Job Opportunities - South

Advancement Project | Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney, Power & Democracy (Washington, DC) [$88,000 - $129,000]

The Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney will be expected to implement important strategic initiatives to advance the objectives and goals of the Power and Democracy Program. Responsibilities will encompass litigation, policy, voter protection, and public advocacy on behalf of Advancement Project and our grassroots partners in local communities. OUF.

Americans United for Separation of Church and State | Managing Attorney (Washington, DC) [$153,688 - $181,135.50]

The Managing Attorney will be a forward-thinking, passionate leader for change who is excited to lead and collaborate with a dynamic team and organization, working together to fight for freedom without favor, and equality without exception. This role will focus not only on litigation but also will assist in managing the largest program at Americans United. AU’s Legal Department litigates church-state issues in federal and state courts across the country, with a substantial practice before the federal courts of appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Most of our cases involve novel, cutting-edge First Amendment and other constitutional issues. OUF.

Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center | Staff Attorney (Whitesburg, KY) [$60,000 - $75,000]

ACLC is seeking a staff attorney to provide representation primarily in federal black lung benefits claims for coal miners and their survivors. The attorney will practice before the Office of Administrative Law Judges, the Benefits Review Board, U.S. District Courts and U.S. Courts of Appeals, with mentorship and support as they develop expertise in this specialized area of law. OUF.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Litigation Paralegal (Washington, DC) [$70,000 - $80,000]

The Paralegal, a member of the Litigation team, will be responsible for providing research, administrative, and logistical support to the team as it identifies, develops and litigates impact cases advancing the civil and human rights of Asian Americans. AAJC’s docket includes, but is not limited to, civil rights cases focusing on immigration/immigrant rights (including family reunification), voting rights, and educational equity (Higher Education and K-12). As part of the litigation team, the Paralegal will collaborate with members of programmatic and operational teams at AAJC to advance the organization’s mission through litigation. OUF.

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Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center | Staff Attorney – Family Law (VA or MD) [$72,500 - $77,500]

The Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC) is hiring a staff attorney with a minimum of 3 years of experience practicing family law in Maryland, including experience with civil protection orders, divorce, child support, visitation, and custody. It is anticipated that most of the attorney’s clients will be survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. The attorney will have significant client contact and will assume an active caseload while continuing to accept new cases. The attorney will also be responsible for working with the APALRC executive director to ensure that grant requirements are met. OUF.

BASTA (Building and Strengthening Tenant Action) | BASTA Director of Legal Services (Austin, TX) [$75,000 - $85,000]

BASTA (Building and Strengthening Tenant Action) is a project housed in Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) dedicated to helping Austin renters work alongside their neighbors to improve conditions in their homes and communities. BASTA’s Director of Legal Services will be a pivotal member of our leadership team responsible for a wide range of legal activities related to tenants rights, community benefits agreements, and housing issues. The Director of BASTA Legal Services will supervise two BASTA paralegals and, with the support of the Project Director, will build out the BASTA Legal Services team, including identifying potential funding for and recruiting additional community lawyers. The Director of BASTA Legal Services Director will work closely with the Project Director, the BASTA Research and Policy Director, BASTA paralegals, and TRLA housing attorneys to support the tenants association, community education, and policy efforts. OUF.

Burakiewicz & DePriest, PLLC | Associate Attorney (Washington, D.C) [$90,000 - $140,000]

Burakiewicz & DePriest is seeking an attorney to join our litigation practice representing employees and unions (often in class or collective actions) in a wide range of labor and employment issues including civil rights and wage & hour claims. Responsibilities include all aspects of litigation, including investigating claims; preparing and responding to written discovery; depositions; brief writing; settlement negotiations; as well as witness examination during arbitrations, hearings, and/or trials. The attorney will work directly with clients and other attorneys in the firm, often in a team environment. The position is an opportunity to gain hands-on litigation experience while working on meaningful cases. Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, transcript, and independent writing sample to hiring@bdlawdc.com. OUF.

Campaign Legal Center | Vice President of Communications (Washington, D.C.) [$167,468 - $279,114]

We are committed to the Constitution and not to any political party or ideology. We have the expertise and a record of success. We will fearlessly advance our democracy, whatever the hurdles or the costs. And we have a plan for doing so over the next five years. The Vice President, Communications is responsible for creating the vision, defining the direction, and leading the implementation of communications strategies for Campaign Legal Center in accordance with our strategic plan. The Vice President is a member of CLC’s executive team, which conducts organization-wide leadership. The Vice President reports to CLC’s Executive Director. OUF.

