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ACADEMIC
Fellowship, Georgetown University Law Center, Family Advocacy
Clinic, Washington, DC
Description: Two years. Supervise the work
of law students in the clinic; work directly with and on behalf of youth
and families in DC. Share responsibilities for teaching clinic seminars
twice weekly; building relationships with community groups and resources;
initiating new research and service projects; collaborating with other
youth and poverty law advocates in DC. Provides foundation for
teaching.
Qualifications: LL.M candidates interested in advocacy
for youth. Must prepare a paper of publishable quality as prerequisite to
awarding of the LL.M. Will be required to take the DC bar exam or waive
into the bar if already admitted in another state.
Salary:
Approximately $35,000 + all tuition & fees in the LL.M
program.
Starting Date: Fall 2002.
Deadline:
Postmarked by December 1.
How To Apply: Submit a resume, law
school transcript, writing sample, and letter (1-2 pages) stating reasons
for interest to Professor Kenneth Anderson, Assistant Director, Georgetown
University Law Center, Family Advocacy Clinic, 111 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20001-2095. No faxes, please. Direct questions to the
office manager at 202/662-9535.
Website:
www.law.georgetown.edu
Fellowship, Georgetown University Law Center, Federal Legislation
Clinic, Washington, DC
Description: Two years. Goal of Clinic is to
provide a comprehensive education regarding the federal legislative and
administrative process through active involvement in selected pieces of
legislation and regulations. The Clinic represents 2-4 organizations each
year on various issues. Fellows engage in background research on bills,
participate in coalition work and meetings, and conduct negotiation
sessions with Congressional staff, etc. Each fellow supervises six JD
students enrolled in the Clinic.
Qualifications: LL.M candidates
interested in developing their skills as legislative drafters,
negotiators, and supervisors. Degree is awarded to fellows who have
successfully completed the program and a portfolio of material developed
during the fellowship. Will be required to take the DC bar exam or waive
into the bar if already admitted in another state.
Salary:
Approximately $35,000 + all tuition & fees in the LL.M
program.
Starting Date: Fall 2002.
Deadline: December
1.
How To Apply: Submit a resume, law school transcript, writing
sample, and detailed statement of interest to Professor Chai Feldflum,
Director, Georgetown University Law Center, Federal Legislation Clinic,
111 F Street NW, Room 340, Washington, DC 20001-2095. For further
information, see the website below.
Website:
www.law.georgetown.edu/clinics/flc
Fellowship, Georgetown University Law Center, Center for Applied
Legal Studies, Washington, DC
Description: Two-year teaching
fellowship. Fellows and faculty members work as colleagues, sharing
responsibilities for designing and teaching classes, selecting students
for the clinic, supervising students in their representation of clients,
grading, and other. To earn degree: co-teach in the clinic for four
semesters; write a law review article of publishable quality. Since 1995,
CALS has been specializing in political asylum
cases.
Qualifications: LL.M candidates. Particularly suitable
for lawyers who want to embark on careers in law
teaching.
Salary: Approximately $35,000 + all tuition & fees
in the LL.M program.
Starting Date: Fall
2002.
Deadline: December 3, 2001.
How To Apply: Send a
resume and detailed statement of interest (approximately 4-5 pages)
addressing questions in the job description to Philip G. Schrag and David
A. Koplow, Directors, Georgetown University Law Center, Center for Applied
Legal Studies, 111 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001-2095; or send by
e-mail to bouton@law.georgetown.edu. See the web address below for
details.
Contact Information: CALS Office Manager;
202/662-9565.
Website: www.law.georgetown.edu/clinics/cals
Faculty Position, Yale Law School, New Haven, CT
Description:
Clinical tenure-track position.
Qualifications: Applicants who
have specialized in the fields of criminal justice, transactional, or
poverty work particularly encouraged to apply. Women and members of
minority groups also particularly encouraged to apply. Significant
practice experience (including trials, appeals, or transactions) required;
clinical teaching experience preferred, but not
required.
Deadline: To ensure full consideration, received by
November 21.
How To Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to
J.L. Pottenger, Jr., Director of Clinical Studies, Yale Law School, c/o
The Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization, P.O. Box 209090, New
Haven, CT 06520-9090.
