79 public defender assistant attorney jobs found

Job Responsibilities: Position Summary: Responsible for conducting extensive criminal background checks by using local and national resources to submit Public Safety Assessment (PSA) reports to Court officials to assist in making release decisions. Essential Functions: Determine the list of individuals requiring a report for their scheduled bail review. Complete criminal histories via Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA). Complete criminal histories via National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Produce and deliver PSA Reports to Public Defender, Assistant District Attorney, and Court Commissioner. Assist Pretrial Supervision Program by conducting follow-up interviews on those incarcerated in the jail about posting bail and participation in the supervision program. Complete Risk Assessment based on criminal history, charge type and other risk factors to assist in determining flight risk and community safety. Answer questions during...

International Legal Associate Job Locations: US-NY-New York | US-CA-San Francisco Job ID: 2024-5634 # of Openings: 1 Group: Office of the General Counsel Overview NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing, Chicago, New Delhi, New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C. NRDC is seeking an International Legal Associate to work with the Office of General Counsel team...

SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY – CALIFORNIA ADVOCACY DIRECTOR SUMMARY NHLP seeks a California Advocacy Director to lead our work on housing justice issues with a focus on NHLP’s role as a California legal and advocacy support center. NHLP is actively involved in advocacy, training and litigation related to tenants’ rights and affordable housing preservation in California with a particular focus on the federally assisted housing programs. This is a dynamic position that will allow the attorney to work with advocates across California, the Housing Justice Network, and a tremendous team at NHLP. ABOUT NHLP The National Housing Law Project is a national legal and advocacy organization and serves as a support center to legal aid attorneys, organizers, and other advocates. NHLP’s mission is to advance housing justice for poor people and communities. We achieve this by strengthening and enforcing the rights of tenants, increasing housing opportunities for underserved communities, and...

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 developmental disabilities in DC seeking alternatives to guardianship or facing discrimination because of their disability; 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. Is supervised by and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Supervisory Responsibilities: Staff attorneys, pro bono...

Title : Removal Defense Staff Attorney Reports to : Directing Attorney Full-time, Exempt Position The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area was founded in 1918, and its mission is to welcome, educate and serve immigrants, refugees and their families as they join and contribute to the community. IIBA provides immigration legal services, English and civic education, and other services throughout the Bay Area, as well as through its collaborative efforts with local and regional service providers. IIBA offers a team-oriented, collegial and collaborative work environment. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service to our clients, and we know our organization runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate employees. At IIBA, we have a clear vision: to be the place where adiverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work. IIBA’s dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is reflected in the work that we do. We...

Job Number: R0209221 M&A and Corporate Counsel The Opportunity: Are you passionate about leveraging your mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate legal expertise and business acumen to achieve critical business objectives, support innovation, and drive growth? At Booz Allen, you will join a global team of experts driven to excel and realize values-driven change for our clients, colleagues, and communities. We bring bold thinking to complex challenges stretching across analytics and AI, cyber, digital solutions, engineering, and consulting, with industries ranging from defense to health, energy to international development. As a member of Booz Allen's Legal, Ethics and Compliance team, you will be responsible for advising on complex M&A, strategic transactions, and other corporate legal matters. You will support senior attorneys on M&A due diligence and execution, lead the integration of acquired companies from a legal perspective, and handle a variety...

Send letter of interest, resume and two writing samples by email to: recruiting@afscme.org . Applicants with less than three years of full-time attorney experience must also include a law school transcript. AFSCME is one of the largest, most diverse unions in the country, with 1.4 million members devoted to public service. We are a leader in racial, social and economic justice within the labor movement and beyond. The Office of the General Counsel is integral to advancing AFSCME’s mission and is looking for an exceptional attorney to join us in our fight to improve and expand workers’ rights. Our department provides legal representation and advice to the officers and staff of the International Union and to AFSCME councils and locals throughout the nation. We support AFSCME leaders and staff to address a variety of legal issues, which include complex questions arising under a wide range of state and federal laws, providing legal support to organizing campaigns involving both public...

Associate Attorney - Commercial Litigation Expand your career with personal and professional growth in a collaborative environment, with a focus on developing leadership through mentorship and training! $170,000 - $195,000 Portland, OR Welcome! Please upload your resume and provide the following information to apply. Last Name Email address SMS Consent Agreement Yes, I consent to having Jobot contact me via SMS. No, I DO NOT consent to having Jobot contact me via SMS. A distinguished law firm with deep-rooted expertise has been providing strategic guidance and legal assistance to prominent corporations, both public and private. Recognized as a leader in litigation and corporate affairs, this firm serves clients not only locally but also across the nation, handling a wide spectrum of dispute resolutions. Their commitment to excellence and groundbreaking solutions is evident in the innovative approach taken by their legal professionals. Their client portfolio consists...

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ALERT Effective January 25, 2024, Executive Order #627 cements the Commonwealth's well-established practice of skills-based hiring, paving the way to a more equitable hiring process. The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to serve our citizens. Join us today! Job Description - Senior Assistant General Counsel – Labor and Employment (240005CJ) Position Overview: The Department of Higher Education (Department) seeks a highly motivated individual committed to public service to serve as the Department’s Senior Assistant General Counsel – Labor and Employment. The Board of Higher Education (BHE) is the employer of record as established in Chapter 150E of the Massachusetts General Laws for all the collective bargaining agreements affecting the 15 community colleges and nine state universities. The Department is the BHE’s state...

