and law students. The attorney will also work closely with development and communications staff to support fundraising and outreach for the organization. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning February 1, 2025, and we encourage early application. The position will remain open until filled.
Full job description and application link.

Pennsylvania

Public Interest Law Center
Attorney
Philadelphia (hybrid- in office Tues-Thursday)

The Law Center is seeking applications for a full-time attorney to work on our major initiatives across multiple project areas, including housing and environmental justice. Reporting to the Legal Director, the attorney will be responsible for all aspects of litigation, including identifying high impact cases, developing legal theories, and conducting factual investigation, research, discovery, trial, appeals, and enforcement. They are expected to stay informed about the challenges facing the diverse communities in which we work and to identify high-impact litigation solutions where appropriate.
Full job description and application link.


TeleTracking (hiring for multiple positions)
Pittsburgh, PA
Assistant General Counsel 
Senior Counsel for Privacy & Technology

WCL alumna Roxanne Turner '90 is hiring for these positions.

Clark Hill has multiple positions
These job opportunities were shared by alumnus Chris White '19. If you're interested in any of these positions, reach out to Chris at [email protected] so he can drop a note with the firm and avoid using a recruiter.

In Pittsburgh: Corporate Attorney; Immigration Senior Attorney
In Philadelphia: Litigation Senior Attorney

Remote

Edward Jones (multiple positions have remote options, but some have certain Bar required)
1) Associate General Counsel- Product Counsel (Salary range: $136,571-$232,541)
Hybrid or Remote - We are looking for an experienced attorney to partner with business leaders across the firm to provide strategic legal advice and guidance in support of the firm’s multi-disciplinary transformational efforts and product management function that deliver financial products, solutions, and services to the firm’s clients and branch teams. Securities/Financial industry experience or experience in a highly regulated industry is required.License to practice law in Missouri or an equivalent state. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive responsibility as an attorney in private practice, in the public sector (including with a regulator) or in an in-house counsel capacity. Full job description and application link.
2) Associate General Counsel- Regulatory (Salary range: $168-500-$286,900) Onsite, Hybrid or Remote - This position includes working with business leaders to develop solutions that serve our clients’ best interests and deliver an exceptional experience for our branch teams, clients, and the firm. The work is dynamic and requires the ability to look beyond the specific legal questions to understand the goals of the business and aid in getting to the best solution. Candidates should be highly motivated and knowledgeable about the industry and the firm and have a subject matter expertise in financial services regulation. License to practice in at least one U.S. state bar. Minimum of 10 years of progressive responsibility as an attorney working in house at a securities broker dealer or investment advisory; law firm; or regulatory body. Advanced knowledge of federal securities laws and rules, and the ability to interpret regulations and regulatory guidance.Full job description and application link.
3) Associate General Counsel- Investment Advisory/Alternative Investments (Salary range: $168,500-$286,900) Hybrid, Onsite or Remote - We are looking for an experienced attorney to provide legal advice and support to leaders across the Firm related to our investment advisory platform and programs particularly in our expanding high net worth and alternatives offerings.Licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri or other state. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive professional responsibility and experience in relevant practice areas. Experience working at a regulatory agency, in private practice or in-house representing broker‐dealers and registered investment advisers with a significant alternative investments business. Experience with alternative investments.Full job description and application link.


