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administrative officer rights and economic renewal

Open Society Foundations

<div>Administrative Officer, Rights and Economic Renewal in the U.S.. Washington, D.C.. Posting Date: 02/27/2026. Deadline: 03/06/2026<div></div><div>
Role Title: Administrative Officer, Rights and Economic Renewal in the U.S.</div><div>
Contract Type: Regular (5 Year Assignment)</div><div>
Reporting To: Director, Rights and Economic Renewal in the U.S.</div><div>
Program/Department/Unit Name: Programs</div><div>
Location: Washington, D.C.</div><div>
Team Name: Rights and Economic Renewal in the U.S.</div><div></div><div>
Role Purpose</div><div>
The U.S. Rights and Economic Renewal program is looking to hire an Administration Officer to join the 5-year initiative that aims to safeguard core freedoms that are under attack, expand rights, and improve Americans&rsquo; economic wellbeing.</div><div></div><div>
The Administration Officer takes on advanced executive support responsibilities that help manage administrative tasks so the Director can focus on programmatic priorities and strategic, high value activities. The Administration Officer also supports the broader team&mdash;ensuring the Director, Associate Director, and Program Manager can fulfill the organization&rsquo;s mission and goals through effective coordination, communication, and operational support.</div><div></div><div>
Key responsibilities</div><ul><li>
Serve as a critical communications liaison between the peer Director&rsquo;s offices.</li></ul><ul><li>
Manage internal team budget to ensure knowledge and clarity across different programmatic areas of work.</li></ul><ul><li>
Administer contracts to support the team&rsquo;s needs.</li></ul><ul><li>
Create systems to ensure operations run seamlessly.</li></ul><ul><li>
Support the Director with administrative functions, including coordinating schedules, planning complex stakeholder meetings and events, credit card reporting, researching, and arranging travel logistics.</li></ul><ul><li>
Generate and prepare a variety of materials in advance of routine and special engagements, preparing briefing materials, meeting agendas and logistics notes, presentations, and reports as needed.</li></ul><ul><li>
Take notes in meetings.</li></ul><ul><li>
Support project management as required.</li><li>
Other duties as required.</li></ul><div></div><div>
People Responsibilities (Total Team/DRs)<br>
None<br>
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Key internal relationships</div><div>
Directors, Program Managers, Associate Directors, Administrative Officers</div><div></div><div>
Key external relationships</div><div>
Grantee Staff, Funder Colleague Staff</div><div></div><div>
The ideal candidate</div><ul><li>
 Significant experience in administrative work.</li></ul><ul><li>
Possess a track record of being a trusted partner to senior leadership, always exercising professionalism and confidentiality.</li></ul><ul><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the Director professionally.</li></ul><ul><li>
Ability to design, maintain, and improve administrative systems (files, trackers, workflows, budget tools).</li></ul><ul><li>
Experience managing department-wide budgets.</li></ul><ul><li>
Expertise using Microsoft suite of applications with proficiency in Excel.</li></ul><ul><li>
Familiarity with software to make presentations and slide decks.</li></ul><ul><li>
Competent to think several steps ahead to ensure the Director has administrative support necessary to be successful.</li></ul><ul><li>
Experience managing complex scheduling and travel arrangements.</li></ul><ul><li>
Ability to adapt quickly to new tools, information and needs and can go with the flow.</li></ul><ul><li>
Ability to be outcome-driven.</li></ul><ul><li>
Responsive to rapidly changing environments.</li></ul><ul><li>
Demonstrate commitment to OSF&rsquo;s core values of humility, commitment, collaboration, respect, inclusivity, and integrity.</li></ul><div></div><div>
What we offer</div><ul><li>
Exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact; from a generous annual professional development allowance for every employee to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts.</li><li>
Excellent benefits and perks to promote well-being and a healthy work-life balance, including:</li><li>
Generous time off and flexible work arrangements.</li><li>
Employer-paid health insurance and dental plans for individuals and families (no employee contribution required).</li><li>
Exceptional retirement savings plan (non-contributory for employees) and life insurance.</li><li>
Progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and much more.</li><li>
A commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, so you can bring your whole self to work and make a positive impact.</li></ul><div><i>
The salary range for this role in the US is $86,500-$96,100. </i><i>The final offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set and level of experience.</i></div><div></div><div>
Who we are</div><div>
Open Society Foundations aim to establish vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. Our operating model organizes grantmaking around specific, time-limited projects, developed alongside support for established partners, enabling us to respond swiftly to emerging needs. We are committed to promoting human dignity, equality, and rights; reimagining democratic ideals and practice; and advancing equity in governance systems.</div><div></div><div>
Guided by our founder&rsquo;s values and the belief in the art of the possible, we engage directly with global entities, individuals, and policymakers through grants, advocacy, impact investing, and strategic human rights litigation to drive positive change. At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to rights, equity, and justice, inspiring every action we take.</div><div></div><div>
Additional information</div><div>
Open Society Foundations is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek applications from talented individuals across all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. Each candidate is evaluated solely on their unique qualifications without regard to race, age, sex, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristics.</div><div></div><div>
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities</div><div></div><div><i>
Competitive rates of pay apply.</i></div><div></div><div><i>
Open Society Foundations is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and to building a diverse staff that reflects the movements, issues and communities that our mission serves. Candidates from all underrepresented backgrounds, identities and communities are encouraged to apply.</i></div><div></div><div><i>
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.</i></div></div>

