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State of Indiana

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Work for Indiana</b></h1><p></p><div><p><br>
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.</p></div><p></p><p><b><br>
About the Department of Child Services:</b></p><p>
Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana&rsquo;s most critical missions!</p><p>
The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood. Our culture is built upon our <b><i>MVP</i></b><b> </b>foundation:</p><p><b><i><br>
Mission</i></b>: Champion Indiana&rsquo;s future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination.<br>
<b><i>Vision</i></b>: Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home.<br>
<b><i>Purpose</i></b>: Ignite hope. Cultivate joy.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Role Overview:</b></p><p>
The Child Services Attorney provides legal advice and legal services to the Central Office, County Offices, and staff for juvenile law related to Child Welfare, Child Support, and personnel matters. You will also assist and represent DCS in court and administrative issues. Specific areas of representation include Child In Need of Services (CHINS) cases, Termination of Parental Rights (TPR), Adoptions, Foster Care Licensing Actions, and other child safety issues. You will work closely with Family Case Managers to prepare for court hearings and may serve as legal counsel for internal employment issues. This position provides immediate trial experience and does not encompass billable hours. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours a week.</p><p></p><p><br>
We seek a detail-oriented attorney with strong time management skills and a desire to be a skilled litigator.</p><p></p><p><br>
This position is in Washington, Indiana, and will serve Daviess and Pike Counties.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Salary:</b></p><p>
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $75,010 but may be commensurate with education and job experience.</p><p></p><p><br>
Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.</p><p></p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
A Day in the Life:</b></h2></div><div><p>
Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>
Advise Department of Child Services staff on various program and legal areas as assigned.</li><li>
Draft and review contracts and correspondence.</li><li>
Liase with the Attorney General on litigation and tort claims matters.</li><li>
Draft and review legislation and administrative rules.</li><li>
Perform legal research and writing assignments.</li><li>
Provide general legal support for the Office of General Counsel.</li><li>
Oversee contract process for local office attorneys.</li><li>
Conduct legal training for Family Case Managers, attorneys, and others as requested.</li><li>
Litigate Children in Need of Services and Termination of Parental Rights cases in State Courts, representing the agency in such actions.</li><li>
Handle administrative matters and hearings as assigned.</li><li>
Organize and manage caseload in preparation for hearings and/or litigation.</li><li>
Generate appropriate pleadings, motions, discovery, and responses.</li><li>
Delegate to, and provide support for, legal support staff.</li><li>
Draft appeals and appellate briefs.</li><li>
May be required to participate in committees, groups, or teams such as screen-out committees.</li><li>
May be required to serve as local counsel for the Indiana Office of Attorney General on assigned cases.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.</p><p></p><p><br>
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You'll Need for Success:</b></h2></div><div><p>
Credentials:</p><ul><li>
Doctorate of Jurisprudence.</li><li>
Indiana Bar Admission with license in good standing OR admission to the bar of any state within the United States with license in good standing and willingness to obtain temporary foreign license status under the conditions and limitations of rule 6.1 of the Indiana Rules for Admissions to the Bar and the Discipline of Attorneys pending admissions to the Indiana Bar.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Additional qualifications:</p><ul><li>
Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.</li><li>
Strong communication and public speaking skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules.</li><li>
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:</b></h2></div><div><div>
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.</div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:</b></p><p>
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:</p><ul><li>
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans</li><li>
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards</li><li>
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution</li><li>
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match</li><li>
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options</li><li>
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:<ul><li>
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers</li><li>
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave</li><li>
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off</li><li>
12 paid holidays, 14 in election years</li></ul></li><li>
Education Reimbursement Program</li><li>
Group life insurance</li><li>
Referral Bonus program</li><li>
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits</li><li>
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program</li><li>
Free Parking for most positions</li><li>
Free LinkedIn Learning access</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Equal Employment Opportunity:</b></p><p>
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.</p></div><p></p>