Lawyers for Good Government (multiple positions)
1) Director, Clean Energy, Salary: At least $155,000/yr -
L4GG is hiring a Director, Clean Energy to play a key role in shaping and executing our nationwide clean energy initiative.  This person will oversee a national team of attorneys, focusing on ensuring the equitable implementation of transformative federal laws, providing strategic guidance to public agencies and community organizations, and driving policy advocacy to address both climate change and environmental justice. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced attorney to influence federal, state, and local clean energy policy while advancing equity and environmental justice at scale.8+ years of experience in clean energy law, regulatory law, environmental law, or administrative law, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.Direct experience with the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act, including clean energy tax credits and other key programs. Full job description and application link.
2) Director, Environmental Justice, Salary: At least $155,000/yr  -
L4GG is hiring a Director, Environmental Justice to play a pivotal leadership role within our Climate Change & Environmental Justice program.  This person will manage and expand L4GG’s growing legal initiatives in climate justice, decarbonization, and environmental resilience. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced attorney to help support communities most impacted by climate change.8+ years of experience in environmental justice, climate law, energy policy, or water law, with at least 5 years in a leadership role or managing legal teams.Proven track record of policy advocacy at the federal, state, or local levels, particularly in areas related to climate justice, decarbonization, and clean energy. Full job description and application link.
3) Senior Staff Attorney, Clean Energy & Project Finance, Salary: At least $120,000/year -
L4GG is hiring a senior clean energy and project finance attorney to help expand our clean energy initiative, which includes leading the nationwide effort on the equitable implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act to expedite a just transition to the green economy.  This person would help manage assistance to hundreds of state agencies, local agencies, green banks, and CBOs looking to leverage the IRA by crafting creative and unique financial models and products that dovetail with Elective Pay.7+ years of experience in tax, public finance, finance, clean energy, regulatory, energy, and/or administrative law OR 4+ years specifically in public/project finance work. Experience with the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act. Full job description and application link.
4) Senior Staff Attorney, Clean Energy & Tax - Salary: At least $120,000/yr -
L4GG is hiring a dynamic leader in the IRA space with expertise in administrative law, clean energy and/or tax policy.  This person will help manage the Clean Energy Initiative within Lawyers for Good Government’s (L4GG’s) Climate Change and Environmental Justice (CCEJ) Program, including L4GG’s Clean Energy Clinic, which currently leverages L4GG’s vast pro bono network of over 125,000 legal advocates in all 50 states. 6+ years experience in tax, clean energy, regulatory, energy, and/or administrative law. Experience with implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act. Full job description and application link.
 5) Staff Attorney, Clean Energy - Salary: At least $100,000/yr - L4GG is hiring a self-motivated and passionate staff attorney to help expand and manage L4GG’s Clean Energy Initiative.  This person would help identify and coordinate attorneys within L4GG’s vast legal network and coalition partners to provide legal guidance to state and local governments as well as frontline communities on a variety of financing options available for clean energy project. 5+ years working in either tax law, project finance, or renewable energy law and/or clean energy policy, with a working knowledge of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Full job description and application link.
6) Staff Attorney, Environmental Justice- Salary: At least $100,000/yr - L4GG is hiring a a self-motivated and passionate staff attorney to expand its growing Climate Change and Environmental Justice (CCEJ) Program impact fighting for climate justice and addressing climate change.  This person will assist with managing L4GG’s first in the nation Green and Equitable Communities Clinic (The Clinic), working on policy initiatives and direct services to communities to help leverage historic federal funding to implement clean energy, climate resilience, access to clean drinking water, impacts to wetlands, and environmental justice projects in areas that are most vulnerable to climate change. 5+ years practicing law and experience in environmental justice, energy, water,/or climate law and policy. Full job description and application link.
7) Supervising Attorney, Clean Energy- Salary: $135,000/year -
L4GG is hiring a supervising clean energy attorney to help lead our clean energy initiative, which includes leading the nationwide effort on the equitable implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expedite a just transition to the green economy.  This person would help manage assistance to literally hundreds of state agencies, local agencies, green banks, and CBOs looking to leverage the IRA. 8+ years of experience in clean energy, regulatory, energy, and/or administrative law. Experience with the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act and federal funding mechanisms. Full job description and application link.

Americans for Immigrant Justice (remote role, but must be performed in Florida)
Staff Attorney

Salary range: $70,600-$129,000.
Americans for Immigrant Justice is an award-winning non-profit law firm that fights for justice for immigrants through a combination of impact litigation, direct representation, advocacy and outreach. Both on a national level and in Florida, AI Justice champions the rights of unaccompanied immigrant children; advocates for survivors of trafficking and domestic violence; serves as a watchdog on immigration detention practices and policies; fights to keep families informed, empowered and together; and pursues redress on behalf of immigrant groups with particular and compelling claims to justice. AI Justice is seeking a qualified, full-time Staff Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing exceptional legal counsel and representation. This role involves working closely with clients, handling a diverse caseload, and collaborating with other attorneys and staff within the firm. Florida Bar membership required. Fully bilingual including reading and writing in English, Spanish and/or Haitian Creole required. Full job description and application link.

The National Homelessness Law Center 
Managing Attorney
(center is based in DC but remote role)
Salary range: $130,000-$150,000 

The Managing Attorney will assist the Law and Policy Team in maximizing the impact, and ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning, of the legal and policy advocacy work of the Law Center. The Managing Attorney will maintain a portfolio of the Law Center’s housing justice work in fair housing and has the option to assist with litigation, organizing, and/or policy matters in the decriminalization, youth and human rights areas.This is a full-time, exempt role that reports to the Executive Director and is on the organization’s Management Team (non-Bargaining Unit). The person in this role directly supervises 3 Program Directors (Decriminalization Director, Senior Policy Director and Youth Homelessness Director). These three Directors supervise 3 attorneys and 1 support staff member, as well as contractors. You have at least 10 years of attorney experience with relevant policy or litigation experience with at least 5 years of civil litigation experience and 4 years of experience in policy or litigation in housing. Full job description and application link.