Administrative Officer, Rights and Economic Renewal in the U.S.

LAWYERS’ COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW

<div><div>The Lawyers&rsquo; Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation&rsquo;s leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers&rsquo; Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.<br>
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The Lawyers&rsquo; Committee has litigation, public policy, and advocacy programs in the substantive areas of Voting Rights, Election Protection, Digital Justice, Economic Justice, Criminal Justice, Economic Opportunities, and Fair Housing. The organization advances its mission as the premier organization marshaling the resources of the private bar alongside our own talented staff, with over 1 million pro bono hours billed to our cases and matters over the past decade.<br>
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<b>Job Title</b>: Communications Engagement Writer<br>
<b>Location</b>: Washington, DC<br>
<b>Job Type</b>: Full-Time<br>
<b>Union Affiliation</b>: Union<br>
<b>Accountable to</b>: Vice President of Communications<br>
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<b>About the Role</b>:<br>
The Lawyers&rsquo; Committee seeks a talented, creative and detail-oriented Communications Engagement Writer who will collaborate with our staff team to lift up the organization&rsquo;s activities and impact. This position plays a leading role in planning, writing, editing, and publishing high-quality content that educates audiences, elevates and promotes the organization&rsquo;s mission, goals, and brand, and drives ongoing engagement.
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The ideal candidate is a creative and resourceful storyteller and content creator who will craft compelling narratives has strong editorial judgement, creativity, along with the ability to make civil rights law and policy accessible to a wide variety of audiences through persuasive writing, storytelling, and narrative-shaping. The ideal candidate has a comfort with centering and interacting with Black people and communities and is adept at managing multiple projects and keeping workflow running smoothly and promptly.<br>
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This position reports to the Vice President of Communications and will work closely with staff across the organization, including the President and Executive Director and other members of the executive management team.<br>
This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC. Some travel will be expected.<br>
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<b>What You&rsquo;ll be Doing:</b><ul><li>
Serve as primary author to develop, draft, and edit content for emails, publications, blog posts and other website content for digital marketing, as well as Op-Eds, talking points, speeches and other material as needed.</li><li>
Translate complex civil rights legal information into engaging, relevant, and accessible content that clearly breaks down issues and explains work.
</li><li>Serve as primary proofreader and copyeditor for the Communications department.</li><li>
Ensure clarity, accuracy, brand alignment and consistency in messaging, style, tone and visual presentation.
</li><li>Craft issue-related talking points and remarks (including full speeches) for speaking engagements and events, especially for the President and Executive Director and essays for special publications.
</li><li>Collaborate with and support Director of Earned Media in drafting op-eds on various issues.</li><li>
Manage writing and production of the organization&rsquo;s annual report.</li><li>
Work with Director of Digital Media and Development Team to manage email program calendar.</li><li>
Support the Director of Digital Media in identifying effective means to cultivating and sustaining online audiences via content creation that enhance the organization&rsquo;s storytelling.
</li><li>Draft internal and external facing communications, templates, and documents related to specific departments and content needs.
</li><li>Route content for review and approval.</li></ul><br>
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Minimum Requirements and Competencies:</b><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in English, writing, communications or journalism or equivalent relevant experience.</li><li>
Three to five years of full-time professional writing experience in an advocacy or non-profit setting in a fast-paced work environment, ideally one focused on civil rights and racial justice.</li><li>
Familiarity with the organizations and issues in the modern Civil Rights and racial justice movement.</li><li>
Familiarity with the substantive issues on which the Lawyers&rsquo; Committee focuses its work.</li><li>
Experience crafting compelling email messages and other content for external audiences as part of digital outreach.</li><li>
Experience writing for executive level staff, including writing in the voice of the institution and individual leaders.</li><li>
Strong working knowledge and experience working with Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style, and first-person voice.</li><li>
Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills and strong editorial judgement.</li><li>
Experience working and managing writing and design projects with outside consultants and contractors.</li><li>
