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South Dakota Voices for Peace

South Dakota Voices for Peace (SDVFP) seeks a Staff Attorney to carry out direct legal services to children in immigration court, and survivors of violence with immigration legal needs, living in South Dakota. The Staff Attorney will work on a team with a case coordinators, interns and interpreters and will be supervised by the Executive Director, an immigration attorney. The Staff Attorney must be a self-motivated advocate with a passion for justice and equity and experienced in working with multilingual, vulnerable clients. This position is based in Sioux Falls, SD. The Staff Attorney will represent children and families through the immigration process, including immigration court work. The Staff Attorney will have opportunities to conduct community presentation, develop educational material and attend community meetings around these issues. Immigration Court is in Fort Snelling, MN.Primary Responsibilities:&middot; Conduct intakes, legal research, fact development, work with multilingual clients, draft and file immigration filings, affidavits, briefs, prepare clients for interviews and court proceedings.&middot; Represent clients through immigration court proceedings and understand EOIR practices and procedures.&middot; Firm adherence to all applicable Professional Responsibility and ethical standards.&middot; Stay abreast of all policy and rule changes in immigration law.&middot; Represent SDVFP at regional roundtables and committees pertaining to immigration law and our practice area.&middot; Represent SDVFP at all meetings and events&middot; Work with legal team to develop sound strategies in case management.&middot; Work with SDVFP team to develop public education materials and communication strategies.&middot; Conduct relevant presentations in multilingual communities and ability to work with interpreters.&middot; Work with SD Voices for Justice lobbyists to advance the goals of SD Voices and coalition partners on goals of immigration. Support legislative advocacy with legal and policy analysis.&middot; Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance.&middot; Commit to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.&middot; Travel as required.This is a full-time position. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Health benefits; generous paid holidays; optional flexible schedule; student loan repayment; AILA membership, malpractice insurance and SD Bar dues included.Qualifications:&middot; Demonstrated commitment to the mission and goals of SD Voices for Peace and SD Voices for Justice.&middot; J.D. degree and 1-3 year experience in the legal field.&middot; Licensed to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction with the ability to join the South Dakota Bar (willing to take the next bar examination or waive in).&middot; Passionate commitment to and familiarity with immigrants&rsquo; rights, racial and social justice, and state issues around immigration.&middot; Demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable clients.&middot; Demonstrated ability to work with multilingual clients and interpreters.&middot; Demonstrated ability to work with multicultural team.&middot; Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken) preferred but not necessary.&middot; Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team.&middot; Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.Our clients are children who may have experienced extreme trauma that may include sexual assault, sexual exploitation and trafficking, physical cruelty, neglect or abuse, and mental cruelty, To work with and represent our clients, this position requires emotional resilience and crisis management skills that entail separating out personal feelings and keeping professional boundaries with clients. Other qualifications essential to the position are:&middot; Proven ability to remain empathetic and professional when faced with emotional distress and conflict.&middot; Demonstrated resilience and effective coping strategies for managing vicarious trauma and stress.&middot; Exceptional communication and active listening skills, even in emotionally charged conversations.&middot; Strong sense of self-awareness and ability to process your own emotional responses to challenging and complex situations.&middot; Creating firm boundaries between attorney and clients&middot; Understanding that cases may not be resolved in the manner advocated forWe offer a supportive team environment where your well-being is a priority. Access to our Employee Assistance Program for mental health support is provided.Competitive salary starting at $60,000 and commensurate with experience. Health benefits; generous paid holidays; generous PTO; quarterly wellness days; optional flexible schedule; student loan repayment; professional membership dues, malpractice insurance, and SD Bar dues included. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.Email the following in one PDF file named yourinitials UCPAttny to CEO, Taneeza Islam taneeza@sdvfpeace.org :<ul><li>A one-page cover letter with salary requirements;</li><li>Resume (2 pages only);</li><li>One writing sample (1000 word max); and</li><li>3 references including Name, Title, phone # and email.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: From $60,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Loan forgiveness</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Staff Attorney

