legal services attorney

Iowa State University

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Title:
</h2>Student Legal Services Attorney
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Group:
</h2>Professional &amp; Scientific
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Required Minimum Qualifications:
</h2>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and 5 years of related experience
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Special Required Qualifications
</h2>Juris Doctor, License to practice law in the State of Iowa
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Preferred Qualifications:
</h2>Experience in student legal services, legal aid, or public defense.
 
 
Experience with landlord/tenant law, misdemeanor defense, family law, or consumer protection.
 
 
Demonstrated legal research, legal writing, and courtroom skills.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description:
</h2>Do you want to make a real impact by helping college students navigate legal challenges and succeed academically? Looking for a role that offers excellent work-life balance without sacrificing meaningful work?
If so, Student Legal Services within the Dean of Students office is looking for a Student Legal Services Attorney to join their team!
The Student Legal Services Attorney provides legal advice, consultation, and limited representation to Iowa State University students in civil and criminal matters permitted by the Student Legal Services operational plan. The attorney provides outreach and educational programs, conducts client consultations, performs legal research, drafts pleadings and other legal documents, and represents students in court. This role is ideal for attorneys from varied professional backgrounds. Candidates with experience in legal practice, public service, higher education, client-facing roles, or other positions that require strong judgment, analytical ability, and communication skills will thrive in this position.
This position reports to the Director of Student Legal Services within the Dean of Students Office and operates under the office&rsquo;s Memorandum of Understanding with Student Government. This position will be classified as a Student Services Specialist III.
What You'll Do:
<ul><li>Provide confidential legal advice, advocacy, and limited representation to currently enrolled students in eligible civil and misdemeanor criminal matters.
</li><li>Develop and present educational programming on relevant legal topics.
</li><li>Draft and file legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery, and agreements.
</li><li>Represent students in court and administrative hearings within the authorized scope of Student Legal Services.
</li><li>Conduct legal research, analyze case law and statutes, and prepare legal opinions.
</li><li>Advise and assist student organizations on eligible legal matters, including contracts and governance.
</li><li>Maintain accurate client records, case notes, and reporting data consistent with office procedures.
</li><li>Stay current with professional continuing legal education (CLE) requirements and relevant areas of student law.
</li></ul>Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications need to be submitted before January 20th, 2026.
About Student Legal Services at Iowa State University:
Funded by Student Government, the mission of the Student Legal Services Office at Iowa State University is to provide professional, confidential legal advice and support to college students, free of charge, when no conflict of interest with the university exists. Our office is committed to assisting students in addressing their legal concerns, ensuring their access to legal resources, and promoting their academic and personal success. When appropriate, we facilitate referrals to community legal services to further support our students. Our dedication aligns with the mission of the University and Division of Student Affairs , emphasizing the importance of serving all students and contributing to their overall success throughout their college experience.
<div>Level Guidelines
 
<ul><li>Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU&rsquo;s mission and department or work unit goals
</li><li>Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
</li><li>Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
</li><li>Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
</li><li>Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
</li><li>May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
</li><li>May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
</li><li>Provides guidance to students
</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Appointment Type:
</h2>Regular
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Number of Months Employed Per Year:
</h2>12 Month Work Period
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Time Type:
</h2>Full time
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Pay Grade:
</h2>PS808
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Application Instructions:
</h2>To apply for this position, please click on &ldquo;Apply&rdquo; and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: &bull; Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans &bull; Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans &bull; Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) &bull; Life insurance and long-term disability &bull; Flexible Spending Accounts &bull; Various voluntary benefits and discounts &bull; Employee Assistance Program &bull; Wellbeing program &bull; Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Original Posting Date:
</h2>December 29, 2025
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Posting Close Date:
</h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Requisition Number:
</h2>R18223</div>

Student Legal Services Attorney

Jewish Family Service of San Diego

<div>Position Title: Staff Attorney &ndash; Higher Education Legal Services
Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Immigration Legal Services

Position Type: Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Exempt

Work Setting: Fully Onsite

Reports To: Directing Attorney Higher Education and Affirmation Services

Pay Range: $74,000-$82,000/year

Total Compensation:

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:
<ul>
<li>Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees</li>
<li>Generous employer 401(k) contributions</li>
<li>Employer-covered life insurance</li>
</ul>
Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:
<ul>
<li>Paid vacation time and sick leave</li>
<li>15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays</li>
<li>2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees&rsquo; mental wellness</li>
</ul>
Position Overview:
Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) is a Department of Justice-recognized provider of immigration legal services and a key refugee resettlement agency in San Diego County. As co-lead of the Immigration Legal Services Coalition of San Diego (ILSC), JFS plays a critical role in coordinating rapid-response efforts and delivering legal support for vulnerable noncitizens impacted by immigration enforcement.