Child Services Attorney

BME Strategies

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 Founded in 2004, BME Strategies is a Massachusetts-based consulting firm specializing in the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs for local, regional, and state government partners. Our work supports evidence-based, community-driven solutions that strengthen public health systems and advance equity across the communities we serve.
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 Position Overview
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 As part of the BME Strategies Management Team, the Managing Consultant, Substance Use Abatement (SUA) plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm&rsquo;s strategic direction in substance use prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction. This position ensures that BME Strategies&rsquo; work supports government and community partners in building equitable, coordinated systems of care that reduce overdose deaths, promote recovery, and strengthen local and regional public health capacity, while actively contributing to the firm&rsquo;s business development and growth strategy.
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 Managing Consultants serve as Practice Leads. The SUA Practice Lead will guide strategy, oversee client engagements, and lead high-quality technical assistance and program implementation projects related to substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery systems. They will also play a key role in identifying new opportunities within Massachusetts and targeted expansion states, cultivating client and partner relationships, and developing high-quality proposals that expand BME&rsquo;s impact and reach.
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 Working collaboratively with municipal and state partners, the Substance Use Abatement Practice Lead will design and implement data-driven, sustainable approaches that align with public health best practices, state and federal funding priorities, and health equity principles.
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   Monitor emerging trends, policies, and best practices in substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery to inform BME&rsquo;s strategy and client support.
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   Forecast resource needs and staffing to support current and future projects across the SUA portfolio.
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   Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact and success of the firm&rsquo;s SUA work and its contribution to firm-wide goals.
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   Provide expertise across BME Strategies&rsquo; practice areas to integrate substance use prevention and recovery strategies into broader public health and behavioral health initiatives.
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   Coordinate with other BME Practice Leads to ensure systems improvement and knowledge sharing is prioritized consistently across the organization.
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   Contribute to firm-wide learning through case studies, best-practice documentation, and internal staff development.
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   Identify and cultivate opportunities for growth within the SUA practice area, expanding BME&rsquo;s portfolio of prevention, treatment, and recovery-focused public health projects across all BME targeted states.
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   Lead the capture and onboarding of new SUA clients and projects.
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   Lead and contribute to proposal development for Substance Use Abatement contracts, grants, and RFPs, ensuring submissions highlight BME&rsquo;s expertise in SUA and public health capacity building.
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   Collaborate with firm leadership to set and achieve annual revenue targets for the SUA practice.
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   Build BME Strategies&rsquo; presence and thought leadership through active participation in professional networks, conferences, and coalitions focused on behavioral health and substance use prevention.
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   Design and scope SUA projects that are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and responsive to the needs of clients and communities.
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   Oversee the delivery of high-quality consulting engagements related to substance use prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support systems.
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   Provide strategic and technical guidance to state and local agencies on issues such as system planning, data-informed decision-making, workforce capacity, and cross-sector collaboration.
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   Support public health departments and municipalities in developing and implementing community-level plans to address substance use and overdose prevention.
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   Ensure project contracts remain accurate, compliant, and current, with a focus on quality deliverables and exceptional client service.
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  Program Design and Capacity Building
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   Lead needs assessments, strategic planning processes, and evaluations related to SUA systems and services.
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   Provide technical assistance to local health departments, regional coalitions, and community-based organizations on program design, coordination, and quality improvement.
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   Support clients in integrating evidence-based prevention and treatment models, including harm reduction approaches and recovery-oriented systems of care.
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   Develop frameworks, toolkits, and guidance documents that strengthen local and regional capacity to respond to substance use challenges.
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   Facilitate trainings and learning collaboratives focused on cross-sector collaboration, behavioral health integration, and community engagement.
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   Integrate equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness into all SUA initiatives, centering populations disproportionately impacted by substance use and overdose.
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  Stakeholder &amp; People Management
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   Manage and mentor Associate- and Consultant-level staff within the SUA practice area, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
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   Provide coaching and feedback to support staff&rsquo;s professional growth and technical development.
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   Lead performance management and staff development efforts in partnership with the Director of Finance &amp; Operations.
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   Cultivate relationships with public health agencies, behavioral health providers, recovery networks, and community coalitions to strengthen collaboration and impact.
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  Requirements
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   Master&rsquo;s degree (MPH, MSW, MPA, or related field) with a focus in public health, behavioral health, substance use, or social work.
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   6&ndash;12 years of progressive experience in substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment systems, or behavioral health program management.
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   5+ years of experience managing client relationships in a consulting, government, or professional services setting.
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   3+ years of project leadership experience overseeing complex public health or behavioral health initiatives.
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   3+ years of supervisory experience, including mentoring and managing teams.
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   Demonstrated success leading substance use systems assessments, strategic planning, or implementation projects with government or municipal clients.
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   Expertise in at least two of the following: harm reduction, overdose prevention, behavioral health integration, recovery systems, prevention program design, or substance use data analysis.
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   Strong understanding of state and local public health systems, behavioral health frameworks, and relevant federal funding streams (e.g., CDC, SAMHSA, HRSA).
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   Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders including public health officials, behavioral health providers, and community members.
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   Ability to balance strategic vision with operational implementation and attention to detail.
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  Preferred
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   Experience managing or evaluating public health or behavioral health programs at the state or local level.
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   Knowledge of substance use surveillance and epidemiologic analysis, including use of public health and emergency response data systems.
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   Familiarity with emerging drug trends, harm reduction strategies, and behavioral health equity initiatives.
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   Experience integrating lived experience and community leadership into program design and evaluation.
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   Prior experience securing or managing contracts for substance use abatement or behavioral health initiatives.
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   Remote work, with occasional travel to client sites, conferences, or meetings as required.
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   Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment.
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  Benefits
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 Expected range is $95,000 to $120,000/annually - with annual bonus opportunity, contingent on performance and the achievement of both individual and firm-wide business development goals.
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  Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including
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   6+ weeks total leave, including paid vacation, sick time, personal leave, and floating holidays
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   Health, dental, and vision insurance
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   Health FSA and dependent care FSA
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   401(k) with employer match
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   Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
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   One-time technology stipend
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   Opportunities for professional development and career growth
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  Important Notice On Recruitment Fraud
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 BME Strategies communicates with applicants
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  @bmestrategies.com
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 . We do not use third-party domains for recruitment outreach. If you receive communication from a different email address, please do not respond and report it to us at
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  info@bmestrategies.com
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  BME Strategies expects a large volume of applicants for this position and only those candidates invited to move forward in the interview process will be contacted.
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 Please note that BME Strategies is unable to sponsor work-related visas.
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 We are made up of individuals with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one&rsquo;s identity. These varied points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
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 BME Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or current employment status.
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Managing Consultant, Substance Use Abatement

