Job Opportunities - Northeast
Center for Medicare Advocacy | Finance and Benefits Director (Willimantic, CT) [$90,000 - $110,000]
The Center for Medicare Advocacy (the Center) seeks a Finance and Benefits Director with a commitment to health equity and social justice in its Mansfield, CT office, with some remote work possible. This individual will be responsible for managing all aspects of financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. They will also be responsible for benefit administration and will serve as liaison with the Center’s Human Resource consultants and internal Leadership Team. OUF.
Committee for Public Counsel Services | Private Panel Attorney (Boston, MA) [$100,000 - $150,000]
CPCS contracts with private attorneys to provide legal representation in Massachusetts for those unable to afford an attorney in most matters in which the law requires the appointment of counsel. This includes representation in criminal, delinquency, youthful offender, child welfare, mental health, sexually dangerous person and sex offender registry cases, as well as related appeals and post-conviction matters. OUF.
Education Law Center-PA | Communications Director (Philadelphia, PA) [$80,000 - $110,000]
The Education Law Center-PA, a statewide nonprofit legal advocacy organization that works to ensure all children in Pennsylvania have access to a quality public education, seeks an experienced, collaborative professional for a full-time position managing the organization’s communications. The candidate should have an extensive track record of success managing a multifaceted communications program, along with a demonstrated commitment to civil rights, racial justice, educational equity, and advancing the rights of underserved populations. At least 5 years of relevant, varied, and high-level professional communications experience is required. OUF.
Free Speech For People | Senior Counsel (Amherst, MA) [$100,000 - $120,000]
Free Speech For People is seeking an experienced public interest attorney to join our cutting-edge legal team as Senior Counsel. Ideal candidates will have civil rights, campaign finance, anti-corruption, and/or election law experience, and be prepared to take a leading role in our work to defend our Constitution and our democracy and to fulfill the promise of political equality for all. OUF.
GLBTO Legal Advocates & Defenders | Legal Internship (Summer 2025) (Boston, MA) ($0-$3,000]
GLAD Law is looking for highly motivated legal interns to help advance our work. Our legal interns perform extensive legal research and writing related to all areas of GLAD Law’s work and may have opportunities to: Support active GLAD Law litigation; Engage in public policy advocacy and public education; Work one-on-one with GLAD Law attorneys on research assignments.; Attend GLAD Law’s Legal Department meetings other case/project-related meetings. Stipends of up to $3,000 are available for legal interns who meet minimum hour requirements, depending on restrictions imposed by their school. OUF.
Greater Boston Legal Services | Staff Attorney Position (Medicare Benefits) – Elder, Health, and Disability Unit (Boston, MA) [$80,000 - $84,500]
Greater Boston Legal Services seeks a staff attorney with 4-7 years' experience for a permanent position in the Elder, Health and Disability Unit (“EHD”). Please note GBLS has a hybrid work schedule and this position will be sited at GBLS’s Boston Office. Apply by April 4.
Greater Boston Legal Services | Paralegal - Elder, Health & Disability Unit (Boston, MA) [$50,000 - $52,000]
Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) seeks a paralegal to work in the Elder, Health and Disability Unit. We provide free legal services and representation to clients in the greater Boston area who cannot afford private legal representation. The Unit represents elders, people with disabilities and families to ensure that they have income, health care and services needed to live independently in the community. The unit’s work includes access to SSI income for children and adults, access to affordable health care for all and representation of elders in benefits and housing matters. Our special projects include: Medicare Advocacy Project, Children’s Disability Project, and School to Prison Pipeline Intervention Project. The unit’s work includes keeping people out of institutions and improving the quality of life for those who live in institutions. We empower people to make decisions about their lives and support people with disabilities in their fight for accessibility and integration. Apply by April 23.
Greater Boston Legal Services | Staff Attorney - Family Law Unit (Boston, MA) [$79,000]
Greater Boston Legal Services seeks an attorney with at least two years of experience to join one of our interdisciplinary Response Teams representing families who are involved with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). We call this project the Family Preservation Project (FPP). The FPP works in three-person “Response Teams” that include a lawyer, a case manager, and a parent advocate. Apply by April 10.