Serving low-income and vulnerable immigrants across San Diego and Imperial Counties, JFS offers legal representation and support tailored to each client&rsquo;s needs. Services include removal defense, humanitarian relief, family-based petitions, naturalization, and administrative remedies. JFS provides representation before USCIS, ICE, CBP, and Immigration Courts, as well as in select cases before the Board of Immigration Appeals, federal courts, and San Diego Superior Court.

JFS also leads the Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) program, supporting immigrant and refugee students, faculty, and staff at two California State Universities and ten regional community colleges. Beyond direct services, JFS engages in advocacy to advance the rights and well-being of immigrants and refugees throughout the region.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Directing Attorney, Supervising Attorney, Lead Staff Attorney, or experienced Staff Attorney, the Staff Attorney for the Higher Education Legal Services program will be responsible for the following:
<ul>
<li>Conduct immigration legal screenings and comprehensive consultations to identify potential immigration benefits, defenses, inadmissibility issues, and related risks</li>
<li>Provide eligibility and risk assessments for individuals and families seeking immigration representation before DHS, EOIR, and state courts, as needed</li>
<li>Prepare and file immigration applications and pleadings before USCIS, EOIR, ICE, Border Patrol (BP), CBP&rsquo;s Office of Field Operations (OFO), and state and/or federal district courts</li>
<li>Maintain consistent and clear communication with clients regarding case status, developments, and next steps</li>
<li>Coordinate, document, and manage all client communications in accordance with program standards</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with data collection, case tracking, and program reporting requirements</li>
<li>Manage and coordinate a full caseload of active immigration matters effectively and efficiently</li>
<li>Develop, review, and deliver Know Your Rights and Family Preparedness trainings and presentations for the HELS community and the broader community</li>
<li>Participate in community outreach efforts, including workshops, information sessions, and campus- and community-based events</li>
<li>Under the supervision of removal defense attorneys, provide emergency and non-emergency removal defense and enforcement representation for HELS affiliates, AS, and the ILSC, including representation before CBP, BP, ICE, USCIS, and Immigration Courts nationwide (including San Diego, Imperial and Otay Mesa)</li>
<li>Support the immigration legal team&mdash;including DOJ-accredited representatives, pro bono attorneys, and staff&mdash;through case support, collaboration, and mentorship</li>
<li>Supervise assigned staff and ensure supervisees fulfill all job-related responsibilities</li>
<li>Stay current on rapidly evolving immigration laws, policies, and procedures</li>
<li>Perform additional case management, administrative, and program support duties as required</li>
</ul>
Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:
<ul>
<li>Law graduate</li>
<li>Licensed to practice law in California preferred, but we will consider candidates with license to practice law in one of the 50 U.S. states</li>
<li>Experience handling complex legal issues affecting low-income immigrant populations</li>
<li>Strong passion for social justice and advocacy on behalf of immigrant communities</li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to providing culturally competent, trauma-informed legal services to noncitizens and newcomers in San Diego County, Imperial County, and the broader San Diego border region, including but not limited to Tijuana and Mexicali, Mexico</li>
<li>Willingness to complete extensive immigration law&ndash;focused legal training and required biannual ethics trainings</li>
<li>Minimum of one (1) year of immigration legal experience</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal communication and active listening</li>
<li>Detail-oriented, self-directed, and able to produce high-quality oral and written work in English</li>
<li>Ability to accurately collect, record, and maintain case and program data</li>
<li>Strong relational skills and consistently professional demeanor</li>
<li>Proven abilities in case management, legal research, and legal writing</li>
<li>Demonstrated willingness and ability to zealously advocate for and defend the rights of immigrants</li>
<li>Ability to take initiative and perform effectively under pressure</li>
<li>Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment</li>
<li>Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt in a fast-paced, fluid environment</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook</li>
<li>Program and project management experience, including successful supervisory experience, preferred</li>
<li>Genuine passion for the organization&rsquo;s mission and work</li>
</ul>
Skills/Abilities We&rsquo;d Like You to Have:
<ul>
<li>Ability to travel locally within San Diego and Imperial Counties</li>
<li>Multilingual abilities, including English/Arabic, Spanish, Farsi, Haitian Creole, and/or Portuguese</li>
<li>Experience working with detained immigrants or other incarcerated populations</li>
<li>Experience working with migrants from diverse countries of origin, particularly from Central America and Mexico</li>
<li>Experience working with marginalized communities and survivors of trauma</li>
<li>Demonstrated dedication to serving immigrant communities, with a sincere commitment to advocating for low-income immigrants</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Evening and weekend work will be required when we conduct workshops</li>
<li>Travel may be required for conferences, outreach meetings, or community events</li>
<li>While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and listen</li>
<li>The employee frequently needs to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, handle documents, and reach for the telephone or other office equipment</li>
<li>The work environment has a moderate noise level, requiring the ability to concentrate and maintain good auditory perception</li>
<li>The employee must have the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds as needed</li>
</ul>
Important Notice:

Please submit your resume and cover letter on your application.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego 
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.
<ul><li>Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.</li></ul>
Equal Opportunity Employer 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

Staff Attorney, Higher Education Legal Services

Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay

<div>JOB TITLE: Immigration Attorney/ Senior Immigration Attorney
DEPARTMENT: Immigration Legal Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Immigration Legal Services
LOCATION: Concord or Berkeley - Hybrid
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: full time (37.5 hrs/wk), exempt
______________________________________________________________________________
 HOW TO APPLY
Please complete an application through the JFCS East Bay Career Center by clicking on the link or going to our website: https://jfcs-eastbay.org/jobs/. Please note: If you apply via an external site (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.) rather than directly through the Career Center, you may need to submit a cover letter and resume as one document if the site only allows for one uploaded attachment.
 OUR ORGANIZATION
JFCS East Bay partners with our clients, staff, and community to pursue justice, promote healing, and advocate for meaningful change. We are an innovative human service and community-based organization that has served individuals and families throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties since 1877. We reunite and strengthen families, care for the mental and physical health needs of people impacted by trauma, support healthy relationships between young children and their caregivers, provide legal representation to immigrants, and resettle refugees who seek to start their lives anew. We advocate for housing justice, mobilize community resources, and build bridges across our diverse East Bay to support our clients in meeting their goals and strengthening our community.
Our staff is characterized by its dedication, teamwork, warmth, and humor. JFCS East Bay actively seeks to hire team members who reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of East Bay and of our clients. If you are deeply committed to developing authentic relationships with clients and colleagues, thinking creatively, and advocating for justice for our clients, this is the role for you. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, immigrant, multilingual, older adult or candidates with disabilities, and people of all faiths or none are encouraged to apply.
How We Operate<ul><li>
We partner with our clients, staff, and community to advocate for justice and promote healing.</li><li>
We engage in our work with integrity, accountability, and transparency.</li><li>
We commit to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.</li><li>
We maintain unwavering stance against antisemitism and all forms of prejudice.</li></ul>
Job Summary
JFCS East Bay is looking to hire an Immigration Attorney and/or a Senior Immigration Attorney to provide legal services to indigent immigrants in California. The position(s) will report to the Immigration Legal Services (ILS) Director. The overall goal of JFCS East Bay&rsquo;s ILS program is to provide accessible legal services to low-income and vulnerable immigrant families so that they understand their rights and feel safe pursuing available legal options. These services include legal consultations and representation in removal defense and affirmative immigration cases as well as occasional federal litigation. The Senior Attorney role, in addition to the above duties, combines direct representation of clients with staff supervision, mentoring, and program management. This position will work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to advance the organization&rsquo;s mission of promoting social justice and equity for immigrant communities.
Position Responsibilities<ul><li>
Provide holistic representation to non-detained and detained immigrants who live in the East Bay in removal proceedings before the San Francisco and Concord Immigration Courts, as well as in matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (&ldquo;USCIS&rdquo;), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (&ldquo;ICE&rdquo;), the Board of Immigration Appeals (&ldquo;BIA&rdquo;), Circuit Courts, and potentially state courts to obtain Special Immigrant Juvenile Status findings.</li><li>
Manage a caseload which can include affirmative applications and petitions such family-based petitions, consular processing, and adjustment of status, humanitarian relief (VAWA, U visas, asylum, TPS, SIJS) and naturalization applications and unlawful presence waivers.</li><li>
Prepare and submit applications, declarations, legal briefs, and supporting documentation for cases involving asylum, withholding of removal, relief under the Convention Against Torture, Cancellation of Removal, and adjustment of status with applicable waivers, refugee waivers and bond hearings before EOIR.</li><li>
