American Oversight is looking for a committed and motivated Legal Intern to join our team for Fall 2023 and help us shine a light on government misconduct and threats to democracy. We’re a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog that advances truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to government records.
From the federal Freedom of Information Act to state transparency laws, we file carefully crafted records requests to extract information from the government, and if officials fail to respond as required by law, our team has the expertise to take them to court and enforce the public’s right to hold our leaders accountable. American Oversight has obtained and published more than one million pages of emails, memos, calendars, text messages, and other records. Since our founding, we have obtained and published more than one million pages of emails, memos, calendars, text messages, and other records to ensure accountability and drive significant corrective action at all levels of government.
Our attorneys creatively use the law to promote governmental accountability and to uncover unethical and abusive government conduct. We use all available legal tools to identify, investigate, and reveal ethical problems and malfeasance in the government. This requires initiative, skill, and creativity in identifying and crafting legal strategies. Our legal intern will be exposed to a wide range of legal activity within this active organization, including collaborating on draft open records requests, conducting legal research, drafting complaints and other litigation documents, assisting in developing litigation strategy, observing court hearings, and participating in brown bag luncheons covering relevant legal topics. Our interns also benefit from active mentoring by our team of attorneys.
Job Responsibilities
Specific tasks will shift day by day with our work, but in a typical week, you will:
Review and research current events to spot potential legal issues and to identify opportunities to uncover state and federal government malfeasance or unethical conduct.
Collaborate with our research team to craft, review, and revise draft FOIA and state open records act requests.
Draft FOIA and state open records act administrative appeals.
Draft court pleadings, including complaints, motions, and briefs or brief sections.
Conduct legal research to support our litigation strategy.
Prepare reports and other editorial content for our website based on the findings of our investigations.
Attend and participate in regular meetings with our Legal Team and broader staff.
Qualifications
This internship is open to law students who will have completed their first semester of law school before the internship commences. Legal interns should possess the following:
Commitment to public-interest advocacy.
Exceptional writing, research, and oral communications skills.
An interest in government ethics and accountability, legal investigations, and/or government oversight.
Self-motivated and dependable.
Sound judgment and ability to analyze situations and information.
Ability to work collaboratively.
High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
Additional Information
American Oversight is proudly an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse team. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications listed. We are dedicated to finding the best candidate for the job. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with diverse lived experiences. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure of whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please contact us to discuss your application.
The hourly wage for this position is $20/hour.
Interns are expected to work 10 hours per week. Intern(s) will coordinate with their supervisor to determine a schedule aligned with the intern's availability and American Oversight's business hours.
American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
American Oversight is a remote-first organization, and our employees can work from any existing American Oversight state locations (CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IN, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, VA, and WI). Our office in downtown Washington, DC is an optional workspace.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, with a first-round review by Friday, June 30 2023.
Jun 01, 2023
Intern
American Oversight is looking for a committed and motivated Legal Intern to join our team for Fall 2023 and help us shine a light on government misconduct and threats to democracy. We’re a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog that advances truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to government records.
From the federal Freedom of Information Act to state transparency laws, we file carefully crafted records requests to extract information from the government, and if officials fail to respond as required by law, our team has the expertise to take them to court and enforce the public’s right to hold our leaders accountable. American Oversight has obtained and published more than one million pages of emails, memos, calendars, text messages, and other records. Since our founding, we have obtained and published more than one million pages of emails, memos, calendars, text messages, and other records to ensure accountability and drive significant corrective action at all levels of government.
Our attorneys creatively use the law to promote governmental accountability and to uncover unethical and abusive government conduct. We use all available legal tools to identify, investigate, and reveal ethical problems and malfeasance in the government. This requires initiative, skill, and creativity in identifying and crafting legal strategies. Our legal intern will be exposed to a wide range of legal activity within this active organization, including collaborating on draft open records requests, conducting legal research, drafting complaints and other litigation documents, assisting in developing litigation strategy, observing court hearings, and participating in brown bag luncheons covering relevant legal topics. Our interns also benefit from active mentoring by our team of attorneys.
Job Responsibilities
Specific tasks will shift day by day with our work, but in a typical week, you will:
Review and research current events to spot potential legal issues and to identify opportunities to uncover state and federal government malfeasance or unethical conduct.
Collaborate with our research team to craft, review, and revise draft FOIA and state open records act requests.
Draft FOIA and state open records act administrative appeals.
Draft court pleadings, including complaints, motions, and briefs or brief sections.
Conduct legal research to support our litigation strategy.
Prepare reports and other editorial content for our website based on the findings of our investigations.
Attend and participate in regular meetings with our Legal Team and broader staff.
Qualifications
This internship is open to law students who will have completed their first semester of law school before the internship commences. Legal interns should possess the following:
Commitment to public-interest advocacy.
Exceptional writing, research, and oral communications skills.
An interest in government ethics and accountability, legal investigations, and/or government oversight.
Self-motivated and dependable.
Sound judgment and ability to analyze situations and information.
Ability to work collaboratively.
High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
Additional Information
American Oversight is proudly an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse team. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications listed. We are dedicated to finding the best candidate for the job. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with diverse lived experiences. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure of whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please contact us to discuss your application.
The hourly wage for this position is $20/hour.
Interns are expected to work 10 hours per week. Intern(s) will coordinate with their supervisor to determine a schedule aligned with the intern's availability and American Oversight's business hours.
American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
American Oversight is a remote-first organization, and our employees can work from any existing American Oversight state locations (CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IN, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, VA, and WI). Our office in downtown Washington, DC is an optional workspace.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, with a first-round review by Friday, June 30 2023.
Office of The Alternate Defense Counsel
1300 Broadway, #330 Denver, Colorado 80203
The new OADC Postconviction Unit will provide direct representation to people pursuing claims under Crim. P. Rule 35(c) and 35(a), where the court has found they are indigent, and the OSPD has declared a conflict of interest. The unit will operate independently within the agency structure.
The Postconviction Unit Director will design and launch the OADC’s new Postconviction Unit. This is an innovative and unique opportunity to build a direct client services unit from scratch, that is dedicated to holistic team-oriented defense, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and social justice reform.
As this unit gets created, the director will be responsible for tasks such as:
Recruiting and hiring personnel (anticipated to be): 4 staff attorneys, 1 paralegal, 1 social worker, 2 investigators, and 1 legal assistant;
Building out necessary office infrastructure, including but not limited to office space, equipment, and software;
Creating internal organizational protocols for handling and tracking cases, and compiling data and demographics;
Designing best practice models for all staff positions that incorporate holistic, team-oriented, and client-centered representation;
Creating standards that ensure staff continuity and burnout reduction while encouraging positive client-centered relationships.
Some of the additional anticipated tasks the director will do include:
Training new, diverse team members who are dedicated to public defense and social justice reform;
Supervising all team members to ensure best practices are consistently followed;
Engaging in direct representation in postconviction work;
Tracking cases to identify patterns and responsibly grow the program;
Implementing best practice protocols to ensure a balanced workplace and caseloads, and avoid burnout;
Providing trainings and educational development for post-conviction teams;
Participating in the annual budget process; and
Creating and implementing innovative policies and procedures.
This is a dynamic and new position where duties will evolve, and the Postconviction Unit Director should anticipate fulfilling other duties as assigned that are reasonable and necessary to fulfill OADC’s mission.
The OADC is a collaborative agency designed for people who thrive in a team environment. This position reports to the OADC Director and will periodically engage with other OADC team members.
Our ideal candidate will be passionate about team-oriented, holistic public defense and zealous in their commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and empathy. The ideal candidate will have a vision and passion for postconviction client-centered direct representation and litigation and possess strong leadership, innovative programmatic development, and strong organizational skills. The person will need to work both collaboratively and independently to build their team, organize the unit and shape its design, processes, and procedures.
There is a preference for a person who has:
At least five years of criminal and/or youth indigent defense experience, including postconviction work;
Knowledge of Colorado procedural and substantive criminal law;
Extensive mentorship and supervision skills with new lawyers and law students;
Ability to lead an interdisciplinary team;
Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with a wide range of people, including government personnel and officials, law enforcement, attorneys, record custodians, social workers, investigators, paralegals, prison officials, and members of the community;
Excellent legal research, writing, and organizational skills; and
Program development and management skills.
There is a preference for someone who possesses the following subject matter knowledge and expertise:
Ineffective assistance of counsel claims;
DNA and other forensic evidence;
Developing investigative plans, interviewing witnesses and drafting statements and affidavits;
Experience managing complex multi-year litigation criminal cases;
The importance of cohesive, in-depth mitigation;
Best practices regarding holistic defense and interdisciplinary criminal defense; and
Reporting and case data analysis.
If you are offered employment, the following are the conditions of employment:
Be a current resident of the State of Colorado or become a resident of the State of Colorado within 30 days of the hire date;
Be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado or can be licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado within 90 days of the hire date;
Be willing to submit to a routine background investigation, including a criminal history check; and
If hired, the Immigration Reform and Control Act requires you to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States within three workdays.
You must provide a resume, a cover letter, and an original writing sample. A post-conviction writing sample is preferred. Two letters of recommendation are preferred. Please complete the online application at the link below by 11:59 pm on Sunday June 25, 2023. Please add noreply@fs2.formsite.com as a safe sender. Once you submit your application, you will receive an automatic email from Formsite. If you cannot find this email, please look in your spam/junk folder.
https://fs2.formsite.com/OADC/nd3fixmbri/index
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be accepted. Please direct any additional inquiries or questions to job@coloradoadc.com .
The State of Colorado is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Click here for further information about State of Colorado Employee Benefits. In addition to benefits offered by the State of Colorado, there is a gym located in the Ralph Carr Building for use by OADC employees, you will receive an RTD pass, a cell phone stipend each month, and a flexible work schedule.
The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, social class, national origin, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or political affiliation. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and an environment of representation diversity, and encourage individuals of many identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply.
To request accommodation, please contact Daniel Nunez at daniel@coloradoadc.com or (720) 994-2844 as soon as possible. Any person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to participate in the hiring process. The person making the request may be asked to provide additional information regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed, which will be kept confidential. Advance preparation may be required, so timely requests for accommodation are appreciated.
May 26, 2023
Full time
The new OADC Postconviction Unit will provide direct representation to people pursuing claims under Crim. P. Rule 35(c) and 35(a), where the court has found they are indigent, and the OSPD has declared a conflict of interest. The unit will operate independently within the agency structure.
The Postconviction Unit Director will design and launch the OADC’s new Postconviction Unit. This is an innovative and unique opportunity to build a direct client services unit from scratch, that is dedicated to holistic team-oriented defense, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and social justice reform.
As this unit gets created, the director will be responsible for tasks such as:
Recruiting and hiring personnel (anticipated to be): 4 staff attorneys, 1 paralegal, 1 social worker, 2 investigators, and 1 legal assistant;
Building out necessary office infrastructure, including but not limited to office space, equipment, and software;
Creating internal organizational protocols for handling and tracking cases, and compiling data and demographics;
Designing best practice models for all staff positions that incorporate holistic, team-oriented, and client-centered representation;
Creating standards that ensure staff continuity and burnout reduction while encouraging positive client-centered relationships.
Some of the additional anticipated tasks the director will do include:
Training new, diverse team members who are dedicated to public defense and social justice reform;
Supervising all team members to ensure best practices are consistently followed;
Engaging in direct representation in postconviction work;
Tracking cases to identify patterns and responsibly grow the program;
Implementing best practice protocols to ensure a balanced workplace and caseloads, and avoid burnout;
Providing trainings and educational development for post-conviction teams;
Participating in the annual budget process; and
Creating and implementing innovative policies and procedures.
This is a dynamic and new position where duties will evolve, and the Postconviction Unit Director should anticipate fulfilling other duties as assigned that are reasonable and necessary to fulfill OADC’s mission.
The OADC is a collaborative agency designed for people who thrive in a team environment. This position reports to the OADC Director and will periodically engage with other OADC team members.
Our ideal candidate will be passionate about team-oriented, holistic public defense and zealous in their commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and empathy. The ideal candidate will have a vision and passion for postconviction client-centered direct representation and litigation and possess strong leadership, innovative programmatic development, and strong organizational skills. The person will need to work both collaboratively and independently to build their team, organize the unit and shape its design, processes, and procedures.
There is a preference for a person who has:
At least five years of criminal and/or youth indigent defense experience, including postconviction work;
Knowledge of Colorado procedural and substantive criminal law;
Extensive mentorship and supervision skills with new lawyers and law students;
Ability to lead an interdisciplinary team;
Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with a wide range of people, including government personnel and officials, law enforcement, attorneys, record custodians, social workers, investigators, paralegals, prison officials, and members of the community;
Excellent legal research, writing, and organizational skills; and
Program development and management skills.
There is a preference for someone who possesses the following subject matter knowledge and expertise:
Ineffective assistance of counsel claims;
DNA and other forensic evidence;
Developing investigative plans, interviewing witnesses and drafting statements and affidavits;
Experience managing complex multi-year litigation criminal cases;
The importance of cohesive, in-depth mitigation;
Best practices regarding holistic defense and interdisciplinary criminal defense; and
Reporting and case data analysis.
If you are offered employment, the following are the conditions of employment:
Be a current resident of the State of Colorado or become a resident of the State of Colorado within 30 days of the hire date;
Be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado or can be licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado within 90 days of the hire date;
Be willing to submit to a routine background investigation, including a criminal history check; and
If hired, the Immigration Reform and Control Act requires you to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States within three workdays.
You must provide a resume, a cover letter, and an original writing sample. A post-conviction writing sample is preferred. Two letters of recommendation are preferred. Please complete the online application at the link below by 11:59 pm on Sunday June 25, 2023. Please add noreply@fs2.formsite.com as a safe sender. Once you submit your application, you will receive an automatic email from Formsite. If you cannot find this email, please look in your spam/junk folder.
https://fs2.formsite.com/OADC/nd3fixmbri/index
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be accepted. Please direct any additional inquiries or questions to job@coloradoadc.com .