Ability to work quickly and handle multiple projects.</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</li><li>
Availability and willingness to work outside of conventional 9-5 schedule evenings and weekends will be required.</li><li>
Ability to work independently as well as within a team.</li><li>
Excellent computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications.</li><li>
Strong commitment to the mission and values of the Lawyers&rsquo; Committee and understanding of civil rights.</li><li>
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop and Premier.</li><li>
Interest in civil rights and experience with advocacy campaigns.</li><li>
Familiarity with WordPress is a plus but not required.</li></ul><br>
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Supervisory Responsibility</b>: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.<br>
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<b>Ready to Make an Impact?</b> If you are passionate about civil rights, racial justice, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we want to hear from you. Join our mission to drive positive change and contribute to our dynamic team!<br>
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<b>Apply Today:</b> Be part of the force for civil rights and make a lasting impact. Submit your application to help us create a more equitable and inclusive world.<br>
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<b>Benefits:</b> The Lawyers' Committee offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare coverage (medical, dental &amp; vision), parental leave, 403(b) contribution with employer match contributions, voluntary short- and long-term disability and an employer paid monthly cell phone stipend.<br>
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<b>Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:</b> The Lawyers&rsquo; Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The Lawyers&rsquo; Committee does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.<br>
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This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union. Employment terms, including wages and benefits, are subject to collective bargaining agreements.<br>
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The expected range for this role will be: $67,500 - $75,000</div><br>
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Communications Engagement Writer

Ford Agency

<div></div><div><div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Details</b></h4>
</div><div><div><div>Posted March 03, 2026
</div><div>Compensation Starting at $64,000 annually
</div><div>LocationWashington D.C.</div>
<div>Job Type Direct Hire
</div><div>Industry Legal
</div></div></div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h4>
<div>The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a Legal HR Coordinator to join a top DC law firm. The Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring attorneys status is updated and documented correctly, helping with the bar admission/renewal process, and supporting the evaluation process. This is a fast-paced role that requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication, and superb organization skills. If you have at least two years of administrative support experience in a corporate environment and have an interest in HR, this could be the role for you!<br>
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Responsibilities Include:
<ul><li>Assist with budget and expense management for the team</li>
<li>Support the attorney bar admission and bar renewal process</li>
<li>Prepare documentation for changes in attorney status (i.e. new hires, promotions, departures, etc.)</li>
<li>Support attorney evaluation processes, bonuses, and compensation programs</li>
<li>Assist with special projects as needed</li>
</ul>Qualifications Include:
<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree</li>
<li>2+ years of administrative experience in a corporate environment</li>
<li>Law firm experience preferred</li>
<li>Ability to juggle competing priorities and pivot between tasks smoothly</li>
<li>Proficient in MS Office</li>
<li>Professional verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion</li>
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<b>Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.</b><br>
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<i>The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.</i></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>We </b><b>listen, ask </b><b>key questions, and </b><b>refine</b><b> the process</b></h2><p><br>
Our refined process has led our team to consistent success in recruiting for the area&rsquo;s discerning business market.</p><p>
We ensure our clients&rsquo; priorities, role requirements, company culture, and objectives are taken into consideration for every search. We have an extensive pool of talent to quickly identify strong candidates for your open positions, taking the burden of time and energy off your shoulders.
</p><p>We do the same for candidates, actively listening to career desires and goals during each interview, and presenting realistic options and timelines for employment.</p><p>
Clients and candidates alike find our recruiting services refreshing and reliable.</p></div></div></div>