Center for Biological Diversity  (multiple positions)

1) Staff or Senior Attorney- Public Lands Law Center
location: Flexible. Near where the Center has offices (DC, Oakland, Tucson, Portland OR, or Asheville, NC) is preferred, but remote locations will also be considered

The Staff or Senior Attorney will work as part of a team in the Center’s Public Lands Law Center using law, science, media outreach and advocacy to protect the environment.  The Public Lands Law Center is focused on protecting federal public lands from all types of environmentally destructive develop and activities, including from fossil fuels, mining, grazing, logging, and motorized recreation.  Attorneys within the Center’s Public Lands Law Center bring cutting edge cases that are designed to have a conservation impact that addresses key threats to federal public lands and biodiversity. The main duties of this role include impact litigation, administrative advocacy, and advancing environmental campaigns. The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills with an ability to think strategically and creatively. Staff and Senior attorneys are motivated and use their experience in law and activism to develop cases and win campaigns. The working environment is dynamic, exciting and supportive. Full job description and application link.

2) Staff of Senior Attorney- Alaska (remote)
Location:  This is a remote position. Applicants residing anywhere in Alaska strongly preferred and will be given priority; exceptional candidates located outside of Alaska are invited to apply
.

The Staff or Senior Attorney will work as part of a highly motivated, dynamic, and supportive team in the Alaska program to protect Alaska’s wildlife, public lands, and oceans. Organizational priorities in Alaska including phasing out fossil fuels, protecting and recovering imperiled species and their habitat, fighting destructive fisheries and toxic mining projects, defending old growth forests, advocating for habitat-focused restoration, and halting other harmful development. The main duties of this role include impact litigation, administrative advocacy, and advancing environmental campaigns. The attorney will build and maintain effective relationships with partners, including Alaska Native Tribes and Native organizations, conduct media advocacy, and engage the public through campaign activities. The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills and be a proactive self-starter, with an ability to think strategically and creatively. The position may require work on other organizational priorities as well. The attorney will report to and work closely with the Alaska Director, collaborate with the Alaska Staff Attorney, and will work with other programs at the Center to advance Alaska litigation and campaigns, including the Oceans, Public Lands, Climate Law Institute, Endangered Species, and Carnivore Conservation programs. This is a remote work position with a home office stipend.Full job description and application link.
3) Staff or Senior Attorney (Florida/Caribbean- St. Petersburg, FL)
Location: remote, Florida preferred

The Staff or Senior Attorney will work as part of a team in the Florida & Caribbean Program using law, science, media outreach and advocacy to protect the environment. The Florida and Caribbean Program focuses on protecting imperiled species and native landscapes in the region that are threatened by development, water pollution, climate change, and more, using litigation and advocacy at the local, state, and federal level. Attorneys at the Center bring cutting edge cases that are designed to have a conservation impact that addresses key threats to biodiversity. The main duties of this role include impact litigation, administrative advocacy, and advancing environmental campaigns. The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills with an ability to think strategically and creatively. Staff and Senior attorneys are motivated and use their experience in law and activism to develop cases and win campaigns. The working environment is dynamic, exciting and supportive. Full job description and application link.
4) Staff or Senior Attorney- Public Lands Law Center
location: Flexible. Near where the Center has offices (DC, Oakland, Tucson, Portland OR, or Asheville, NC) is preferred, but remote locations will also be considered

The Staff or Senior Attorney will work as part of a team in the Center’s Public Lands Law Center using law, science, media outreach and advocacy to protect the environment.  The Public Lands Law Center is focused on protecting federal public lands from all types of environmentally destructive develop and activities, including from fossil fuels, mining, grazing, logging, and motorized recreation.  Attorneys within the Center’s Public Lands Law Center bring cutting edge cases that are designed to have a conservation impact that addresses key threats to federal public lands and biodiversity. The main duties of this role include impact litigation, administrative advocacy, and advancing environmental campaigns. The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills with an ability to think strategically and creatively. Staff and Senior attorneys are motivated and use their experience in law and activism to develop cases and win campaigns. The working environment is dynamic, exciting and supportive. Full job description and application link.

5) Staff or Senior Attorney- Southern Rockies
location: This is a remote position with a strong preference for an individual in Colorado or regionally locationed intermountain west. Other locations considered on a case-by-case basis.