The State of Colorado is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Click here for further information about State of Colorado Employee Benefits. In addition to benefits offered by the State of Colorado, there is a gym located in the Ralph Carr Building for use by OADC employees, you will receive an RTD pass, a cell phone stipend each month, and a flexible work schedule.
The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, social class, national origin, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or political affiliation. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and an environment of representation diversity, and encourage individuals of many identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply.
To request accommodation, please contact Daniel Nunez at daniel@coloradoadc.com or (720) 994-2844 as soon as possible. Any person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to participate in the hiring process. The person making the request may be asked to provide additional information regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed, which will be kept confidential. Advance preparation may be required, so timely requests for accommodation are appreciated.
About our organization: Project Safeguard empowers and partners with people who have experienced gender-based violence, helping them to navigate a course of survivor-driven justice through expert, trauma-informed legal advocacy and representation. Project Safeguard envisions a community where survivor-driven justice is accessible to all people who have experienced gender-based violence. A Project Safeguard Attorney Services Program Assistant will use their passion and experience in victim and legal advocacy to promote the safety and long-term security of those impacted by gender-based violence.
About our work culture: Project Safeguard truly believes in work/life balance and values the wellbeing of its staff. Further, a position with Project Safeguard presents the opportunity to work with a diverse and dedicated team that makes a valuable difference in our community.
About the position: A vital member of our team, the Attorney Services Program Assistant will provide valuable administrative, clerical and program support to the Attorney Services Program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
NOTE: Applicants do not need to possess all of the below qualifications. Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs where they do not meet all of the qualifications, even those that are “preferred” rather than “required.” If you meet most of these qualifications, please apply.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Previous experience working in a legal setting, preferably in an administrative role.
Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
A passion for meeting the legal needs of survivors of gender-based violence, and a demonstrated commitment to social justice and anti-racism.
Understanding of and capacity to manage vicarious trauma.
A demonstrated commitment to social, racial and economic justice.
Flexibility and adaptability, able to shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures and people.
Paralegal experience or training.
Familiarity with Clio cloud-based or similar case management system.
Familiarity with Westlaw or similar legal research service.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide administrative and clerical support to the Attorney Services team, made up of the Executive Director, Legal Director, and two staff attorneys.
Assist with case management, drafting documents and correspondence, communicating with clients and other PSG legal advocacy team members, and scheduling appointments.
Collaborate with other PSG programs to successfully manage ASP related data entry, reporting and client tracking including grant reporting.
Arrange for and manage all logistics for service of process through private process server.
Process and redact invoices for Clio, Efile, and other ASP related services.
Communicate compassionately and clearly with clients, following trauma-informed best practices for serving survivors of gender-based violence.
REPORTS TO:
Legal Director, currently Amy Pohl
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required for all Project Safeguard staff. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
LOCATION:
Rose Andom Center, 1330 Fox Street, Denver, with some travel throughout the Denver Metro Area. This position offers flexibility as to schedule and location (including the ability to work from home part of the time), as responsibilities to clients, other staff, and courts allow.
TO APPLY:
We will begin the process of reviewing applications on June 2, 2023, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send a cover letter detailing your interest in Project Safeguard, the position and telling us why we should hire you, along with your résumé to apohl@psghelps.org .
Annual salary of $50,000.00; excellent benefits, including parking or public transit pass, health, dental, vision and disability insurance, flexible work schedule and generous leave. This is a full-time position at 36 hours/week (PSG offices are closed Friday afternoons), with occasional fluctuations in schedule due to demands of preparing for court appearances, legal writing, or other deadlines. We are committed to keeping the workload in alignment with the true hours worked.
Project Safeguard is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
May 17, 2023
Full time
About our organization: Project Safeguard empowers and partners with people who have experienced gender-based violence, helping them to navigate a course of survivor-driven justice through expert, trauma-informed legal advocacy and representation. Project Safeguard envisions a community where survivor-driven justice is accessible to all people who have experienced gender-based violence. A Project Safeguard Attorney Services Program Assistant will use their passion and experience in victim and legal advocacy to promote the safety and long-term security of those impacted by gender-based violence.
About our work culture: Project Safeguard truly believes in work/life balance and values the wellbeing of its staff. Further, a position with Project Safeguard presents the opportunity to work with a diverse and dedicated team that makes a valuable difference in our community.
About the position: A vital member of our team, the Attorney Services Program Assistant will provide valuable administrative, clerical and program support to the Attorney Services Program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
NOTE: Applicants do not need to possess all of the below qualifications. Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs where they do not meet all of the qualifications, even those that are “preferred” rather than “required.” If you meet most of these qualifications, please apply.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Previous experience working in a legal setting, preferably in an administrative role.
Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
A passion for meeting the legal needs of survivors of gender-based violence, and a demonstrated commitment to social justice and anti-racism.
Understanding of and capacity to manage vicarious trauma.
A demonstrated commitment to social, racial and economic justice.
Flexibility and adaptability, able to shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures and people.
Paralegal experience or training.
Familiarity with Clio cloud-based or similar case management system.
Familiarity with Westlaw or similar legal research service.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide administrative and clerical support to the Attorney Services team, made up of the Executive Director, Legal Director, and two staff attorneys.
Assist with case management, drafting documents and correspondence, communicating with clients and other PSG legal advocacy team members, and scheduling appointments.
Collaborate with other PSG programs to successfully manage ASP related data entry, reporting and client tracking including grant reporting.
Arrange for and manage all logistics for service of process through private process server.
Process and redact invoices for Clio, Efile, and other ASP related services.
Communicate compassionately and clearly with clients, following trauma-informed best practices for serving survivors of gender-based violence.
REPORTS TO:
Legal Director, currently Amy Pohl
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required for all Project Safeguard staff. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
LOCATION:
Rose Andom Center, 1330 Fox Street, Denver, with some travel throughout the Denver Metro Area. This position offers flexibility as to schedule and location (including the ability to work from home part of the time), as responsibilities to clients, other staff, and courts allow.
TO APPLY:
We will begin the process of reviewing applications on June 2, 2023, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send a cover letter detailing your interest in Project Safeguard, the position and telling us why we should hire you, along with your résumé to apohl@psghelps.org .
Annual salary of $50,000.00; excellent benefits, including parking or public transit pass, health, dental, vision and disability insurance, flexible work schedule and generous leave. This is a full-time position at 36 hours/week (PSG offices are closed Friday afternoons), with occasional fluctuations in schedule due to demands of preparing for court appearances, legal writing, or other deadlines. We are committed to keeping the workload in alignment with the true hours worked.
Project Safeguard is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Department Information
The mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency, and zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans. The Colorado Energy Office is a great place to work, with collaborative and talented employees who are passionate about our mission and a flexible hybrid (work from home/work from office) atmosphere. Employees report high satisfaction with their work, their colleagues and manager, and CEO leadership. Join us!
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Description of Job
Starting Salary Range: $70,000.06 - $80,000.18
There are two position openings available. The position is eligible for remote work within the state of Colorado.
Colorado has established statewide emission targets to reduce GHG emissions based on the levels that existed in 2005, including a 26% reduction by 2025, a 50% reduction by 2030, and a 90% reduction by 2050. The built environment is a top source of greenhouse gas emissions, and while CEO has worked on building energy efficiency for years, with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) we are significantly expanding our focus on building decarbonization.
Expansive growth in Colorado’s population has led to growth in housing. The Colorado Energy Office is focused on creating the infrastructure to support climate responsive housing across the state, both in new construction and through home upgrades. The incorporation of strategies and technologies to reduce related emissions are integral to that effort and will produce more efficient, comfortable, safe and resilient buildings.. This position will report to the Director of the Building Decarbonization program and will work collaboratively across the Energy Office and with other agency partners. While primarily focused on building energy aspects of buildings, this position will also coordinate with Energy Office and interagency efforts to support the development of climate-responsive building policies which also has important land use and transportation energy reduction impacts. An ideal candidate will have experience in building energy codes, building efficiency, building electrification, or home building and construction and a passion for work in buildings and climate change.
Responsibilities
1. Lead CEO’s efforts to ensure new investments in the built environment across the state align with the state’s ambitious climate goals and take advantage of federal and state funding sources for efficiency, electrification, geothermal and renewables.
2. Work closely with Energy Office staff to connect building decarbonization resources and partners with consumers and stakeholders.
3. Coordinate work to access key federal funding sources, including available funds from the Infrastructure & Investment Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act, for building decarbonization initiatives.
4. Collaborate with interagency partners to and deploy develop program guidance, education and outreach materials.
5. Work with the Office of Economic Development and International Trade on innovative programs for the built environment
6. Coordinate with partners, including the Colorado Clean Energy Fund, the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on programs and offerings
7. Coordinate and align with Energy Office and interagency staff on policy and program efforts to support building decarbonization .
8. Maintain subject matter expertise on building decarbonization issues and advise CEO leadership.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
The Energy Office seeks a well-rounded professional with the following minimum and preferred education and experience: 1. Minimum of 5 years professional experience in housing, building energy efficiency, building codes, building electrification, or related fields. Additional education may substitute for professional experience. 2. Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills. 3. Experience working with leading stakeholder engagement efforts preferred. 4. Experience working with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and legislative bodies preferred. 5. Experience with program management, procurement, or project management preferred. 6. Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as in a team environment. Strong time management and organization skills. 7. Experience with computer skills included the Microsoft Office and Google suite. 8. Experience in and knowledge of Colorado housing, building efficiency, and climate goals and stakeholders preferred.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
Medical, dental and vision plan coverage - including extensive prescription drug coverage (many preventive medications covered at no cost)*
Health Savings Account (with state contribution) when electing HDHP medical coverage*
Wellness programs - participation can reduce employee premiums*
Short-term and optional long-term disability coverage*
Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
12 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
Retirement benefits** - including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans - https://www.copera.org/
Hybrid work arrangements
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Discount Program
Training and professional development opportunities, including reduced college tuition through CSU Global (contact CSU Global for latest offerings).
Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP): offers confidential mental health counseling, professional coaching, employee mediation, 24/7 crisis support
Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
*To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit the state’s benefits portal: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .
**For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), see COPERA for details: https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify whether or not they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Employees who have not been fully vaccinated may be required to submit to serial testing in the future. Upon hire, new employees will have thirty (30) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination. Vaccinated employees must provide proof of vaccination. Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
Employees who have not been fully vaccinated are encouraged (and may be required) to test before and/or wear a mask while spending time in person at the Energy Office.
May 09, 2023
Full time
Department Information
The mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency, and zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans. The Colorado Energy Office is a great place to work, with collaborative and talented employees who are passionate about our mission and a flexible hybrid (work from home/work from office) atmosphere. Employees report high satisfaction with their work, their colleagues and manager, and CEO leadership. Join us!
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Description of Job
Starting Salary Range: $70,000.06 - $80,000.18
There are two position openings available. The position is eligible for remote work within the state of Colorado.
Colorado has established statewide emission targets to reduce GHG emissions based on the levels that existed in 2005, including a 26% reduction by 2025, a 50% reduction by 2030, and a 90% reduction by 2050. The built environment is a top source of greenhouse gas emissions, and while CEO has worked on building energy efficiency for years, with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) we are significantly expanding our focus on building decarbonization.
Expansive growth in Colorado’s population has led to growth in housing. The Colorado Energy Office is focused on creating the infrastructure to support climate responsive housing across the state, both in new construction and through home upgrades. The incorporation of strategies and technologies to reduce related emissions are integral to that effort and will produce more efficient, comfortable, safe and resilient buildings.. This position will report to the Director of the Building Decarbonization program and will work collaboratively across the Energy Office and with other agency partners. While primarily focused on building energy aspects of buildings, this position will also coordinate with Energy Office and interagency efforts to support the development of climate-responsive building policies which also has important land use and transportation energy reduction impacts. An ideal candidate will have experience in building energy codes, building efficiency, building electrification, or home building and construction and a passion for work in buildings and climate change.
Responsibilities
1. Lead CEO’s efforts to ensure new investments in the built environment across the state align with the state’s ambitious climate goals and take advantage of federal and state funding sources for efficiency, electrification, geothermal and renewables.
2. Work closely with Energy Office staff to connect building decarbonization resources and partners with consumers and stakeholders.
3. Coordinate work to access key federal funding sources, including available funds from the Infrastructure & Investment Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act, for building decarbonization initiatives.
4. Collaborate with interagency partners to and deploy develop program guidance, education and outreach materials.
5. Work with the Office of Economic Development and International Trade on innovative programs for the built environment
6. Coordinate with partners, including the Colorado Clean Energy Fund, the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on programs and offerings
7. Coordinate and align with Energy Office and interagency staff on policy and program efforts to support building decarbonization .
8. Maintain subject matter expertise on building decarbonization issues and advise CEO leadership.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
The Energy Office seeks a well-rounded professional with the following minimum and preferred education and experience: 1. Minimum of 5 years professional experience in housing, building energy efficiency, building codes, building electrification, or related fields. Additional education may substitute for professional experience. 2. Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills. 3. Experience working with leading stakeholder engagement efforts preferred. 4. Experience working with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and legislative bodies preferred. 5. Experience with program management, procurement, or project management preferred. 6. Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as in a team environment. Strong time management and organization skills. 7. Experience with computer skills included the Microsoft Office and Google suite. 8. Experience in and knowledge of Colorado housing, building efficiency, and climate goals and stakeholders preferred.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
Medical, dental and vision plan coverage - including extensive prescription drug coverage (many preventive medications covered at no cost)*
Health Savings Account (with state contribution) when electing HDHP medical coverage*
Wellness programs - participation can reduce employee premiums*
Short-term and optional long-term disability coverage*
Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
12 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
Retirement benefits** - including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans - https://www.copera.org/
Hybrid work arrangements
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Discount Program
Training and professional development opportunities, including reduced college tuition through CSU Global (contact CSU Global for latest offerings).
Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP): offers confidential mental health counseling, professional coaching, employee mediation, 24/7 crisis support
Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
*To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit the state’s benefits portal: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .
**For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), see COPERA for details: https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify whether or not they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Employees who have not been fully vaccinated may be required to submit to serial testing in the future. Upon hire, new employees will have thirty (30) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination. Vaccinated employees must provide proof of vaccination. Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
Employees who have not been fully vaccinated are encouraged (and may be required) to test before and/or wear a mask while spending time in person at the Energy Office.
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Chicago, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Honolulu, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC.
This position provides legislative and administrative strategy development and implementation on energy infrastructure issue priorities for Earthjustice on our Policy and Legislation Department’s Climate and Energy team. A significant portion of the docket will consist of issues at the intersection of permitting and regulatory structures governing fossil fuel infrastructure (particularly with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy, and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) that better-incorporate climate, environmental, and environmental justice impacts of proposed projects and processes. The balance of the position’s portfolio will focus on defensive policy and legislative strategies to implement community protection guardrails around “false solutions” fossil fuel projects (such as hydrogen hubs, carbon capture utilization and storage, and bioenergy expansion) that authorized as part of the Inflation Reduction and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Acts or through other legislative and regulatory vehicles and blunt the proliferation of “false solutions” fossil fuel projects. This position is based in our Washington, DC office under a hybrid plan, the staff member is expected to go into the office a minimum of 2x/weekly. Responsibilities
LOBBY STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION (40%)
Develop and implement legislative and administrative advocacy strategies relating to assigned issues.
Directly lobby Congress and the Administration
Educate the Administration and Congress on key legal challenges and rulings
Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice on assigned issues
Track legislation and policy initiatives relating to assigned issues
Work with Legislative Director and as warranted the relevant litigators and internal issue area experts to develop positions and strategies on relevant legislation and administrative actions.
Develop lobby and education materials, including but not limited to fact sheets, letters, action alerts and blogs.
Work with Communications Department to develop media strategies such as conducting media outreach and creating social media content, blogs and op-eds as well as other strategic communications tools on assigned issues.
Perform policy, and legislative analysis.
Plan and implement initiatives to educate the public and foster broader public advocacy for assigned issues.
Develop, maintain and expand trusting relationships with staff of key decision makers.
COALITION AND PARTNERSHIPS (30-40%)
Create and maintain a leadership position within the DC environmental community on assigned issues, as well as an authentic and trusting relationship with regional and local environmental and social justice communities as appropriate.
Represent Earthjustice in coalitions and with allies on assigned issues.
Create opportunities for partners and allies to engage in education and advocacy on assigned issues and to be engaged in strategy development as appropriate.
Cultivate and expand the range of allies, thoughtful partnerships and coalitions in support of assigned issues.
Facilitate and encourage relationships with litigators and advocacy partners as appropriate.
Coordinate briefings, seminars, and informational sessions with partners as well as support partners’ traditional and social media outreach as appropriate.
Plan and execute events such as fly-ins, lobby days. Briefings, etc.
INTERNAL COORDINATION/ADMINISTRATION (10%)
Represent PAL on Earthjustice working groups related to assigned issues.
Liaise with Earthjustice Legislative Director, relevant litigators, and communications staff working on assigned issues.
Act as a team player, including assisting other PAL lobbyists when they are time –pressed to complete actions pertaining to their assigned issues.
Coordinate with other PAL lobbyists on shared legislative priorities or cross-cutting issues.
Ensure PAL V.P., Legislative Director and other PAL lobbyists are aware of the work you are doing that may impact them and coordinate appropriately.
Contribute to Earthjustice’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) mission through involvement in trainings and internal working groups.
Ensure timely submission of attendance, time accounting and reimbursement requests.
Manage and coordinate relationships between litigators and advocacy partners as appropriate.
Participate and contribute in strategy meetings regarding possible or pending litigation bound to impact advocacy efforts on covered issues.
Assist in efforts to cultivate diversity, equity and inclusion within the organization and the broader environmental community.
Assist in fundraising efforts related to assigned issue areas as requested by the Earthjustice Development Department.
SUPERVISION (5% -- IF SUPERVISING EMPLOYEE -10%)
Supervise projects and other efforts performed on assigned issues by Earthjustice Legislative Counsels, Representatives, Associates, Assistants, Interns or contractors.
Senior Legislative Representative/ Counsel may be assigned direct supervisory responsibility for one employee.
Qualifications
At least six years of experience with the legislative process.
Bachelor’s, Master’s degree in applicable field for Senior Legislative Representative
JD for Senior Legislative Counsel.
Familiarity and experience with administrative rulemaking process.
Substantial knowledge and experience with the legislative process—primarily at the federal level.
Substantial knowledge of the mission, organizational structure, and pertinent regulatory authorities of key agencies (including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy, and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration among others).
Experience with U.S. environmental laws.
Proven ability to develop and implement successful legislative and administrative strategies.
Proven ability to develop sound relationships with key staff of decision makers.
Ability to maintain leadership within DC environmental policy community on assigned issues.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects and deadlines.
Excellent writing and oral communications skills.
Detail oriented and good organizational skills.
Proven ability to work in coalitions and with allies, and ability to grow these relationships.
Experience working with traditional and social media.
Proven ability to work independently and proactively.
A demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, and backgrounds.
Commitment contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that are comprehensive and competitive. We also offer an extremely congenial work environment and a casual dress code. Salary is based on experience and location. Salary range in Washington, D.C.: $128,000-$142,200
May 08, 2023
Full time
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Chicago, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Honolulu, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC.
This position provides legislative and administrative strategy development and implementation on energy infrastructure issue priorities for Earthjustice on our Policy and Legislation Department’s Climate and Energy team. A significant portion of the docket will consist of issues at the intersection of permitting and regulatory structures governing fossil fuel infrastructure (particularly with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy, and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) that better-incorporate climate, environmental, and environmental justice impacts of proposed projects and processes. The balance of the position’s portfolio will focus on defensive policy and legislative strategies to implement community protection guardrails around “false solutions” fossil fuel projects (such as hydrogen hubs, carbon capture utilization and storage, and bioenergy expansion) that authorized as part of the Inflation Reduction and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Acts or through other legislative and regulatory vehicles and blunt the proliferation of “false solutions” fossil fuel projects. This position is based in our Washington, DC office under a hybrid plan, the staff member is expected to go into the office a minimum of 2x/weekly. Responsibilities
LOBBY STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION (40%)
Develop and implement legislative and administrative advocacy strategies relating to assigned issues.
Directly lobby Congress and the Administration
Educate the Administration and Congress on key legal challenges and rulings
Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice on assigned issues
Track legislation and policy initiatives relating to assigned issues
Work with Legislative Director and as warranted the relevant litigators and internal issue area experts to develop positions and strategies on relevant legislation and administrative actions.
Develop lobby and education materials, including but not limited to fact sheets, letters, action alerts and blogs.
Work with Communications Department to develop media strategies such as conducting media outreach and creating social media content, blogs and op-eds as well as other strategic communications tools on assigned issues.
Perform policy, and legislative analysis.
Plan and implement initiatives to educate the public and foster broader public advocacy for assigned issues.
Develop, maintain and expand trusting relationships with staff of key decision makers.
COALITION AND PARTNERSHIPS (30-40%)
Create and maintain a leadership position within the DC environmental community on assigned issues, as well as an authentic and trusting relationship with regional and local environmental and social justice communities as appropriate.
Represent Earthjustice in coalitions and with allies on assigned issues.
Create opportunities for partners and allies to engage in education and advocacy on assigned issues and to be engaged in strategy development as appropriate.
Cultivate and expand the range of allies, thoughtful partnerships and coalitions in support of assigned issues.
Facilitate and encourage relationships with litigators and advocacy partners as appropriate.
Coordinate briefings, seminars, and informational sessions with partners as well as support partners’ traditional and social media outreach as appropriate.
Plan and execute events such as fly-ins, lobby days. Briefings, etc.
INTERNAL COORDINATION/ADMINISTRATION (10%)
Represent PAL on Earthjustice working groups related to assigned issues.
Liaise with Earthjustice Legislative Director, relevant litigators, and communications staff working on assigned issues.
Act as a team player, including assisting other PAL lobbyists when they are time –pressed to complete actions pertaining to their assigned issues.
Coordinate with other PAL lobbyists on shared legislative priorities or cross-cutting issues.
Ensure PAL V.P., Legislative Director and other PAL lobbyists are aware of the work you are doing that may impact them and coordinate appropriately.
Contribute to Earthjustice’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) mission through involvement in trainings and internal working groups.
Ensure timely submission of attendance, time accounting and reimbursement requests.
Manage and coordinate relationships between litigators and advocacy partners as appropriate.
Participate and contribute in strategy meetings regarding possible or pending litigation bound to impact advocacy efforts on covered issues.
Assist in efforts to cultivate diversity, equity and inclusion within the organization and the broader environmental community.
Assist in fundraising efforts related to assigned issue areas as requested by the Earthjustice Development Department.
SUPERVISION (5% -- IF SUPERVISING EMPLOYEE -10%)
Supervise projects and other efforts performed on assigned issues by Earthjustice Legislative Counsels, Representatives, Associates, Assistants, Interns or contractors.
Senior Legislative Representative/ Counsel may be assigned direct supervisory responsibility for one employee.
Qualifications
At least six years of experience with the legislative process.
Bachelor’s, Master’s degree in applicable field for Senior Legislative Representative
JD for Senior Legislative Counsel.
Familiarity and experience with administrative rulemaking process.
Substantial knowledge and experience with the legislative process—primarily at the federal level.
Substantial knowledge of the mission, organizational structure, and pertinent regulatory authorities of key agencies (including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy, and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration among others).
Experience with U.S. environmental laws.
Proven ability to develop and implement successful legislative and administrative strategies.
Proven ability to develop sound relationships with key staff of decision makers.
Ability to maintain leadership within DC environmental policy community on assigned issues.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects and deadlines.
Excellent writing and oral communications skills.
Detail oriented and good organizational skills.
Proven ability to work in coalitions and with allies, and ability to grow these relationships.
Experience working with traditional and social media.
Proven ability to work independently and proactively.
A demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, and backgrounds.
Commitment contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that are comprehensive and competitive. We also offer an extremely congenial work environment and a casual dress code. Salary is based on experience and location. Salary range in Washington, D.C.: $128,000-$142,200
Reports to: Senior Vice President, Structural Reform and Governance Staff reporting to this position: None Department: Structural Reform and Governance Position classification: Exempt, full time Minimum compensation: $92,000/$125,000 Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
Summary
American Progress is seeking a highly motivated, creative professional to join its Structural Reform and Governance department as the Director or Senior Director of Courts and Legal Policy. This candidate will lead a portfolio dedicated to safeguarding an independent and well-functioning judiciary and advancing a long-term strategy to ensure that the courts are a key pillar of a resilient democracy. These efforts are driven by American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country. The Director or Senior Director will join a dynamic group of colleagues in supporting American Progress’ five crosscutting priorities:
Building an economy for all
Restoring social trust in democracy
Advancing racial equity and justice
Tackling climate change and environmental injustice
Strengthening health
The courts remain a significant barrier to addressing many of the major threats and challenges facing the United States, including climate change, structural racism, income inequality, and the country’s very democracy. The Director or Senior Director will help chart a long-term strategy to bring structural reforms to the courts and advance and shape a “popular constitutionalism” that recognizes the role of both other branches of government and the American people in interpreting the Constitution.
As a multi-issue think tank with capacity across virtually every public policy issue area, American Progress is uniquely situated within the progressive space to elevate policy issues around the courts and important legal reforms as a priority. The Director or Senior Director of Courts and Legal Policy will build a vision and strategy to work with partners to make the courts a priority and connect judicial decisions to their effects on the lives of everyday people.
Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively to develop a medium- and long-term policy research, advocacy, and communications agenda on the courts and actively participate in connecting this work with American Progress’ crosscutting priorities.
Conceive, research, and manage the production of products, op-eds, events, and convenings to make the case for reforms to the court and legal policy.
Work closely with national- and state-level stakeholders and coalitions to align strategic priorities and goals on courts issues.
Lead American Progress’ work in designing and executing strategies that build political and public support for progressive engagement on the courts and legal policy.
Working with American Progress’ communications and advocacy experts, develop a communications and messaging strategy to elevate the salience of the courts and help the public understand the importance of key nominations and court decisions.
Engage in rapid response through talking points, fact sheets, articles, op-eds, and other tactics as appropriate, and serve as a resource to media and policymakers.
When appropriate, serve as a witness at legislative hearings, briefings, and meetings to advance the institution’s goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Seven to 10 years of experience for the Director role; at least 10 years of experience for the Senior Director role.
Juris Doctor is strongly preferred. Exceptional candidates with equivalent experience will be considered.
Interest in the court system and legal policy and the ability to translate complex issues into compelling and resonant messages for the public.
Fluency in and appreciation for digital communication tools and strategies as a critical method for reaching mass audiences.
Experience working in a matrixed approach across organizations or issues to achieve shared goals and the ability to establish productive collaborations and coalitions.
Demonstrated ability to develop strategic long-term plans and implement them successfully.
High level of creativity with the ability to solve problems and identify creative approaches to complex challenges.
Appreciation for the importance of the court and legal system in shaping the country.
Familiarity with the federal judiciary process and the prominent legal issues that arise in federal courts.
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated aptitude for self-sufficiency and self-direction.