Legal HR Coordinator

Washington Area Women's Foundation

<p><b>About the Foundation</b><br/>Washington Area Women&rsquo;s Foundation is a community-supported foundation that invests in the power of women and girls across the Washington metropolitan area via grantmaking and advocacy. Twentyseven years ago, The Women&rsquo;s Foundation was founded on the principle that women working together can help enhance the physical, social, and financial well-being of all women and girls. Our current efforts focus on investing in women and girls of color from birth to the boardroom through our Maternal Health and Birth Equity, Early Care and Education, Young Women&rsquo;s Initiative, and Black Women and Gender-Expansive Leadership Project programs.</p><p><b>Position Overview </b><br/>Reporting to the President &amp; CEO, the Program Officer leads strategy development, grantmaking execution, funder engagement, and external representation for the Early Care and Education (ECE) and HERizon Fund portfolios. Grounded in a commitment to gender, racial, and economic justice, this role advances funding strategies that support systems-change organizations and directly resource women and girls of color, while ensuring their voices and lived experiences inform policy and philanthropic influence.</p><p>The Program Officer manages the full life cycle of grantmaking for the Early Care and Education Funders&rsquo; Collaborative (ECEFC)&mdash;a pooled fund investing in women-led systems change advocates across the Washington, DC region&mdash;and the HERizon Fund, which provides scholarships for students pursuing degrees and certifications in early childhood education and maternal health to strengthen the local workforce.</p><p>This highly independent role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of philanthropy, policy, and community engagement.</p><p><b>What You Will Do:</b></p><p><i>Grantmaking &amp; Funders Collaborative Leadership (60%)</i></p><ul><li>Lead the Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative (ECEFC), including the facilitation of monthly meetings, internal convenings, and annual grantmaking cycle.</li><li>Lead the HERizon Fund grantmaking cycle, including designing the grant application process, leading grant review, conducting site visits, disbursing grants, and collecting reports.</li><li>Identify funding priorities aligned with systems change advocacy in early care and education.</li><li>Lead administrative management of the grantmaking platform to develop and issue Request for Proposals (RFPs), conduct application reviews, prepare grant dockets, centralize documentation, and track compliance.</li><li>Conduct grantee partner site visits.</li><li>Facilitate grant review meetings.</li><li>Provide strong written summaries, analysis, and recommendations to steward ECEFC members through grant review and funding decisions.</li><li>Build trust-based relationships with women-led advocacy organizations.</li><li>Design and facilitate learning sessions for ECEFC members with policymakers, agency representatives, and community leaders to deepen understanding of the ECE landscape.</li><li>Recruit and cultivate current and prospective collaborative funding members.</li><li>Work closely with ECEFC co-chairs to refine strategy and strengthen member engagement.</li></ul><p><i>Communications, Donor Engagement &amp; Fund Development (20%) </i></p><ul><li>Draft funder reports, impact summaries, and narrative updates.</li><li>Contribute to grant proposals and donor materials in partnership with the Development team.</li><li>Present program strategy and portfolio impact to funders and prospective supporters.</li><li>Partner with the Director of Communications on newsletters, digital content, social media, and public-facing storytelling.</li><li>Articulate the value of pooled funding and gender-focused systems change investments in early care and education.</li></ul><p><i>Policy Engagement, Learning &amp; Field Representation (15%) </i></p><ul><li>Monitor legislative, budgetary, and regulatory developments across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.</li><li>Attend hearings, policy briefings, conferences, and coalition meetings to stay abreast of emerging issues.</li><li>Provide written or oral testimony annually as appropriate and signing onto aligned policy communications when relevant.</li><li>Translate policy developments into insights and strategic considerations for funder members.</li><li>Coordinate messaging with advocacy partners when necessary.</li></ul><p><i>Internal Collaboration &amp; Administration (5%) </i></p><ul><li>Collaborate with communications, development, operations, and finance staff to ensure alignment and strong execution.</li><li>Provide regular updates to the President &amp; CEO, periodically presenting program updates and strategy to internal leadership.</li><li>Manage documentation, data tracking, and internal reporting systems.</li><li>Participate in cross-portfolio learning and organizational strategy discussions.</li></ul><p><b>What You Will Bring</b></p><ul><li>Demonstrated commitment to gender and racial justice.</li><li>A minimum of a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a relevant or related field of study (required); a Master&rsquo;s Degree in a relevant or related field (preferred).</li><li>Experience working in or alongside early care and education policy, advocacy, organizing, or the ECE workforce.</li><li>Experience managing grants, pooled funds, or philanthropic collaboratives.</li><li>Excellent written communication skills, particularly for synthesizing information and drafting reports.</li><li>Excellent listening, oral, and analytical skills.</li><li>Strong facilitation of meetings to steward diverse stakeholders through decision-making processes.</li><li>Strong project management and organizational skills.</li><li>Experience working with grant management systems (NextZen or similar platforms preferred).</li><li>Comfort with representing an organization in public and policy-facing settings.</li><li>Experience working in partnership with diverse stakeholders toward shared goals.</li><li>Ability to work in a team environment with collegiality and respect to sustain connectivity and cohesion with staff in other functional areas.</li><li>Ability to work in a remote environment with file sharing, databases, and other technologies.</li><li>Strong ties to the Washington, DC metropolitan region.</li></ul><p><b>Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace </b></p><p>Washington Area Women&rsquo;s Foundation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.</p><p><b>To Apply</b></p><p>Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@wawf.org with the subject line &ldquo;Program Officer&rdquo; by 5:00 pm on March 17, 2026. Only complete applications will be considered until the position is filled.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20002</p>