Capital Collateral Regional Counsel – South | Investigator – Capital Postconviction (Fort Lauderdale, FL) [$55,000 - $70,000]

The Office of the Capital Collateral Regional Counsel–South (“CCRC-South”) is a State of Florida agency that represents indigent Florida death row inmates in postconviction proceedings challenging the legality of their convictions and sentences in state and in federal courts. Duties of the investigator include but are not limited to: review of the trial and appellate records to gain comprehensive knowledge of each case and client; collecting, indexing, maintaining and reviewing public records regarding all aspects of the case; interviewing clients, their families, and associates, and working with expert witnesses to obtain a comprehensive social history; locating and interviewing witnesses, taking witness statements, developing evidentiary leads; producing written reports and memoranda; court testimony; service of process, witness coordination, and related duties, as may be required.

Center for Reproductive Rights | Senior Director, Policy & Advocacy (Washington, DC) [$245,000]

‍Amid an escalating assault on reproductive rights in the United States, the Center for Reproductive Rights is urgently seeking a bold, strategic, and visionary leader to guide the next chapter of our U.S. policy and advocacy work. The Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy will play a pivotal role in driving the Center’s response to an increasingly hostile legal and political landscape and in advancing transformative policy solutions at a time when the stakes could not be higher. The Senior Director also serves as a key external representative of the Center–engaging with donors, coalition partners, policy makers, media, and other stakeholders to drive changes, elevate our priorities, and cultivate support for our work. OUF.

Centro de los Derechos del Migrante | Fellowship (Baltimore, MD or Mexico City, Mexico) [$56,000 - $70,000]

Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Inc. (CDM) seeks applicants to be sponsored for post-law school, externally-funded, legal fellowships to be based out of our Mexico City or Baltimore offices. Legal fellows join a dynamic binational team of advocates that promote the labor rights of low-wage migrant workers using traditional legal and policy tools alongside community education and empowerment. We are especially interested in supporting fellowship applications that use a mix of legal and community-based tools to advance migrant justice. One recent fellow, for example, was funded to use litigation, administrative advocacy and know-your-rights training in migrant-worker communities to combat illegal recruitment fees. CDM has hosted fellows funded by Skadden, Justice Catalyst, Fulbright, and academic institutions; we are also open to considering sponsorship of Equal Justice Works applications. Apply by July 31, 2025.

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC | Antitrust Associate (Washington, DC) [$160,000 - $184,000]

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll is one of the largest plaintiff-side litigation firms in the country, with more than 100 attorneys working in a variety of practices across eight offices in the United States. We champion the causes of workers, consumers, small business owners, investors, and whistleblowers - working to deliver corporate reforms and fair markets for the common good. Our firm has earned an international reputation by litigating complex, high-stakes cases, many of which have resulted in landmark decisions on previously novel issues involving antitrust, securities, consumer rights, civil rights, employee benefits, human rights, and other far-reaching matters. Cohen Milstein is currently accepting applications for junior associates to join its Antitrust Practice Group either now or in the fall of 2026. OUF.

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC | Antitrust Staff Attorney (Washington, DC) [$110,000 - $120,000]

Cohen Milstein is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for the Antitrust Practice group in our Washington, D.C. office. The Antitrust Practice Group is recognized for its expertise in complex litigation challenging price-fixing, market allocation, and other anticompetitive behavior. Our clients include pension funds, businesses, and individuals. Our class action experience spans numerous industries, including agriculture, automotive parts, chemicals, financial services, health care, high tech, media and entertainment, pharmaceuticals, and many others. OUF.

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC | Consumer Protection Associate (Washington, DC) [$153,000 - $181,000]

The Consumer Protection Practice Group works to protect consumers from deceptive business practices and defective products. Cohen Milstein has been successful in class actions at recovering monetary compensation for consumers who were deceived by consumer service providers such as banks, insurance companies, credit card companies and phone companies. OUF.

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC | Public Client Associate (Washington, DC) [$154,000 - $168,000]

Cohen Milstein is seeking an associate to join its Public Client Practice Group in its Washington, D.C. office. Attorneys with one to three years of litigation experience are encouraged to apply. The Public Client Practice offers a unique opportunity for public-sector work in a private-sector setting. We represent government clients in significant matters requiring expertise in complex litigation. State attorneys general and major cities with enforcement authority comprise our largest client base. Our cases span a wide variety of business sectors, including the healthcare, pharmaceutical, technology, financial, and education industries. This position is an ideal match for a creative and disciplined litigator with a passion for public service. OUF.

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC | Public Client Law Fellow (Washington, DC) [$100,000]

Cohen Milstein’s is currently accepting applications for a Law Fellow to join its Public Client Practice Group with a start date either now or in the fall of 2026. The Public Client Practice group represents its state Attorney General clients on high-stakes and large-scale matters as they pursue their mission to protect consumers, patients, workers, and public funds from false claims and deceptive practices. We have assisted public clients in litigating landmark consumer fraud cases against many of the largest financial services, healthcare, and other companies in the United States. The Fellowship is one year in duration and open to recent law school graduates. OUF.