Contact Information: J.L. Pottenger, Jr.,
Director of Clinical Studies; 203/432-4800; fax: 203/432-1426.
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Vanderbilt University Law
School, Nashville, TN
Description: Newly created position. Provide
direction and support for law students and law student organizations;
coordinate services for students with disabilities; administer student
organization funding.
Qualifications: JD preferred. Experience
in academic counseling, student affairs administration, or program
planning required.
Deadline: Received by November 15.
How
To Apply: Apply to Don Welch, Associate Dean, Vanderbilt University
Law School, 131 21st Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37203; or send by e-mail to
don.welch@law.vanderbilt.edu
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, University of Texas at San
Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Description: Specialization in criminal
law. Responsibilities include pursuit of an active research agenda and
delivery of courses in the legal studies area within the undergraduate and
graduate programs. Also participate in delivery of core undergraduate
courses in the criminal justice discipline. Teaching obligations may
include evening courses.
Qualifications: JD. Record of teaching
and scholarship in criminal law. Women and minorities especially
encouraged to apply.
Starting Date: Fall
2002.
Deadline: Review will begin on November 30 until
filled.
How To Apply: Submit a letter of application, resume,
sample of scholarly writing, official transcripts with seal for JD and
Master's degree, if applicable, and names of three references to Chair,
Search Committee (Criminal Law), University of Texas at San Antonio,
Department of Criminal Justice, 501 West Durange Street, San Antonio, TX
78207. Official transcripts must be mailed directly to the department; all
other materials may be faxed to 210/458-2536 or mailed.
BUSINESS
Assistant General Counsel, Nike, Beaverton, OR
Description:
Provide well-informed, timely, and effective legal advice as you manage
the employment law workload and staff. Provide advice and counsel to HR
and ER managers as well as collaborate with our HR leadership team
concerning general employment issues. Assist the general counsel in
selecting and managing outside counsel for employment litigation involving
Nike.
Qualifications: JD; admission to the Oregon State bar; at
least seven years of experience in employment law in a corporate and/or
private practice setting with emphasis on the following specialty areas:
litigation, administrative proceedings (state or federal), compliance
issues, immigration agreements, and negotiation of executive-level
contracts.
How To Apply: Apply online at the website below
(indicate job code INMBLE14382).
Website:
www.nikebiz.com/jobs/usa_jobs1.shtml
Attorney, Portland, OR
Description: Provide legal
representation to advance business goals and protect company from
unintended liability; defend rights in legal
proceedings.
Qualifications: JD; minimum of two years of legal
practice or demonstrated experience with insurance, employee benefits, or
related, and conducting litigation at trial and appeal. Advanced knowledge
of federal employee benefit laws, e.g. ERISA/ADA/ADEA/COBRA, Internal
Revenue code, privacy laws, and their impact on company
operations.
Salary: $54,050 - $81,050.
How To Apply:
Contact the Oregon Employment Department, 2510 Oakmont Way, Eugene, OR
97401, or the one nearest you; or see the website below. Reference job#
1084186.
Contact Information: 686-7601.
Website:
www3.emp.state.or.us
GOVERNMENT
Family Court Specialist, State of Oregon Judicial Department, Linn
County Courts, Albany, OR
Description: Perform a variety of
specialized and complex clerical work related to court operations; assist
litigants and attorneys in using the court system; within established
guidelines, determine legal sufficiency of documents; provide information
regarding rules and policies; process documents; serve as technical
resource to judges and staff.
Qualifications: Preference may be
given to applicants with court or legal experience and to those with
extensive public contact work experience. Two years of responsible,
complex work experience. Related course work beyond general education may
substitute for one year of experience.
Salary: $2,109 - 2,825
per month.
Deadline: Received by 5:00 p.m., November
16.
How To Apply: See the website below for job description and
application details. You may obtain an application form from and will
submit it to Donald C. Smith, Trial Court Administrator, State of Oregon
Judicial Department, Linn County Courts, P.O. Box 1749, Albany, OR 97321;
or fax to 541/928-8725.
Contact Information: Donald C. Smith,
Trial Court Administrator; 541/967-3802.