American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is not represented by a union. The minimum salary for the Director position is $92,000, and the minimum salary for the Senior Director position is $125,000.
We will continue to monitor COVID-19 and the levels of community spread and adjust plans as needed for in-office work. Any changes to our current hybrid work policy will be communicated at the time of hire. Updates will be posted on American Progress’ Jobs page.
May 03, 2023
Full time
Reports to: Senior Vice President, Structural Reform and Governance Staff reporting to this position: None Department: Structural Reform and Governance Position classification: Exempt, full time Minimum compensation: $92,000/$125,000 Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
Summary
American Progress is seeking a highly motivated, creative professional to join its Structural Reform and Governance department as the Director or Senior Director of Courts and Legal Policy. This candidate will lead a portfolio dedicated to safeguarding an independent and well-functioning judiciary and advancing a long-term strategy to ensure that the courts are a key pillar of a resilient democracy. These efforts are driven by American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country. The Director or Senior Director will join a dynamic group of colleagues in supporting American Progress’ five crosscutting priorities:
Building an economy for all
Restoring social trust in democracy
Advancing racial equity and justice
Tackling climate change and environmental injustice
Strengthening health
The courts remain a significant barrier to addressing many of the major threats and challenges facing the United States, including climate change, structural racism, income inequality, and the country’s very democracy. The Director or Senior Director will help chart a long-term strategy to bring structural reforms to the courts and advance and shape a “popular constitutionalism” that recognizes the role of both other branches of government and the American people in interpreting the Constitution.
As a multi-issue think tank with capacity across virtually every public policy issue area, American Progress is uniquely situated within the progressive space to elevate policy issues around the courts and important legal reforms as a priority. The Director or Senior Director of Courts and Legal Policy will build a vision and strategy to work with partners to make the courts a priority and connect judicial decisions to their effects on the lives of everyday people.
Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively to develop a medium- and long-term policy research, advocacy, and communications agenda on the courts and actively participate in connecting this work with American Progress’ crosscutting priorities.
Conceive, research, and manage the production of products, op-eds, events, and convenings to make the case for reforms to the court and legal policy.
Work closely with national- and state-level stakeholders and coalitions to align strategic priorities and goals on courts issues.
Lead American Progress’ work in designing and executing strategies that build political and public support for progressive engagement on the courts and legal policy.
Working with American Progress’ communications and advocacy experts, develop a communications and messaging strategy to elevate the salience of the courts and help the public understand the importance of key nominations and court decisions.
Engage in rapid response through talking points, fact sheets, articles, op-eds, and other tactics as appropriate, and serve as a resource to media and policymakers.
When appropriate, serve as a witness at legislative hearings, briefings, and meetings to advance the institution’s goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Seven to 10 years of experience for the Director role; at least 10 years of experience for the Senior Director role.
Juris Doctor is strongly preferred. Exceptional candidates with equivalent experience will be considered.
Interest in the court system and legal policy and the ability to translate complex issues into compelling and resonant messages for the public.
Fluency in and appreciation for digital communication tools and strategies as a critical method for reaching mass audiences.
Experience working in a matrixed approach across organizations or issues to achieve shared goals and the ability to establish productive collaborations and coalitions.
Demonstrated ability to develop strategic long-term plans and implement them successfully.
High level of creativity with the ability to solve problems and identify creative approaches to complex challenges.
Appreciation for the importance of the court and legal system in shaping the country.
Familiarity with the federal judiciary process and the prominent legal issues that arise in federal courts.
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated aptitude for self-sufficiency and self-direction.
American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is not represented by a union. The minimum salary for the Director position is $92,000, and the minimum salary for the Senior Director position is $125,000.
We will continue to monitor COVID-19 and the levels of community spread and adjust plans as needed for in-office work. Any changes to our current hybrid work policy will be communicated at the time of hire. Updates will be posted on American Progress’ Jobs page.
American Oversight is looking for an experienced, confident, and proactive Senior Counsel to join our team and help expose government misconduct and abuses of power. We’re a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog that promotes truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to government records.
From the federal Freedom of Information Act to state transparency laws, we file carefully crafted records requests to extract information from the government, and if officials fail to respond as required by law, our team has the expertise to take them to court and enforce the public’s right to hold our leaders accountable. American Oversight has obtained and published more than one million pages of emails, memos, calendars, text messages, and other records.
The Senior Counsel serves as a leader among other counsel, lending their years of experience as a civil litigator and their well-developed skills for case management and strategic thinking to not only their own active and potential cases, but to teammates on the Legal Team and others at American Oversight engaged in litigation, investigations, communications, or partnership activities, and to management.
Job Responsibilities
Specific tasks will shift day by day with our work, but in a typical week, you will:
Manage an active caseload of federal and state open records litigation in diverse courtrooms across the country at the highest standards of legal skills.
Proactively, creatively, and independently develop future cases selected from a collaboratively defined list of litigation candidates assigned to you.
Review investigative plans and numerous public records request drafts from the Research team and advise on the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the open records laws of your 6-8 assigned states as well as best practices for evidentiary development and reasonable request drafting.
Maintain active communication and follow up with FOIA or open records officers in federal and state government agencies as AO’s point of contact for active open records requests assigned to you.
Develop and maintain your expertise in FOIA and the open records laws of your assigned states by monitoring legal developments, participating in internal legal rounds, and through targeted research projects.
Represent American Oversight in conversations with external partners on substantive topics or transparency law, or, more rarely, through presentations and trainings.
Manage AO’s legal intern program (during intern season(s)) and mentor junior attorneys.
Support organizational interests as needed, being prepared to step into the shoes of Legal Team management if chief counsel and deputy chief counsel are unavailable.
Qualifications
Minimum Years of Experience: 10 years of relevant legal experience (“RE”) or 9 years of RE including 2 years at American Oversight (“AO”); 8 years of RE including 3 years at AO; 7 years of RE including 4 years at AO.
The ability to handle a reasonably large litigation caseload within healthy and regular hours, with effective management of varied litigation demands, including the ability to ask for and accept help and collaboration productively where needed, all while contributing to other organizational initiatives and projects.
High legal acumen and the knowledge of, or ability to learn very quickly, federal and state open records laws and related civil procedure.
Superb brief writing and research skills with exceptional attention to detail, quickly producing high level legal analysis in a persuasive, concise and impactful manner.
Confident oral communication skills, synthesizing persuasive and authoritative information efficiently and in a manner likely to further the goals of the communication.
Strategic thinking that supports highly impactful achievements in litigation, investigation, or communication targets.
Highly professional, courteous, and effective interpersonal communications, including with opposing counsel or government officials.
Proactive and independent organizational skills to set realistic timelines for task achievement and make steady progress towards each milestone.
Enthusiasm for collaboration and teamwork, including respect for all team members and others, including effective project and case leadership, fostering a trusting and enjoyable collaboration for the most effective team product.
Excellent judgment, discretion, and integrity.
Additional Information
American Oversight is proudly an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse team. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications listed. We are dedicated to finding the best candidate for the job. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with diverse lived experiences. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure of whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please contact us to discuss your application.
The starting salary range for this position is $130,000 to $142,000, commensurate with experience. Generous and comprehensive benefits package.
American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
American Oversight is a remote-first organization, and our employees can work from anywhere in the country. Our office in downtown Washington, DC is an optional workspace.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will begin our first round of review on May 12, 2023.
Apr 27, 2023
Full time
American Oversight is looking for an experienced, confident, and proactive Senior Counsel to join our team and help expose government misconduct and abuses of power. We’re a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog that promotes truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to government records.
From the federal Freedom of Information Act to state transparency laws, we file carefully crafted records requests to extract information from the government, and if officials fail to respond as required by law, our team has the expertise to take them to court and enforce the public’s right to hold our leaders accountable. American Oversight has obtained and published more than one million pages of emails, memos, calendars, text messages, and other records.
The Senior Counsel serves as a leader among other counsel, lending their years of experience as a civil litigator and their well-developed skills for case management and strategic thinking to not only their own active and potential cases, but to teammates on the Legal Team and others at American Oversight engaged in litigation, investigations, communications, or partnership activities, and to management.
Job Responsibilities
Specific tasks will shift day by day with our work, but in a typical week, you will:
Manage an active caseload of federal and state open records litigation in diverse courtrooms across the country at the highest standards of legal skills.
Proactively, creatively, and independently develop future cases selected from a collaboratively defined list of litigation candidates assigned to you.
Review investigative plans and numerous public records request drafts from the Research team and advise on the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the open records laws of your 6-8 assigned states as well as best practices for evidentiary development and reasonable request drafting.
Maintain active communication and follow up with FOIA or open records officers in federal and state government agencies as AO’s point of contact for active open records requests assigned to you.
Develop and maintain your expertise in FOIA and the open records laws of your assigned states by monitoring legal developments, participating in internal legal rounds, and through targeted research projects.
Represent American Oversight in conversations with external partners on substantive topics or transparency law, or, more rarely, through presentations and trainings.
Manage AO’s legal intern program (during intern season(s)) and mentor junior attorneys.
Support organizational interests as needed, being prepared to step into the shoes of Legal Team management if chief counsel and deputy chief counsel are unavailable.
Qualifications
Minimum Years of Experience: 10 years of relevant legal experience (“RE”) or 9 years of RE including 2 years at American Oversight (“AO”); 8 years of RE including 3 years at AO; 7 years of RE including 4 years at AO.
The ability to handle a reasonably large litigation caseload within healthy and regular hours, with effective management of varied litigation demands, including the ability to ask for and accept help and collaboration productively where needed, all while contributing to other organizational initiatives and projects.
High legal acumen and the knowledge of, or ability to learn very quickly, federal and state open records laws and related civil procedure.
Superb brief writing and research skills with exceptional attention to detail, quickly producing high level legal analysis in a persuasive, concise and impactful manner.
Confident oral communication skills, synthesizing persuasive and authoritative information efficiently and in a manner likely to further the goals of the communication.
Strategic thinking that supports highly impactful achievements in litigation, investigation, or communication targets.
Highly professional, courteous, and effective interpersonal communications, including with opposing counsel or government officials.
Proactive and independent organizational skills to set realistic timelines for task achievement and make steady progress towards each milestone.
Enthusiasm for collaboration and teamwork, including respect for all team members and others, including effective project and case leadership, fostering a trusting and enjoyable collaboration for the most effective team product.
Excellent judgment, discretion, and integrity.
Additional Information
American Oversight is proudly an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse team. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications listed. We are dedicated to finding the best candidate for the job. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with diverse lived experiences. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure of whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please contact us to discuss your application.
The starting salary range for this position is $130,000 to $142,000, commensurate with experience. Generous and comprehensive benefits package.
American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
American Oversight is a remote-first organization, and our employees can work from anywhere in the country. Our office in downtown Washington, DC is an optional workspace.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will begin our first round of review on May 12, 2023.
WHO WE ARE
The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods.
BENEFITS OF BEING A FELLOW
Watch this short video to meet Sasha, the Fellowship Program Lead, and learn more about the fellowship program.
Take on real-world challenges that positively impact the lives of animals.
Gain extensive professional development and skill building for career advancement.
Career mentorship and collaboration with professionals in the animal protection movement and in the Public Policy space.
Experience the work culture of THL and learn about remote animal advocacy work.
Training in the use of project management and office productivity tools, including Google Suite, Slack, and Asana.
Increasing skills in legal analysis, critical thinking, legal writing, and legal research.
Professional references; connection to a cohort of Fellows and THL staff.
Gain knowledge in developing impactful resources and experience with a volunteer program.
Help expand the resources for THL’s legal landscape, and identify public policy opportunities to improve legislative protections for farmed animals.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As the Public Policy Research Fellow, you will be responsible for researching laws and legislative opportunities that are affecting farm animals across the United States, analyzing pertinent laws to create documents and outlines of their implications, and using this information to identify campaign models for case studies and to inform THL’s future legislative campaign work. The focus of this fellowship will be to create additional resources that cover the legal landscape for farm animals in the United States, identify opportunities and possibilities for public policies, and create campaign toolkits that can be used with these opportunities. This fellowship would be a great opportunity for law students or those wanting to strengthen their legal research and analysis skills. This position reports directly to our Senior Policy Counsel and will be working on our Public Policy team.
This is a short term, remote opportunity, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Researching various laws and legislative opportunities that affect farm animals across the United States, including statutes, proposed legislation, and legal precedents.
Analyzing successful legislative campaign toolkits, models, and case studies for legislative possibilities.
Creating guidance documents and outlines providing recommendations for THL’s legislative work and legislative campaigns.
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Legal research skills, critical thinking and reasoning, and strong legal analysis skills.
Outstanding organizational and time management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Excellent capacity to take initiative, work independently, and follow through to execute on project ideas.
Willingness to take direction and embrace a collaborative spirit.
Knowledge of Westlaw and/or FiscalNote is helpful to start with, but software and database training will be provided during the orientation period.
Baseline understanding of farm animal law in the United States will be beneficial, though not a requirement.
You must be available for the entirety of the Fellowship term: June 12, 2023- September 1, 2023.
Must be 18 years of age or over.
Fellows will be compensated with a $3,540 stipend with successful completion of project benchmarks and engagement in training. The Humane League does not provide health benefits to fellows.
This position will close on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 12:00pm ET.
The initial application review will happen after the application closing date above. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified via email with further details on the status of your application. If a candidate is moved forward, the interview process will be as follows:
Phone Interview (via phone call) starting the week of April 24th, 2023.
Final Interview (via video call) between May 8-26th, 2023.
At The Humane League (THL), animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
You agree that the Fellowship does not create an "employment" relationship under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") or any other definition, and the FLSA's minimum wage and overtime provisions do not apply. This Fellowship does not replace or displace any employee of The Humane League, and The Humane League does not derive an immediate advantage from the activities performed by you.
