Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a bilingual (Spanish/English) attorney for its Farmworker Program. The Farmworker Program represents migrant and seasonal farm, nursery and forestry workers primarily in employment, housing, health and safety, and civil rights cases. This position is eligible for a partial remote work option. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide services to farmworkers and representation on Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program committed to advocacy strategies with the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. The Farmworker Program consists of ten staff, including attorneys and paralegal/outreach workers. Most of our clients speak Spanish and/or one of the Mesoamerican indigenous languages such as Mixteco. We emphasize areas of the law that community members tell us are most important to them and where representation and advocacy can achieve long term change. We work together with our clients to overcome the challenges they face including systemic racism, unpaid wages, poor working conditions, unsafe housing, and other forms of discrimination and retaliation for the exercise of their legal rights. We use strategies including community education, legal representation, and systemic advocacy. Responsibilities The staff attorney will work with our team to represent agricultural workers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. The caseload, involving a combination of impact litigation and brief service cases, consists primarily of employment, housing, health and safety, civil rights, unemployment and tax cases. The staff attorney will also be involved in non-litigation advocacy, community education and outreach to agricultural workers and community-based groups. Preferred Qualifications We seek applicants who have:
Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for low-income communities and other vulnerable populations;
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural knowledge, cultural humility, and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression;
Excellent legal and interpersonal communication skills;
Membership in the Oregon bar, eligibility for reciprocity or a willingness to take the next bar exam;
A high degree of initiative and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively;
Ability to speak, read and write Spanish;
Interest or experience in employment law;
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed to meet client needs; and
A valid driver’s license and willingness to engage in occasional travel.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $66,200 – 73,700 for 0-5 years’ experience; $75,200 – 81,200 for 6-10 years’ experience and $82,700 - $105,200 for 11-30 years’ experience annually; salaries are determined by relevant work experience and our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additional compensation of $4,300 to $5,700 is available annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses. Closing date Position open until filled. Review of applications to begin on March 7, 2025. Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: Brenda Bradley, Program Director farmworkerjobs@lasoregon.org Supplemental question As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. How have your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity? If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org. We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a bilingual (Spanish/English) attorney for its Farmworker Program. The Farmworker Program represents migrant and seasonal farm, nursery and forestry workers primarily in employment, housing, health and safety, and civil rights cases. This position is eligible for a partial remote work option. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide services to farmworkers and representation on Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program committed to advocacy strategies with the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. The Farmworker Program consists of ten staff, including attorneys and paralegal/outreach workers. Most of our clients speak Spanish and/or one of the Mesoamerican indigenous languages such as Mixteco. We emphasize areas of the law that community members tell us are most important to them and where representation and advocacy can achieve long term change. We work together with our clients to overcome the challenges they face including systemic racism, unpaid wages, poor working conditions, unsafe housing, and other forms of discrimination and retaliation for the exercise of their legal rights. We use strategies including community education, legal representation, and systemic advocacy. Responsibilities The staff attorney will work with our team to represent agricultural workers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. The caseload, involving a combination of impact litigation and brief service cases, consists primarily of employment, housing, health and safety, civil rights, unemployment and tax cases. The staff attorney will also be involved in non-litigation advocacy, community education and outreach to agricultural workers and community-based groups. Preferred Qualifications We seek applicants who have:
Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for low-income communities and other vulnerable populations;
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural knowledge, cultural humility, and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression;
Excellent legal and interpersonal communication skills;
Membership in the Oregon bar, eligibility for reciprocity or a willingness to take the next bar exam;
A high degree of initiative and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively;
Ability to speak, read and write Spanish;
Interest or experience in employment law;
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed to meet client needs; and
A valid driver’s license and willingness to engage in occasional travel.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $66,200 – 73,700 for 0-5 years’ experience; $75,200 – 81,200 for 6-10 years’ experience and $82,700 - $105,200 for 11-30 years’ experience annually; salaries are determined by relevant work experience and our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additional compensation of $4,300 to $5,700 is available annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses. Closing date Position open until filled. Review of applications to begin on March 7, 2025. Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: Brenda Bradley, Program Director farmworkerjobs@lasoregon.org Supplemental question As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. How have your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity? If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org. We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.
Oregon Health Authority
Salem Oregon
Do you have experience engaging and activating a variety of health care delivery system partners to improve health outcomes? Are you passionate about weaving improvement science, systems thinking, and collaborative action frameworks to promote equitable access to care and quality of care coordination for Oregonians? We look forward to hearing from you!
