Job Opportunities - Northeast

Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) | Director, Economic Justice Program (New York, NY) [$120,000 - $150,000]

AALDEF’s Economic Justice Program uses litigation, advocacy, and community education to protect the rights of workers. Despite their pivotal role in the U.S. economy, immigrant workers confront daily challenges in the labor force: language barriers, exploitative working conditions, immigration status vulnerabilities, and restricted access to public services and benefits. Across the country, workers in restaurant, garment, domestic work, health care, nail salons, and construction industries—many from communities of color—endure sweatshop conditions. Apply by February 15.

Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) | Director, Voting Rights Program (New York, NY) [$120,000 - $150,000]

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), founded in 1974, is a New York-based national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans. By combining litigation, advocacy, education, and organizing, AALDEF works with Asian American communities across the country to secure human rights for all. The right to vote—and effective access to the ballot—is foundational to accessing many systems of power in this country. Through a combined approach of litigation, policy advocacy, and community education, AALDEF’s Voting Rights Program seeks to ensure that Asian communities voices are heard and receive full protection of the law throughout the electoral process. Apply by February 15.

Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) | Senior Staff Attorney – Immigration (New York, NY) [$100,000 - $120,000]

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), founded in 1974, is a New York-based national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans. By combining litigation, advocacy, education, and organizing, AALDEF works with Asian American communities across the country to secure human rights for all. AALDEF’s Immigrant Rights Program uses legal representation, litigation, policy advocacy, community education, and organizing to support Asian immigrants of all backgrounds. We are committed to advocating alongside directly affected immigrant communities for humane and dynamic immigration laws and policies, where the dignity of all migrants is realized. Apply by February 13.

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.

Children’s Rights | Paralegal (New York, NY) [$53,000]

We are seeking 3 full-time, entry-level paralegals, one of whom will be bilingual (Spanish and English) to join our active litigation program and support our commitment to government accountability and social justice for children, with a start date around June 09, 2025. The position is for a two-year period, and there is no guaranteed option to extend the two-year employment period. Paralegals are expected to be available for in-person work at our Manhattan office. The work environment is currently hybrid, subject to change, though paralegals are expected to work within commuting distance to meet in-office case needs. Apply by February 14.

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.

Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel LLP | Associate (New York, NY) [$160,000 - $210,000]

Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel LLP is hiring new associates to begin as soon as possible and in the fall. Currently 32 lawyers, the firm is a litigation boutique with a diverse mix of cases in both civil rights and complex commercial litigation. We are seeking lawyers with outstanding academic credentials, writing ability, and advocacy skills, as well as a demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties issues. Candidates with at least 1-2 years of experience are preferred. The firm is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. Apply by February 13.

Everytown Law | Constitutional Law Fellow (New York, NY or Washington, D.C.) [$87,500 - $90,000]

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s major Second Amendment decisions in NYSRPA v. Bruen and United States v. Rahimi, the need to elevate and strengthen gun safety in the courts has never been more urgent. The Fellowship presents an extraordinary opportunity to participate in the development of constitutional doctrine at this pivotal moment. The Fellow will join Everytown Law’s Second Amendment practice, which focuses on defending life-saving laws against Second Amendment and related constitutional challenges through both direct representation and amicus briefing. 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.

GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders | Legal Internship (Spring 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.

GLBTO Legal Advocates & Defenders | Legal Internship (Summer 2025) (Boston, MA) ($0-$3,000]

Greater Boston Legal Services | Paralegal – Housing and Federal Disability Benefits – Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services (Boston, MA) [$50,000 - $52,000]

Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) seeks a full-time paralegal to work in its Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services (CASLS) office located at 60 Gore Street in Cambridge. The paralegal will represent clients in Social Security disability matters and represent tenants in matters related to eviction defense and housing stability under the supervision of an attorney. A hybrid work schedule is possible. CASLS is a small neighborhood office of GBLS located in East Cambridge. It serves low income residents of Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Somerville, Winchester, and Woburn primarily on housing, public benefits, and mental health issues and elderly residents of Cambridge and Somerville. Apply by February 5.

Greater Boston Legal Services | Paralegal – Welfare Law Unit (Boston, MA) [$50,000 - $52,000]

Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) seeks to hire a full-time paralegal to join our Welfare Law Unit (WLU). The WLU uses a range of legal advocacy to enforce legal rights to cash welfare benefits, food assistance and child care benefits. The WLU’s legal advocacy includes direct representation of individual clients and their families; systemic administrative advocacy directed at targeted state and federal agencies; class action and other impact lawsuits; and legislative advocacy campaigns to expand, improve, and defend income, food, and child care programs. The WLU's clients include parents with children and single adults with disabilities. Many of our clients have experienced domestic violence or other traumas, have disabilities and/or children with disabilities, are unhoused, and are immigrants. Apply by February 5.