The Staff or Senior Attorney will work as part of a team in the Southern Rockies program using law, science, media outreach and advocacy to protect the environment. The Southern Rockies program focuses on public lands and state policy in Colorado to protect and recover imperiled species and ecosystems. The program both defends species and their habitat from ill-advised federal land agency management decisions and seizes proactive opportunities to improve species and habitat protections. The staff or senior attorney will predominately work on administrative and policy advocacy before federal agencies, federal litigation, and will include grassroots and media outreach to protect species and their habitat from impacts of resource extraction, development, and other incompatible uses. Familiarity with Southern Rockies place-based issues and dynamics is beneficial, although not required. Attorneys at the Center bring cutting edge cases that are designed to have a conservation impact that addresses key threats to biodiversity. The main duties of this role include impact litigation, administrative advocacy, and advancing environmental campaigns. The ideal candidate will have initiative, excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills and an ability to think strategically and creatively. Staff and Senior attorneys are motivated and use their experience in law and activism to develop cases and win campaigns. The working environment is dynamic, exciting and supportive.  Full job description and application link.

National Center for Youth Law
Litigation Director

Through strategy development and leadership, the Litigation Director will oversee NCYL’s litigation agenda to transform the systems that impact the well-being of children, youth, and communities. This a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about strategically using litigation across multiple issue areas and jurisdictions to advance rights for young people in deep coordination with other forms of advocacy including policy, community power-building, and grassroots advocacy.This position is supervised by the Executive Director. NCYL is registered to do business in the following 13 locations: Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Wisconsin. If a candidate is hired but lives in a state where NCYL is not currently registered to do business, their start date may need to be delayed until registration can be completed in the new state. This process may take as much as three months to complete. Full job description and application link.  

ACLU (multiple positions) 
1) Temporary Organizing Strategist-
The ACLU seeks to fill multiple full-time positions for a Temporary Organizing Strategist in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU's National office.These positions are 9-month term positions eligible for remote work in the United States.The National Political Advocacy Department builds power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy. We have ambitious goals across Reproductive Freedom, Democracy and Voting Rights, Systemic Equality, Immigration, Trans Justice, Criminal Justice and other core issues in order to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties, and advance the freedom, equality, ability to prosper, and humanity of all People.Full job description and application link.
2) Temporary Regional Campaign Strategist- The ACLU seeks to fill multiple full-time positions for Temporary Regional Campaign Strategist in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU's National office.These positions are 9-month term positions eligible for remote work in the United States.Full job description and application link.


Black Futures Lab (two positions) 
Alumnus Russell Armstrong, Senior Policy Campaign Strategist, shared these opportunities. The Black Futures Lab (501c3) works to make Black communities powerful. BFL transforms Black communities into constituencies that wield independent political power at the municipal, state, and federal levels. The problems our communities face are complex; the solutions to those problems require imagination, experimentation, and political power. We advance strategies that help us imagine the alternatives we deserve while building political power at the local, state, and national levels to implement those alternatives. 
1) General Counsel - At Black Futures Lab and Black to the Future Action Fund, we recognize the importance of legally sound, values-aligned practices in advancing our mission and ensuring organizational health. We seek a strategic and detail-oriented General Counsel to serve as the organization’s chief legal advisor and compliance leader, supporting the operations of a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and Super PAC.   Full job description and application link. 
2) Field Director -
The Field Director serves as a key organizational leader responsible for driving the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Black Futures Lab through effective partnership-building, programmatic leadership, and team management. This position requires a strong collaborator who can develop and implement organizing strategies, manage high-impact campaigns, and build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at the local, state, and national levels. The Field Director plays a critical role in advancing integrated voter engagement efforts, supporting grassroots fundraising initiatives, and fostering a culture of growth and professional development among organizing staff.
Full job description and application link. 

States United Democracy Center
Senior Counsel 

States United Democracy Center is hiring a Senior Counsel to join our Legal team and support the Rule of Law work of the Legal department. The ideal candidate will have federal agency or department experience in a leadership or management role, experience as Congressional committee counsel, and/or experience working on issues related to the interplay between federal, state, and local authority or constraints on federal authority, including the Administrative Procedures Act.
Full job description and application link.

Coinbase
Product Counsel

Alumnus Jordan Salberg
shared this opportunity and indicated those interested can reach out to him. We are looking for a highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and experienced product counsel to join our product legal team as Product Counsel. You’ll be embedded with Coinbase product teams, and collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, UI/UX, and cross-department colleagues including privacy, regulatory and international counsel, Compliance and Finance. You’ll take a thought leadership role in advising our Product business on specific aspects of product development and implementation. 
Full job decription and application link.