Website:
www.ojd.state.or.us/jobs
Assistant Attorney General, Oregon Department of Justice, Financial
Fraud/Consumer Protection, Salem, OR
Description: Work with a team
within the Section that is charged with the responsibility of evaluating,
directing the investigation of, and prosecuting civil construction fraud
cases. Work closely with the Construction Contractors Board; may also have
contact with criminal law enforcement officials for the purpose of
referring cases for possible criminal prosecution. Will also prepare and
prosecute cases under the Oregon Unlawful Trade Practices
Act.
Qualifications: Some litigation experience preferred,
either criminal or civil. Preference will also be given to applicants with
experience in prosecuting cases under the Oregon Unlawful Trade Practices
Act. Must have shown an interest in and ability to try cases. Must be a
member of the Oregon State Bar at time of appointment.
Salary:
$3,472 - $6,889 per month (as of January 1, 2002).
Deadline:
Received by 5 p.m., November 8.
How To Apply: Application forms
may be obtained from Connie Bock at 503/378 5555, ext. 321. Submit with
writing sample and detailed letter of interest to her at Oregon Department
of Justice, Financial Fraud/Consumer Protection, 1162 Court Street NE,
Salem, OR 97310.
Contact Information: Cheryl Pellegrini,
Attorney-in-Charge; 503/378-4732.
Website:
www.doj.state.or.us
Natural Resources Manager, City of Salem, Planning Division, Salem,
OR
Description: The work involves managing the city's response to
the Endangered Species Act (Salmon Species); chairing the citywide ESA
team, supporting an Environmental Commission; providing advice to
departments on specific projects and programs which may be affected by the
ESA; seeking funding for the city's compliance; managing studies to
provide background and legal basis for development of new programs and
regulations; ensuring public participation and involvement during
development of new regulations; overseeing development of a variety of
programs; and providing public outreach. Involves supervision of 5.75
employees.
Qualifications: Experience in natural resource
planning, managing a team of professionals coordinating research,
interpreting land use and regulations and preparing reports; four-year
degree with major course work in natural resources planning, urban or
regional planning, or related field; or equivalent experience and
training. Must possess thorough urban planning knowledge, knowledge of
Oregon land use laws or ability to acquire rapidly, and thorough knowledge
of research, analytical methodology, and statistical
techniques.
Salary: $49,752 - $63,228 per
year.
Deadline: Postmarked by November 16.
How To
Apply: Obtain an application from City of Salem, Personnel Department,
555 Liberty Street SE, Salem, OR 97301; or go to the website
below.
Website: www.open.org/spersonl
Environmental Law Specialist, State of Oregon, Department of
Environmental Quality, Office of Compliance and Enforcement, Portland,
OR
Hours: 30 hours per week.
Description: OCE is
responsible for issuing formal enforcement actions, including civil
penalties and Department Orders against persons who violate environmental
laws, rules, and permits. This position processes formal enforcement
actions requested by regional division staff. See the website below for
announcement #LE100709.
Qualifications: JD with an emphasis in
environmental and natural resource law (you must submit a copy of the
Statement of Completion, signed by the dean of your law school, in order
to qualify under this option); or JD and one year of full-time experience
in environmental and natural resource law, analyzing, researching,
drafting legal documents, and interviewing clients.
Salary:
$4,307 - $4,465 per month.
Deadline: Received by November
2.
How To Apply: Submit a State of Oregon application and any
required supplements to State of Oregon, Department of Environmental
Quality, Office of Compliance and Enforcement, Human Resources Office, 811
SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204; or fax to 503/229-5787. See the
website below, announcement #LE100709, for application
details.
Contact Information: Jobline: 503/229-5785; fax:
503/229-5787.
Website: www.oregonjobs.org/jobsdocs/LE100709.html
and www.deq.state.or.us/
Drug Court Coordinator, Oregon Judicial Department, Clackamas County
Circuit Court, Oregon City, OR
Description: Limited duration:
currently funded for approximately two years. Serve as liaison among the
Drug Court Judge, District Attorney, defense attorneys, treatment
programs, State Court Administrator's Office, and court personnel.