File habeas petitions with the Federal District Court and other release requests for detained clients. Visit detained individuals at California detention centers. Provides consultations for detained and non-detained individuals.</li><li>
Stay up to date on changing immigration law, policies, and procedures by participating in training and workshops.</li><li>
Maintains accurate and up-to-date client information incase management database and assists with grant reports.</li><li>
Collaborate with partner organizations to refer clients to legal, social, healthcare, and mental health services as appropriate.</li><li>
Conduct outreach events and presentations, including know-your-rights workshops and legal screening events to increase awareness of pathways to relief, legal rights and responsibilities, and enable access to legal resources.</li><li>
 Participate in attorney of the day or legal clinics to support pro se immigrants.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul>
 Senior Attorney, In addition to the above duties:<ul><li>
Manage JFCSEB&rsquo;s regional and countywide collaboratives, including developing and maintaining Know Your Rights resources, conducting training, and mentoring staff. This role also includes overseeing projects and supervising attorneys participating in these initiatives.</li><li>
Hire, train, and supervise and accredited representatives, legal assistants and/or immigration attorneys.</li><li>
Conduct case reviews to ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards. Assist the ILS Director with program development and reporting, fostering a culture of collaboration, feedback, and strategic partnership.</li></ul>
 Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>
JD and membership and in good standing in any bar in the United States</li><li>
3-5 years of experience providing legal representation to non-citizens before USCIS and EOIR. For the Senior Attorney role, 5+ years of progressive immigration legal experience is required.</li><li>
Familiarity with immigration law and procedures, including applications for asylum, family-based immigration, U-visas, adjustment of status, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and cancellation of removal.</li><li>
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and legal case management systems.</li><li>
Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li>
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-racist principles in legal practice. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.</li><li>
Clear DMV record and driver&rsquo;s license</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Membership and good standing in the California State Bar.</li><li>
Spanish language fluency</li><li>
Prior supervision experience of legal interns, paralegals or attorneys. (For Senior Immigration Attorney)</li></ul>
Position Funding &amp; Stability
This position is a 2-year grant funded position through a long-standing contract that has historically been renewed. While we remain confident in our continued partnerships, we believe in full transparency with prospective team members. The broader landscape of community-based services is currently shifting, with potential changes at state and federal levels that may impact funding structures in the future.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for an Immigration Attorney will be $74,000-$106,000. The salary range for a Senior Immigration Attorney will be $80,000-$116,000. Compensation is established based on the level of the position, the specific program of hire, and the candidate&rsquo;s qualifications and experience.
 Benefits include:<ul><li>
Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>
Life Insurance/AD&amp;D</li><li>
Long Term Disability</li><li>
Flexible spending accounts (Health, Dependent Care, Parking, and Transit)</li><li>
401(k) with 6% matching contribution after one year</li><li>
28 paid days off per year (Earned Time Off/ETO)</li><li>
Up to 16 paid holidays per year</li></ul>
We also offer the option for hybrid work schedules where employees can work from both an assigned office and home.
EEO Statement
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, JFCS East Bay does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. The agency is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a community where everyone can flourish with dignity.
Condition(s) of Employment
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including Live Scan where applicable). The background check may include, but is not limited to a criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment. JFCS East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information.
COVID VACCINATION POLICY
JFCS East Bay requires staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including one booster shot, or declare a medical or religious exemption. Candidates should be prepared to provide proof of vaccination or complete a medical or religious exemption form on their first day of employment.</div>