Cisco
Senior Corporate Counsel: Public Sector Compliance

Alumna Mariama Swedish, VP Legal & Deputy General Counsel is hiring for this role. Cisco’s Regulatory Affairs, Legal team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to advise on compliance matters, laws, and regulations governing U.S. federal (FED), state, local, and education (SLED) public sector business. This role requires a deep understanding of U.S. public sector compliance, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.Full job description and application link. 

National Health Law Program
Senior Attorney/Senior Policy Analyst (1-2 positions)
DC/Remote

Largely remote, but the ideal candidate should live proximate to NHeLP’s DC office to attend regular and frequent in-person engagements. Additionally, they should have the ability to travel to meetings in various locations as needed and attend NHeLP retreats or conferences in other parts of the country. NHeLP is seeking a full-time Senior Attorney or Policy Analyst for its Federal Advocacy team with substantive expertise in Medicaid and the ACA, and experience with federal legislative, regulatory, and administrative advocacy. The position will involve a broad range of policy and administrative advocacy on Medicaid, the ACA, and civil rights laws.
Full job description and application link.


Public Justice 
Students' Civil Rights Project Staff Attorney 
DC or Remote 

This nonprofit legal advocacy organization takes on the biggest systemic threats to justice of our time—abusive corporate power and predatory practices, the assault on civil rights and liberties, and the destruction of the earth’s sustainability—seeks to hire a staff attorney with civil rights litigation and advocacy experience for its Students’ Civil Rights Project. The person selected for the SCRP Staff Attorney role will have at least four years of relevant experience, though attorneys with more experience are encouraged to apply. The attorney’s key responsibilities are listed below. The SCRP Staff Attorney will report to SCRP Director Adele Kimmel and may be based in Washington, DC or work remotely. Because Public Justice handles litigation and advocacy nationally, the position will require travel. This is a full-time, exempt position.
Full job description and application link.

Clark Hill
-Conflicts Attorney
-Surety Construction Associate

Job opportunities at Clark Hill were shared by alumnus Chris White '19. If you're interested in any of these positions, reach out to Chris at [email protected] so he can drop a note with the firm and avoid using a recruiter.


National Health Law Program 
Senior Attorney 

The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) protects and advances the health rights of low-income and underserved individuals. NHeLP engages in national, state, and local advocacy efforts, including analyses of federal and state laws, policy advocacy, litigation, continuing legal education, and individual technical support. We work with lawyers and advocates, community-based entities, federal and state policymakers, health care providers, and clients.We are seeking one to two full-time attorneys to work within our litigation and enforcement team.This position can be largely remote but will require occasional presence in Chapel Hill, NC and some travel for litigation and for meetings and events.
Full job description and application link.

Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) (multiple positions) - Must be admitted to State Bar of California 
-Content Attorney (Strategic Intelligence)
- Content Attorney — Real Property

AUWCL alumna Chelsea Kay '14 shared this job opportunity at her organization.

 

Texas

Charles Schwab (multiple positions)
1) Director, Legal Counsel- Trading Group 
Westlake, TX (Washington, DC or NY, NY), Salary range: $133, 600-$296,800
Application deadline is February 24

Alumna Laura Astrada shared this opportunity. We are recruiting strong candidates to join our Trading, Markets and Operations legal group. As a member of our team, you will report to the Managing Director, Legal – Trading group. This position will focus on providing comprehensive legal advice and guidance related to Schwab’s retail product offerings and trading operations. Given the nature of trading, attorneys in this area are responsible for handling time-sensitive issues. Full job description and application link. 
2) Director, Regulatory Liaison Office
Westlake, TX, Salary range: $167,400-$278,900
Application deadline is February 17 

The Regulatory Liaison Office’s (RLO) mission is to drive an informed, efficient, and effective regulatory engagement program by serving as a central point of contact for all regulatory risk matters. The RLO’s vision is to be a trusted liaison with Schwab business partners and with our regulators by encouraging clarity, communication and credibility to support Schwab’s businesses as they help our clients Own Their Tomorrow.The Regulatory Exam Team is responsible for the coordination of regulatory activities, supervising regulatory developments, and to aid the analysis or response to proposed and new regulations or supervisory guidance. This role will collaborate with the Director to support broad areas of regulatory focus including first and second line Finance, Corporate Risk Management and include engagement with Executive and Senior management. Full job description and application link.