Democracy Defenders Action | Litigation Counsel/Senior Litigation Counsel (Washington, DC) [$145,000 - $180,000]

The Litigation Counsel or Senior Litigation Counsel will play a pivotal role in advancing DDA’s litigation and legal strategies in a variety of areas including but not limited to safeguarding elections and defending the rule of law. The role focuses primarily on litigation, including at the district court and appellate levels. The role involves all aspects of trial litigation, including pre-filing investigation, drafting complaints, motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate will possess first chair trial experience, as well as experience researching and drafting legal pleadings, conducting depositions, drafting briefs including oppositions to motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and appellate briefs, oral argument, client interaction, and working closely with external teams, including outside counsel. A willingness to travel when necessary is required. OUF.

Democracy Defenders Action | Litigation Counsel, Election and Voting Rights (Washington, DC) [$130,000 - $175,000]

The Democracy Defenders family of organizations (a c3, c4, legally separate PAC, and The Contrarian) is a leader in the fight against authoritarianism, working strategically in the courts and court of public opinion to restore American democracy by: upholding the rule of law, safeguarding free and fair elections, and fighting corruption. Democracy Defenders Action is seeking a mid-level litigation associate to assist with our active, pro-democracy docket and collaborate with external partners on high-impact legal challenges, with a particular focus on voting rights and election cases. To best protect, strengthen, and rebuild our democracy, it is critical that DDA’s staff reflects the diversity of backgrounds and experiences represented in the democracy we seek to defend. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference given to candidates who apply by April 26 at 11:59pm ET.

Government Accountability Project | Deputy Director of the Food Integrity Campaign (Washington, D.C.) [$95,000 - $105,000]

Government Accountability Project, the nation’s leading whistleblower protection and advocacy organization since 1977, is seeking applications for a Deputy Director of our Food Integrity Campaign, which focuses on representing food safety whistleblowers and supporting their public disclosures. In this position, the Food and Public Health Counsel works as part of the Advocacy Team, in coordination with the Litigation, Communications, and the Legislation & Congressional Affairs teams, to devise and execute campaigns in furtherance of Government Accountability Project’s mission by applying the organization’s methodology of representing whistleblowers and ensuring their disclosures promote government and corporate accountability. OUF.

Governors Action Alliance (GovAct) | Legal Fellow (Washington, DC) [$85,000]

The Governors Action Alliance (GovAct) is a nonpartisan nonprofit initiative that helps Governors work across state lines to champion fundamental freedoms and improve people’s lives. GovAct serves as a central platform for collaboration across Governors’ Offices – incubating, launching, and supporting alliances of Governors. Reporting to GovAct’s Director of Legal and Policy Strategy, the Legal Fellow will help plan and execute legal and policy initiatives across GovAct’s three alliances, including by identifying and scoping innovative policy ideas to further alliance objectives and conducting legal research and analysis in several quickly evolving issue areas. The legal fellow will also support GovAct in pursuing new initiatives and alliances in emerging areas, helping to identify and address critical gaps and opportunities for cross-state collaboration. This is a one-year opportunity with the possibility of renewal, pending sufficient funding. Some travel may be required. Ideally, the fellow would be available to start August 3, 2026, if not sooner. OUF.

Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law | Legal Intern (Washington, DC) [Unpaid]

The Bazelon Center is always seeking talented law students, who are committed to social justice and interested in promoting and protecting the rights of adults and children with mental illnesses, for summer and school-year internships. The Center’s staff work on U.S. Supreme Court and other federal and state appellate cases, bring impact litigation at the trial court level, engage in policy advocacy in Congress and at federal agencies, and provide education and training on the rights of people with mental illnesses. The Center’s attorneys are considered experts in systems reform litigation. Legal interns will have an opportunity to obtain hands-on experience with both the investigation and litigation of disability rights matters. Interns will have the opportunity to investigate potential claims by interviewing complainants and witnesses, reviewing documents, and preparing factual and legal memoranda. Interns will work on the Center’s active litigation docket by conducting legal research, drafting briefs, and assisting with legal proceedings. OUF.

Katz Banks Kumin LLP | Associate (Washington DC) [$114,000 - $149,000]

As an Associate at KBK, you will have the opportunity to work on important whistleblower, employment discrimination, wage and hour, and other civil rights cases with other passionate and experienced attorneys. Associates are deeply involved in all aspects and stages of litigation, including investigating and developing cases, interviewing clients and witnesses, participating in settlement negotiations and mediations, researching and drafting pleadings and detailed case communications, conducting discovery, and attending legal proceedings.  Associates are also expected to work closely with firm Partners, help manage cases, and advise clients. OUF.