Immigration Attorney

Bet Tzedek Legal Services

<div>For over 50 years, Bet Tzedek Legal Services has provided high-quality, free legal services to Los Angeles&rsquo; most vulnerable residents. In that tradition, Bet Tzedek is seeking an attorney to help staff an exciting partnership to provide comprehensive, trauma informed, wrap-around legal services designed to remove barriers to housing for housed and unhoused people.
The law fellowship will be a 13-month program, with the opportunity for eligible fellows to apply for open attorney positions towards the end of the fellowship. The salary extended is dependent on the candidate&rsquo;s bar admittance status at the time an offer of employment is provided.
This position is eligible for Bet Tzedek Legal Services&rsquo; hybrid/remote workplace designation. While the primary workplace is Bet Tzedek&rsquo;s offices, at the discretion of the immediate supervisor, the employee may be permitted to work remotely or may be required to work in other locations depending on workload/business obligations. 

Requirements: 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:<ul><li>Under the supervision of an attorney: file Civil Rights Department complaints, write reasonable accommodation letters for tenants with disabilities, enforce rights against housing discrimination, prevent and appeal terminations from subsidized housing programs, file motions to mask/seal eviction records, represent clients in settlement negotiations, and engage in discovery practice</li><li>Assist with trainings, know-your-rights presentations, and/or outreach events on issues related to housing</li><li>Attend monthly clinics to provide legal advice and limited scope representation to individuals who are at risk of eviction or who have experienced eviction</li><li>Collaborate with Bet Tzedek&rsquo;s Community Outreach Coordinator, NCJW|LA, and Community Coalition to develop and review community education materials</li><li>Other assignments as deemed appropriate.</li></ul> 
QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Law School graduate (required);</li><li>Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment (required);</li><li>Work well as part of a team, but also self-motivated and able to work independently with appropriate level of supervision (required);</li><li>Non-profit legal services experience (strongly preferred);</li><li>Ease with oral and written communication (strongly preferred);</li><li>Experience in fair housing or landlord-tenant law (strongly preferred);</li><li>Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Bet Tzedek&rsquo;s mission of equal justice for all and Bet Tzedek&rsquo;s core values of leadership, community-based advocacy, and innovation (required); and</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to applying principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in performance of job duties (required).</li></ul> 
Salary: 
 
$70,304.00 (Unbarred), $82,400.00 (Barred) 
Benefits: 
 
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
Bet Tzedek offers an excellent benefits package in addition to competitive salaries. These benefits currently include:<ul><li> 
A generous number of paid holidays, vacation, and sick days annually.</li><li>Personal and floating holidays.</li><li>Compensatory time for exempt employees.</li><li>18 weeks of paid parental leave (after 1 year of employment).</li><li>Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and acupuncture coverage for employees and dependents, with office visit co-pay reimbursement for HMO enrollees.</li><li>Life/accidental death and dismemberment (AD&amp;D) insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan.</li><li>Voluntary (employee-contributed) life/AD&amp;D, accident, critical illness, hospital confinement, and pet insurance.</li><li>Employee-contributed 403(b) plan.</li><li>Employer-contributed Pension plan.</li><li>Healthcare and childcare flexible spending accounts.</li><li>Commuter transit and/or parking benefits.</li></ul> 
HOW TO APPLY:<ul><li>Please visit https://bettzedek.org/careers/ to submit a letter of interest and resume for &ldquo;Post-Grad Law Fellow, Preventing and Ending Homelessness.&rdquo; Please, no phone calls.</li></ul> 
Note: All positions are subject to funding; ongoing funding or employment cannot be assured.
Bet Tzedek is a unionized environment. Our salary range for unionized positions reflects our agreed upon step placement system, and the final offer extended to candidates is based on an internal equity review and candidates&rsquo; relevant experience, skills, background, and bar date, if applicable.
To best serve our communities, Bet Tzedek seeks diverse staff with cultural competency reflecting our client populations. We strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities and historically oppressed groups to apply.</div>

Post-Grad Law Fellow- Preventing and Ending Homelessness

Florida Rural Legal Services Inc

<div>Description:

Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to eligible individuals, families, and vulnerable communities across 13 Florida counties, as well as to farm workers statewide. Since 1966, FRLS has been dedicated to justice, offering legal services in housing law, family law, consumer protection, public benefits, elder law, disaster relief, education law, and more&mdash;at no cost to our clients. FRLS partners with community organizations and pro bono attorneys to provide quality advocacy, outreach, and education aimed at protecting the rights of those in need. For over 50 years, FRLS has been a steadfast advocate for justice. Learn more at www.FRLS.org.
The purpose of this position is to provide civil legal assistance to eligible low income and elderly people approved by program policies and priorities in areas such as housing, domestic violence related family and other family law matters, public benefits, consumer law, elder law, education, immigration, and civil rights.
Essential Functions<ul><li>
Interviews, certifies eligibility, and identifies the legal problems of FRLS&rsquo;s clients within a specific area of law and provides clients with appropriate legal assistance in the form of advice, referrals, or actual representation.</li><li>
Participates in community outreach and education.</li><li>
Represents clients in court and before administrative agencies as accepted.</li><li>
Provides documentation, statistical information and other records as required by the Managing Attorney, Deputy Director, or Executive Director.</li><li>
Participates in case acceptance meetings.</li><li>
Participates in training to keep up CLE&rsquo;s and required and legally relevant training as may be provided by the program and as mandated by Florida Bar rules.</li><li>
Adheres to office hours, exhibits a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills, communicates, and treats clients and staff with courtesy and respect, provides constructive feedback to other advocates (paralegals) on cases discussed.</li><li>
Serves as a role model to support staff by promoting the values of hard work, high quality advocacy and treating others with courtesy and respect.</li><li>
Attempts to ensure accessibility of the local office(s) when necessary, by serving clients, including rural clients, non-English speaking clients and client with disabilities.</li><li>
Promotes good relations with the public, including client groups, service providers, press, and private bars, attending/speaking at local meetings as appropriate and approved by the Managing Attorney, Deputy Director and/or Executive Director.</li><li>
Is familiar with FRLS policies, as well as requirements of LSC and other funders, and adheres to those policies and requirements.</li><li>
Maintains an accurate follow-up system to review cases when needed.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities<ul><li>
Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.</li><li>
Barred in Florida.</li><li>
Knowledge of State and Federal court practices required.</li><li>
Some knowledge of the legal system, commitment to the mission of FRLS and compassion for the clients.</li><li>
Ability to forge positive relationships with prospects and colleagues.</li><li>
Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively, yet independently.</li><li>
Must be able to effectively and efficiently maximize existing resources.</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).</li></ul>
Knowledge of CMS a plus.<ul><li>
Must be able to effectively work in high-pressure situations, which involve deadlines.</li><li>
Bilingual Spanish/Haitian Creole preferred but not required.</li></ul>
Requirements:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities<ul><li>
Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.</li><li>
Barred in Florida.</li><li>
Knowledge of State and Federal court practices required.</li><li>
Some knowledge of the legal system, commitment to the mission of FRLS and compassion for the clients.</li><li>
Ability to forge positive relationships with prospects and colleagues.</li><li>
Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively, yet independently.</li><li>
Must be able to effectively and efficiently maximize existing resources.</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).</li></ul>
Knowledge of CMS a plus.<ul><li>
Must be able to effectively work in high-pressure situations, which involve deadlines.</li><li>
Bilingual Spanish/Haitian Creole preferred but not required.</li></ul>
Working conditions
This position operates in a professional work environment.
Physical requirements<ul><li>
This is a largely sedentary role, however, some lifting of office supplies of up to 20 pounds may be required.</li><li>
Must be able to travel throughout Florida, as needed.</li></ul>
Reports<ul><li>
No supervisory duties</li><li>
Monthly progress reports</li></ul>
Salary and Benefits
The starting salary for this position is $68,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience. FRLS offers a very generous benefits package that includes 403(b) with employer-paid contribution; health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents; malpractice insurance; paid leave (up to 5 weeks of PTO, 2 personal days, and 13 holidays); law school loan repayment assistance. FRLS Attorneys operate in a hybrid work environment, requiring advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.</div>