Coordinate and participate in Drug Court meetings; attend Drug Court and
participate in courtroom processes, hearings, and Drug Court graduations;
assist in the development of Drug Court policies and procedures. Write
future grants and coordinate process of permanent long-term
funding.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or the equivalent
with major course work in social or human services, public administration,
criminal justice, or related field. Preference may be given to applicants
with court or legal experience or applicants who are actively involved in
community programs addressing chemical dependency or substance abuse
issues.
Salary: $2,825 - $3,786 per month (4% raise effective
December 1).
Deadline: Received by 5:00 p.m., November
15.
How To Apply: Submit a Judicial Department application and
answers to supplemental questions (see the website below, announcement
#OCJCMUL6) to Trial Court Administrator, Oregon Judicial Department,
Clackamas County Circuit Court, 204 Clackamas County Courthouse, 807 Main
Street, Oregon City, OR 97045. You may fax to 503/650-3962. Call
503/655-8670 with questions.
Website:
www.ojd.state.or.us/jobs
Deputy District Attorney I, Klamath County District Attorney's
Office, Domestic Violence Unit, Klamath Falls, OR
Description:
Entry-level position. Prosecute misdemeanor and limited felony caseload
from submission of reports by police to final resolution. Network with
Domestic Violence investigator, victim advocates, county domestic violence
counsel, and other community education programs.
Qualifications: JD;
member in good standing of Oregon State Bar at time of appointment; valid
Oregon driver's license.
Salary: $3,308 - $3,776 per
month.
Deadline: Open until filled.
How To Apply:
Applications are available from Klamath County, Human Resources
Department, Government Center, Room 216, 305 Main Street, Klamath Falls,
OR 97601-6332; or at the website below. Submit by mail, by fax to
541/883-4270, or by e mail to HR@co.klamath.or.us. Reference job
#01104-0303.
Contact Information: Human Resources Department;
888/339-KCHR; 541/883-4296; fax: 541/883-4270.
Website:
www.co.klamath.or.us
Environmental/Economic Policy Associate, Olympia, WA
Hours:
Full-time; part-time also available.
Description: 6-12 months. Work
with a northwest public transportation agency as a research associate in
natural resource economics/policy; perform various environmental tasks
related to transportation planning, policy analysis, information
development, impact assessment, and project
management.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in natural
resource economics and policy, environmental studies, or related field.
Master's degree preferred. Two years of work experience in natural
resources economics/policy, including experience in writing technical
reports and policy papers. Independent, flexible worker; excellent writing
skills and proofs of these skills (writing samples). Salary: $15.89
- $25.45 per hour.
Starting Date: ASAP.
Deadline: Open
until filled.
How To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to
Meta Dittmer, Internship Program Coordinator at mdittmer@eco.org; send to
381 Bush Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94104; or fax to
415/362-5559.
Website: www.eco.org/career/northwest.shtml
Native American Rights Attorney, The Suquamish Tribe, Poulsbo,
WA
Description: Assistant tribal attorney position. The Suquamish
Tribe is a progressive, energetic Treaty Tribe located on the west side of
Puget Sound 35 minutes by ferry from Seattle.
Qualifications:
Minimum of two years of legal experience in the areas of human services,
housing, business, or real property. Experience in Indian law and
litigation a plus.
How To Apply: To request an application and
job description, call the HR Department at 360/394-5232 or send e-mail to
jmills@suquamish.nsn.us
Website: www.suquamish.nsn.us
Attorney-Adviser, U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the
Solicitor, Boise, ID
Description: Provide legal advice to
Department of Interior client agencies on water acquisition, transfers,
and contracting; land acquisition; trespass resolution; Endangered Species
Act matters; National Environmental Policy Act and Freedom of Information
Act compliance; contract, grant, and cooperative agreement review; and
dispute resolution.
Qualifications: JD; current active
membership in a bar; at least one year of professional legal experience
after law school. Significant academic achievement or an LL.M. degree may
substitute for no more than one year of experience.
Salary:
GS-11 - 14.
Deadline: Postmarked by November 9.
How To
Apply: Submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript (if less
than two years of experience as a practicing attorney), and names and
phone numbers of three professional references to Announcement
01-07-SOL-BOISE, U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor,
Mail Stop 7456, Washington, DC 20240.