Palantir Technologies

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  A World-Changing Company
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 Palantir builds the world&rsquo;s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.
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  The Role
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 Palantir&rsquo;s dynamic in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Palantir can continue to drive and deliver positive impact in the world. As Legal Counsel, you will provide critical support across the company by owning the drafting and negotiating process of a variety of in-bound third-party contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. In this role, you will have the unique and exciting opportunity to develop, implement, and run Palantir&rsquo;s contracting negotiation workflow that will exist across multiple internal teams and stakeholders. You&rsquo;ll maintain focus on thoughtfully reducing risk across our in-bound contract requests while also holding the larger vision needed to bring a large and multi-stepped procurement workflow to completion.
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 Our ideal candidate proactively and effectively issue spots to streamline the contracting and negotiating process while maintaining meticulously organization to handle a large volume of agreements in a fast-paced environment. We seek a service-oriented individual who enjoys working collaboratively across an organization to solve problems and will strive to utilize technology and workflows in order to increase efficiency.
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  Core Responsibilities
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   Draft, review, negotiate, and close various agreements across Palantir - with a focus on vendor agreements, partnership agreements, confidentiality agreements, and infrastructure agreements.
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   Develop, implement, and own a contract management workflow that will exist across multiple internal teams and stakeholders.
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   Manage and maintain Palantir&rsquo;s form contract repositories.
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   Collaborate with teams across Palantir and work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, including Sales, Business Development, Finance, Security, Procurement and other relevant teams.
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  What We Value
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   Proven ability drafting, negotiating, and managing a variety of contractual agreements, including SaaS, subcontractor, goods, and services agreements.
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   Strong communication and interpersonal skills; aptitude for building strong cross-functional working relationships across a global organization.
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   Experience with data privacy and information security agreements.
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   Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
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   Proactive self-starter and willingness to tackle tasks and situations to ensure efficiency in high-pressure, high-volume environments.
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   Technical acumen to effectively use contract management tools, streamline processes, and creatively enhance procurement efficiency.
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  What We Require
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   Attorney in good standing with 3+ years experience in commercial contract negotiations.
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   Experience with contract life-cycle management systems, including procure-to-pay systems.
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  Salary
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 The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $135,000 - $200,000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus, and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual&rsquo;s relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.
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 Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Palantirians&rsquo; lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list below details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an employee of Palantir Technologies.
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   Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
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   Employees are automatically covered by Palantir&rsquo;s basic life, AD&amp;D and disability insurance
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   Commuter benefits
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   Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
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   2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
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   10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
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   Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
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   Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
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   Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
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   Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
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   Employees can enroll in Palantir&rsquo;s 401k plan
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 <strong>
  Life at Palantir
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 We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that&rsquo;s why we celebrate individuals&rsquo; strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your longterm growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians&rsquo; lives is just one of the ways we&rsquo;re investing in our community. Learn more at Life at Palantir and note that our offerings may vary by region.
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 <br/>
 In keeping consistent with Palantir&rsquo;s values and culture, we believe employees are &ldquo;better together&rdquo; and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore, we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need, there are a few roles that allow for &ldquo;Remote&rdquo; work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the state in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite, you are required to work from an office.
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 If you want to empower the world's most important institutions, you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. Palantir is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process
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 please reach out and let us know how we can help.
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Legal Counsel - Contracts