Katz Banks Kumin LLP | Supervisory Paralegal/Intake Coordinator (Washington DC) [$85,000 - $95,000]

The Supervisory Paralegal/Intake Coordinator leads, trains, and manages a team of paralegals and intake staff, overseeing workload distribution and work quality in client interaction, litigation, and administrative support for the firm’s attorneys. They ensure adherence to legal procedures and deadlines, manage complex projects, and act as a liaison between staff, attorneys, and other stakeholders. In addition, they may be asked to work independently as needed to assist in the paralegal or intake functions. OUF.

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center | Director of Advocacy and Legal Programs (El Paso, TX) [$80,000 - $90,000]

The Director of Advocacy and Legal Services will work closely with the Executive Director and legal program staff to articulate and execute a vision for all legal programs and services offered by the organization. The Director of Legal Services will supervise the legal team in an effort to best serve the mission of Las Americas. The director’s time will be distributed as follows: legal strategy and advocacy (40%); management and supervision (40%); program development and evaluation (10%), and case work (10%). OUF.

LatinoJustice | Cada Voto Cuenta Advocacy Contractor/Temp (GA) [$45/hr]

Working under the direct supervision of the Chief of Advocacy, the Cada Voto Cuenta (CVC, Every Vote Counts) Contractor/Temp-Georgia, will serve an essential role in increasing organizing and mobilizing capacity for the Advocacy team by engaging primarily in advocacy and community engagement voter education and outreach campaigns. The ideal candidate is passionate about ensuring that every eligible voter has meaningful access to the polls; has basic knowledge of voting rights issues, including language access; and is a strong communicator with a collaborative spirit. This position will support the Advocacy Team. This is a fixed term contract terminating on December 31, 2026, for a time commitment of 19 hours of work per week, which may be divided between in-person and remote work as mutually agreed upon by the consultant and the Chief of Advocacy. OUF.

Legal Aid Justice Center | Attorney, Housing and Consumer Justice (Falls Church, VA) [$77,913 - $89,599.96]

‍The Legal Aid Justice Center is a nationally recognized, non-profit organization that partners with low-income clients and communities of color in Virginia to fight for racial, social, and economic justice. We understand that the harms our clients endure are inextricably linked to overarching systems of injustice. Together we are dismantling those systems through a combination of community organizing, litigation, policy advocacy, public relations, and individual legal services. You will be an attorney in LAJC's Housing and Consumer Justice Program (HCJP) focused on individual housing and consumer advocacy, as well as for managing systems change campaigns that seek to achieve justice for tenants by dismantling systems that create and perpetuate poverty. You may also co-teach the Economic Justice and Consumer Clinic at the University of Virginia Law, depending on level of experience, interest, and staffing needs. HCJP Attorneys pursue the above goals through a combination of individual representation, community outreach and education, impact litigation, and state and local policy advocacy. This position could also incorporate cross-programmatic legal matters as needed. OUF.

Legal Aid Justice Center | Senior Litigation Attorney (Charlottesville, Richmond, Falls Church, VA) [$76,521.70 - $99,478.21]

The Legal Aid Justice Center seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to support our litigation work, especially impact litigation. The preference is for this attorney to work primarily from our Charlottesville office, but candidates able to work from any other LAJC offices (Falls Church or Richmond) will be considered. Applying the principles of community lawyering and working on interdisciplinary team, the attorney will work closely with the director of litigation to develop, execute, and support major litigation carried out by our six programs - Civil Rights and Racial Justice; Health Justice and Public Benefits; Housing and Consumer Justice; Immigrant Justice; Worker Justice; and Youth Justice. The attorney will be a core component of LAJC's team-centered approach to litigation, and will assist in all levels of litigation in support of the LAJC advocates in each individual program. OUF.

Mehri & Skalet, PLLC | 2025-2027 Mehri & Skalet Find Justice Fellowship (Washington, DC) [$95,000 - $105,000]

Mehri & Skalet is now accepting applications for the 2025-2027 Mehri & Skalet Find Justice Fellowship. The Fellowship is designed for recent law school graduates with a commitment to social justice and an interest in impact litigation. The Fellowship provides promising new attorneys with an introduction to our practice, exposure to our clients and nonprofit partners, and a unique opportunity for a three-month externship with a nonprofit.