EEOC Statement
The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status.
The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. We trust individuals to self-identify and ask for the accommodations they need. An example of an accommodation might be extra time to complete a work simulation exercise, among many others. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please complete this form to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Apr 10, 2023
Part time
WHO WE ARE
The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods.
BENEFITS OF BEING A FELLOW
Watch this short video to meet Sasha, the Fellowship Program Lead, and learn more about the fellowship program.
Take on real-world challenges that positively impact the lives of animals.
Gain extensive professional development and skill building for career advancement.
Career mentorship and collaboration with professionals in the animal protection movement and in the Public Policy space.
Experience the work culture of THL and learn about remote animal advocacy work.
Training in the use of project management and office productivity tools, including Google Suite, Slack, and Asana.
Increasing skills in legal analysis, critical thinking, legal writing, and legal research.
Professional references; connection to a cohort of Fellows and THL staff.
Gain knowledge in developing impactful resources and experience with a volunteer program.
Help expand the resources for THL’s legal landscape, and identify public policy opportunities to improve legislative protections for farmed animals.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As the Public Policy Research Fellow, you will be responsible for researching laws and legislative opportunities that are affecting farm animals across the United States, analyzing pertinent laws to create documents and outlines of their implications, and using this information to identify campaign models for case studies and to inform THL’s future legislative campaign work. The focus of this fellowship will be to create additional resources that cover the legal landscape for farm animals in the United States, identify opportunities and possibilities for public policies, and create campaign toolkits that can be used with these opportunities. This fellowship would be a great opportunity for law students or those wanting to strengthen their legal research and analysis skills. This position reports directly to our Senior Policy Counsel and will be working on our Public Policy team.
This is a short term, remote opportunity, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Researching various laws and legislative opportunities that affect farm animals across the United States, including statutes, proposed legislation, and legal precedents.
Analyzing successful legislative campaign toolkits, models, and case studies for legislative possibilities.
Creating guidance documents and outlines providing recommendations for THL’s legislative work and legislative campaigns.
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Legal research skills, critical thinking and reasoning, and strong legal analysis skills.
Outstanding organizational and time management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Excellent capacity to take initiative, work independently, and follow through to execute on project ideas.
Willingness to take direction and embrace a collaborative spirit.
Knowledge of Westlaw and/or FiscalNote is helpful to start with, but software and database training will be provided during the orientation period.
Baseline understanding of farm animal law in the United States will be beneficial, though not a requirement.
You must be available for the entirety of the Fellowship term: June 12, 2023- September 1, 2023.
Must be 18 years of age or over.
Fellows will be compensated with a $3,540 stipend with successful completion of project benchmarks and engagement in training. The Humane League does not provide health benefits to fellows.
This position will close on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 12:00pm ET.
The initial application review will happen after the application closing date above. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified via email with further details on the status of your application. If a candidate is moved forward, the interview process will be as follows:
Phone Interview (via phone call) starting the week of April 24th, 2023.
Final Interview (via video call) between May 8-26th, 2023.
At The Humane League (THL), animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
You agree that the Fellowship does not create an "employment" relationship under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") or any other definition, and the FLSA's minimum wage and overtime provisions do not apply. This Fellowship does not replace or displace any employee of The Humane League, and The Humane League does not derive an immediate advantage from the activities performed by you.
EEOC Statement
The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status.
The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. We trust individuals to self-identify and ask for the accommodations they need. An example of an accommodation might be extra time to complete a work simulation exercise, among many others. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please complete this form to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
The Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) Statewide Tax Clinic is seeking a full-time person to assist with the administration of its Statewide Tax Program. This position is funded for one year with the option to renew. This position will be eligible for partial remote work. The Tax Clinic, while housed in the Portland Regional Office, is a statewide program. Applications from people living around the state are welcome. Primary work location can be determined at the time of hiring.
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 focused on services to farmworkers and on issues affecting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems.
The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds. The Portland Office has adopted a race equity agenda to guide its work with clients as well as its internal operations. The office has a strong commitment to building an inclusive, diverse workplace.
Statewide Tax Clinic
LASO receives a grant from the IRS to assist low-income taxpayers with federal tax problems and associated state tax problems. This takes the form of outreach and education, direct representation, and systemic advocacy. The work of the Statewide Tax Clinic is important to the elimination and alleviation of childhood poverty in the United States. We work to ensure the fairness and integrity of the tax system for low-income, BIPOC, and/or immigrant taxpayers through a mix of direct service work, affirmative litigation, and systemic advocacy work.
Summary of Responsibilities
Responsibilities include representing low-income clients throughout the state of Oregon in federal and state tax matters and to conduct initial client meetings (intake) as needed. This includes providing advice to low-income taxpayers, advocacy with the IRS, and representation in tax court. The attorney will be supported by the LITC Supervising Attorney and will work closely with student law clerks and other LASO staff attorneys. This attorney is also expected to work closely with community-based organizations including those that serve Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrant and other underserved communities to provide outreach and education to the community members of those organizations.
Qualifications
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language and are members of the Oregon State Bar. *This position can also be filled by an Enrolled Agent or CPA who is currently authorized to practice before the IRS or who is willing and able to be authorized to practice before the IRS.
Salary/Benefits
Compensation is based on the currently negotiated union salary scale for a 35-hour work week; placement on the salary scale is based on relevant experience. The salary range for an attorney with 0-5 years experience is $61K to $68.5K; 6-10 years experience is $70K to $76K; and 11 years+ is $77.5K- $100K. There is additional annual compensation of $3600 for bilingual ability. A full benefits package is offered 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
Reviews of resumes to begin on April 17, 2023.
Applications
Send resume and letter of interest to: taxjobs@lasoregon.org
As part of your cover letter, please address the following: LASO PRO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for all members of our staff and clients. Please address how your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity.
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.
Mar 29, 2023
Full time
The Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) Statewide Tax Clinic is seeking a full-time person to assist with the administration of its Statewide Tax Program. This position is funded for one year with the option to renew. This position will be eligible for partial remote work. The Tax Clinic, while housed in the Portland Regional Office, is a statewide program. Applications from people living around the state are welcome. Primary work location can be determined at the time of hiring.
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 focused on services to farmworkers and on issues affecting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems.
The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds. The Portland Office has adopted a race equity agenda to guide its work with clients as well as its internal operations. The office has a strong commitment to building an inclusive, diverse workplace.
Statewide Tax Clinic
LASO receives a grant from the IRS to assist low-income taxpayers with federal tax problems and associated state tax problems. This takes the form of outreach and education, direct representation, and systemic advocacy. The work of the Statewide Tax Clinic is important to the elimination and alleviation of childhood poverty in the United States. We work to ensure the fairness and integrity of the tax system for low-income, BIPOC, and/or immigrant taxpayers through a mix of direct service work, affirmative litigation, and systemic advocacy work.
Summary of Responsibilities
Responsibilities include representing low-income clients throughout the state of Oregon in federal and state tax matters and to conduct initial client meetings (intake) as needed. This includes providing advice to low-income taxpayers, advocacy with the IRS, and representation in tax court. The attorney will be supported by the LITC Supervising Attorney and will work closely with student law clerks and other LASO staff attorneys. This attorney is also expected to work closely with community-based organizations including those that serve Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrant and other underserved communities to provide outreach and education to the community members of those organizations.
Qualifications
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language and are members of the Oregon State Bar. *This position can also be filled by an Enrolled Agent or CPA who is currently authorized to practice before the IRS or who is willing and able to be authorized to practice before the IRS.
Salary/Benefits
Compensation is based on the currently negotiated union salary scale for a 35-hour work week; placement on the salary scale is based on relevant experience. The salary range for an attorney with 0-5 years experience is $61K to $68.5K; 6-10 years experience is $70K to $76K; and 11 years+ is $77.5K- $100K. There is additional annual compensation of $3600 for bilingual ability. A full benefits package is offered 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
Reviews of resumes to begin on April 17, 2023.
Applications
Send resume and letter of interest to: taxjobs@lasoregon.org
As part of your cover letter, please address the following: LASO PRO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for all members of our staff and clients. Please address how your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity.
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.
The Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) Statewide Tax Clinic is seeking a full-time coordinator of tax-related outreach and education around the state. This position is funded for two years with the option to renew. This position will be eligible for partial remote work. The Tax Clinic, while housed in the Portland Regional Office, is a statewide program. Applications from people living around the state are welcome. Primary work location can be determined at the time of hiring.
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 focused on services to farmworkers and on issues affecting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems.
The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds. The Portland Office has adopted a race equity agenda to guide its work with clients as well as its internal operations. The office has a strong commitment to building an inclusive, diverse workplace.
Statewide Tax Clinic
LASO receives a grant from the IRS to assist low-income taxpayers with federal tax problems and associated state tax problems. This takes the form of outreach and education, direct representation, and systemic advocacy. The work of the Statewide Tax Clinic is important to the elimination and alleviation of childhood poverty in the United States. We work to ensure the fairness and integrity of the tax system for low-income, BIPOC, and/or immigrant taxpayers through a mix of direct service work, affirmative litigation, and systemic advocacy work.
Oregon consistently has one of the nation’s lowest Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) participation rates. The EITC is a tax credit designed for families surviving on low wages. In 2018, more than one in four eligible Oregon households did not claim the credit, collectively missing out on $84 million in federal dollars. The EITC is one of the most effective tools for helping working families meet their basic needs and improve their lives. Oregonians less likely to claim the credit are those for whom English is not their primary language and those who live in rural areas, are self-employed, and/or have disabilities. Because of this, the Oregon Department of Human Services has allocated funds to the Tax Clinic to help overcome this disparity, in part, through tax education and assistance to navigate tax systems.
Qualifications
Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations. Demonstrated enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work as a team. Understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. Because the primary function of this role is to provide community outreach with a focus on rural populations and populations for whom English is not their primary language, preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish or another language commonly spoken by tax clinic clients. Though not required, the ideal candidate will be credentialed as a CPA, Enrolled Agent, be a member of the Oregon State Bar, or be eligible to obtain such credentials within the first year of employment.
Essential Functions
Community Outreach:
Identify and develop relationships with key community partners.
Develop and implement an outreach work plan with goals, steps, and timelines.
Provide educational presentations to community members and partner organizations.
Determine what educational materials are needed.
Coordinate the development of educational materials.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Work in an office environment including working at a workstation, attending meetings, etc.
This position will involve frequent travel around the state of Oregon and, as such, requires a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire date.
Use of computer and other office equipment during a 7-hour workday.
Salary/Benefits
Compensation is based on the currently negotiated union salary scale for a 35-hour work week. Placement on the salary scale is based on relevant experience. The salary range is $41K-65K. Additional compensation of $3600 for bilingual ability. 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
Reviews of resumes to begin on April 17, 2023.
Applications
Send resume and letter of interest to: taxjobs@lasoregon.org
As part of your cover letter, please address the following: LASO PRO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for all members of our staff and clients. Please address how your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity.
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.
Mar 29, 2023
Full time
The Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) Statewide Tax Clinic is seeking a full-time coordinator of tax-related outreach and education around the state. This position is funded for two years with the option to renew. This position will be eligible for partial remote work. The Tax Clinic, while housed in the Portland Regional Office, is a statewide program. Applications from people living around the state are welcome. Primary work location can be determined at the time of hiring.
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 focused on services to farmworkers and on issues affecting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems.
The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds. The Portland Office has adopted a race equity agenda to guide its work with clients as well as its internal operations. The office has a strong commitment to building an inclusive, diverse workplace.
Statewide Tax Clinic
LASO receives a grant from the IRS to assist low-income taxpayers with federal tax problems and associated state tax problems. This takes the form of outreach and education, direct representation, and systemic advocacy. The work of the Statewide Tax Clinic is important to the elimination and alleviation of childhood poverty in the United States. We work to ensure the fairness and integrity of the tax system for low-income, BIPOC, and/or immigrant taxpayers through a mix of direct service work, affirmative litigation, and systemic advocacy work.
Oregon consistently has one of the nation’s lowest Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) participation rates. The EITC is a tax credit designed for families surviving on low wages. In 2018, more than one in four eligible Oregon households did not claim the credit, collectively missing out on $84 million in federal dollars. The EITC is one of the most effective tools for helping working families meet their basic needs and improve their lives. Oregonians less likely to claim the credit are those for whom English is not their primary language and those who live in rural areas, are self-employed, and/or have disabilities. Because of this, the Oregon Department of Human Services has allocated funds to the Tax Clinic to help overcome this disparity, in part, through tax education and assistance to navigate tax systems.
Qualifications
Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations. Demonstrated enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work as a team. Understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. Because the primary function of this role is to provide community outreach with a focus on rural populations and populations for whom English is not their primary language, preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish or another language commonly spoken by tax clinic clients. Though not required, the ideal candidate will be credentialed as a CPA, Enrolled Agent, be a member of the Oregon State Bar, or be eligible to obtain such credentials within the first year of employment.
Essential Functions
Community Outreach:
Identify and develop relationships with key community partners.
Develop and implement an outreach work plan with goals, steps, and timelines.
Provide educational presentations to community members and partner organizations.
Determine what educational materials are needed.
Coordinate the development of educational materials.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Work in an office environment including working at a workstation, attending meetings, etc.
This position will involve frequent travel around the state of Oregon and, as such, requires a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire date.
Use of computer and other office equipment during a 7-hour workday.
Salary/Benefits
Compensation is based on the currently negotiated union salary scale for a 35-hour work week. Placement on the salary scale is based on relevant experience. The salary range is $41K-65K. Additional compensation of $3600 for bilingual ability. 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
Reviews of resumes to begin on April 17, 2023.
Applications
Send resume and letter of interest to: taxjobs@lasoregon.org
As part of your cover letter, please address the following: LASO PRO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for all members of our staff and clients. Please address how your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity.