Program Officer

CAIR Foundation

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is America?s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. CAIR?s vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding. CAIR?s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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Position Details
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<b>Job Title:</b> Legal Administrative Assistant
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<b>Department:</b> CAIR Legal Defense Fund
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<b>Position:</b> Full-Time
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<b>FLSA:</b> Non-Exempt
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<b>Reporting to:</b> Legal Operations Manager
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<b>Business Hours:</b> 9:00 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone)
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<b>Work Model:</b> Remote
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<b>Rate of Pay:</b> A candidate can expect to be offered $24.03 as a new hire in the role
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<b>Where we operate:</b> This position is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States and currently reside in the following: Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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<b>Position Summary:</b><br>
The Legal Administrative Assistant provides administrative and substantive support for the legal team with a focus on coordinating the management and response to legal intakes and developing reports based on legal data. The Legal Administrative Assistant is an integral part of the legal team, will work closely with other departments within the organization, and will interact with CAIR chapter staff, law firms, sister organizations, and others.
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<b>Position Responsibilities:</b><br>
Providing administrative support and secretarial assistance including answering, screening, and directing phone calls; responding to emails; uploading civil rights intakes; overseeing the administrative management of legal intakes; conducting fact-gathering and intake calls; attending meetings and taking minutes upon request; capturing action items and ensuring follow-up and prep time for participants; ensuring department tasks are met; among other administrative tasks.
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Providing essential and day-to-day support to the legal team in all areas of responsibility including assisting with internal and external communications; assisting with drafting, editing, and preparation of correspondences and other legal documents; maintaining confidential files; and performing and/or managing special projects upon request
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Acting as liaison with other departments within the organization, including acting as key point of contact for questions, scheduling meetings, coordinating, and providing logistical and administrative support for joint projects and collaborative efforts.
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Providing administrative support for litigation upon request.
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Writing reports and preparing presentations on departmental findings and updates including writing quarterly and annual reports, compiling and analyzing civil rights data, and liaising with other CAIR departments to implement findings.
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Other duties as assigned.
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<b>Position Qualifications:</b><br>
Excellent organizational skills in terms of managing project deadlines and volumes of paperwork.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
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Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and under pressure while prioritizing important issues and meeting tight deadlines.
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Must be independent at times, collaborative at other times, and have the judgment to discern when to be either.
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Strong client management skills required.
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Excellent research and writing skills required.
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Strong attention to detail, strong research skills, resourcefulness, and commitment to high-quality and timely work products are necessary.
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Ability and willingness to master all legal research and software applications that are or may be used.
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Personal interest in and commitment to American-Muslim issues.
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All positions at the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) may require travel regularly or periodically.
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<b>How to Apply:</b><br>
Applicants, please email your cover letter, resume, writing sample and three professional references combined into one single pdf to jobs@cair.com
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Please reference ?Legal Administrative Assistant? in the subject line of your email. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Legal Administrative Assistant