Greater Boston Legal Services | Intake Specialist - Administration - Centralized Screening Unit (CSU) (Boston, MA) [$47,000 - $49,000]
GBLS is seeking a full-time Intake Specialist who will have primary responsibility of assisting applicants for legal services with the eligibility screening process. For clients who are not eligible for GBLS’ services or do not have a legal problem, the Intake Specialist will provide referrals to other organizations who are likely to be able to assist the applicants with their situation. The Intake Specialist will spend a significant amount of time on the telephone. Their role is to provide applicants with a welcoming, professional, and supportive experience. Bilingual applicants are especially encouraged to apply. Apply by April 6.
Greater Boston Legal Services | Receptionist - Administration - Centralized Screening Unit (CSU) (Boston, MA) [$44,000]
GBLS seeks a full-time bilingual Receptionist to join our team. This position serves as the first point of contact for potential and current clients and helps direct them to appropriate resources. Apply by April 6.
Health Law Advocates (HLA) | Litigation Director (Boston, MA) [$110,000 - $150,000]
Health Law Advocates (HLA) is a non-profit, public interest law firm committed to ensuring universal access to quality health care in Massachusetts. HLA seeks an experienced, self-motivated, creative plaintiffs' litigator to enhance its in-court practice. This litigator, after consultation with staff and experienced board members, will initiate litigation to achieve health care justice, often in partnership with other organizations and law firms. These are individual cases coming principally from our intake process, which can lead to broad-based impact litigation as well. OUF.
LatinoJustice PRLDEF | Deputy General Counsel For Litigation (New York, NY; Orlando, FL; or Austin, TX) [$190,000 in New York City ($171,000 outside of New York City)]
LatinoJustice PRLDEF (LJP) seeks an experienced and dynamic litigator and manager to play a key leadership role in developing and directing LJP’s litigation during a period of unprecedented growth and the expansion of LJP’s programmatic reach. LJP’s Deputy General Counsel for Litigation (DGC-L) oversees LJP’s Legal Department and directs and coordinates LJP’s extensive litigation docket across multiple issue areas and in multiple jurisdictions. The DGC-L identifies and develops new litigation matters based on organizational priorities and ensures their effective execution. The DGC-L directly participates in litigation as well, maintaining an active docket and serving as lead counsel in selected cases. OUF.
The Legal Aid Society | Grants & Contracts Manager (New York, NY) [$130,000 - $145,000]
The Grants & Contracts Manager is responsible for the management of one of two Grants & Contract Teams that report to the Director of Finance and Grants Management. The Manager’s work includes being accountable for individual grant budget reviews and submissions, grant billing activities, budget modifications, closeouts, receipts, and cash flow activities. The position is responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual grant invoices and requested information to be submitted to the LAS City, State, Federal and private funders. The Grants and Contracts Manager reviews and prepares materials in support of the team, takes a leadership role in meetings with the heads of LAS Practices and other finance departments including Payroll, Financial Planning and Analysis, Accounting and Accounts Payable. Apply by April 18.
The Legal Aid Society | Senior Employee Relations Specialist (New York, NY) [$85,000 - $100,000]
Under the general supervision of the Director of Employee Relations, this position plays a critical role in supporting an organizational culture that promotes productive work behaviors and communications, facilitating effective dialogue between employees and management, resolves workplace conflict, and processing ADA workplace accommodations. Apply by April 28.
The Legal Aid Society | Manager, A/V & User Experience (New York, NY) [$95,000 - $105,000]
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Audio-Visual Technical Manager to oversee the technical operations of our A/V systems and infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of A/V technologies, equipment management, and troubleshooting, along with the ability to lead a team in maintaining and optimizing A/V setups for both internal and external events. The ideal candidate will be proactive, hands-on, and able to effectively manage A/V resources, ensuring high-quality performance in all technical aspects. The candidate will collaborate with the Director of User Experience ensuring seamless A/V services and address any technical issues that arise. Apply by April 18.