Grace Estate Law
Probate & Guardianship Attorney
Frisco, TX (outside Dallas)

Alumna Adriane Grace is hiring for
a 5-8 year probate & guardianship attorney. Our firm's mission is to help caregivers create meaningful legacies with confidence and Grace! Both our firm's clients and our team members seek psychological safety in our work environment. Therefore, we are in search of an individual who exemplifies our law firm values, reflecting back both the type of people we are, and the type of clients we assist. These values include consistency, integrity, accountability, empathy, and transparency in communication. Candidates must enjoy working IN an office environment (we are located north of Dallas in Frisco, Texas). Nothing brings more comfort to our clients than seeing their attorney face-to-face when they have to talk about the death or disability of their loved ones! Our firm pays competitive salaries and benefits that include healthcare insurance for the employee, a 401K matching program, short term disability insurance, and paid time off. Apply at our website:https://www.gracelawoffice.com/work-at-grace-estate-law/

Tahirih Justice Center (multiple positions)
Houston
1) Supervising Attorney -
Tahirih is seeking a passionate, engaged, and energetic individual to enable us to lead our litigation public policy work. Litigation advocacy is an integral and fast-growing element of Tahirih’s mission and national leadership, as we work to pass legislation, develop regulations, transform policies, and set precedent so that systemic change will ensure the long-term safety and status of immigrant survivors of violence. All our advocacy initiatives are inspired and informed by the real-life needs of our clients, and through extensive consultation with other service-providers and advocates around the country.The Litigation Counsel will contribute to litigation advocacy efforts in support of Tahirih’s dynamic, growing, and innovative policy priorities. The Litigation Counsel must be a flexible self-starter who is capable of managing multiple urgent priorities simultaneously across Tahirih’s immigration policy work. The Litigation Counsel will identify and prioritize potential federal litigation to further Tahirih’s goals, coordinate and manage litigation on Tahirih’s behalf with pro bono law firms, assist immigration staff attorneys with appeals in federal court, advise and assist in amicus efforts and federal litigation related to individual Tahirih clients, and support or lead in class action litigation focused on defending critical forms of relief for immigrant survivors.  This is a two-year, full-time position tied to a grant. Full job description and application link.

2) Staff Attorney- At Tahirih, a Staff Attorney provides critical legal counsel to our clients, immigrant survivors fleeing gender-based violence, who seek asylum and other forms of humanitarian relief before the Department of Homeland Security, federal immigration courts, and appellate courts. Staff Attorneys are well-versed in immigration law, are adept at facilitating trauma-informed interdisciplinary legal representation, and are able to train and mentor pro bono attorneys. A Staff Attorney will work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary client services team to ensure clients’ voices and decision-making are centered. A Staff Attorney handles a diverse caseload; maintains quality control of a caseload; ensures grant metrics compliance in their own caseload; maintains relationships with pro bono attorneys assigned to caseload; conducts intake and provides brief advice and counsel; and participates and, as needed, leads legal training, outreach, and education initiatives. Full job description and application link. 

The State of Texas has attorney positions available in Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, and Waco including ones listed below.

The State of Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin, TX
Attorney IV
Salary: $136,710

There is a vacancy for a staff attorney position to a Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Performs advanced (senior-level) attorney work. Work involves planning and organizing cases; interpreting laws, rules, and regulations; preparing legal documents; and rendering legal advice and counsel. May train or supervise others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Full job description and application link.

The State of Texas
First Court of Appeals
Houston, TX
Multiple positions-
The attorney in these position is expected to perform highly advanced work with in-depth analysis and presentment of legal issues. The position provides opportunities to use initiative and mature judgment in assisting the justices in the disposition of appeals and original proceedings. In helping to process the work of the chambers, the attorney provides advice and counsel to the justice in the assigned chambers as well as to other members of the court. The attorney reviews records and briefs, conducts legal research, and makes recommendations to justices. Working with direction from the assigned justice, the attorney prepares written memoranda and initial drafts of court opinions. The job requires a strong command of appellate law and procedure and a strict adherence to rules of confidentiality and judicial ethics.
1) Attorney IV- The First Court of Appeals, Houston, Texas, is accepting applications for a staff attorney assigned to Justice Jennifer Caughey’s chambers. Full job description and application link. Salary range:  $126,000/year  Start dates: As soon as possible.
2) Attorney IV- The First Court of Appeals, Houston, Texas, is accepting applications for a staff attorney assigned to Justice Kristin Guiney’s chambers. Full job description and application link. Salary Range: $126,000/year. Start dates: March 3
3) Attorney IV- The First Court of Appeals, Houston, Texas, is accepting applications for a staff attorney assigned to Justice Amparo Monique Guerra’s chambers. Full job decription and application link. Salary Range: $92,600 to $126,000 per year Start Date: As soon as possible