Website: www.doi.gov
Deputy Public Defender, Cascade County Public Defender's Office,
Great Falls, MT
Description: Handle full-time criminal caseload in
Justice and District Court; handle juvenile and youth-in-need-of-care
cases. Assist other attorneys in homicide and other major felony cases.
Interview clients; attend hearings and trials; trial preparation; plea
negotiation; pretrial motions; research; contacting prosecution attorneys
and witnesses.
Qualifications: Combination of education and
experience equivalent to a JD, license to practice law in Montana, and
experience handling serious litigation in the civil or criminal
area.
Salary: $32,000 - 36,000 DOE.
Deadline: November
1 or thereafter until filled.
How To Apply: Submit a resume,
cover letter, and writing sample to Cascade County Public Defender's
Office, Human Resources Department, Courthouse Annex, 325 2nd Avenue
North, Great Falls, MT 59401; or fax to 406/454-6772. If you wish your
application to be confidential, indicate so on the application
envelope.
Contact Information: Heather Spurzem, Human Resources;
406/454-6739; fax: 406/454-6772.
Fellowship Program, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of the
Attorney General, Boston, MA
Description: Through this program, the
Office of the Attorney General will provide employment opportunities for
entry-level lawyers and law clerks seeking access to the public sector
practice of law. Three positions for two years.
Qualifications:
2002 graduates and current judicial clerks who received their JD in 2001
may apply. Criterion for experience will include academic achievement,
legal aid or legal clinical experience, professional/personal experience
relating to the Office's mission, law journal participation, and
extracurricular activities.
Salary: $35,000.
Starting
Date: September 3, 2002.
Deadline: Received by November
23.
How To Apply: Submit an application (see the website below
or Career Services; or call 617/727-2200, ext. 2029); resume; official law
school transcript; essay (no more than 500 words) expressing interest in
the program; names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to
Fellowship Selection Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of
the Attorney General, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108.
Contact
Information: Human Resources Management; 617/727-2200, ext.
2029.
Website: www.ago.state.ma.us
LAW FIRMS
Attorney, Clark LawThe Estate Planning Firm, Eugene,
OR
Description: A small estate planning firm is looking for an
attorney.
Qualifications: 0-5 years of experience; a strong tax
background a must.
Salary: DOE.
How To Apply: Send a
resume and cover letter to Tricia M. Hill, Clark Law, The Estate Planning
Firm, 1852 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97401.
Contact
Information: tmhill@clark-law.com
Website:
www.clark-law.com
Legal Editor/Cite Checker, Miller Nash LLP, Portland,
OR
Description: Edit legal documents for grammar, punctuation,
style, and consistency; check legal citations and quotations in the law
library and online; communicate with users by telephone and e-mail, and in
person; proofread.
Qualifications: Detail-oriented, teachable,
and able to work diplomatically with others. Prior law firm experience
preferred. Ability to spot errors a must. Superior grasp of grammar and
punctuation required. (Applicants will be tested.) Ability to rewrite
troublesome sentences a plus. Familiarity with Bryan Garner's publications
helpful.
How To Apply: Send a resume, cover letter, salary
requirements, and references to Miller Nash LLP c/o Karen Magnuson, 111 SW
Fifth Avenue, Suite 3500, Portland, OR 97204.
Contact
Information: No phone calls, please.
Attorney, Medford, OR
Description: Do legal writing and
on-line legal research related to business law
texts.
Qualifications: Must have excellent writing, research,
and organizational skills; demonstrated expertise in the area of
e-commerce. Must be willing to relocate to Medford.
How To
Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Oregonian,
Dept. 5590-M, Portland, OR 97201-3499.
Attorney , Staffing Solutions, LLC/K-Counsel (recruiter), Yamhill
County, OR
Description: Wine country lawyer searching for
intellectually assertive litigator. Opportunity to develop own business
niche.
Qualifications: Background in administrative hearings and
OSHA preferred, but newer attorneys with relevant experience also
considered.
Deadline: Apply ASAP.
How To Apply: Send a
resume and cover letter to Gregory MacCrone or Carol Martin Sommers by fax
to 503/295-9977, by e-mail to gregory@k-counsel.com, or by mail to
Staffing Solutions, LLC/K-Counsel, 610 SW Broadway, Suite 500, Portland,
OR 97205.