caseacq

<p><b>About Us:</b><br/>We are a <b>consumer protection and personal injury law firm handling matters nationwide.</b> Our primary office is in Washington, D.C. We are expanding and seeking <b>licensed attorneys in multiple states to serve as local counsel</b> and represent clients within their jurisdictions. Attorneys licensed in <b>multiple states are strongly preferred</b> (and will receive more case assignments).</p><p><b>Position Overview:</b><br/>This is a <b>flexible, pre-litigation local counsel role</b>. Our team manages all case preparation, negotiations, and documentation. Local counsel attorneys will not need to file pleadings or handle court appearances. In lemon law matters, some cases may require attendance at an <b>arbitration hearing</b> (approximately 2 hours, with all documents prepared by our firm). In personal injury matters, your role is limited to ensuring jurisdictional coverage and compliance in the pre-litigation phase.</p><p><b>Compensation:</b></p><ul><li><b>10% of our fee </b></li><li>Standard fees range from <b>$4,000 &ndash; $12,000 per case</b>, so local counsel compensation typically falls between <b>$400 &ndash; $1,200 per matter</b>.</li><li>Engagements are on a case-by-case basis. No billable hours. No quotas.</li></ul><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Serve as local counsel in your jurisdiction for lemon law and personal injury matters.</li><li>Enter limited appearances if necessary (pre-litigation only).</li><li>Attend occasional arbitration hearings (approx. 2 hours, not in every case).</li><li>Present case documents prepared by our team.</li><li>Provide jurisdictional presence and ensure compliance with state-specific requirements.</li><li>Communicate with our D.C.-based attorney and case staff as needed.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Contract</p><p>Pay: $3,857.97 - $8,054.76 per month</p><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