Clark Hill PLC multiple positions in TX
These job opportunities were shared by alumnus Chris White '19.If you're interested in any of these positions, reach out to Chris at [email protected] so he can drop a note with the firm and avoid using a recruiter.
In Austin:  Immigration Associate (preferred location but flexible)
In Dallas: Conflicts Resolution Attorney, Healthcare Transactional Attorney, Fidelity Insurance Coverage Associate; and Corporate Attorney
In Collin County: Healthcare Transactional Attorney, Surety/Construction Attorney, Labor & Employment Attorney

Virginia

Ayuda
Immigration Managing Attorney
Fairfax, VA 
Salary range: $116,800-$118,000

Ayuda is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing direct legal, social and language access services, education, and outreach to low-income immigrants in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.This job will entail: 1) Provide training, mentorship, and supervision to legal staff and administrative support staff; 2) Prepare and submit grant proposals and reports and ensure the department’s compliance with grant requirements and outcomes. 3) Work with Finance Director to ensure proper program and grant financial management, including management of client fee-based legal services. 4)Represent Ayuda at meetings and collaborations with other agencies. 5) Conduct trainings and community outreach on immigration issues. 6) Collaborate with Ayuda’s social services staff to ensure the provision of holistic services. 7) Provide direct legal representation for a substantial caseload consisting of a variety of immigration matters including representation of: clients in administrative and judicial proceedings; asylum-seekers; victims of trafficking seeking a T-visa; victims of crimes seeking a U-visa; victims of domestic violence seeking relief under VAWA; minors seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status; and those seeking other forms of immigration relief and representation in immigration matters and more. Full job description and application link.

Tahirih Justice Center (multiple positions in VA)
Falls Church VA
1) Managing Attorney -
At Tahirih the Managing Attorney ensures the overall quality of the legal representation by both in-house and pro bono attorneys of immigrant survivors for one of Tahirih’s interdisciplinary client services teams. The Managing Attorney co-leads an interdisciplinary client services team with the Social Services Program Manager. Together, the Managing Attorney and Social Service Program Manager are responsible for monitoring grant metrics and appropriately addressing successful compliance with grant metrics within the team. As a key leader for ensuring a well-functioning interdisciplinary client services team, the Managing Attorney is responsible for ensuring that all members of the legal team are equitably treated and center the immigrant survivor client in service provision. This position works closely with the Social Services Program Manager, as well as the Co-Director of Client Advocacy to provide holistic trauma-informed support to our clients receiving interdisciplinary representation. The Managing Attorney will supervise a team of immigration attorneys, DOJ accredited representatives, and paralegals; retain a caseload in compliance with grant metrics; ensure grant metrics compliance of the team; manage, oversee, and coordinate the pro bono attorney program for the geographic location; oversee the intake and case acceptance processes; and oversee the team’s legal training, outreach, and education initiatives. Full job description and application link.

2) Litigation Counsel- Tahirih is seeking a passionate, engaged, and energetic individual to enable us to lead our litigation public policy work. Litigation advocacy is an integral and fast-growing element of Tahirih’s mission and national leadership, as we work to pass legislation, develop regulations, transform policies, and set precedent so that systemic change will ensure the long-term safety and status of immigrant survivors of violence. All our advocacy initiatives are inspired and informed by the real-life needs of our clients, and through extensive consultation with other service-providers and advocates around the country.The Litigation Counsel will contribute to litigation advocacy efforts in support of Tahirih’s dynamic, growing, and innovative policy priorities. The Litigation Counsel must be a flexible self-starter who is capable of managing multiple urgent priorities simultaneously across Tahirih’s immigration policy work. The Litigation Counsel will identify and prioritize potential federal litigation to further Tahirih’s goals, coordinate and manage litigation on Tahirih’s behalf with pro bono law firms, assist immigration staff attorneys with appeals in federal court, advise and assist in amicus efforts and federal litigation related to individual Tahirih clients, and support or lead in class action litigation focused on defending critical forms of relief for immigrant survivors. This is a two-year, full-time position tied to a grant. Full job description and application link.