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.
OVCDEI - University of Illinois
Champaign, Illinois
Job Summary
Responsible for conducting timely investigations of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct allegations filed with the Office for Access and Equity, and related duties.
Duties & Responsibilities
Investigations and Hearings
Conduct independent and neutral investigations in response to discrimination and harassment claims filed with the University. This responsibility entails: interviewing relevant parties; gathering, compiling, and analyzing relevant documents and information; assessing witness credibility; reaching sound legal and policy conclusions; presenting case information through effective oral and written communication; delivering timely written reports; appearing before an appeal panel and responding to questions; and working with campus units, human resources representatives, and legal counsel to identify appropriate remediation where appropriate and necessary.
Serve as a principal investigator for matters involving University Laboratory High School and University Primary School.
Facilitate live Title IX hearings, including but not limited to serving in the role of decision maker. This responsibility includes responding to objections, making determinations surrounding relevance of evidence and testimony, maintaining decorum, and issuing the written determination result of the hearing.
Respond on behalf of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to complaints filed with federal and state agencies, including preparing position statements and verified responses, responding to information requests, preparing employee witnesses to testify before federal and state agencies, and participating in fact-finding proceedings before agencies that enforce federal and state discrimination laws.
Committees, Information Requests, Guidance, Relationships
Assist in preparing responses to FOIA requests, government agencies' data requests, and subpoenas.
Maintain and audit data relative to the investigations in which you were the principal investigator.
Provide advice, guidance, and training to faculty and staff on issues of discrimination and harassment, and sexual misconduct.
Maintain collaborative relationships with campus academic and administrative units, human resource offices, University legal counsel and federal and state agencies.
Develop, present, and provide consultation for educational programs on civil rights compliance and equal opportunity issues related to employment and education.
Stay abreast of federal and state laws and regulations concerning equal opportunities and access for employees and students, affirmative action and University employment policies and procedures for faculty, staff and academic professional employees.
Serve on various committees and perform other related duties to further the mission of the university.
Actively promote a healthy office culture that: supports the well-being and professional growth of all staff members, consistently attends to equity and diversity principles, and leverages the expertise and talent of all staff members to develop best practices and be leaders in our field.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
At least three years of relevant experience and demonstrated success in handling conflicts
At least three years of experience participating in administrative hearings, civil litigation, or criminal litigation.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations.
Prior experience working with civil rights claims.
Prior experience working in higher education with faculty, staff, and students.
Experience operating in databases, responding to Freedom of Information Act requests, and working with Excel.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required:
Strong organizational, planning, analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to work independently and with sound judgement.
Demonstrated ability to manage high volume and time-sensitive workload.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage and work with human conflict.
Ability to be detail oriented when working with databases and in generating system reports.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative and diverse environment.
Strong commitment to diversity, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge and enforcement of federal and state civil rights laws.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 4/16/2023. Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a multi-hire search and applicants may be interviewed and hired before the full consideration date. All applicants who apply by the full consideration date will be considered for at least one of the hires.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on April 7, 2023 . Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Hope Farney at hfarney@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID : 1012984 Job Category : Administrative Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Mar 29, 2023
Full time
Job Summary
Responsible for conducting timely investigations of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct allegations filed with the Office for Access and Equity, and related duties.
Duties & Responsibilities
Investigations and Hearings
Conduct independent and neutral investigations in response to discrimination and harassment claims filed with the University. This responsibility entails: interviewing relevant parties; gathering, compiling, and analyzing relevant documents and information; assessing witness credibility; reaching sound legal and policy conclusions; presenting case information through effective oral and written communication; delivering timely written reports; appearing before an appeal panel and responding to questions; and working with campus units, human resources representatives, and legal counsel to identify appropriate remediation where appropriate and necessary.
Serve as a principal investigator for matters involving University Laboratory High School and University Primary School.
Facilitate live Title IX hearings, including but not limited to serving in the role of decision maker. This responsibility includes responding to objections, making determinations surrounding relevance of evidence and testimony, maintaining decorum, and issuing the written determination result of the hearing.
Respond on behalf of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to complaints filed with federal and state agencies, including preparing position statements and verified responses, responding to information requests, preparing employee witnesses to testify before federal and state agencies, and participating in fact-finding proceedings before agencies that enforce federal and state discrimination laws.
Committees, Information Requests, Guidance, Relationships
Assist in preparing responses to FOIA requests, government agencies' data requests, and subpoenas.
Maintain and audit data relative to the investigations in which you were the principal investigator.
Provide advice, guidance, and training to faculty and staff on issues of discrimination and harassment, and sexual misconduct.
Maintain collaborative relationships with campus academic and administrative units, human resource offices, University legal counsel and federal and state agencies.
Develop, present, and provide consultation for educational programs on civil rights compliance and equal opportunity issues related to employment and education.
Stay abreast of federal and state laws and regulations concerning equal opportunities and access for employees and students, affirmative action and University employment policies and procedures for faculty, staff and academic professional employees.
Serve on various committees and perform other related duties to further the mission of the university.
Actively promote a healthy office culture that: supports the well-being and professional growth of all staff members, consistently attends to equity and diversity principles, and leverages the expertise and talent of all staff members to develop best practices and be leaders in our field.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
At least three years of relevant experience and demonstrated success in handling conflicts
At least three years of experience participating in administrative hearings, civil litigation, or criminal litigation.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations.
Prior experience working with civil rights claims.
Prior experience working in higher education with faculty, staff, and students.
Experience operating in databases, responding to Freedom of Information Act requests, and working with Excel.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required:
Strong organizational, planning, analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to work independently and with sound judgement.
Demonstrated ability to manage high volume and time-sensitive workload.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage and work with human conflict.
Ability to be detail oriented when working with databases and in generating system reports.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative and diverse environment.
Strong commitment to diversity, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge and enforcement of federal and state civil rights laws.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 4/16/2023. Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a multi-hire search and applicants may be interviewed and hired before the full consideration date. All applicants who apply by the full consideration date will be considered for at least one of the hires.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on April 7, 2023 . Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Hope Farney at hfarney@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID : 1012984 Job Category : Administrative Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
The Legal Aid Services of Oregon Statewide Tax Clinic is seeking a full-time person to assist with the administration of its Statewide Tax Program. This position is funded for two years with the option to renew. This position will be eligible for partial remote work. The Tax Clinic, while housed in the Portland Regional Office, is a statewide program. Applications from people living around the state are welcome. Primary work location can be determined at the time of hiring.
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 focused on services to farmworkers and on issues affecting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems.
The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds. The Portland Office has adopted a race equity agenda to guide its work with clients as well as its internal operations. The office has a strong commitment to building an inclusive, diverse workplace.
Statewide Tax Clinic
LASO receives a grant from the IRS to assist low-income taxpayers with federal tax problems and associated state tax problems. This takes the form of outreach and education, direct representation, and systemic advocacy. The work of the Statewide Tax Clinic is important to the elimination and alleviation of childhood poverty in the United States. We work to ensure the fairness and integrity of the tax system for low-income, BIPOC, and/or immigrant taxpayers through a mix of direct service work, affirmative litigation, and systemic advocacy work.
Oregon consistently has one of the nation’s lowest Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) participation rates. The EITC is a tax credit designed for families surviving on low wages. In 2018, more than one in four eligible Oregon households did not claim the credit, collectively missing out on $84 million in federal dollars. The EITC is one of the most effective tools for helping working families meet their basic needs and improve their lives. Oregonians less likely to claim the credit are those for whom English is not their primary language and those who live in rural areas, are self-employed, and/or have disabilities. Because of this, the Oregon Department of Human Services has allocated funds to the Tax Clinic to help overcome this disparity, in part, through tax education and assistance to navigate tax systems.
Qualifications
Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations. Demonstrated enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work as a team. Understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. Because the focus of the tax clinic is to serve populations for whom English is not their primary language, preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish, or another language commonly spoken by tax clinic clients. Though not required, the ideal candidate will be credentialed as a CPA, Enrolled Agent, or be eligible to obtain such credentials within the first year of employment.
Essential Functions
Creating systems and developing processes to create a smooth and consistent workflow in the office;
Assisting with compiling grant reports;
Answering phones and screening clients for eligibility;
Case handling duties including factual investigation, preparing documents, contact with the IRS on behalf of taxpayers, etc.
Other appropriate functions when necessary.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Work in an office environment including working at a workstation, attending meetings, etc.
Use of computer and other office equipment during a 7-hour workday.
Salary/Benefits
Compensation is based on the currently negotiated union salary scale for a 35-hour work week. Placement on the salary scale is based on relevant experience. The salary range is $41K-65K. Additional compensation of $3600 for bilingual ability. 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
Reviews of resumes to begin on April 17, 2023.
Applications
Send resume and letter of interest to: taxjobs@lasoregon.org
As part of your cover letter, please address the following: LASO PRO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for all members of our staff and clients. Please address how your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity.
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.
Mar 29, 2023
Full time
The Legal Aid Services of Oregon Statewide Tax Clinic is seeking a full-time person to assist with the administration of its Statewide Tax Program. This position is funded for two years with the option to renew. This position will be eligible for partial remote work. The Tax Clinic, while housed in the Portland Regional Office, is a statewide program. Applications from people living around the state are welcome. Primary work location can be determined at the time of hiring.
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 focused on services to farmworkers and on issues affecting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems.
The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds. The Portland Office has adopted a race equity agenda to guide its work with clients as well as its internal operations. The office has a strong commitment to building an inclusive, diverse workplace.
Statewide Tax Clinic
LASO receives a grant from the IRS to assist low-income taxpayers with federal tax problems and associated state tax problems. This takes the form of outreach and education, direct representation, and systemic advocacy. The work of the Statewide Tax Clinic is important to the elimination and alleviation of childhood poverty in the United States. We work to ensure the fairness and integrity of the tax system for low-income, BIPOC, and/or immigrant taxpayers through a mix of direct service work, affirmative litigation, and systemic advocacy work.
Oregon consistently has one of the nation’s lowest Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) participation rates. The EITC is a tax credit designed for families surviving on low wages. In 2018, more than one in four eligible Oregon households did not claim the credit, collectively missing out on $84 million in federal dollars. The EITC is one of the most effective tools for helping working families meet their basic needs and improve their lives. Oregonians less likely to claim the credit are those for whom English is not their primary language and those who live in rural areas, are self-employed, and/or have disabilities. Because of this, the Oregon Department of Human Services has allocated funds to the Tax Clinic to help overcome this disparity, in part, through tax education and assistance to navigate tax systems.
Qualifications
Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations. Demonstrated enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work as a team. Understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. Because the focus of the tax clinic is to serve populations for whom English is not their primary language, preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish, or another language commonly spoken by tax clinic clients. Though not required, the ideal candidate will be credentialed as a CPA, Enrolled Agent, or be eligible to obtain such credentials within the first year of employment.
Essential Functions
Creating systems and developing processes to create a smooth and consistent workflow in the office;
Assisting with compiling grant reports;
Answering phones and screening clients for eligibility;
Case handling duties including factual investigation, preparing documents, contact with the IRS on behalf of taxpayers, etc.
Other appropriate functions when necessary.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Work in an office environment including working at a workstation, attending meetings, etc.
Use of computer and other office equipment during a 7-hour workday.
Salary/Benefits
Compensation is based on the currently negotiated union salary scale for a 35-hour work week. Placement on the salary scale is based on relevant experience. The salary range is $41K-65K. Additional compensation of $3600 for bilingual ability. 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
Reviews of resumes to begin on April 17, 2023.
Applications
Send resume and letter of interest to: taxjobs@lasoregon.org
As part of your cover letter, please address the following: LASO PRO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for all members of our staff and clients. Please address how your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity.
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.