Legal Counsel

Advancement Project

<div><p><b>Who we are:</b></p>
<p>
Situated at the forefront of the national stage in the racial justice movement, Advancement Project is a cutting edge, no-holds-barred national nonprofit whose team members are dedicated to creating free and safe communities for people of color. From ending the school-to-prison pipeline, to the fight to expand the right to vote, from calling for a complete overhaul of how we view the police and carceral state, to fighting for immigrant justice, Advancement Project team members impact real change from the ground up. This moment demands alignment, sharp strategic thinking, and creativity to imagine a more just world in which racism no longer exists and all people of color can be free and safe &ndash; and we are excited to bring on new talent to change our world.</p><br>
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<p><b>
Position Overview:</b></p>
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We are seeking a creative problem solver, strong advocate, and skilled attorney in its Washington D.C. office to serve as a Staff Attorney in the Justice Project. The Justice Project provides support to grassroots racial justice campaigns seeking not simply to reform, but to wholly dismantle systems that criminalize and incarcerate people of color. We aim to help impacted communities define the terms and control how peace is realized in their streets and neighborhoods and to re-imagine public safety for themselves.</p>
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This position will report to the Justice Project Program Director and will be a member of the union with compensation determined by the union compensation structure.</p><br>
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What you&rsquo;ll do:</b></p>
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The staff attorney focuses on developing relationships with racial justice organizations to support their campaigns and build power in their communities. This work may include identifying and recommending how to respond to legislative and legal developments, providing legal research, litigation, analysis, and writing. The staff attorney will provide support to grassroots partners and collaborate with and across teams to do so.</p><br>
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The staff attorney will investigate racial justice issues related to the wholesale transformation of the criminal legal system, including through data, anecdotal, and other factual collection, and analysis in the communities where our partners work. They will work closely with our partners to support their campaigns and build their base in coordination with our communications and organizing departments. This role also assists investigations and litigation efforts, including discovery, motion writing, coordinating litigation tasks with co-counsel, and working with our plaintiffs and organizing partners. The attorney will prepare legal memoranda and draft other associated policy-related and legal documents. The attorney may also assist with legislative efforts, including analyzing and drafting language for bills. This role is part of a team of attorneys that researches and analyzes policies, laws, and regulations on assigned issues in support of grassroots partners and Advancement Project&rsquo;s overall mission.</p><br>
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Additional Functions</b></p>
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<li>Collaborate with colleagues, internally and externally, in various program areas to develop and implement strategies.</li>
<li>Cultivate external relationships with national and regional organizations and allies.</li>
<li>Provide guidance to team members and interns on work product.</li>
<li>Assist with legal and policy work cross-program, as needed.</li>
<li>Participate in team meetings and strategic planning sessions, including political education programming.</li>
<li>Write about areas of the Justice Project&rsquo;s work interest to you and participate in efforts to broaden the Project&rsquo;s reach and publicity.</li>
<li>Use a variety of legal, policy, communications, organizing, and coalition-building strategies to assist our community partners.</li></ul><br>
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What you need to be considered:</b></p>
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<li>State bar membership (must be willing to become a member of or able to waive into DC Bar).</li>
<li>Two years of legal experience.</li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to racial justice.</li>
<li>Excellent written, verbal, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.</li>
<li>Experience working with grassroots organizations or demonstrated commitment to movement lawyering model.</li>
<li>Interest in working with grassroots organizations.</li>
<li>and organizational skills.</li>
<li>Frequent travel required</li>
<li>Experience in civil rights is preferred.</li>
<li>Experience in Section 1983 litigation or related civil rights experience is strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Willingness to work in multiple program areas, as needed.</li>
<li>Fluency in Spanish, organizing experience, and coalition-building experiences are pluses.</li></ul><br>
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PLEASE SUBMIT 1 WRITING SAMPLE WITH YOUR COVER LETTER</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
This position pays between $ 88,700 and $106,000 for depending on experience.</b></p></div>