This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent, full-time position. This position is classified and is represented by a union.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position.
What you will do!
This position is part of the Oregon Health Authority’s Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) Operations team. A coordinated care organization is a network of all types of health care providers (physical health care, addictions and mental health care and dental care providers) who work together in their local communities to serve people who receive health care coverage under the Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid). Today, there are 16 CCOs operating in communities around Oregon.
The Quality of Care Analyst serves as a key advisor of broad ranging continuous quality assurance improvement strategies in the managed care delivery system. This position participates in the development of program administrative rules and contractual requirements that deal with complex regulatory situations in which policy is not clearly defined. This position provides consultative advice and direction on administrative, policy, programmatic and management aspects of quality management operations to executive management. The position ensures adherence to standards for quality and access to care, as defined by federal Medicaid Managed Care regulations, the 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Wavier, state Children’s Health Insurance Plan, and state requirements (e.g., CCO Contract, Oregon Administrative Rules, and Oregon Revised Statutes). The Quality of Care Analyst provides expert consultation and technical assistances to managed care organizations, community agencies and other key invested partners for identifying innovative approaches to quality care.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
What's in it for you?
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Example: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Desired Attributes
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid administration in Oregon, and experience in working with social safety net programs, health service providers (including Community Mental Health Programs and other behavioral health service providers), Coordinated Care Organizations or other managed care entities and their leadership to guide operations and policies.
Knowledge of Oregon's Behavioral Health System and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community-based organizations, peer delivered services, and advocacy groups.
Certification in healthcare quality, compliance, or risk management preferred.
Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
Experience interpreting, applying, and enforcing relevant federal and state Medicaid laws and regulations, including Medicaid Managed Care regulations.
Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook skillset; and skilled use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Policy Advisement
Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
Systems and Organizational Improvement
Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Contract Administration
Project Management
Expert level Technical Assistance
Strong Oral and Written Communication
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-173816
Application Deadline: 02/02/2025
Salary Range: $6,123 - $9,409 monthly
Do you have experience engaging and activating a variety of health care delivery system partners to improve health outcomes? Are you passionate about weaving improvement science, systems thinking, and collaborative action frameworks to promote equitable access to care and quality of care coordination for Oregonians? We look forward to hearing from you!
This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent, full-time position. This position is classified and is represented by a union.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position.
What you will do!
This position is part of the Oregon Health Authority’s Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) Operations team. A coordinated care organization is a network of all types of health care providers (physical health care, addictions and mental health care and dental care providers) who work together in their local communities to serve people who receive health care coverage under the Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid). Today, there are 16 CCOs operating in communities around Oregon.
The Quality of Care Analyst serves as a key advisor of broad ranging continuous quality assurance improvement strategies in the managed care delivery system. This position participates in the development of program administrative rules and contractual requirements that deal with complex regulatory situations in which policy is not clearly defined. This position provides consultative advice and direction on administrative, policy, programmatic and management aspects of quality management operations to executive management. The position ensures adherence to standards for quality and access to care, as defined by federal Medicaid Managed Care regulations, the 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Wavier, state Children’s Health Insurance Plan, and state requirements (e.g., CCO Contract, Oregon Administrative Rules, and Oregon Revised Statutes). The Quality of Care Analyst provides expert consultation and technical assistances to managed care organizations, community agencies and other key invested partners for identifying innovative approaches to quality care.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
What's in it for you?
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Example: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Desired Attributes
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid administration in Oregon, and experience in working with social safety net programs, health service providers (including Community Mental Health Programs and other behavioral health service providers), Coordinated Care Organizations or other managed care entities and their leadership to guide operations and policies.
Knowledge of Oregon's Behavioral Health System and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community-based organizations, peer delivered services, and advocacy groups.
Certification in healthcare quality, compliance, or risk management preferred.
Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
Experience interpreting, applying, and enforcing relevant federal and state Medicaid laws and regulations, including Medicaid Managed Care regulations.
Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook skillset; and skilled use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Policy Advisement
Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
Systems and Organizational Improvement
Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Contract Administration
Project Management
Expert level Technical Assistance
Strong Oral and Written Communication
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-173816
Application Deadline: 02/02/2025
Salary Range: $6,123 - $9,409 monthly
Public Justice Center
201 N. Charles Street, Suite 201
Workplace Justice Project, Lead Attorney
Be a critical member in a team of dedicated social justice advocates! The Public Justice Center seeks an attorney to lead its Workplace Justice Project team.