Memphis Public Interest Law Center | Senior Litigation Attorney (Memphis, TN) [$75,000 - $90,000]

Memphis Public Interest Law Center is a non-profit public interest law firm whose mission is to fill the gap in legal services in the Memphis area. The Housing Project is our grass-roots legal advocacy project that addresses the rental housing crisis through renter-centered research, education, and advocacy. We provide the full spectrum of direct legal services as part of our advocacy program. We like to challenge unlawful practices and see the law enforced. The Senior Litigating Attorney will serve as our lead litigator and will work closely with the Executive Director to build our litigation program. This role involves managing a caseload, creating and executing litigation strategy, and participating in the development of a full litigation program. OUF

Milken Institute School of Public Health: The George Washington University | Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity (Washington, D.C.) [Fully Funded]

Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity is now accepting applications for its 2027 cohort. The program seeks early- to mid-career professionals engaged in health-related work who are committed to addressing health disparities and strengthening communities. During this year-long, non-residential fellowship, fellows participate in three in-person meetings held in different global locations, as well as bi-monthly online learning modules. All educational experiences and travel expenses associated with participation are fully covered. Fellows apply the knowledge, skills, and relationships gained through the program to advance meaningful change in their communities while building lasting connections within a global network of leaders. Apply by March 18, 2026, to join the 2027 cohort. For questions, email afhe@atlanticfellows.org.

NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc. | Assistant Counsel, Litigation (Washinton, DC) [$115,000]

The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc.’s (LDF) litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education programs in the substantive areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation seek to ensure the fundamental and basic human rights of all people to quality education, economic opportunity, the right to vote and fully participate in democracy, and the right to a fair and just judicial system. LDF continues to make an impact in the area of public service and was recognized by Fast Company as one of its 2023 Brands That Matter under its public service category. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) seeks an experienced Assistant Counsel to join its legal team. Reporting to a senior litigator, the Assistant Counsel will contribute to high-impact civil rights litigation, strategic advocacy, and collaborative efforts that advance racial justice across multiple areas. OUF.

NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc. | Senior Counsel, Litigation (With Appellate Focus) (Washington, DC) [$159,500]

The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) seeks an experienced, creative, and highly motivated Senior Counsel with specialized expertise in practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal appellate courts to join the Litigation Department. LDF has played a unique role in litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal appellate Courts. LDF has consistently shaped the law through appellate litigation to bring about a more inclusive and equal society. For that reason, LDF is looking for a Senior Counsel who will help strategize on U.S. Supreme Court and appellate practice for a range of civil rights matters and lead case teams across LDF’s litigation docket. This role offers an exceptional attorney the unparalleled opportunity to engage in civil rights appellate litigation with the nation’s leading civil rights and racial justice law firm. The Senior Counsel will report to either a Director of Litigation or Deputy Director of Litigation. OUF.

North Carolina Justice Center | Staff Attorney, Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project (Raleigh, NC) [$73,980 - $86,553]

The North Carolina Justice Center (NCJC) is a progressive research and advocacy organization dedicated to expanding opportunities and protecting the rights of low-income individuals and communities in North Carolina. For over 29 years, NCJC has worked across policy, legal, and community platforms to address poverty and systemic inequities through legislative advocacy, litigation, public education, and coalition building. The Staff Attorney for the Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project works closely with community members, local, state, and national-level partners and other NCJC advocates to advance systemic change in immigrants’ and refugees’ rights in North Carolina through a combination of individual representation, impact litigation, community outreach, and policy advocacy. This position will maintain a practice that primarily involves representing individuals in Immigration Court as well as before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services but could incorporate cross-program work as needed. The attorney will serve as a resource for advocates and partners across the state, including private attorneys, nonprofits, and government agencies. Finally, the staff attorney will engage in collaboration with community and advocacy groups to support a collective mission to eliminate poverty and promote justice in North Carolina. OUF.

Outten & Golden | Associate (NY, Washington, DC, & CA) [$133,000 - $175,000]

The Firm enjoys a strong national reputation for representing employees, executives, and partners in all areas of employment law—from representing senior executives in contract negotiations, to protecting individuals’ civil rights in the workplace, to combating worker exploitation and systemic discrimination in class action and impact litigation. We take pride in our decision to represent employees as advocates for workplace fairness. More recently, the Firm has branched out into new cutting-edge consumer digital-discrimination litigation involving major social media platforms. Associates at O&G work on individual matters and class actions in all areas of employment law—including matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage theft, whistleblowing, leaves of absence, layoffs, and executive compensation—as well as on consumer and public accommodation class actions. Associates have extensive client contact and the opportunity to work on matters in a variety of contexts including federal and state courts, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative agencies (e.g., EEOC), as well as negotiations and client counseling. OUF.