Staff Attorney

Indiana Legal Services

<div><div><div>Indiana Legal Services, Inc.</div>
<div>Job Announcement</div>
<div>STAFF ATTORNEY</div>
<div>CENTRAL INDIANA MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECT</div>
<div>Indianapolis, Indiana</div>
<div></div><div>ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 branch offices. ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, Indiana Civil Legal Aid Fund, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, and approximately 80 other funding sources. Our Central Indiana Medical-Legal Partnership Project, located in our Indianapolis, Indiana regional office, train health care partner&rsquo;s staff on the role of civil legal issues on patient health outcomes, provide on-site intake at our health care provider&rsquo;s locations and at on-site at ILS, and provide civil legal assistance to patients of our healthcare partners on a variety of civil legal issues.</div>
<div></div><div>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: ILS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, which allows us to serve our staff and client community in a meaningful, impactful way. We engage in training and conversations to discover and address injustices that affect our clients, communities, and staff. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law.</div>
<div></div><div>LOCATION: The Staff Attorney will be assigned to our Central Indiana Medical-Legal Partnership project located in our Indianapolis, Indiana Regional Office. The Central Indiana MLP Project is an expanding team that is looking to add a new medical-legal partnership attorney to the group.</div>
<div></div><div>JOB SUMMARY: Medical-Legal Partnership attorneys represent patients of our healthcare partners in civil legal court proceedings and other civil legal matters, provide training to health care partners, provide quarterly reports regarding MLP activities, and perform on-site outreach at partner locations throughout central Indiana. The person who fills the Staff Attorney position is responsible for providing substantive legal advice and representation for individuals who have been referred to the medical-legal partnership project. The staff attorney is responsible for cultivating and developing relationships with the staff of the partner organization, including through outreach, presentations, and activity reports. This attorney will work under the direct supervision of the Central Indiana Medical-Legal Partnership Project Director and directing attorney. The position will require some travel within the counties served by the Indianapolis Regional Office and other Indiana counties outside the Indianapolis Regional Office.</div>
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<div></div><div>RESPONSIBILITIES: Among other duties as assigned by the Project Director, the Staff Attorney will:</div>
<ul><li>Complete and review applications for legal services and assess legal issues.</li>
<li>Provide legal advice and representation to MLP clients in housing, family law, consumer, public benefits, and other poverty law areas through court representation and written advice letters.
</li><li>Draft pro se pleadings and other documents for clients.</li>
<li>Supervise assigned law students and volunteers.</li>
<li>Cultivate and strengthen relationships with partner organizations and patients, including through the provision of on-site outreach and training.</li>
<li>Plan, implement, and staff regular outreach sessions with partner organizations.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain networking relationships with local bar associations and with local, state, and federal governments and community agencies that serve our client population.</li>
<li>Exhibit a high level of personal energy, organization and commitment to the position and the ILS mission.</li>
<li>Successfully balance a healthy case load with all other duties and responsibilities that accompany the position.</li>
</ul><div>QUALIFICATIONS:</div>
<ul><li>J.D. degree after graduation from an ABA-accredited law school and admitted to practice law in Indiana.
</li><li>A demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice and serving disadvantaged populations.</li>
<li>At least two (2) years of legal experience post-J.D. is preferred.</li>
<li>A valid, Indiana driver&rsquo;s license and reliable transportation is required.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and to work collaboratively with other members of the MLP team.</li>
</ul><div>SALARY AND BENEFITS: Starting salary is $57,425, with a range up to a maximum of $75,535, depending on experience. ILS offers an excellent fringe benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a flex benefit plan.</div>
<div></div><div>TO APPLY: Apply online at https://www.indianalegalservices.org/careers/ by submitting a letter explaining your interest and experience, your resume, and a list of at least 3 professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers. Questions regarding your application should be sent to human.resources@ilsi.net.
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<div></div><div>POSITION START DATE: As soon as reasonably possible.</div></div>

MESA COUNTY

<div>$10,983.23 - $14,210.65
The County Attorney III &ndash; Human Services reports directly to the County Attorney and serves as the County Attorney&rsquo;s central liaison with the Department of Human Services and accepts responsibility for advising Represent Mesa County and its departments in legal issues of Dependency and Neglect cases, mental health, adult protection, and in other matters as assigned by the County Attorney with an emphasis in client service. The expectation is that the County Attorney III &ndash; Human Services will accept responsibility for compliance with the County Attorney&rsquo;s annual contract with the Department of Human Services. This will include training and mentoring Assistant County Attorneys and Senior Assistant County Attorneys in the Human Services Division that are involved in those legal issues. In addition the County Attorney III &ndash; Human Services will offer advice and assistance to the County Attorney in the County Attorney&rsquo;s oversight of Oversee outside Counsel hired to represent Mesa County in Human Services related matters and such other matters as the County Attorney or First Assistant County Attorney may reasonably request from time to time.
(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not
 
include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the
 
right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All
 
responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)
Monitor the County Attorney&rsquo;s Office&rsquo;s compliance with the annual contract that office enters into with DHS. 
 