The Legal Aid Society | Deputy Director of Benefits and Compensation (New York, NY) [$135,000 - $145,000]
The Deputy Director of Benefits and Compensation will be responsible for supporting this mission by helping to lead the varied and wide-ranging benefits and compensation programs at the Legal Aid Society. This position ensures seamless service delivery, regulatory compliance, and equitable practices, enhancing the employee experience and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, interpersonal, and project management skills and committed to fostering excellence in benefits and compensation administration. OUF.
The Legal Aid Society of Westchester | Attorney (White Plains, NY) [$72,000 - $95,000]
The Legal Aid Society of Westchester provides quality mandated criminal defense to indigent individuals charged with serious felony crimes throughout Westchester County. New York State Bar Admission is required. The successful candidate will have a valid New York State drivers license and a car as attorneys travel to appear in local courts throughout the county. Attorneys work collaboratively with social work and investigative colleagues in small teams. OUF.
Lichten & Liss-Riordan, P.C. | Contract Attorney (6-month term, could be extended) (Flexible, but preference for Boston, MA or San Francisco, CA) [$110,000 - $140,000]
Lichten & Liss-Riordan is a nationally acclaimed plaintiff-side employment law firm, specializing in class action wage and hour litigation. We are particularly well known for our pioneering and high stakes work challenging independent contractor misclassification and innovative litigation and arbitration strategies to advance workers’ rights. We are seeking contract attorneys to assist with an exciting mass arbitration. This position would provide excellent experience with handling remote trials. We are looking for attorneys with outstanding research, writing, and oral argument skills, and a dedication to creative and passionate advocacy on behalf of workers. Responsibilities include handling all aspects of arbitration, including defending depositions, presenting witness testimony at hearings, arguing before arbitrators, briefing trial motions and other complex issues, working closely with clients, and working closely with partners, associates, and staff on our team. Prior relevant experience preferred. OUF.
Massachusetts Advocates for Children | Senior Attorney (Boston, MA) [$75,000 - $85,000]
The Senior Attorney will provide legal representation and conduct systemic legal and policy advocacy on a range of education issues including special education, student discipline, immigrant student rights, and homelessness. The Senior Attorney will work on these issues statewide, with a focus on Boston Public Schools. The Senior Attorney will join a team of exceptional public interest attorneys and advocates working together to directly improve education equity for children and youth who have been historically marginalized. This position includes opportunities to collaborate with key community partners, and to supervise attorneys. Supervised by the Legal Director, the Senior Attorney will have substantial opportunity for leadership within the organization. OUF.
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute | Child Welfare Attorney (Boston, MA) [$70,000 - $105,000]
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) seeks an experienced attorney to lead its statewide child welfare advocacy. The attorney will lead and support strategic campaigns to prevent children and parents from entering the MA child welfare system and to create a well-resourced community-based system of support so Massachusetts children and families can thrive without involuntary state intervention. In addition, the attorney will support the statewide MA Family Preservation Project (FPP) by providing technical assistance, trainings and other forms of substantive support to project attorneys and other advocates in civil legal services programs across the state who are representing families involved in or at risk of involvement in the child welfare system. This position will report to the Deputy Director of Advocacy/Supervising Attorney of the Families & Children practice group. OUF.
National Center for Law and Economic Justice | Executive Director (New York City, NY) [$215,000 - $260,000]
NCLEJ seeks an inspirational and dynamic leader to drive its mission forward as the current Executive Director, Dennis Parker, announces his retirement. This is more than a job—it’s a calling to shape a more equitable future by fighting systemic poverty and advancing economic, racial and disability justice through bold advocacy and legal action. OUF.
Neighborhood Legal Services | Executive Director (Buffalo, NY) [$190,000 - $240,000]
Neighborhood Legal Services of Buffalo is looking for its next Executive Director. NLS has a staff of 115 people, including our experienced managers and senior leaders. In 2024, we closed 8052 cases, benefitting 16,580 individual clients and members of their families. We have grown significantly over the years – our current budget is approximately $18 million/year – giving us a solid foundation to meet the needs of our client populations. This position is an excellent opportunity for a leader, team-builder, connector and communicator who is passionate about the delivery of justice to marginalized communities. OUF.