Company Intro The California Appellate Project in San Francisco (CAP-SF) is seeking an experienced, motivated, and self-driven Executive Director to lead our organization. CAP-SF is a nonprofit corporation established by the State Bar of California in 1983 as a legal resource center to implement the constitutional right to counsel for indigent persons facing execution. We serve the largest population of condemned individuals in the country and are funded primarily by a contract with the Judicial Council of California. Job Description/Duties The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in managing and directing all aspects of the CAP-SF office. In consultation with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will oversee personnel, finance, programmatic, and physical plant decisions. Serving as the primary liaison to external entities, including state and federal courts, the bar, legal agencies, and programs, the Executive Director will be responsible for maintaining...

Court Name/Organization: California Northern Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position: The Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of California is accepting applications for afull-time Mitigation Specialist to join our legal teams providing representation of indigent clients infederal criminal proceedings throughout the District. This role is instrumental in ensuring thezealous and effective advocacy for our defense efforts, contributing to our mission of upholding theconstitutional right to counsel and the dignity of individuals who are accused or convicted of crimesand cannot afford their own lawyer. The Mitigation Specialist is responsible for developing and analyzing mitigation evidence to assist attorneys in client focused representation. The mitigation specialist will work on interdisciplinary teams to lead and develop the mitigation investigation at all stages of federal criminal proceedings Key Responsibilities In furtherance of these...

Associate General Counsel Office of the General Counsel Location: Washington, DC – Headquarters Management Grade 9 Salary: $110,902 - $189,681 AFSCME is one of the largest, most diverse unions in the country, with 1.4 million members devoted to public service. We are a leader in racial, social and economic justice within the labor movement and beyond. The Office of the General Counsel is integral to advancing AFSCME’s mission and is looking for an exceptional attorney to join us in our fight to improve and expand workers’ rights. Our department provides legal representation and advice to the officers and staff of the International Union and to AFSCME councils and locals throughout the nation. We support AFSCME leaders and staff to address a variety of legal issues, which include complex questions arising under a wide range of state and federal laws, providing legal support to organizing campaigns involving both public and private sector employees supporting political action and...

Kittitas County previously recruited for the following position: DEFENSE ATTORNEY I Public Defense Closed: when filled Screening: 3/5/2024 Posted: 3/5/2024 This position is responsible for defending indigent individuals charged with a crime or other conduct that could result in loss of liberty. Duties include: Interviewing clients Reviewing police reports Evaluating each case for strengths and weaknesses Conducting trial actions Representing the client at legal proceedings Assisting in the creation or updates of procedures, tasks, workflows, and systems as assigned The ideal candidate must possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school OR successful completion of the Rule 9 program, followed by admission to the WA State Bar. Anyone who meets the qualifications stated in the job description is encouraged to apply as soon as possible for optimal consideration. Salary Range: $6,185.00 - $10,775.00 per month. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing, Chicago, New Delhi, New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C. NRDC is seeking a Senior Tax Attorney to work with the Climate & Energy team in our Washington, D.C. office. Position Summary NRDC is hiring a Senior Tax Attorney starting in December 2025. The Senior Tax Attorney will focus on the implementation...

This role is eligible to participate in Zenith’s hybrid work schedule which provides the flexibility to work from home on select days of the week according to the in-office schedule established by regional executive leadership. Selected candidate must be able to report into the Woodland Hills, California office on a weekly basis. Job Summary Under limited direction of managing attorney, performs duties of legal counsel in the defense and representation of the Company in a variety of courts of law, and other related appearances. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Handles complex cases under the state administrative process (trial level). Defends workers' compensation cases. Takes depositions, analyzes testimony, prepares and files related reports. Represents the Company in appearances at hearings and conferences; prepares and files related reports. Researches and prepares complex pleadings for cases under the state...

Job Description At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. Disney Legal is seeking a highly qualified Deputy Chief Counsel to lead and manage the ABC Legal, News & Regulation legal team (currently, nine attorneys, one paralegal, and one administrative assistant). The News & Regulation legal team advises ABC News and the news operations of the ABC owned television stations in the Disney Entertainment Television business segment on legal issues arising in newsgathering and editorial activities, including pre-publication review of broadcast, on-line, and streaming news reports and guidance on libel, privacy, access, and copyright...

Direct Counsel is currently seeking experienced Defense Litigation Associates to join our team. As a Defense Litigation Associate, you will be responsible for handling a diverse caseload primarily consisting of insurance defense litigation matters. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative team of attorneys and gain valuable experience in the field of litigation. The ideal candidates for these positions will possess the following qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school Admission to practice law in the state where the position is located Minimum of 3 years of experience in insurance defense litigation Strong knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong organizational and time management skills Attention to detail and accuracy...

Job Type: Regular Position Description The RAND Corporation's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking a highly motivated, professional attorney to join our team in the role of Assistant General Counsel focusing on Government Contracting & Business Agreements . The Assistant General Counsel role reports directly to the Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. The successful candidate will have: Expertise in federal government contracting under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARs), and other US Government Agency regulations; Capacity and interest in engaging on an array of other U.S. and international business agreements and in providing legal advice and counseling in a variety of other substantive legal areas. Experience or interest in developing expertise in emerging fields and areas of importance to RAND, like export compliance, human subjects research compliance, and...

Title : Removal Defense Staff Attorney Reports to : Directing Attorney Full-time, Exempt Position The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area was founded in 1918, and its mission is to welcome, educate and serve immigrants, refugees and their families as they join and contribute to the community. IIBA provides immigration legal services, English and civic education, and other services throughout the Bay Area, as well as through its collaborative efforts with local and regional service providers. IIBA offers a team-oriented, collegial and collaborative work environment. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service to our clients, and we know our organization runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate employees. At IIBA, we have a clear vision: to be the place where adiverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work. IIBA’s dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is reflected in the work that we do. We...