American Red Cross
Washington, District of Columbia
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? **** As a condition of employment with American Red Cross, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or qualify for an exemption, except in states where it is prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved exemption prior to starting employment **** Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: WHY CHOOSE US? As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB: The American Red Cross seeks a highly motivated and proactive team player to serve as Senior Counsel within the Employment and Labor team of the Office of General Counsel. This team consists of three attorneys and two paralegals who partner with our Human Resources department and business stakeholders to provide expert advice on employment matters and who oversee all employment, labor, and benefits legal matters. The successful candidate will embrace collaboration and possess intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for taking on new challenges in furtherance of the organization’s humanitarian mission. The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will primarily work from home but need to be able to easily travel to the DC office for team meetings. Preference for candidates to be in the DC/MD/VA area. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities): • Provide advice, counsel, and strategic guidance to Human Resources and all levels of business management on a broad range of employment issues, including accommodation, leaves of absence, reorganizations, investigations, performance management, terminations, recruiting and hiring, background checks, compensation and benefits, and wage and hour. • Coordinate and manage employment law related projects, including internal process reviews and new policy implementation. • Identify and manage legal risks and provide solutions for resolving employment disputes. • Manage and drive strategy on pre-litigation and litigation matters. • Manage outside counsel in defense of employment related claims and legal actions. • Maintain an ongoing working knowledge of a broad array of laws and regulations applicable to the employment function including but not limited to Title VII, ADEA, OWBPA, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, FLSA, NLRA, and employee classification issues, as well as state and local employment laws and regulations. • Participate in the creation, review and delivery of trainings. • Draft and edit employment-related contracts, documents, and correspondence. PAY INFORMATION: The annual salary range for this position is $150K - $170K. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.** Scope: Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Apply subject matter knowledge. Capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge. Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (required/minimum qualifications): • Requires J.D. or equivalent and admission to practice by a state Bar. • Minimum 5 years experience in employment law and litigation, with a mixture of firm and in-house experience preferred. Experience with employee benefits or traditional labor law a big plus. • Ability to handle multiple, high-level complex projects and high volumes of work on an ongoing basis, with strong attention to detail. • Exercises sound judgment and the highest degree of integrity and ethical standards • Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to make formal presentations to management and to provide engaging, clear, communication of legal concepts to non-lawyers. • Ability to function independently with limited guidance. • Must be client-oriented, approachable, responsive, and engaging. • Occasional travel required, primarily to the DC office for meetings. BENEFITS FOR YOU: We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn. • Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts • PTO + Holidays • 401K with up to 4% Match • Paid Family Leave • Employee Assistance Programs • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term IND123 *LI-EH1 Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering? Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Mar 27, 2023
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? **** As a condition of employment with American Red Cross, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or qualify for an exemption, except in states where it is prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved exemption prior to starting employment **** Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: WHY CHOOSE US? As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB: The American Red Cross seeks a highly motivated and proactive team player to serve as Senior Counsel within the Employment and Labor team of the Office of General Counsel. This team consists of three attorneys and two paralegals who partner with our Human Resources department and business stakeholders to provide expert advice on employment matters and who oversee all employment, labor, and benefits legal matters. The successful candidate will embrace collaboration and possess intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for taking on new challenges in furtherance of the organization’s humanitarian mission. The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will primarily work from home but need to be able to easily travel to the DC office for team meetings. Preference for candidates to be in the DC/MD/VA area. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities): • Provide advice, counsel, and strategic guidance to Human Resources and all levels of business management on a broad range of employment issues, including accommodation, leaves of absence, reorganizations, investigations, performance management, terminations, recruiting and hiring, background checks, compensation and benefits, and wage and hour. • Coordinate and manage employment law related projects, including internal process reviews and new policy implementation. • Identify and manage legal risks and provide solutions for resolving employment disputes. • Manage and drive strategy on pre-litigation and litigation matters. • Manage outside counsel in defense of employment related claims and legal actions. • Maintain an ongoing working knowledge of a broad array of laws and regulations applicable to the employment function including but not limited to Title VII, ADEA, OWBPA, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, FLSA, NLRA, and employee classification issues, as well as state and local employment laws and regulations. • Participate in the creation, review and delivery of trainings. • Draft and edit employment-related contracts, documents, and correspondence. PAY INFORMATION: The annual salary range for this position is $150K - $170K. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.** Scope: Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Apply subject matter knowledge. Capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge. Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (required/minimum qualifications): • Requires J.D. or equivalent and admission to practice by a state Bar. • Minimum 5 years experience in employment law and litigation, with a mixture of firm and in-house experience preferred. Experience with employee benefits or traditional labor law a big plus. • Ability to handle multiple, high-level complex projects and high volumes of work on an ongoing basis, with strong attention to detail. • Exercises sound judgment and the highest degree of integrity and ethical standards • Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to make formal presentations to management and to provide engaging, clear, communication of legal concepts to non-lawyers. • Ability to function independently with limited guidance. • Must be client-oriented, approachable, responsive, and engaging. • Occasional travel required, primarily to the DC office for meetings. BENEFITS FOR YOU: We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn. • Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts • PTO + Holidays • 401K with up to 4% Match • Paid Family Leave • Employee Assistance Programs • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term IND123 *LI-EH1 Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering? Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Oceana’s Legal Department is looking for an Environmental Advocacy Legal Extern to work closely with the Senior Counsel and Staff Attorney. The Environmental Advocacy Legal Extern position will provide the law student with first-hand opportunity to experience how in-house lawyers support the environmental advocacy needs of several campaigns in Oceana’s headquarters. You may be asked to support strategic litigation; analyze legislation; perform research on legal matters related to Oceana’s campaigns; or otherwise support the environmental advocacy work of Oceana. The position is based in Washington, D.C. We are seeking a law school student in their 2L or 3L year, who is pursuing a law degree (Juris Doctor (J.D.)) or a lawyer pursuing an LL.M. degree, who has a demonstrated interest in environmental law. The position is for externs seeking law school credit in an externship program or work-study program.
Come join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect our oceans and marine wildlife while also enhancing the capacity of the oceans to feed a growing world population. Oceana’s in-house Legal Department supports Oceana’s campaigns, which focus on reducing ocean plastics, promoting responsible fishing; stopping illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing; protecting at risk marine species, such as the North Atlantic right whale and sharks; advocating for clean offshore energy; and fighting the expansion of offshore oil and gas drilling.
Founded in 2001, Oceana is the world’s largest ocean advocacy organization focused solely on restoring the resilience, diversity, and abundance of marine ecosystems to ensure that our oceans are a significant source of wild-caught fish that can help feed the world. We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns extend to countries that, combined, govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the 27 countries in the European Union.
Click “Apply Now” to learn more about this position.
Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.
Note: Oceana requires all employees to provide proof of vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact humanresources@oceana.org. Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.
Oceana’s US offices have operated on a hybrid schedule and staff have been required to work from their assigned office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. With agreement between the employee and their supervisor, the employee may work from home Monday and Friday. Oceana continually evaluates safety protocols and updates our practices on an ongoing basis based on the CDC community level color coding system of green, yellow and red.
Mar 27, 2023
Intern
Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Oceana’s Legal Department is looking for an Environmental Advocacy Legal Extern to work closely with the Senior Counsel and Staff Attorney. The Environmental Advocacy Legal Extern position will provide the law student with first-hand opportunity to experience how in-house lawyers support the environmental advocacy needs of several campaigns in Oceana’s headquarters. You may be asked to support strategic litigation; analyze legislation; perform research on legal matters related to Oceana’s campaigns; or otherwise support the environmental advocacy work of Oceana. The position is based in Washington, D.C. We are seeking a law school student in their 2L or 3L year, who is pursuing a law degree (Juris Doctor (J.D.)) or a lawyer pursuing an LL.M. degree, who has a demonstrated interest in environmental law. The position is for externs seeking law school credit in an externship program or work-study program.
Come join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect our oceans and marine wildlife while also enhancing the capacity of the oceans to feed a growing world population. Oceana’s in-house Legal Department supports Oceana’s campaigns, which focus on reducing ocean plastics, promoting responsible fishing; stopping illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing; protecting at risk marine species, such as the North Atlantic right whale and sharks; advocating for clean offshore energy; and fighting the expansion of offshore oil and gas drilling.
Founded in 2001, Oceana is the world’s largest ocean advocacy organization focused solely on restoring the resilience, diversity, and abundance of marine ecosystems to ensure that our oceans are a significant source of wild-caught fish that can help feed the world. We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns extend to countries that, combined, govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the 27 countries in the European Union.
Click “Apply Now” to learn more about this position.
Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.
Note: Oceana requires all employees to provide proof of vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact humanresources@oceana.org. Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.
Oceana’s US offices have operated on a hybrid schedule and staff have been required to work from their assigned office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. With agreement between the employee and their supervisor, the employee may work from home Monday and Friday. Oceana continually evaluates safety protocols and updates our practices on an ongoing basis based on the CDC community level color coding system of green, yellow and red.
Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Oceana’s Legal Department is looking for an intern to work closely with the Assistant General Counsel. The internship will provide the student with first-hand opportunity to experience how in-house lawyers support the organizational needs of a multi-national environmental charity. You may be asked to develop organizational policies and procedures relating to governance and compliance; perform research on legal matters related to business transactions; or otherwise support the work of the Assistant General Counsel in areas such as legal compliance and risk management. The position is based in Washington, D.C. We are seeking a current student in a Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master in Nonprofit Management (MNM), Master of Public Administration (MPA), or equivalent educational program. The position is for externs seeking school credit in an externship program or work-study program.
Come join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect marine wildlife while also enhancing the capacity of the oceans to feed a growing world population. Founded in 2001, Oceana is the world’s largest ocean advocacy organization focused solely on restoring the resilience, diversity, and abundance of marine ecosystems to ensure that our oceans are a significant source of wild-caught fish that can help feed the world.
We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns extend to countries that, combined, govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the 27 countries in the European Union.
Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.
Note: Oceana requires all employees to provide proof of vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact humanresources@oceana.org. Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.
Oceana's US offices have operated on a hybrid schedule and staff have been required to work from their assigned office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. With agreement between the employee and their supervisor, the employee may work from home Monday and Friday. Oceana continually evaluates safety protocols and updates our practices on an ongoing basis based on the CDC community level color coding system of green, yellow and red.
Mar 27, 2023
Intern
Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Oceana’s Legal Department is looking for an intern to work closely with the Assistant General Counsel. The internship will provide the student with first-hand opportunity to experience how in-house lawyers support the organizational needs of a multi-national environmental charity. You may be asked to develop organizational policies and procedures relating to governance and compliance; perform research on legal matters related to business transactions; or otherwise support the work of the Assistant General Counsel in areas such as legal compliance and risk management. The position is based in Washington, D.C. We are seeking a current student in a Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master in Nonprofit Management (MNM), Master of Public Administration (MPA), or equivalent educational program. The position is for externs seeking school credit in an externship program or work-study program.
Come join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect marine wildlife while also enhancing the capacity of the oceans to feed a growing world population. Founded in 2001, Oceana is the world’s largest ocean advocacy organization focused solely on restoring the resilience, diversity, and abundance of marine ecosystems to ensure that our oceans are a significant source of wild-caught fish that can help feed the world.
We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns extend to countries that, combined, govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the 27 countries in the European Union.
Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.
Note: Oceana requires all employees to provide proof of vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact humanresources@oceana.org. Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.
Oceana's US offices have operated on a hybrid schedule and staff have been required to work from their assigned office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. With agreement between the employee and their supervisor, the employee may work from home Monday and Friday. Oceana continually evaluates safety protocols and updates our practices on an ongoing basis based on the CDC community level color coding system of green, yellow and red.
Reports to: Senior Vice President, Structural Reform and Governance Staff reporting to this position: None Department: Structural Reform and Governance Position classification: Exempt, full time Minimum compensation: $92,000/$125,000 Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
Summary
American Progress is seeking a highly motivated, creative professional to join its Structural Reform and Governance department as the Director or Senior Director of Courts and Legal Policy. This candidate will lead a portfolio dedicated to safeguarding an independent and well-functioning judiciary and advancing a long-term strategy to ensure that the courts are a key pillar of a resilient democracy. These efforts are driven by American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country. The Director or Senior Director will join a dynamic group of colleagues in supporting American Progress’ five crosscutting priorities:
Building an economy for all
Restoring social trust in democracy
Advancing racial equity and justice
Tackling climate change and environmental injustice
Strengthening health
The courts remain a significant barrier to addressing many of the major threats and challenges facing the United States, including climate change, structural racism, income inequality, and the country’s very democracy. The Director or Senior Director will help chart a long-term strategy to bring structural reforms to the courts and advance and shape a “popular constitutionalism” that recognizes the role of both other branches of government and the American people in interpreting the Constitution.
As a multi-issue think tank with capacity across virtually every public policy issue area, American Progress is uniquely situated within the progressive space to elevate policy issues around the courts and important legal reforms as a priority. The Director or Senior Director of Courts and Legal Policy will build a vision and strategy to work with partners to make the courts a priority and connect judicial decisions to their effects on the lives of everyday people.
Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively to develop a medium- and long-term policy research, advocacy, and communications agenda on the courts and actively participate in connecting this work with American Progress’ crosscutting priorities.
Conceive, research, and manage the production of products, op-eds, events, and convenings to make the case for reforms to the court and legal policy.
Work closely with national- and state-level stakeholders and coalitions to align strategic priorities and goals on courts issues.
Lead American Progress’ work in designing and executing strategies that build political and public support for progressive engagement on the courts and legal policy.
Working with American Progress’ communications and advocacy experts, develop a communications and messaging strategy to elevate the salience of the courts and help the public understand the importance of key nominations and court decisions.
Engage in rapid response through talking points, fact sheets, articles, op-eds, and other tactics as appropriate, and serve as a resource to media and policymakers.
When appropriate, serve as a witness at legislative hearings, briefings, and meetings to advance the institution’s goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Seven to 10 years of experience for the Director role; at least 10 years of experience for the Senior Director role.
Juris Doctor is strongly preferred. Exceptional candidates with equivalent experience will be considered.
Interest in the court system and legal policy and the ability to translate complex issues into compelling and resonant messages for the public.
Fluency in and appreciation for digital communication tools and strategies as a critical method for reaching mass audiences.
Experience working in a matrixed approach across organizations or issues to achieve shared goals and the ability to establish productive collaborations and coalitions.
Demonstrated ability to develop strategic long-term plans and implement them successfully.
High level of creativity with the ability to solve problems and identify creative approaches to complex challenges.
Appreciation for the importance of the court and legal system in shaping the country.
Familiarity with the federal judiciary process and the prominent legal issues that arise in federal courts.
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated aptitude for self-sufficiency and self-direction.
American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is not represented by a union. The minimum salary for the Director position is $92,000, and the minimum salary for the Senior Director position is $125,000.
We will continue to monitor COVID-19 and the levels of community spread and adjust plans as needed for in-office work. Any changes to our current hybrid work policy will be communicated at the time of hire. Updates will be posted on American Progress’ Jobs page.
Mar 24, 2023
Full time
Reports to: Senior Vice President, Structural Reform and Governance Staff reporting to this position: None Department: Structural Reform and Governance Position classification: Exempt, full time Minimum compensation: $92,000/$125,000 Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
Summary
American Progress is seeking a highly motivated, creative professional to join its Structural Reform and Governance department as the Director or Senior Director of Courts and Legal Policy. This candidate will lead a portfolio dedicated to safeguarding an independent and well-functioning judiciary and advancing a long-term strategy to ensure that the courts are a key pillar of a resilient democracy. These efforts are driven by American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country. The Director or Senior Director will join a dynamic group of colleagues in supporting American Progress’ five crosscutting priorities:
Building an economy for all
Restoring social trust in democracy
Advancing racial equity and justice
Tackling climate change and environmental injustice
Strengthening health
The courts remain a significant barrier to addressing many of the major threats and challenges facing the United States, including climate change, structural racism, income inequality, and the country’s very democracy. The Director or Senior Director will help chart a long-term strategy to bring structural reforms to the courts and advance and shape a “popular constitutionalism” that recognizes the role of both other branches of government and the American people in interpreting the Constitution.