Contact Information: Gregory MacCrone ;
503/295-9977.
Attorney , Staffing Solutions, LLC/K-Counsel (recruiter),
OR
Description: Project attorney; work with architects, project
managers, and planners.
Qualifications: Experience in real
estate transactions, some government law, and public contracting (ORS
279). Contract review board, construction law, and lending/finance
experience helpful, but not required.
Deadline: Apply
ASAP.
How To Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to Gregory
MacCrone or Carol Martin Sommers by fax to 503/295-9977, by e-mail to
gregory@k-counsel.com, or by mail to Staffing Solutions, LLC/K-Counsel,
610 SW Broadway, Suite 500, Portland, OR 97205.
Contact
Information: Gregory MacCrone; 503/295-9977.
PUBLIC
INTEREST
Attorney, Legal Aid Services of Oregon, McMinnville,
OR
Description: Provide free civil legal representation to
low-income people of Yamhill County and members of the Grand Ronde Tribe.
Caseload to emphasize probate, real estate, bankruptcy, and a variety of
poverty law.
Qualifications: Private practitioners with general
practice background encouraged to apply.
Deadline: November 16,
2001.
How To Apply: Send a resume and letter of interest to
Jeannine Ferguson, Legal Aid Services of Oregon, P.O. Box 141,
McMinnville, OR 97128-0141.
Attorney, Legal Aid Services of Oregon, Pendleton,
OR
Description: Handle a caseload in poverty law with a focus on
family law and issues involving domestic violence. Temporary: 4-6
months.
Qualifications: Member of Oregon State Bar and must be
able to relate well to low income clients.
How To Apply: Send a
resume and letter of interest to Arron Guevara, Legal Aid Services of
Oregon, Pendleton Regional Office, P.O. Box 1327, Pendleton, OR 97801; or
call 800/843-1115.
Staff Attorneys, Communities for a Better Environment, Oakland or
Los Angeles, CA
Description: One intermediate-level attorney for a
regular position; one entry-level attorney for a one-year position.
Organization's goal is to improve public health by preventing industrial
pollution and empowering affected community members. Prosecute
environmental lawsuits in state and federal courts on behalf of CBE and
its members; represent CBE at hearings; attend community
meetings.
Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to public
interest. Functional Spanish language skills preferred. Willingness to
travel and work frequent evenings and weekends. Membership in the
California Bar. Excellent legal writing and public speaking skills.
Intermediate position: three years of relevant legal experience
(litigation preferred); knowledge of California and federal environmental
law.
Salary: Intermediate: $40,000 - $50,000; entry-level:
$35,000.
Deadline: November 10, 2001.
How To Apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume, legal writing sample, law school
transcript, and list of telephonic references to Richard Toshiyuki Drury,
Legal Director, Communities for a Better Environment, 1611 Telegraph
Avenue, Suite 450, Oakland, CA 94612.
Contact Information:
Richard Toshiyuki Drury, Legal Director; fax: 510/302-0438.
Health Care Attorney, American Association of Health Plans,
Washington, DC
Description: Position with health plan trade
association; responsible for developing systems for monitoring health care
legislation and compliance in the 50 states. Objective is to establish
access to in-depth information and triage cutting-edge health care
issues.
Qualifications: JD and a minimum of one year of health
care law experience.
How To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume,
and salary requirements by e-mail to hr@aahp.org or mail to American
Association of Health Plans, Attn: Human Resources Dept/HA, 1129 20th
Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036.
Website:
www.aahp.org
Campaign Director, National Resources Defense Council, Climate
Center, Washington, DC
Description: Lead advocacy campaigns of the
organization's new Climate Center. Engage and educate opinion leaders, the
public, decision makers, and other public interest organizations on the
policy and technology solutions to global warming. Develop and execute
advocacy and media strategies, coalition building and coordination, and
supervision of public opinion research programs.
Qualifications:
Five years of experience working and directing environmental or political
campaigns and a proven track record of success. Must have superior
professional written and public communications skills and demonstrated
ability to design and implement strategic programs. How To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to Climate Center - DF, National Resources
Defense Council, Climate Center, 1200 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
20005.