The Public Justice Center (“PJC”) and the Workplace Justice Project
The PJC pursues systemic change to build a just society. Founded in Maryland in 1985, the PJC uses legal advocacy tools to pursue social justice, economic and racial equity, and fundamental human rights for people who are struggling to provide for their basic needs. The PJC is a civil legal aid office that provides advice and representation to low-income clients, advocates before legislatures and government agencies, and collaborates with community and advocacy organizations. For more about PJC, visit our website: www.publicjustice.org .
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 and state agencies, 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 PJC prefers candidates who could start as soon as possible.
Examples of the Workplace Justice Project’s successes include:
Obtaining a Fourth Circuit decision establishing a new, employee-friendly standard for joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act, making it harder for employers to skirt their responsibilities to employees through layers of subcontracting.
Helping draft and lead the successful advocacy campaign for the Healthy Working Families Act, Maryland’s sick and safe leave law.
Obtaining partial summary judgment and a subsequent settlement of $412,099.08 for 13 paratransit drivers who had been misclassified as independent contractors and subjected to egregious wage theft.
Prevailing after a week-long bench trial and recovering $93,450 on behalf of 11 construction workers who worked on a fitness facility for weeks to months with no pay at all.
Passing Maryland’s Home Care Worker’s Rights Act, requiring home care agencies to correctly classify their home care workers as employees – rather than misclassify them as independent contractors – in order to receive Medicaid reimbursement for the care.
Core Duties:
Manage and supervise a team of three attorneys and one paralegal
Engage in all aspects of litigation in federal and state courts, including developing new cases; conducting legal research and drafting legal memoranda; drafting pleadings and briefs; conducting oral argument; and participating in discovery, trials, and appeals
Support the PJC’s Development team as they draft quarterly and annual grant applications and grant reports
Provide know-your-rights trainings and outreach to community groups and participants in workforce development programs
Draft legislation and engage in policy advocacy before the Maryland General Assembly and state agencies
Develop and maintain close working relationships with community and coalition partners
Develop and advance the goals of the PJC and the Workplace Justice Project, including contributing to the team’s workplan and race equity analysis
Desired Skills and Experience:
The following qualifications are valued for this position. Applicants should also identify other related or supplementary skills and experiences.
Required
Maryland bar admission or admission to another state bar and willingness to secure admission in Maryland as soon as possible
Juris Doctorate
At least six years of experience practicing as a lawyer, including significant litigation experience
Prior legal experience with low-income and other marginalized communities and clients
Passion for social justice and commitment to the PJC’s vision
Understanding of the principles of race equity analysis and the intersection of racism, poverty, and other lived experiences, as well as their application to the PJC’s organizational life and to our work
Ability to work under deadline and manage multiple tasks
Ability to empathize and sensitively respond to people in crisis situations
Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others within and outside the PJC
Strongly Preferred
At least three years of experience in employment law, specifically wage and hour litigation
At least two years of experience as a supervisor, including supervision of employees with marginalized identities
Lived experience with our client communities
Spanish fluency
Compensation: This is a full-time, exempt, professional position. The attorney may be called upon to work more than 40 hours in a workweek, including the potential for evening and weekend work. Local travel will be required at times. Salary is determined by the PJC’s pay scale; the range for an attorney with 6 to 10 years of experience is $82,000-88,500 and increases with experience, plus a $1,000 Spanish language annual salary supplement if qualified. An excellent cafeteria benefit package in the annual amount of $16,200 is also provided. This package offers health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, and retirement options. Cafeteria benefits packages give employees flexibility to choose how to direct their benefits. For example, this package can cover 100% of employee healthcare premiums, but an employee can choose to direct those funds towards retirement if they already have health insurance, or can have remaining funds added to the employee’s taxable salary. PJC employees receive at least 20 days of paid leave, with increases based on length of tenure, 12 paid holidays, and 15 days of sick leave annually.
Applications: 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 February 15, 2025. Applications will be accepted by email only. To apply, please submit (1) a cover letter explaining your interest, (2) a resume, (3) two recent legal writing samples, and (4) the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references, including at least one person whom you have supervised. Please send application materials to Lee Woo Kee, wookeel@publicjustice.org, with “WJP Team Lead Applicant” in the subject line. Applications will be acknowledged and applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview.