Partnership for Civil Justice Fund | Senior Staff Attorney (Washington, DC) [$100,000 - $120,000]

The Center for Protest Law & Litigation, a project of the Partnership for Civil Justice Fund, seeks a highly skilled, enthusiastic, and motivated civil rights attorney to join in the litigation of existing cases and the development of new litigation, theories, and initiatives to defend and advance constitutional rights and social and environmental justice in the United States. This work will involve the range of PCJF’s civil rights matters, including police misconduct, with a special focus on the work of the Center for Protest Law & Litigation regarding legal matters at the intersection of First and Fourth Amendment rights in the context of free speech, assembly, and protest. The attorney will work on both civil litigation and on criminal defense of demonstrators subject to arrest for First Amendment activities, as well as transparency and FOIA matters. OUF.

Partnership for Civil Justice Fund | Staff Attorney (Washington, DC) [$80,000 - $95,000]

Promise of Justice Initiative | Civil Litigation Staff Attorney (New Orleans, LA) [$65,000 - $87,000]

PJI’s legal department has a track record of securing landmark wins, including Ramos v. Louisiana, in which the United States Supreme Court found that non-unanimous jury convictions (Jim Crow Juries) were unconstitutional. The PJI civil litigation team is currently litigating forced labor in prisons, the detention of incarcerated people past their release dates, and the deprivation of proper medical care for people in prison, among other challenges. Staff attorneys assist with case development, strategy, and procedure and will serve as counsel in PJI’s civil litigation cases. This position requires a commitment and belief in the ethos that our clients and their families are valuable, have answers, and should be consulted and heard because they are humans and because what we learn from our clients impacts the strength of evidence and influences litigation strategy. All attorneys at PJI are expected to center their clients in their legal practice and regularly visit in person, in prison, or elsewhere. OUF.

Public Justice | Litigation Paralegal (Washington, D.C. or Remote) [$70,000 - $90,000]

Public Justice seeks Litigation Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to our team of lawyers and advocates in four project areas. Public Justice is a public interest legal advocacy organization that takes on abusive corporate power and predatory practices, the assault on civil rights and liberties, and the destruction of the earth’s sustainability. We connect high impact litigation with strategic communications and the strength of our partnerships to fight these abusive and discriminatory systems and win social and economic justice. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on February 16, 2026, until the position is filled.

Public Justice | Senior Attorney, Students’ Civil Rights Project (Washington, D.C.) [$126,750]

Public Justice’s Students’ Civil Rights Project (SCRP) combines high-impact litigation with other advocacy tools to combat discrimination in schools. We strive to create systemic change so all students can learn and thrive, and to secure justice for students who are denied educational opportunities based on their race, national origin, ethnicity, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. We represent students at all stages of litigation, including pre‐suit negotiations, litigation in trial courts, appeals, and oppositions to cert petitions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on January 5, 2026, until the position is filled.

Public Justice | Staff Attorney, Students’ Civil Rights Project (Washington, D.C.) [$109,350]

Public Justice Center | Attorney (Baltimore, MD) [$78,000 - $89,000]

The PJC’s Workplace Justice Project seeks to advance justice, equity, and worker power in the workplace. Project attorneys approach this mission through a broad array of strategies, including representing low-wage workers in wage-theft suits in state and federal courts; providing know-your-rights education to workers and community groups; and engaging in worker-focused policy advocacy before the Maryland General Assembly in partnership with other advocates and organizations. We also make space to take on additional work outside of these areas as needed. We work closely with unions, grassroots membership organizations, and other community groups and follow the lead of the individuals most impacted by injustice. We focus on industries where wage theft is common and where people of color comprise a disproportionate part of the workforce. Attorneys in the Workplace Justice Project are encouraged to develop and pursue their own ideas in line with the PJC’s priorities and approaches to systemic change. The attorney will report to the managing attorney of the Workplace Justice team. We will accept applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 30, 2026.

Public Justice Center | People and Culture Lead (Baltimore, MD) [$75,000 - $85,000]

‍The People and Culture Lead is responsible for supporting the cultivation of a high quality workplace culture along with day-to-day administration and implementation of various HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, benefits, labor relations, performance management, learning and development, offboarding, employee engagement, records management, and compliance efforts. We will accept applications through March 31, 2026, and conduct interviews on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities | Legal Director (Washington, DC) [$90,000 - $105,000]

The Legal Director leads QT’s Legal Advocacy and Education Program, which seeks to promote and defend the rights of people with developmental disabilities. This includes direct legal representation of people with disabilities in DC seeking alternatives to guardianship; local and national policy advocacy; and community outreach and training. The Legal Director also works with DC government, DC courts, provider agencies, and the broader DC community to ensure that people with developmental disabilities have access to high-quality representation. The Legal Director administers the National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making to advance the decision-making rights of people with disabilities and older adults through training, technical assistance, and promotion of promising practices. OUF

Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP | Associate Attorney (Nashville, TN) [$130,000 - $180,000]

Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney for our Nashville, Tennessee office. This Associate will focus on representing plaintiffs in class action lawsuits, as well as individual actions, related to financial fraud matters, including securities, ERISA, consumer, and data breach actions. In addition, the Associate may also assist the Firm’s world-class team of attorneys on a range of gender discrimination, Title XI sexual assault cases, qui tam and whistleblower matters, and wage and hour actions. The ideal candidate for the Associate Attorney position will have 3-5 years of experience in complex commercial litigation and/or class action litigation. Prospective applicants must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Tennessee or expect to be admitted in the immediate future. Familiarity with complex commercial litigation, large-scale discovery and e-discovery preferred. OUF.