 
 
Under the direction of the County Attorney and First Assistant County Attorney, Train and mentor the Human Services Division staff attorneys. Responsible for carrying a caseload of dependency and neglect cases and providing assistance to staff attorneys as needed.
 
 
Advise Department of Human Services and other county departments on Human Services related matters as necessary. 
 
 
 
Provide legal representation for Mesa County in all legal proceedings related to Dependency and Neglect cases, mental health, adult protection, and in other matters as assigned by the County Attorney. Dependency and Neglect to which the County or the Department of Human Services is a party. 
 
 
 
Prepare written opinions as required by County officials or as assigned by the County Attorney. 
 
 
 
Investigate claims or complaints by or against the Department of Human Services as they relate to the D&amp;N caseload and the other legal matters that the Human Services staff attorneys are involved in. 
 
 
 
Advise the County Attorney about staffing levels, quality of work and other general operations. 
 
 
 
Serve on related boards and participate in appropriate task forces as assigned or approved by the County Attorney. 
 
 
 
Maintain professional competence and training by attending related ongoing continuing education
 
 
opportunities. 
 
 
 
Perform other related duties as assigned.
 
 
Minimum Requirements:
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 
 
 
 
Education and Experience: 
 
 
 
Juris Doctorate or LLM; and 
 
 
 
Six years legal experience; or 
 
 
 
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. 
 
 
 
Licenses and Certifications: 
 
 
 
Current license to practice law in the State of Colorado.
 
 
Valid Colorado Driver&rsquo;s License 
 
 
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 
 
 
 
Knowledge of: 
 
 
 
Local Government legislative and quasi-judicial processes. 
 
 
 
Principles, practices and procedures of litigation, including specific knowledge of the Colorado Rules of Evidence and the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. 
 
 
 
State and Federal laws relating to human services provided by local governments, specifically as they relate to Dependency and Neglect, adult protection and mental health matters. 
 
 
 
Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation. 
 
 
 
Skill In: 
 
 
 
Customer service and training mentored attorney&rsquo;s in the skills necessary to ensure clients are enjoying the highest levels of customer service in the legal industry. 
 
 
 
Sensitivity to politically charged issues that may arise form the representation of the Department of Human Services. 
 
 
 
Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. 
 
 
 
Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials. 
 
 
 
Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction. 
 
 
 
Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks, and to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols. 
 
 
 
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. 
 
 
 
Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development. 
 
 
 
Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff. 
 
 
 
Developing budgets, scrutinizing expenditures, and strategic planning. 
 
 
 
 
Supporting and championing Board of Commissioner and Department of Human Services policy initiatives. 
 
 
 
Mental and Physical Abilities: 
 
 
 
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. 
 
 
 
Ability to independently assimilate facts and draw sound conclusions. 
 
 
 
Ability to speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions. 
 
 
 
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations. 
 
 
 
Ability to write reports, correspondence, procedure manuals. 
 
 
 
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. 
 
 
 
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions with abstract and/or concrete variables. 
 
 
 
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. 
 
 
 
Working conditions:
 
 
The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately quiet as may be expected in an office or courtroom setting.
In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:
A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment.
A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance.
Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.
Another factor related to job performance or business operations, such as paying a shift differential to workers on less popular shifts
This position includes is eligible for the Mesa County benefits package which includes the following:
<ul><li>Medical
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Retirement
</li><li>Paid Sick Leave &amp; Vacation Leave
</li><li>Life Insurance
</li><li>Long Term Disability
</li></ul>_____________________________________________________________
Agency
Mesa County
Address
544 Rood Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone
970- 244 - 1856
Website
http://www.mesacounty.us</div>

ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY III (DHS)

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