Pherson

<div><p><b>Overview:</b></p><p></p><p><br>
Pherson is seeking a seasoned <b>Project Manager</b> to lead and oversee the delivery of intelligence support services for the Department of Homeland Security&rsquo;s (DHS) Nation State Threat Center (NSTC). The Project Manager will lead execution across intelligence analysis and production, briefing support, request for information (RFI) processing, and stakeholder engagement efforts, ensuring alignment with mission priorities and Intelligence Community standards. This role provides programmatic and administrative oversight, including milestone tracking, quality control, strategic planning support, process improvement, and coordination with government and external partners. The Project Manager will ensure timely, high-quality delivery while supporting meetings, exercises, and operational initiatives. This position is contingent upon contract award.</p><br>
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Job Title:</b> Project Manager &ndash; Level 4</p>
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Location:</b> Washington, D.C.</p>
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Operating Hours and Expectations: </b>This position anticipates onsite work with standard work hours, Monday-Friday. Extended hours may be required during peak periods</p>
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Security Clearance:</b> TS/SCI, with DHS suitability</p>
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Position Type:</b> Full-Time</p>
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Travel: </b>Local travel, as required</p><br>
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Experience and Knowledge Requirements:</b></p><br>
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<ul>
<li>Five (5) years Intelligence Community (IC) experience desired; DHS intelligence analysis and production experience preferred.</li>
<li>Three (3) years of experience managing and leading all-source analysis efforts of at year ten (10) FTEs in an Intelligence Community entity desired; experience managing DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis all-source analysis effort preferred.</li>
<li>Two (2) or more years&rsquo; experience working economic security issues related to, counterintelligence, supply chain vulnerabilities, illicit trade, emerging and disruptive technologies, or foreign investment.<br>
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<li>Knowledge of the DHS I&amp;A intelligence authorities, DHS component missions, and the role of I&amp;A in supporting the DHS Intelligence Enterprise; overall I&amp;A intelligence research, analysis, and production process.</li>
<li>Experience demonstrating knowledge of critical threats to US economic competitiveness and counterintelligence including, but are not limited to, supply chain vulnerabilities, illicit trade, foreign malign economic influence, emerging and disruptive technologies, foreign intelligence entities, non-traditional collection activities, and intellectual property theft.</li>
<li>An understanding of nation state political-economic analytic expertise conducive to foreign malign economy analysis.</li>
<li>Thorough knowledge of U.S. Intelligence Community Directives ICD 203 and ICD 206 and analytic tradecraft, experienced in research and applying analytic techniques and methodologies, has strong research and writing skills.</li></ul><br>
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Required Qualifications:</b></p><br>
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher from an accredited institution with preferred concentrations in areas such as International Studies or Affairs, Economics, International Trade, Intelligence, Public Administration, Public Policy, American Government/Governance, or Law/Legal Studies.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience applying critical thinking acumen displayed by the ability to analyze information, evaluate evidence, and make reasoned decisions or judgments. Skills required include logical reasoning, problem-solving, and the ability to assess situations objectively while maintaining awareness and avoidance of biases.</li>
<li>Possess excellent oral, writing, and coordination skills to communicate information clearly and concisely, under pressure and with tight deadlines that exceeds established analytical standards.</li>
<li>Experience working with Microsoft Office suite and DHS data systems.</li></ul><br>
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About Pherson</b></p><p></p><p><br>
Pherson was founded in response to requests for analytic, instructional, and management support from the Intelligence Community. We are a dynamic team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals dedicated to providing top quality consulting, leadership development, and training services to the US Government and commercial clients. To learn more about us and the important work we do with our clients, visit our website at www.pherson.org.</p>
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Project Manager - Level 4