Hybrid Work : Most PJC positions, including this one, generally have the option of working in our office in downtown Baltimore City or at home. The attorney will be required to work in the office, the courts, or other meetings as necessary.
Physical/Mental Demands and Office Environment: The physical/mental demands described in this job announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The Public Justice Center is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage Black, Latine, Indigenous, and other applicants of color, people with disabilities, and other people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply.
Workplace Justice Project, Lead Attorney
Be a critical member in a team of dedicated social justice advocates! The Public Justice Center seeks an attorney to lead its Workplace Justice Project team.
The Public Justice Center (“PJC”) and the Workplace Justice Project
The PJC pursues systemic change to build a just society. Founded in Maryland in 1985, the PJC uses legal advocacy tools to pursue social justice, economic and racial equity, and fundamental human rights for people who are struggling to provide for their basic needs. The PJC is a civil legal aid office that provides advice and representation to low-income clients, advocates before legislatures and government agencies, and collaborates with community and advocacy organizations. For more about PJC, visit our website: www.publicjustice.org .
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 and state agencies, 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 PJC prefers candidates who could start as soon as possible.
Examples of the Workplace Justice Project’s successes include:
Obtaining a Fourth Circuit decision establishing a new, employee-friendly standard for joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act, making it harder for employers to skirt their responsibilities to employees through layers of subcontracting.
Helping draft and lead the successful advocacy campaign for the Healthy Working Families Act, Maryland’s sick and safe leave law.
Obtaining partial summary judgment and a subsequent settlement of $412,099.08 for 13 paratransit drivers who had been misclassified as independent contractors and subjected to egregious wage theft.
Prevailing after a week-long bench trial and recovering $93,450 on behalf of 11 construction workers who worked on a fitness facility for weeks to months with no pay at all.
Passing Maryland’s Home Care Worker’s Rights Act, requiring home care agencies to correctly classify their home care workers as employees – rather than misclassify them as independent contractors – in order to receive Medicaid reimbursement for the care.
Core Duties:
Manage and supervise a team of three attorneys and one paralegal
Engage in all aspects of litigation in federal and state courts, including developing new cases; conducting legal research and drafting legal memoranda; drafting pleadings and briefs; conducting oral argument; and participating in discovery, trials, and appeals
Support the PJC’s Development team as they draft quarterly and annual grant applications and grant reports
Provide know-your-rights trainings and outreach to community groups and participants in workforce development programs
Draft legislation and engage in policy advocacy before the Maryland General Assembly and state agencies
Develop and maintain close working relationships with community and coalition partners
Develop and advance the goals of the PJC and the Workplace Justice Project, including contributing to the team’s workplan and race equity analysis
Desired Skills and Experience:
The following qualifications are valued for this position. Applicants should also identify other related or supplementary skills and experiences.
Required
Maryland bar admission or admission to another state bar and willingness to secure admission in Maryland as soon as possible
Juris Doctorate
At least six years of experience practicing as a lawyer, including significant litigation experience
Prior legal experience with low-income and other marginalized communities and clients
Passion for social justice and commitment to the PJC’s vision
Understanding of the principles of race equity analysis and the intersection of racism, poverty, and other lived experiences, as well as their application to the PJC’s organizational life and to our work
Ability to work under deadline and manage multiple tasks
Ability to empathize and sensitively respond to people in crisis situations
Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others within and outside the PJC
Strongly Preferred
At least three years of experience in employment law, specifically wage and hour litigation
At least two years of experience as a supervisor, including supervision of employees with marginalized identities
Lived experience with our client communities
Spanish fluency
Compensation: This is a full-time, exempt, professional position. The attorney may be called upon to work more than 40 hours in a workweek, including the potential for evening and weekend work. Local travel will be required at times. Salary is determined by the PJC’s pay scale; the range for an attorney with 6 to 10 years of experience is $82,000-88,500 and increases with experience, plus a $1,000 Spanish language annual salary supplement if qualified. An excellent cafeteria benefit package in the annual amount of $16,200 is also provided. This package offers health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, and retirement options. Cafeteria benefits packages give employees flexibility to choose how to direct their benefits. For example, this package can cover 100% of employee healthcare premiums, but an employee can choose to direct those funds towards retirement if they already have health insurance, or can have remaining funds added to the employee’s taxable salary. PJC employees receive at least 20 days of paid leave, with increases based on length of tenure, 12 paid holidays, and 15 days of sick leave annually.