States United Democracy Center | Senior Manager of Information Technology (Washington, D.C./hybrid) [$110,000]

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Senior Manager of Information Technology (IT) will provide hands-on technical support to the organization ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our IT infrastructure, as well as provide strategic direction on IT policy and operations. The Senior Manager of IT will also ensure the smooth daily operation of technology for the States United team and lead strategic IT initiatives and policy implementation. This is a highly collaborative role that blends direct user support, systems monitoring and improvement, vendor management (including a Managed Services Provider [MSP]) and leadership on strategic IT projects. OUF.

Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR) | Senior Attorney (Atlanta, GA) [$105,000 - $120,000]

Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR), a leading force challenging unconstitutional practices of the criminal legal system through federal and state litigation in Alabama and Georgia, is seeking nominations and applications for a Senior Attorney to join the Impact Litigation Unit (ILU). Reporting to the Director of the ILU, this new Senior Attorney will work cases in the Impact Litigation Unit. This work includes the supervision of lawyers and investigators, collaboration with colleagues in other units, and public communication and advocacy. They will also manage all aspects of their class action case load, including: drafting complaints, briefs, litigation correspondence, and discovery documents; taking depositions; preparing for and conducting evidentiary hearings; conducting settlement negotiations; and monitoring and enforcing consent decrees. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years’ experience building and litigating civil rights cases, from intake to case settlement or trial, with significant expertise in Section 1983 litigation in federal court; the Prison Litigation Reform Act; qualified immunity; and supervisory liability claims. Their expertise will also include best practices in representing Black and Brown clients and those from low income backgrounds. They will be an experienced manager and mentor who delegates thoughtfully, models effective interpersonal communication and collaborates across departments. They will have a refined expertise in the legacies of slavery, Jim Crow, anti-Indigenous policies, anti-poverty policies, and other social and political patterns that define the legal system in the deep south. Given SCHR’s mission, we are particularly interested in applicants who have been intimately impacted by the carceral system, poverty, and the criminalization of Black and Brown folks in the U.S. OUF.

Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR) | Senior Attorney – Impact Litigation Unit (Atlanta, GA) [$100,000 - $115,000 (plus benefits)]

Southern Education Foundation | Chief Financial Officer (Atlanta, GA) [$150,000 - $200,000]

Southern Education Foundation, Inc. (SEF), located in Atlanta, Georgia, seeks an outstanding candidate to fill our Chief Financial Officer position. Since 1867, SEF has made substantial contributions to improving education at all levels, from birth through higher education. SEF works to improve educational opportunity, fair access, and just learning outcomes for students, particularly those who have been systematically underserved. The candidate will be someone committed to the belief that education is the vehicle by which all students have access and opportunities for fair chances to develop their talents and attain goal success. The Chief Financial Officer should possess a solid understanding of all aspects of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), fund accounting, and endowed/restricted funds. OUF.

Southern Education Foundation | Lynn Walker Huntley Legal Fellowship (Atlanta, GA) [$90,000]

The Southern Education Foundation (SEF), in partnership with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), is proud to launch the Lynn Walker Huntley Social Justice Fellowship—a two-year, full-time opportunity based in Atlanta, Georgia, for early-career legal advocates dedicated to education justice in the South. From Fall 2026 to Summer 2028, the Fellow will support SEF’s Government Affairs and Advocacy team and SPLC’s Democracy: Education & Youth practice group in advancing fair education policy, strengthening public education, defending inclusive curricula, and contributing to impact litigation through SEF’s Brown’s Promise project. Rooted in SEF’s more than 150-year mission to advance educational justice through research, advocacy, and leadership development, this fellowship offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change across 17 Southern states. Candidates will be notified in November 2025 regarding the next steps in the process. OUF.

Southern Poverty Law Center | Investigator (Miami, FL) [$55,825]

The SPLC’s Legal Department is seeking an experienced Investigator who is committed to social justice! SPLC is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people. As an internationally recognized nonprofit organization, the Center is dedicated to reducing bigotry and oppression through outreach, public education, litigation, and policy advocacy. The Investigator plays a key role in supporting attorneys and litigation teams by investigating cases at varying stages of litigation. They also work with attorneys in locating, interviewing, and maintaining contact with clients, potential clients, and witnesses. OUF.