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is America?s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. CAIR?s vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding. CAIR?s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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<b>Job Title:</b> ? Legal Assistant
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<b>Department:</b> CAIR Legal Defense Fund
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<b>Position:</b> Full-Time
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<b>FLSA:</b> Non-Exempt (Hourly)
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<b>Reports to:</b> Legal Operations Manager
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<b>Business Hours:</b> 9:00 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone)
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<b>Work Model:</b> Remote
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<b>Rate of Pay:</b> A candidate in this role will receive a starting hourly rate of $28.84 per hour.
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<b>Where we Operate:</b> This position is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States and currently reside in the following: Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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<b>Position Summary:</b><br>
The Legal Assistant will work under the supervision of the Legal Operations Manager and play a key role in supporting the organization?s legal work.
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Essential Functions/Duties
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The successful candidate should have prior non-profit experience.
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A strong work ethic and deep commitment to civil rights issues are essential.
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Job responsibilities include assisting staff attorneys with in-house litigation, civil rights, employment discrimination, law enforcement harassment, school bullying, border delays, and public accommodations.
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The ability to multitask and handle overlapping deadlines.
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<b>Responsibilities:</b><br>
<b>The Legal Assistant will be primarily responsible for:</b><br>
Conducting client intake and keeping detailed and organized case logs.
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Legal assistants handle and submit briefs for e-filing with various federal courts.
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Providing ongoing administrative support for pending litigation, including document review, hearing and motion preparation, calendaring impending deadlines, and formatting litigation materials for court.
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Corresponding with clients and investigating their claims.
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Keeping clients appraised of any developments with their cases.
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Maintaining accurate and thorough case records
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Scheduling appointments
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Legal assistants are also tasked with managing the Civil Rights hotline (Receiving and making telephone calls)
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Drafting and typing office memos
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Obtaining detailed fact summaries of cases, and other administrative duties.
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Hosting workshops and attending community outreach events as needed.
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Ensuring timely filings.
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Managing interns and clerks to provide a dynamic, immersive, and beneficial experience.
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Formatting briefs for clean submissions.
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Occasionally do legal research for the attorneys and provide substantive feedback.
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Communicating with clients with consistency
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Legal assistants also mail out documents to clients, courts, and administrative bodies and handle and process incoming mail to the Legal Defense Fund.
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Any other duties as assigned.
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<b>Skills and education requirements:</b><br>
Bachelor?s Degree Strong organizational abilities with an eye for detail.
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Effective time management to meet important deadlines.
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The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
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Familiarity with local, state, and federal filing rules, elementary legal procedures, and terminology is a plus.
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Understanding legal research and writing is a plus.
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The ability to communicate in a language other than English is a plus.
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<b>How to Apply:</b><br>
Applicants, please email your cover letter, resume, writing sample and three professional references combined into one single pdf or word.doc/dox to jobs@cair.com In the subject line, please reference Legal Assistant. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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No phone calls and/or recruiters please.

Legal Assistant

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