Website: www.nrdc.org
Workers' Rights Advocate, D.C. Employment Justice Center,
Washington, DC
Description: Funded for one year; possibly extended
for a second year. Bilingual (Spanish) advocate position. Center's mission
is to enforce the rights of low-income workers in the DC metropolitan area
by providing free legal assistance to the working poor, and by becoming
the center of a local workers' rights movement. Advocate will reach out to
low-wage workers in the local community with a particular focus on
immigrant workers, to determine their employment-related needs in light of
the current economic downturn. Work to craft and implement advocacy and
service strategies.
Qualifications: JD preferred. Relevant
criteria for selection includes prior workers' rights experience either as
an attorney or advocate; experience working in and with low-income
communities; and experience with community-based education, organizing,
and/or advocacy. Written and verbal fluency in Spanish is an absolute
requirement.
Deadline: Open until filled, but apply
ASAP.
How To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, writing
sample, and list of at least two references to Judith M. Conti, D.C.
Employment Justice Center, 1350 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 600,
Washington, DC 20036. If you have questions, contact her by e-mail at
jconti@dcejc.org; or call Robin Runge at 202/828-9190.
Website:
www.dcejc.org
Staff Attorneys, Office of the Appellate Defender, New York,
NY
Description: Two-year positions. Organization is a
not-for-profit firm of 15 lawyers devoted to providing high-quality
representation to indigent defendants primarily in criminal appeals in
state court and collateral proceedings in state and federal court. OAD is
a unique hybrid: part law firm; part training program. Each staff attorney
is intensively trained and supervised. Every case is double-teamed by a
staff attorney and supervisor.
Qualifications: 3Ls and graduates
may apply. Demonstrated top-level skills in legal research and writing, as
well as a commitment to providing legal services to the
indigent.
Salary: Starts at $40,000 for law graduates;
DOE.
Starting Date: Fall 2002.
Deadline: Apply
ASAP.
How To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing
sample to Tuli Taylor, Administrative Attorney, Office of the Appellate
Defender, 45 West 45th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10036; or fax to
212/764-0236.
Contact Information: Tuli Taylor, Administrative
Attorney; 212/719-0766.
State Strategies Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union National
Office, Reproductive Freedom Project (reposted), New York,
NY
Description: One- to two-year project monitoring the hundreds of
state bills proposed each year affecting reproductive choice. Provide
legal analyses, strategic advice, and public education materials to state
affiliates and other state advocates. Conduct legal research and draft
legislative testimony. Public education may include writing, public
speaking.
Qualifications: JD required. Must have strong writing
and analytic skills and ability to work well with a wide range of people.
Strong organizational skills and persistence in following through with
responses to requests are also essential. Knowledge of reproductive rights
issues and familiarity with legislative processes a
plus.
Deadline: December 31, 2001.
How To Apply: Send
a cover letter, resume, list of references and recent writing sample to
American Civil Liberties Union National Office, Reproductive Freedom
Project, 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004.
Contact
Information: Caitlin Borgmann, State Strategies Coordinator;
212/549-2633, fax: 212/549-2652, email: rfp@aclu.org.
Website:
www.aclu.org
Reproductive Rights Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union
National Office, New York, NY
Description: Work on reproductive
rights issues in the National Office of the ACLU in New York City. Will
litigate in appellate and trial courts, write and review briefs, motion
papers, prepare witnesses, take and defend depositions, and participate in
all aspects of Reproductive Freedom Project's cases. Also will
occasionally speak and write about the Project.
Qualifications:
JD and at least two years of law-related work. Should be self motivated
and capable of complex analytic work. Good writing, and speaking skills.
Must work well with a wide range of people and function effectively as
part of a team. Litigation experience on reproductive rights issues a
plus.
Deadline: December 31, 2001.
How To Apply: Send
a cover letter, resume, two references and recent writing sample to
American Civil Liberties Union National Office, 125 Broad Street, 18th
Floor, New York, NY 10004.
Contact Information: Catherine Weiss,
Director of Reproductive Freedom Project; 212/549-2633, fax: 212/549-2652,
email: rfp@aclu.org
Website: www.aclu.org
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