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. 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. 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. OUF.

Greater Boston Legal Services | Senior Attorney (Elder Benefits and Housing Project) (Boston, MA) [$94,000]

Greater Boston Legal Services seeks a senior attorney with 10 years or more of experience for a permanent position in the Elder, Health and Disability Unit (“EHD”). The senior attorney's responsibilities will include supervision of the Elder Law Project within EHD. This will include supervising other attorneys and paralegals, and some grant reporting. This position will include providing elders with a range of legal services including advice and representation in elder housing (50%) and health access (50%) cases. OUF.

Greater Boston Legal Services | Deputy Manager – Housing Unit (Boston, MA) [$104,000]

The Deputy Manager will work in coordination and support of the unit’s Managing Attorney, which may include leading, supporting, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating staff’s work; overseeing the day-to-day operation of the unit; implementing GBLS’s administrative procedures; handling all types of personnel issues; developing, managing, and reporting on grants and contracts; and collaborating with other units and practice groups. OUF.

Human Rights Foundation | Vice President, Marketing and Communications (New York, NY) [$150,000 - $175,000]

The Vice President of Marketing and Communications will lead HRF’s global marketing, communications, and public relations strategies. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization's voice, growing its reach, and amplifying its mission across various platforms. Working closely with senior executive leadership, the VP will ensure HRF’s communications align with its strategic goals, enhancing the organization’s visibility, impact, and engagement. OUF.

LatinoJustice PRLDEF | Deputy General Counsel For Litigation (New York, NY; Orlando, FL; or Austin, TX) [$160,000 in New York City ($144,000 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.

LatinoJustice PRLDEF | Supervising Counsel For Immigrant Rights (New York, NY; Orlando, FL; or Austin, TX) [$131,000 in New York City ($118,000 outside of New York City)]

LatinoJustice PRLDEF (LJP) seeks an experienced and dynamic litigator to manage LJP’s immigrant rights litigation docket at a critical time when immigrant members of our community are under attack.

LJP’s Supervising Counsel for Immigrant Rights (Supervising Counsel) identifies and develops new immigrant rights litigation, helps lead ongoing cases, and manages their effective execution. The Supervising Counsel supervises and guides junior and mid-level attorneys and fellows in developing and litigating cases in state and federal courts and administrative agencies throughout the country. In addition, the Supervising Counsel maintains their own litigation docket and serves as lead counsel in selected cases. The Supervising Counsel is also prepared to be a spokesperson for LJP’s immigrant rights litigation as needed. OUF.

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 Advocates for Children | Education Attorney Fellowship: Focus on Newcomer Students (Boston, MA) [$69,850]

Over the past year, newly arrived families have migrated to Massachusetts in significant numbers. The majority are from Haiti and South and Central America and face barriers to accessing basic services due to language barriers, immigration status, and/or poverty and homelessness. Many have children who are school aged and younger and require additional support navigating the unfamiliar educational system in the US. This position will be focused on increasing access to education for newly arrived families and students at the individual student and systemic levels through outreach, training, and advocacy. OUF.

Massachusetts Law Reform Institute | Housing/Homelessness Staff Attorney (Boston, MA) [$70,000 - $105,000 DOE]

MLRI seeks an experienced, dynamic, and strategic attorney with a background in housing law and policy to join its Housing Practice Group and advocate on behalf of low-income and marginalized people statewide. Together with the Housing Practice Group (HPG), coordinate and facilitate statewide housing coalitions; provide technical support for legal services advocates and community groups on housing and homelessness issues; provide analysis and public comment on housing-related state legislation, budget, and policy; and work with HPG to take on specific advocacy and other projects as they arise. OUF.

National Consumer Law Center | Deputy Director (Boston, MA) [$163,000 - $204,000]

The National Consumer Law Center is seeking a dedicated and collaborative leader who is motivated to promote economic justice for individuals and groups that have been left behind in our economy. As a member of NCLC’s management team, the Deputy Director will provide the Executive Director with vital support in leading one of the nation’s most respected advocacy organizations for low-income consumers. OUF.

Outten & Golden LLP | Docket Clerk (San Franciso, CA; New York, NY) [$39 per hour]

Outten & Golden LLP is seeking a Docket Clerk to join its Litigation Operations team, which supports all aspects of the Firm’s litigation efforts across offices. Reporting to the Managing Clerk and expected to be physically present in the Firm’s San Francisco or New York office at least three or four days per week, the person in this role will be primarily focused on coordinating the Firm’s calendaring and court filings. 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.

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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