Southern Poverty Law Center | Senior Policy or Policy Counsel, Voting Rights (Washington, DC) [$102,637 - $153,500 (DOE)]

The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Senior Policy or Policy Counsel committed to advancing civil rights and racial justice! The Civil Rights and Racial Justice Senior Policy or Policy Counsel will lead SPLC's strategic policy initiatives to safeguard, strengthen, and expand civil rights protections, with a particular focus on robust enforcement of federal anti-discrimination laws. In this capacity, the Counsel will work to advance policies that remove barriers to opportunity for Black communities and other historically marginalized groups across the economy, education system, and other critical areas. The role requires an agile, forward-thinking leader who blends creativity with strategic thinking to respond decisively to ongoing attacks on civil rights while also identifying opportunities to strengthen the framework to meet the realities of today. The Senior Policy or Policy Counsel will also help shape and advance policy strategies to combat hate and extremism. The Counsel will collaborate across internal teams, engage with coalition partners, and cultivate relationships with policymakers to advance policy solutions that promote equal opportunity and move us closer to a society free from discrimination, where all communities can thrive. OUF.

Southern Poverty Law Center | Senior Policy Counsel, Voting Rights (Washington, DC) [$153,500 (DOE)]

The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Senior Policy Counsel committed to advancing voting rights! The Senior Policy Counsel, Voting Rights works to advance voting rights policies to achieve a multiracial democracy by advocating for measures that protect and expand the fundamental right to vote. This role focuses on preventing discrimination, ensuring equal access to the ballot, and protecting and developing enforcement mechanisms for constitutional and statutory voting protections. The Senior Policy Counsel is responsible for effectively advancing the mission of the organization by building strong relationships with policymakers and their staff, analyzing and drafting legislation; developing policy recommendations, advocating for their adoption with policymakers; and working with coalition partners and allies to mobilize public support for SPLC's policy priorities on voting rights. OUF.

Student Legal Services at the University of Virginia | Director (Charlottesville, VA) [$85,000 - $100,000]

Are you a passionate Virginia-barred attorney ready to make a direct impact on the lives of college students? Our nonprofit is seeking an Executive Director to lead our Student Legal Services at the University of Virginia. You'll advise and represent UVA students in housing, criminal, expungement, and consumer legal matters. This role blends litigation with vital community education, including "Know Your Rights" workshops and engaging social media outreach. Apply by February 4, 2026.

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) | DV & Family Law Team Manager (56087) (TX) [$75,000 - $130,000]

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) seeks an attorney to serve as a Domestic Violence & Family Law Team Manager. The Team Manager has the overall responsibility for supervision and mentorship of staff assigned. Team Managers make personnel and legal decisions on a regular basis. OUF.

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) | Equal Justice Works Financial Empowerment Project Fellow (San Antonio, TX) [$64,355 - $87,565]

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) seeks a full-time attorney for a two-year Equal Justice Works Fellowship based in our San Antonio office. TRLA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in Texas, serving 23,000 clients annually across 68 counties. Our mission is to promote the dignity, self-sufficiency, safety, and stability of low-income Texans by providing high-quality legal advocacy. The Equal Justice Works Financial Empowerment Project is a pilot initiative that embeds attorney Fellows within Financial Empowerment Centers to protect and transfer generational wealth through both financial and legal guidance. The goal of the fellowship is to prevent the loss of intergenerational wealth in communities disproportionately excluded from traditional wealth-building opportunities by providing free legal services, including estate planning, title clearing, and other asset preservation legal needs. OUF.

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) | Staff Attorney (TRLA Service Area, TX) [$64,355 - $87,565]

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. (TRLA) seeks a staff attorney to specialize in farmworker advocacy, providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers in Texas, as well as in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. This position may be based in any of TRLA’s Texas offices or in our Southern Migrant Legal Services (SMLS) office in Nashville, TN and will involve a multi-state docket. Most of the Staff Attorney’s work will focus on employment law and litigation in both state and federal courts. Cases include wage theft, discrimination, human trafficking, unsafe working conditions, and retaliation. OUF.

Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs | Immigrant Defense Senior Fellow (Washington, DC) [$80,250 - $134,250]

We are looking for an experienced attorney to lead our immigrant defense docket. This is a one-year senior fellowship, but we’re actively seeking additional funding to extend that. The person selected will help the Committee to manage its current docket—which includes challenges to the Administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela, Afghanistan, and Cameroon and a challenge to the birthright citizenship Executive Order—as well as to develop new matters in this space. OUF.

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