Accenture 
Trade Compliance Senior Counsel- Americas Lead & Global Deputy-- Ethics & Compliance
Arlington, VA 

We are hiring a Senior Trade Compliance attorney with experience focused on trade compliance law, to serve as a subject matter expert in our Americas region. Trade Compliance Senior Counsel—Americas Lead plays an important part in promoting Accenture’s compliance with international trade control requirements and regulations in the North America countries where Accenture does business and helps our Legal team and business to understand trade and export control related risks, compliance, and program controls. This role supports business stakeholders on transactional trade compliance matters in client contracts, and trade-related reviews of the company’s services and offerings and is responsible for developing and delivering relevant trade compliance training and awareness materials, as well as tools, templates, resources, and guidance materials.
Full job description and application link.


Bloomberg Industry Group
Senior Legal Analyst- Corporate Transactions
Arlington, VA 

Alumna Tra Phan is hiring for this position.
You will be part of a dynamic team of legal analysts tasked with developing practical content for law firm and in-house attorneys who advise on securities transactions, capital markets, and/or corporate finance matters. You will leverage your experience and expertise to recommend, design, and create guidance in these specialized areas to equip our customers with the knowledge they need to handle legal matters efficiently, accurately, and confidently.
Full job description and application link.

Legal Services of Northern Virginia
Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney
Hybrid based at any LSNV office

This is a full-time senior staff attorney role responsible for organizing and maintaining existing pro bono programs, clinics, and trainings. The Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney will place cases with volunteer attorneys and provide mentorship, develop pro bono recruitment and training materials, coordinate training and recognition events, and develop relationships with pro bono partners. This position may also entail a limited amount of direct representation.
Full job description and application link.


Henrico County Attorney's Office
Henrico, VA (central VA)
Senior or Assistant County Attorney 

Application deadline is February 10
Full job description and application link. 

DiPetro Law Group, PLLC
Divorce Attorney
Fairfax, VA

Alumnus Joseph DiPetro is hiring for this position. We are looking for an Associate Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience in divorce and family law. The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing complex cases, including those that have been litigated through trial. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding cases in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Full job description and application link.

Bloomberg Industry Group
Assistant Team Lead – Corporate Transactions
Arlington, VA

LLM alumna Tra Pham is looking for a candidate to manage a dynamic team of legal analysts at Bloomberg Law tasked with developing practical content for attorneys handling corporate transactions matters. The ideal candidate should possess at least 3 years' experience in corporate transactions such as M&A, financing, and securities transactions.
Full job description and application link.


Loudoun County Attorney's Office
Deputy County Attorney
Leesburg, VA 

The Loudoun County Attorney's Office is seeking an attorney to focus on land use, zoning, and comprehensive planning and development matters. This attorney will provide legal advice and counsel to County staff, the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission and other advisory boards and commissions in matters related to the review and process of land development applications, and the interpretation and enforcement of the County's land development ordinances. This attorney may also represent the County and its officials in land use litigation, zoning appeals and Code enforcement proceedings. This attorney will also provide legal advice and counsel regarding affordable housing projects, negotiate and prepare loan documents, enforce load guarantees, advise housing staff on affordable housing initiatives, protect the County’s interests in maintaining affordable housing units, and collect the County’s financial lien. Must be a member of the Virgina State Bar.
Full job description and application link. 

Washington (state)

Amazon.com
Corporate Counsel, Global Trade, 
Redmond, WA 

Alumnus Rishi Gupta shared this opportunity. We are looking for a talented attorney to manage international trade legal work in support of Project Kuiper, Amazon’s initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Full job description and application link.

Amazon.com
Corporate Counsel, Shopping & Search Legal 
Seattle, WA

Alumna Bahareh (Bee) Moradi shared this opportunity. We are looking for a talented and experienced Corporate Counsel to support Amazon’s Core Shopping business, which is responsible for the shopping experiences and systems that enable every customer to discover, evaluate, and select products and services. You will partner with teams developing customer-facing initiatives that directly impact the shopping experience. The person serving in this role will provide legal guidance on new feature and product development; advise on complex issues, including privacy and regulatory matters; and counsel on key strategic initiatives. You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways.Full job description and application link.

Seattle City Attorney's Office
Assistant City Prosecutor- Criminal Division

This opportunity was shared by alum Bradley Lane '15 . Brad is happy to provide a referral to those who might be interested in this position. In addition to him, there are a number of AUWCL alumni in his office and on the defense side.Full job description and application link.

International or Outside Continental U.S.

Superior Court of the Virgin Islands
St. Thomas USVI
Judicial Law Clerk (two positions) 

This opportunity was shared by alumnna Stephanie Tait '20 who recently finished a clerkship at this court. Judge Sigrid Tejo has openings for two clerks beginning February 1, 2025. The position can be for 1-2 years. Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and unofficial transcript to Judge Tejo at [email protected].   

 
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