Pregnancy Justice | Senior Staff Attorney (New York, NY) [$163,125 - $169,833]
The Senior Staff Attorney manages caseloads with significant complexity and is a highly experienced criminal or family defense attorney, with deep impact and/or complex litigation experience at the trial and appellate levels. The Senior Staff Attorney leads criminal cases, representing clients throughout the legal process from pre-trial investigations to courtroom proceedings and has extensive knowledge of criminal law and procedure sufficient to develop strong defense strategies, negotiate plea bargains, and work intimately with local attorneys to assist in holistic legal advocacy and litigation with a demonstrated commitment to public education, partnerships, and engaging with grassroots organizations and community members to inform the legal work. The Senior Staff Attorney is a creative, passionate, and bold legal thinker. OUF.
Prisoners’ Legal Services of Massachusetts | Pro Bono Advocacy Counsel (Boston, MA) [$69,000+]
Prisoners’ Legal Services (PLS) is seeking a full-time Pro Bono Advocacy Counsel to expand access to civil legal services and representation for individuals incarcerated in Massachusetts prisons and jails. The Pro Bono Advocacy Counsel will develop and cultivate relationships with advocacy organizations, the private bar, and volunteers to increase legal representation for incarcerated individuals. This includes building partnerships with law firms, solo practitioners, law schools, and the judiciary to create effective case referral systems and offering guidance to individuals representing themselves in court. OUF.
Sylvia Rivera Law Project | Director of Legal Services (New York, NY) [$125,000]
The Director of Legal Services, along with the Directors of Litigation and Client Services, will be responsible for the administration and oversight of SRLP’s legal program. The Director of Legal Services will also participate in advocacy, training, and public education, while maintaining a small caseload. The Director of Legal Services will report to all members of DST, Staff, and Collective and collaborate across departments. The Director of Legal Services will honor the collective structure and work to disrupt and deconstruct the inherent power dynamics between attorneys and non-attorneys in legal nonprofits. OUF.
Sylvia Rivera Law Project | Director of Litigation (New York, NY) [$125,000]
The Director of Litigation, along with the Directors of Legal Services and Client Services, will be responsible for the administration and oversight of SRLP’s legal program. The Director of Litigation at SRLP will lead the organization’s litigation strategy with a focus on civil defense, civil rights violations, and class action lawsuits impacting TGNCI communities. The role includes advocating for TGNCI individuals in custody, addressing conditions of confinement such as healthcare access, housing transfers, and safety, while ensuring compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). The Director of Litigation will also support movement lawyering efforts, collaborating with grassroots organizations and communities to advance systemic change. In addition, the position involves spearheading public education, Know Your Rights trainings, and policy implementation to safeguard the rights of TGNCI people. The Director of Litigation will report to all members of DST, Staff, and Collective. The Director of Litigation will be expected to maintain a small caseload. OUF.
Workplace Justice Lab | Managing Director (New Brunswick, NJ) [$91,297 - $121,354]
The Workplace Justice Lab is seeking someone to join the team as our Managing Director to lead the operations and growth of our center. Candidates must have expertise in administrative management and familiarity with large bureaucracies. They should have experience and passion for projects promoting economic justice, workers’ rights, and/or policy solutions to improve exploitative, low-wage work. Candidates should have staff management, project management, and fundraising experience, and comfort directing multiple projects across different geographies and time zones. This position is in-person two days a week, and candidates must live, or be willing to live in, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania or Delaware in a commutable distance from Rutgers’ New Brunswick campus. OUF.
Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein | Associate Attorney (Boston, MA) [$80,000 - $85,000]
Are you looking to work as a litigator representing individuals in cutting-edge civil rights matters, including employment discrimination, students’ rights, free speech, and criminal defense cases? ZALKIND DUNCAN & BERNSTEIN LLP is hiring an associate to join our premier litigation boutique in Boston. Our 13-lawyer firm has a dynamic federal and state court practice at both the trial and appellate levels. OUF.
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