Applications: 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 February 15, 2025. Applications will be accepted by email only. To apply, please submit (1) a cover letter explaining your interest, (2) a resume, (3) two recent legal writing samples, and (4) the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references, including at least one person whom you have supervised. Please send application materials to Lee Woo Kee, wookeel@publicjustice.org, with “WJP Team Lead Applicant” in the subject line. Applications will be acknowledged and applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview.
Hybrid Work : Most PJC positions, including this one, generally have the option of working in our office in downtown Baltimore City or at home. The attorney will be required to work in the office, the courts, or other meetings as necessary.
Physical/Mental Demands and Office Environment: The physical/mental demands described in this job announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The Public Justice Center is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage Black, Latine, Indigenous, and other applicants of color, people with disabilities, and other people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply.
Illinois Department of Human Services
1000 N Main St, Anna, IL 62906
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https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/41825/
Agency: Department of Human Service
Location: Anna, IL, US, 62906-1652
Opening Date : 1/23/2025
Closing Date : 2/05/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary $5,703-$8,170/month ($68,436-$98,040/year)
County: Union
Number of Vacancies : 1
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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number: 41825
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and a lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychology Associate for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois. For a period of 3 to 48 months, actively progresses to completion of all education and experience required to sit for the clinical psychology registration examination. Participates in in-service and on-the-job training to develop further expertise in the field of clinical psychology consistent with the psychology career discipline, familiarity with department services and a working knowledge of department program policies, rules and procedures. Receives controlled work assignments of increasing difficulty, complexity and responsibility. Conducts psychological interviews, conducts, scores and interprets psychological tests. Participates in psychological treatment procedures and case management.
Essential Functions
For a period of 3 to 48 months, actively progresses to completion of all education and experience required to sit for the clinical psychology registration examination.
Under qualified supervision, conducts psychological interviews, conducts, scores and interprets psychological tests.
As a member of the treatment team, attends and participates in informing team on initial assessment and findings for newly admitted patients.
Under qualified supervision, develops special programs for fitness to stand trial and various maladaptive behaviors.
Under qualified supervision, conducts individual and group therapy as needed.
Participates in the psychology department training programs in teaching, training and seminars.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires satisfactory completion of a pre-doctoral clinical internship and all doctoral course work from an accredited, doctoral-level psychology program – both of which are recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as satisfactory.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; Working 1 late night x2 per month 10:30 AM-7:00 PM (rotating)
Work Location: 1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906-1652
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center
Psychology Department - MH Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable) • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
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https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/41825/
Agency: Department of Human Service
Location: Anna, IL, US, 62906-1652
Opening Date : 1/23/2025
Closing Date : 2/05/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary $5,703-$8,170/month ($68,436-$98,040/year)
County: Union
Number of Vacancies : 1
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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number: 41825
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and a lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychology Associate for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois. For a period of 3 to 48 months, actively progresses to completion of all education and experience required to sit for the clinical psychology registration examination. Participates in in-service and on-the-job training to develop further expertise in the field of clinical psychology consistent with the psychology career discipline, familiarity with department services and a working knowledge of department program policies, rules and procedures. Receives controlled work assignments of increasing difficulty, complexity and responsibility. Conducts psychological interviews, conducts, scores and interprets psychological tests. Participates in psychological treatment procedures and case management.
Essential Functions
For a period of 3 to 48 months, actively progresses to completion of all education and experience required to sit for the clinical psychology registration examination.
Under qualified supervision, conducts psychological interviews, conducts, scores and interprets psychological tests.
As a member of the treatment team, attends and participates in informing team on initial assessment and findings for newly admitted patients.
Under qualified supervision, develops special programs for fitness to stand trial and various maladaptive behaviors.
Under qualified supervision, conducts individual and group therapy as needed.
Participates in the psychology department training programs in teaching, training and seminars.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires satisfactory completion of a pre-doctoral clinical internship and all doctoral course work from an accredited, doctoral-level psychology program – both of which are recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as satisfactory.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; Working 1 late night x2 per month 10:30 AM-7:00 PM (rotating)
Work Location: 1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906-1652
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center
Psychology Department - MH Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable) • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