Staff Attorney, Justice Project

CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER

<div><p><b>Who We Are</b></p><p>
Children&rsquo;s Law Center is a mission-driven organization focused on providing high-quality legal services to children and families in DC. As an organization, we envision a world in which all children have a strong foundation of family, health and education and are free from poverty, trauma, racism and other forms of oppression. Our mission is to do this work together with DC children and families, Children&rsquo;s Law Center uses the law to solve children&rsquo;s urgent problems today, improve the systems that will affect their lives tomorrow and strengthen our community so that change endures. A key part of our mission is to challenge and reduce ways in which racism and other biases &ndash; structural and interpersonal &ndash; prevent each of us, our organization and the systems in which we work from providing children a strong foundation from which to thrive.
</p><p>Our greatest assets are our people. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our ability to provide the best outcomes for our clients and our community. Staff members at Children&rsquo;s Law Center advance the organization&rsquo;s mission through their leadership, result-oriented mindset and commitment to cultural humility. We are looking for individuals who like to be challenged to grow both personally and professionally and value the opportunity to make a difference in their community. Children's Law Center's continued success depends on recruiting and retaining individuals who possess and exemplify these attributes.</p><div><p><b>
Program Description</b></p><p>
Children's Law Center (CLC) has a long history of working with parents and caregivers to help them solve problems that threaten a child&rsquo;s health, safety and well-being. By providing legal services at the right time, attorneys can lift burdens of poverty that often drain a client&rsquo;s capacity to care for their child. Through our Families Together program, Children&rsquo;s Law Center is expanding the range of legal assistance provided to parents and caregivers.</p><p>
Families Together supports pregnant persons, parents and caregivers in achieving their goals for their families, with the long-term outcome of mitigating the risk of child welfare involvement and ensuring children can remain safely at home. To reach families, Children&rsquo;s Law Center partners with community-based organizations, the Court and governmental agencies that share our commitment to strengthening DC families impacted by poverty.</p><p><b>
Job Summary</b></p><p>
The primary responsibility of the Families Together Staff Attorney is to provide high-quality, culturally humble and trauma-informed representation for parents and caregivers. The Staff Attorney position will be co-located at Community of Hope, a leading provider of health care to children. Community of Hope&rsquo;s Family Health and Birth Center provides comprehensive health and social services to families with a special focus on serving pregnant parents and their babies. Community of Hope has sites in Wards 5,7 and 8 &ndash; the communities with the largest number of low-income children in the District of Columbia.</p><p>
The Staff Attorney will join the Community of Hope teaming model, which provides each pregnant person with coordinated care from family advocates, social workers, community birth workers and community health workers. The Staff Attorney will manage a case load of approximately 20-25 cases and advocate - both in and out of court - to provide interventions that support and stabilize families.</p><p>
In addition to carrying a case load, the Staff Attorney will conduct legal education trainings for parents, caregivers, community members and Community of Hope staff. They will also conduct intakes and provide brief advice or services as assigned, train and mentor volunteer attorneys, assist with the onboarding and supervision of law clerks and interns and complete specific projects as assigned by the Families Together Director or Chief Legal Officer.</p><p>
This position has an established career path with the potential for promotion to a Senior Attorney.</p><p><b>
Role Responsibilities</b></p><p>
Case Handling: Advocacy</p><div><ul><li>
Provide high-quality, culturally humble, trauma-informed direct legal representation.</li><li>
Zealously advocate for clients in all cases through reflective case planning, thorough investigation and high-quality litigation to achieve positive client outcomes.</li><li>
Attend all court dates and file all appropriate pleadings on time.</li><li>
Engage in creative strategies to avoid family separation and entry into foster care.</li></ul><p>
Case Handling: Policy and Protocol Adherence</p></div><div><ul><li>
Adhere to program policies and protocols, including case planning notes, litigation protocol, case notes and timekeeping policy and client visitation and contact protocol to achieve positive outcomes for clients outlined in program logic models.</li><li>
Ensure timely and accurate input of case and intake information into case management system and adhere to applicable policies and protocols to support learning and positive outcomes for clients. Children&rsquo;s Law Center policy requires a minimum of 30 hours to be entered weekly.</li><li>
Maintain accurate, timely data entry for non-case-related activities including but not limited to trainings and volunteer attorney mentoring.</li></ul><p>
Case Handling: Supervision</p></div><div><ul><li>
Attend and actively participate in regular supervision with their supervisor to review and brainstorm case strategies, keep the supervisor informed and ensure quality of representation.</li><li>
Provide written materials to their supervisor for feedback on all written material, including trial preparation.</li><li>
Immediately report any impending or actual difficulty in fulfilling obligations to clients or Children&rsquo;s Law Center to minimize adverse consequences for clients or the organization.</li><li>
Identify and elevate Targeted Appellate Strategy Issue List cases to supervisor and Appellate Team.</li></ul><p>
Community Partnership &amp; Engagement</p></div><div><ul><li>
Organize and conduct legal education trainings.</li><li>
Effectively and compassionately communicate with Community of Hope staff, community partners and service providers to ensure optimal outcomes for clients.</li></ul><p>
Volunteer Support</p></div><div><ul><li>
Participate in hiring, onboarding and supervision of law clerk and intern staff as assigned.</li><li>
Develop and conduct volunteer attorney trainings as assigned.</li><li>
Develop or update volunteer attorney training materials as assigned.</li><li>
With experience, develop skills and capacity to mentor volunteer attorneys.</li></ul><p>