Maryland Legal Aid

<div>Maryland Center for Legal Assistance (MCLA) expands access to justice by providing free, compassionate, innovative, and high-quality legal services. Through comprehensive legal advice, education, and collaboration with community partners, we empower all people, regardless of means or background, to navigate the civil legal system with confidence.
MCLA, through a contract with the Maryland Judiciary, operates Court Help Centers throughout Maryland to provide legal advice to civil litigants in person and via phone, chat, email, and videoconference. The Help Centers deal with a wide range of civil legal matters, including landlord-tenant, consumer matters such as debt collection and credit card cases, child support, and criminal record expungements to remove barriers to obtaining housing, employment, and child custody.
MCLA announces an immediate opening for a full-time Staff Attorney position in Annapolis, MD. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to handle a broad range of duties in a timely manner.
Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Provide brief legal advice and information, primarily via phone &amp; online chat, to self-represented litigants in connection with civil legal issues including Landlord and Tenant Matters, Civil Claims, Expungement and Shielding of Records, Consumer Matters, Return of Property, Domestic Violence/Peace Orders, Family Law, and Foreclosure.</li><li>
Assist self-represented litigants in drafting their pleadings and motions, preparing for trial, completing court forms, and understanding court documents and the law.</li><li>
Provide referrals to appropriate legal service organizations, agencies, and lawyer referral services wherever appropriate.</li><li>
Work hours vary between the hours 8:30 am-8:00pm.</li><li>
Be available to provide support to MCLA&rsquo;s other offices as needed.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the essential functions of the position.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Admitted to practice in the State of Maryland.</li><li>
One year or more of civil litigation experience, clinical or clerkship experience will be considered.</li><li>
Ability to conduct rapid legal research using Westlaw.</li><li>
Strong customer service skills, including the ability to empathize and assist people who are distressed.</li><li>
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in simple terms.</li><li>
Ability to travel to different offices on short notice.</li><li>
Fluency in Spanish and American Sign Language strongly preferred.</li></ul>
Work Environment
Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting, with regular interaction via telephone, videoconference, instant messaging, email, and in-person. Certain work duties may be performed in a community setting or remotely.
Benefits
The current salary range for the staff attorney position is $76,812 - $118,565.
Staff attorneys will be paid by MLA&rsquo;s Workers Union&rsquo;s current salary scale, which is subject to revision annually through collective bargaining negotiations. For example:<ul><li>
The salary for an attorney with one (1) year of experience is $77,966.</li><li>
The salary for an attorney with three (3) years of experience is $80,273.</li><li>
The salary for an attorney with five (5) years of experience is $82,580.</li></ul>
Salary placements for attorneys are on the earliest date of admission to a U.S. state bar, assuming eligibility to practice (either under the Maryland bar or under Rule 15 if another state bar) and continuous full-time legal work experience following the date of admission.
In addition, MLA provides employees with a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, two weeks paid time off, sick leave, 14 annual paid holidays, and more.
Additional Requirements<ul><li>
References will be required at the time of the final interview.</li><li>
No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.</li></ul>
Maryland Center for Legal Assistance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace, reflective or our core values, for all employees.</div>