Learning and Systemic Advocacy</p></div><div><ul><li>
Attend and participate in all Families Together team meetings, attorney and staff meetings and other internal committees and working groups as requested by the Families Together Director.</li><li>
Provide support to Children&rsquo;s Law Center Policy Team in areas of expertise to address the systemic needs of its client community.</li><li>
Participate or attend external committees as needed and requested by the Families Together Director.</li></ul><p><b>
Required Skills and Experience</b></p></div><div><ul><li>
JD degree.</li><li>
DC Bar membership or eligibility for DC Bar membership based the transfer of a Uniform Bar Examination score attained in another jurisdiction or membership in good standing in the Bar of another jurisdiction for at least 3 years immediately prior to the application for admission.</li><li>
Experience in legal services or other community lawyering. Experience that will be considered includes job experience, law school clinics, clerkships, and internships.</li><li>
Experience with housing conditions or special education matters.</li><li>
Commitment to equity, inclusion and humility when working with clients and colleagues at the intersection of multiple identities, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigration status, religion, physical and mental disability and/or limited English proficiency.</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p></div><div><ul><li>
A demonstrated commitment to social, economic and racial justice.
</li><li>Strong legal analysis, research, writing and oral advocacy skills.<ul><li><i>
Demonstrated by:</i> law school clinic experience, judicial clerkships, research positions, and/or law school awards for moot court or oral advocacy.</li></ul></li><li>
Excellent organizational and time management skills.</li><li>
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively.</li><li>
Demonstrated capacity to proactively address obstacles and identify creative solutions.</li><li>
Strong independent judgment and decision-making skills.</li><li>
Experience working with children and families with limited financial resources preferred.
</li><li>Experience mentoring or teaching is a plus.</li><li>
Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are a plus.</li></ul><p><b>
Organizational Competencies</b></p><ul><li>
Cultural Humility &ndash; an openness to self-reflection and to understanding and respecting other cultural experiences and points of view and viewing individuals as experts in their own culture and experiences.</li><li>
Giving and Receiving Feedback &ndash; the ability to be self-reflective, give and receive appreciative, coaching, constructive, interpersonal and evaluative feedback.</li><li>
Conflict Management &ndash; a process which is designed to guide individuals and groups from the moment of conflict to the implementation of an identified solution. This process incorporates skills and techniques, including recognizing points of conflict, identifying the facts and feelings involved to get to the root of the issue, investigating equitable solutions, implementing and evaluating solutions, and supporting and guiding others throughout the process.</li></ul><p><b>
Salary and Benefits</b></p><p>
The salary for this position ranges from $66,000 to $76,512 annually based on relevant experience. Children&rsquo;s Law Center offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance; employer-provided retirement contributions; flexible spending plans; and vacation, sick, holiday, family and medical leave. You can find more details about Children&rsquo;s Law Center&rsquo;s comprehensive benefits package at https://childrenslawcenter.org/get-involved/careers/employee-benefits/.</p><p>
In order to provide better service to our clients and community, Children&rsquo;s Law Center encourages individuals who speak Spanish to apply for this position. Candidates who indicate proficiency in Spanish will be asked to complete Spanish oral proficiency testing. Individuals hired for this role who are proficient in Spanish are eligible to receive a sign-on bonus after the start of employment.</p><p>
Children&rsquo;s Law Center is a 501(c)(3) organization. Employees with federal student loan debt can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For more information, go to https://myfedloan.org/borrowers/special-programs/pslf. Additionally, the DC Bar Foundation&rsquo;s Loan Repayment Assistance Program provides renewable one-year, interest-free, forgivable loans up to $12,000 per year for qualified Children&rsquo;s Law Center attorneys. For more information, see https:/dcbarfoundation.org/lrap/.</p><p><b>
Application Instructions</b></p><p>
To apply, please submit a resume via CLC's careers page (https://childrenslawcenter.org/get-involved/careers/).</p><p>
Children&rsquo;s Law Center is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need accommodation to search for, or apply for, one of our positions please send an email to Jobs@ChildrensLawCenter.org. In your email, please include the accommodation you are requesting and the job title you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request.</p><p><b>
Hybrid Working Conditions</b></p><p>
Children&rsquo;s Law Center is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule. Employees are required to work in-person from Children&rsquo;s Law Center&rsquo;s office a minimum of two days per week. At least one of these days must be either Tuesday or Wednesday. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change based on organizational needs and/or best practices for health and safety. Hybrid work expectations may vary depending upon role responsibilities.</p><p><b>
Work Authorization</b></p><p>
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Children&rsquo;s Law Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.</p><p><b>
Background Checks</b></p><p>
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to a background check.</p><p><b>
EEO</b></p><p>
Children&rsquo;s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and existing employees. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our company and our career opportunities (https://childrenslawcenter.org/get-involved/careers/).</p><p><b>
Our Commitment</b></p>
Children&rsquo;s Law Center is dedicated to building a world that is inclusive in approach and has equal opportunities and equitable outcomes for all. Our organization is committed to developing and supporting a robustly diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist community, where all members can create and feel a sense of belonging. Through our collective deliberate efforts, we work toward racial and social justice for children and families in DC.</div></div></div>