Nueva Luz Urban Resource Center

Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Staff Attorney to join our legal team. This role requires negotiation skills, legal research capabilities, and the ability to draft legal documents effectively. The Staff Attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice, representing clients, providing referrals to clients, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.The primary role of the Staff Attorney is to assess the legal needs of people living with HIV (PLWHA) and to assist them in remedying these needs through either representation or referral.Responsibilities<ul><li>Represent clients in the area of general civil litigation including but not limited to:</li><li>landlord/tenant issues, expungement and record sealing, social security &amp; benefits law,</li><li>financial matters, estate planning and advanced care directives</li><li>Establish and maintain relationships with attorneys for the &lsquo;Volunteer Attorney Network&rsquo; for those cases outside of the scope of in-house representation.</li><li>Facilitate legal education and &ldquo;know your rights&rdquo; events for the community.</li><li>Conduct bi-annual legal assessments of clients</li><li>Refer clients to appropriate community resources where appropriate.</li><li>Advocate on behalf of clients to link them to appropriate services in the Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties.</li><li>Coordinate with medical case managers, housing case managers, community agencies, service providers and medical personnel to ensure wrap-around services for clients</li><li>Follow guidelines established by the Ryan White, Part A Office.</li><li>Maintain client/service data information in compliance with HIPAA standards, and complete required reports and documentation.</li><li>Participate in relevant meetings and activities of Nueva Luz Urban Resource Center.</li><li>Attend Ryan White Meetings, Network Meetings and other relevant meeting(s).</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal Services.</li></ul>Essential Competencies Include:Legal analysis and assessment; ability to conduct legal research; ability to excel in both team and independent settings; excellent oral, written and listening communication skills; ability to work with diverse groups and across all levels of organizations with a commitment to teamwork; effective public speaking and presentation skills; ability to track and maintain accurate records; knowledge of health, social issues, policy, insurance, and politics; demonstrated experience with goal setting, setting priorities, decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving; detail oriented; track record of reliability, creativity, versatility, and initiative; knowledge and proficient use of Legal Research Databases including Ohio State Bar Association Case Maker, Windows Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook) and internet; current Ohio driver&rsquo;s license.Requirements<ul><li>Juris Doctorate (J.D.)</li><li>License to practice in Ohio (or anticipated license pending bar examination results)</li><li>Demonstrated experience/ interest in public interest and non-profit work</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Proficiency in Spanish (written and verbal) preferred.</li><li>1-3 years of legal practice.</li><li>1-3 years experience working with people in a non-profit environment.</li><li>Knowledge of HIV issues and sensitivity to needs and concerns of people with HIV/AIDS.</li><li>Work experience in advocacy service, case management, referral services or similar work with the public in a direct service setting.</li><li>Experience working in a non-judgmental and supportive capacity with clients who experience psychiatric disabilities, chemical dependency, and/or life challenging diseases.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $65,000.00 - $73,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have an active Ohio law license? </li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Cleveland, OH 44102 (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Relocate:<ul><li>Cleveland, OH 44102: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

YoungWilliams

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Summary of Position</h1>
The Staff Attorney is responsible for providing all legal services required to establish paternity, child support, medical support and the enforcement of new and existing orders. The Attorney provides legal advice, counsel and litigation services.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Essential Job Requirements</h2><ul><li>
Ensures proper legal representation in all child support matters related to paternity and support order establishment and enforcement.</li><li>
Negotiates with opposing counsel, attends hearings, and performs other related actions</li><li>
Recommends and reviews legal actions.</li><li>
Drafts, reviews, and signs legal documents.</li><li>
Ensures all orders contain required federal and state elements and vigorously advocates the interests of the state.</li><li>
Updates automated systems with necessary information to monitor each case through the legal process.</li><li>
Provides legal advice to Specialists in completing documents for court filing.</li><li>
Maintains a positive working relationship with State.</li><li>
Attends weekly project team meeting.</li><li>
Applies knowledge of federal and state child support policies and procedures.</li><li>
Regular and timely attendance</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Required Education</h2>
A Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the state where the project is located.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Required Experience</h2>
Legal experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor is desired (child support enforcement preferred).</div>

FranklinCovey

<div>&ldquo;We enable greatness in people and organizations everywhere.&rdquo;
FranklinCovey (NYSE: FC) is the workplace of choice for Achievers with Heart. We are one of the largest and most trusted leadership companies in the world, with directly owned and licensee partner offices in over 160 countries and territories. With more than 2,000 global associates, FranklinCovey transforms organizations by partnering with clients to build leaders, teams, and cultures that get breakthrough results through collective action. Our services and products are primarily delivered through our subscription offerings, which are comprised of the FranklinCovey All Access Pass, which is primarily sold through our Enterprise Division, and the Leader in Me membership, which is designed specifically for our Education Division. Enterprise clients include Fortune 100,?Fortune 500, thousands of small and mid-sized businesses, and numerous government entities. FranklinCovey Education has shared our programs, books, and content with thousands of public and private primary, secondary, and post-secondary schools and institutions.
To learn more, visit franklincovey.com.
Title: Staff Attorney 
Payroll Title: Staff Attorney 
Division &amp; Department: Corporate Legal Services 
Status: Full-Time Exempt 
Reports to: Director, Legal Services 
Location: Hybrid &ndash; Anywhere in the greater Draper, UT area 
Compensation: Anticipated compensation for this position is a salary of $105-125k*. 
 
Job Summary 
Franklin Covey&rsquo;s Legal Department is looking for a full-time attorney who has experience in (a) drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and follow through to contract execution; and (b) general corporate experience, which may include intellectual property, data privacy, education, software / cloud-based products, licensing, securities, or other business matters. 
 
Essential Job Functions
<ul><li>Experience with reviewing and negotiating contracts such as Master Services Agreements, License Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Amendments.</li>
<li>Knowledge of standard contract clauses (e.g. copyright, indemnification, insurance).</li>
<li>Experience with management of a high volume caseload or deal flow.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Strong work ethic and willingness to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.</li>
</ul>
Basic Qualifications
<ul><li>A Juris Doctorate</li>
<li>2+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house counsel setting</li>
<li>Active bar license</li>
</ul>
Preferred Skills &amp; Experience
<ul><li>Proficient with Microsoft tools</li>
<li>Analytical, highly organized, and uses sound judgement</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Detail-oriented and demonstrates accuracy and consistency</li>
</ul>
<div>Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, employee stock purchasing program, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, and more. Please visit https://franklincoveybenefits.com/ for details. 
 
<ul><li>Actual offer may be outside of this prediction and will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.</li></ul></div>
Unless otherwise noted, applications will be accepted for a minimum of three (3) days from the initial published date on the FranklinCovey job board, but the posting may close at any time after the specified duration. 
 
Employer Information 
For an overview of our Interview Process, please visit https://franklincovey.com/careers/working-at-franklincovey/.
FranklinCovey is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please visit https://www.franklincovey.com/careers/notices-and-provisions/ for our full Equal Employment Opportunity policies and Nondiscrimination Provision.
Direct Reasonable Accommodation requests to accommodations@franklincovey.com.
For our Privacy Policy, please visit https://www.franklincovey.com/privacy. 
 
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Amara Legal Center

<div>Benefits: 
<ul><li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Flexible schedule</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
</ul> 
The Amara Legal Center is a nonprofit legal services organization dedicated to providing free, trauma- 
informed legal services to survivors of sex trafficking and individuals involved in commercial sex in the DC-metro area. To learn more about the Amara Legal Center&rsquo;s mission and work, please visit www.amaralegal.org. 
 
Amara seeks a full-time attorney to provide trauma-informed legal representation to survivors of sex trafficking and sex workers. We strongly encourage attorneys from underrepresented groups to apply. We aim to foster a culture of inclusion where individual strengths, views, and experiences are respected and celebrated. We believe that our differences enable us to be a strong team. Amara&rsquo;s staff includes attorneys and professionals with a passion for working together to support our clients and increase access to justice. 
 
Required Skills/Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>Admission and good standing with the DC Bar</li>
<li>At least one to three years of litigation experience in family law or related field</li>
<li>Strong interest or knowledge regarding human trafficking, social justice, and public interest</li>
<li>Excellent research and writing skills</li>
<li>Proficiency in Google Suite</li>
<li>Experience using case management software</li>
<li>Ability to pay close attention to detail, successfully manage time, and prioritize workload</li>
<li>Transportation to attend meetings and court hearings</li>
<li>J.D. from an accredited law school</li>
</ul> 
Desired Skills/Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>Interest in working with youth, survivors of trauma, and low income individuals</li>
<li>Experience conducting trainings and community outreach activities</li>
<li>Eligible for bar admission in Maryland</li>
</ul> 
Role/Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Independently provide trauma-informed legal representation on cases including, but not limited to child custody and other family law issues, civil protection orders, criminal record vacatur/expungement, name changes, and crime victims advocacy</li>
<li>Maintain updated case files in Amara&rsquo;s case management system</li>
<li>Conduct Human Trafficking trainings and Know Your Rights workshops</li>
<li>Comply with grant metrics, restrictions, and goals</li>
<li>Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director</li>
</ul>This staff attorney works full-time (40 hours/week) and reports to the Executive Director. Other benefits are a Simple IRA with 3% match, and a flexible telework schedule. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to recruiting@amaralegal.org. 
 
The Amara Legal Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, work related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, family responsibilities or any other factor that protects from employment discrimination. 
Flexible work from home options available.</div>

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