Staff Attorney, Families Together

United States Department of Justice

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Hiring Organization</b></div>
<div><div>Criminal Division (CRM)</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Hiring Office</b></div>
<div><div>Money Laundering, Narcotics and Forfeiture Section (MNF)</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:</b></div>
Washington, DC - United States
</div></div></div></div><div><div><b>About the Office</b></div>
<div><div><p>The Money Laundering, Narcotics and Forfeiture Section's (MNF) mission is to take the profit out of crime and protect the U.S. financial system. To accomplish its mission, MNF pursues criminal prosecutions and criminal and civil asset recovery actions involving financial facilitators and third party money launderers who conceal profits for cartels, drug traffickers, and other criminal organizations; financial institutions and their officers and employees who engage in money laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, and sanctions violations; and international money laundering schemes and complex international forfeitures related to money launderers who support transnational organized crime.</p><p>
MNF is also responsible, in partnership with the Justice Management Division's Asset Forfeiture Management Staff, for management of the Department's asset forfeiture program (AFP) and the Assets Forfeiture Fund (AFF). MNF ensures the integrity of the AFF and AFP and maximizes the law enforcement potential of asset recovery Department-wide. MNF administers the Department's asset forfeiture victim compensation program, which has provided over $12 billion in compensation for victims between 2000 and 2024, and the Department's equitable sharing program supporting 6,000 state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.</p><p>
MNF provides expert guidance to Department leadership and expert advice to the Department's components in prosecuting money laundering, financial institution cases, and asset recovery matters. The Section provides assistance to the Department, other agencies, and Congress by initiating, coordinating, and reviewing statutory proposals to enhance the Department's ability to take the profit out of crime. MNF coordinates with federal, state, local, and foreign jurisdictions on money laundering and asset recovery enforcement matters.</p><p>
For more information, please visit MNF&rsquo; website here.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div>
<div><div><p>Law student volunteers work directly with MNF trial attorneys on cutting-edge issues relating to section cases involving domestic and international asset forfeiture, money laundering, transnational criminal organizations, narcotics, and criminal violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and IEEPA. Assignments will vary but may include legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, analyzing policy issues, and drafting section publications. Law student volunteers also may participate in local section-sponsored training, as well as training programs offered by the Department for volunteers.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Qualifications</b></div>
<div><div><p>Requirements or preferences for the internship program are as follows:</p><ul><p>
Internships are open to first (second semester only), second, and third-year law students.</p><p>
Internships typically last between ten and twelve weeks. The Section generally requires a minimum commitment of eight weeks for any internship.</p><p>
Summer legal internships are full time. The Section also encourages applications for full-time positions during the academic semesters, though most semester-based legal internships are part-time and require a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week.</p><p>
Because of the sensitive nature of the work, internship opportunities are contingent upon successful completion of a suitability review and a favorable determination based on information provided in their security forms, a credit report, and fingerprint check.</p></ul></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Application Process</b></div>
<div><div><p>Applicants must submit via email a single PDF file that contains a cover letter (including dates available), resume (not to exceed two pages), writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), transcript (official or unofficial), and two references.</p><p>
All applications must be emailed to MLARS.Hiring@usdoj.gov with your name and the semester and year that you are applying for in the subject line (for example - Smith, Brandon - Spring 2026).</p><p>
Applications are reviewed and positions offered on a rolling basis. The following are deadlines for each semester/summer term:</p><p>
Summer: January 15</p><p>
Fall: June 15</p><p>
Spring: October 15</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Salary</b></div>
<div><div><p>Volunteer (without compensation). Academic or work-study credit possible.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Law Student Volunteer, Money Laundering, Narcotics and Forfeiture Section

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