As a multi-issue think tank with capacity across virtually every public policy issue area, American Progress is uniquely situated within the progressive space to elevate policy issues around the courts and important legal reforms as a priority. The Director or Senior Director of Courts and Legal Policy will build a vision and strategy to work with partners to make the courts a priority and connect judicial decisions to their effects on the lives of everyday people.
Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively to develop a medium- and long-term policy research, advocacy, and communications agenda on the courts and actively participate in connecting this work with American Progress’ crosscutting priorities.
Conceive, research, and manage the production of products, op-eds, events, and convenings to make the case for reforms to the court and legal policy.
Work closely with national- and state-level stakeholders and coalitions to align strategic priorities and goals on courts issues.
Lead American Progress’ work in designing and executing strategies that build political and public support for progressive engagement on the courts and legal policy.
Working with American Progress’ communications and advocacy experts, develop a communications and messaging strategy to elevate the salience of the courts and help the public understand the importance of key nominations and court decisions.
Engage in rapid response through talking points, fact sheets, articles, op-eds, and other tactics as appropriate, and serve as a resource to media and policymakers.
When appropriate, serve as a witness at legislative hearings, briefings, and meetings to advance the institution’s goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Seven to 10 years of experience for the Director role; at least 10 years of experience for the Senior Director role.
Juris Doctor is strongly preferred. Exceptional candidates with equivalent experience will be considered.
Interest in the court system and legal policy and the ability to translate complex issues into compelling and resonant messages for the public.
Fluency in and appreciation for digital communication tools and strategies as a critical method for reaching mass audiences.
Experience working in a matrixed approach across organizations or issues to achieve shared goals and the ability to establish productive collaborations and coalitions.
Demonstrated ability to develop strategic long-term plans and implement them successfully.
High level of creativity with the ability to solve problems and identify creative approaches to complex challenges.
Appreciation for the importance of the court and legal system in shaping the country.
Familiarity with the federal judiciary process and the prominent legal issues that arise in federal courts.
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated aptitude for self-sufficiency and self-direction.
American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is not represented by a union. The minimum salary for the Director position is $92,000, and the minimum salary for the Senior Director position is $125,000.
We will continue to monitor COVID-19 and the levels of community spread and adjust plans as needed for in-office work. Any changes to our current hybrid work policy will be communicated at the time of hire. Updates will be posted on American Progress’ Jobs page.
Protect Democracy is seeking an In-House Counsel to join our team.
In this role, you will serve as an effective legal guardian with the utmost integrity, ensuring Protect Democracy and its affiliated organizations operate within the law at all times and offering your expert counsel on legal, risk, and governance issues.
To succeed in this role, you must have strong legal judgment, experience managing legal and reputational risk, familiarity with the political environments in which US pro-democracy organizations do their work, and sound knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations. Top candidates will have substantial experience managing government/internal investigations and/or enforcement matters, the ability to absorb information quickly and offer crisp guidance, and bring stellar partnership, advocacy, and people skills to the role. All applicants must share a passion for our mission to prevent the United States from declining into a more authoritarian form of government.
Protect Democracy recognizes that there is strength in diversity and strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and from across the political and ideological spectrum to apply. You can work from any location in the United States.
In this role, you will work in collaboration with General Counsel and the In-House team to:
Identify potential or emerging internal and external risk pertaining to the way we operate and seek to achieve our mission.
Evaluate those risks to determine which are likely to materialize and identify strategic ways to mitigate those risks.
Undertake and strategically manage Protect Democracy’s systems and processes to mitigate and address emergent high risk scenarios that involve regulatory scrutiny, enforcement actions, and other proceedings like defensive litigation and internal investigations; lead any internal and external work to defend the organization
In addition as part of the In-House team, you will:
Ensure we are in compliance with laws and regulations applicable to our operation, including but not limited to employment law, tax law, lobbying and fundraising registration, professional responsibility rules, and reporting requirements.
Assess systems and data, including identifying needs for development of new systems and/or policies to maximize compliance and minimize legal and reputational risk, and design and implement trainings for staff.
Where capacity allows and skills align, contribute to impact litigation and other programmatic work.
The ideal candidate brings:
JD, equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
7+ years of experience including leading defensive litigation, navigating government investigations and enforcement matters, and internal investigations.
Admitted to a bar where the role is located and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g. registered in-house status); ability to travel within the country for events, appearances, hearings, etc.
Experience with high risk incident response and excellent judgment on how to assess, mitigate, and, when necessary, operate with risk.
Ability to convert legal rules and requirements into practical operational guidance for staff and programs to ensure compliance.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships and work in a team environment with people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, including strong external relationship development skills and the ability to work effectively with outside counsel.
Rigorous attention to detail and the highest standards for excellence in execution.
Ability to track, prioritize, and balance a diverse set of responsibilities.
Growth mindset and enthusiasm for giving and receiving feedback up, down, and sideways.
A passionate commitment to the preservation of democratic norms and institutions.
Comfort working in a startup environment, proactively working to build the organization and figure out what’s needed to move your work forward.
Compensation
The starting salary range is $110,077-$129,502 for mid-career candidates (typically with 7-11 years of experience) and $152,111-$178,954 for more experienced candidates (typically with 12-17 years of experience). Where a candidate falls within the salary range is determined by a number of factors including the relevant experience, capabilities and skills a candidate brings, and internal organizational equity.
About Protect Democracy
Flexible location. You can work from any location in the United States. The only requirement is that your location be one that allows you to complete the demands of the position and mission. We currently have staff in Arizona, California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and elsewhere around the country. Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we offered shared workspaces in those locations for staff members who enjoy working in an office environment, and we are reopening our workspaces in line with current guidance.
Commitment to a diverse workplace. Protect Democracy is an equal opportunity employer. Our culture principles emphasize that there is strength in diversity as we believe diverse teams are more innovative, creative, and productive. Protect Democracy encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Competitive pay and phenomenal benefits. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package includes: unlimited PTO, 18 weeks of paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match that vests immediately, excellent employer-sponsored health, vision, and dental plans, long-term disability and life insurance for all employees, a home office stipend, and as budget allows, discretionary bonuses.
Ample opportunities for personal & professional development. Candidates who do not meet all listed criteria should still apply, as our organizational structure focuses on providing mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.
Please contact hiring@protectdemocracy.org if you require accommodations at any point in the application process.
Mar 13, 2023
Full time
Protect Democracy is seeking an In-House Counsel to join our team.
In this role, you will serve as an effective legal guardian with the utmost integrity, ensuring Protect Democracy and its affiliated organizations operate within the law at all times and offering your expert counsel on legal, risk, and governance issues.
To succeed in this role, you must have strong legal judgment, experience managing legal and reputational risk, familiarity with the political environments in which US pro-democracy organizations do their work, and sound knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations. Top candidates will have substantial experience managing government/internal investigations and/or enforcement matters, the ability to absorb information quickly and offer crisp guidance, and bring stellar partnership, advocacy, and people skills to the role. All applicants must share a passion for our mission to prevent the United States from declining into a more authoritarian form of government.
Protect Democracy recognizes that there is strength in diversity and strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and from across the political and ideological spectrum to apply. You can work from any location in the United States.
In this role, you will work in collaboration with General Counsel and the In-House team to:
Identify potential or emerging internal and external risk pertaining to the way we operate and seek to achieve our mission.
Evaluate those risks to determine which are likely to materialize and identify strategic ways to mitigate those risks.
Undertake and strategically manage Protect Democracy’s systems and processes to mitigate and address emergent high risk scenarios that involve regulatory scrutiny, enforcement actions, and other proceedings like defensive litigation and internal investigations; lead any internal and external work to defend the organization
In addition as part of the In-House team, you will:
Ensure we are in compliance with laws and regulations applicable to our operation, including but not limited to employment law, tax law, lobbying and fundraising registration, professional responsibility rules, and reporting requirements.
Assess systems and data, including identifying needs for development of new systems and/or policies to maximize compliance and minimize legal and reputational risk, and design and implement trainings for staff.
Where capacity allows and skills align, contribute to impact litigation and other programmatic work.
The ideal candidate brings:
JD, equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
7+ years of experience including leading defensive litigation, navigating government investigations and enforcement matters, and internal investigations.
Admitted to a bar where the role is located and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g. registered in-house status); ability to travel within the country for events, appearances, hearings, etc.
Experience with high risk incident response and excellent judgment on how to assess, mitigate, and, when necessary, operate with risk.
Ability to convert legal rules and requirements into practical operational guidance for staff and programs to ensure compliance.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships and work in a team environment with people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, including strong external relationship development skills and the ability to work effectively with outside counsel.
Rigorous attention to detail and the highest standards for excellence in execution.
Ability to track, prioritize, and balance a diverse set of responsibilities.
Growth mindset and enthusiasm for giving and receiving feedback up, down, and sideways.
A passionate commitment to the preservation of democratic norms and institutions.
Comfort working in a startup environment, proactively working to build the organization and figure out what’s needed to move your work forward.
Compensation
The starting salary range is $110,077-$129,502 for mid-career candidates (typically with 7-11 years of experience) and $152,111-$178,954 for more experienced candidates (typically with 12-17 years of experience). Where a candidate falls within the salary range is determined by a number of factors including the relevant experience, capabilities and skills a candidate brings, and internal organizational equity.
About Protect Democracy
Flexible location. You can work from any location in the United States. The only requirement is that your location be one that allows you to complete the demands of the position and mission. We currently have staff in Arizona, California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and elsewhere around the country. Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we offered shared workspaces in those locations for staff members who enjoy working in an office environment, and we are reopening our workspaces in line with current guidance.
Commitment to a diverse workplace. Protect Democracy is an equal opportunity employer. Our culture principles emphasize that there is strength in diversity as we believe diverse teams are more innovative, creative, and productive. Protect Democracy encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Competitive pay and phenomenal benefits. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package includes: unlimited PTO, 18 weeks of paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match that vests immediately, excellent employer-sponsored health, vision, and dental plans, long-term disability and life insurance for all employees, a home office stipend, and as budget allows, discretionary bonuses.
Ample opportunities for personal & professional development. Candidates who do not meet all listed criteria should still apply, as our organizational structure focuses on providing mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.
Please contact hiring@protectdemocracy.org if you require accommodations at any point in the application process.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Hillsboro, OR; Woodburn, OR
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a bilingual (Spanish/English) temporary, part-time staff attorney in its Farmworker Program office in Hillsboro or Woodburn. This position is temporary and will not last longer than nine months.
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 that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is 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 eight staff, including attorneys and paralegal/outreach workers. The majority of our clients speak Spanish 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 employment and immigration matters before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts. The staff attorney will also be involved in advocacy, community education and outreach to migrant labor camps and community-based groups.
The typical work schedule is based on a 35-hour work week, Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00 with a one-hour lunch break. Work location can be in-office or could be partially remote. This position is eligible for a partial remote option; flexible work schedules may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Requirements 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 interpersonal communication skills;
a high degree of initiative and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively;
ability to speak, read and write Spanish;
willingness to flex their work schedule to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed; and
a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to travel.
Preferences
We prefer applicants who have lived or other meaningful experience with people living in poverty, persons of color, immigrant, indigenous or agricultural worker communities. We prefer applicants who have a membership in the Oregon bar, or eligibility for reciprocity.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $61,000 to $100,000 based on experience and will be pro-rated based on part-time FTE. Additional compensation for bilingual ability.
Closing date Position open until filled. Review of applications to begin on March 1, 2023.
Applications Send resume and cover letter describing relevant experience: Laurie Hoefer, Program Director Legal Aid Services of Oregon 397 N. First St. Woodburn, OR 97071 farmworkerjobs@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.
Mar 09, 2023
Contractor
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a bilingual (Spanish/English) temporary, part-time staff attorney in its Farmworker Program office in Hillsboro or Woodburn. This position is temporary and will not last longer than nine months.
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 that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is 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 eight staff, including attorneys and paralegal/outreach workers. The majority of our clients speak Spanish 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 employment and immigration matters before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts. The staff attorney will also be involved in advocacy, community education and outreach to migrant labor camps and community-based groups.
The typical work schedule is based on a 35-hour work week, Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00 with a one-hour lunch break. Work location can be in-office or could be partially remote. This position is eligible for a partial remote option; flexible work schedules may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Requirements 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 interpersonal communication skills;
a high degree of initiative and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively;
ability to speak, read and write Spanish;
willingness to flex their work schedule to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed; and
a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to travel.
Preferences
We prefer applicants who have lived or other meaningful experience with people living in poverty, persons of color, immigrant, indigenous or agricultural worker communities. We prefer applicants who have a membership in the Oregon bar, or eligibility for reciprocity.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $61,000 to $100,000 based on experience and will be pro-rated based on part-time FTE. Additional compensation for bilingual ability.
Closing date Position open until filled. Review of applications to begin on March 1, 2023.
Applications Send resume and cover letter describing relevant experience: Laurie Hoefer, Program Director Legal Aid Services of Oregon 397 N. First St. Woodburn, OR 97071 farmworkerjobs@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.
Job Summary
This is highly responsible and varied legal process work in support of the Superior Court system of Clark County, which requires considerable knowledge of legal terminology, processes and procedures. Work requires a high degree of reliability, accuracy and speed and the ability to multitask. Incumbents are required to perform duties independently, with limited supervision and general guidance from the lead worker or manager. Incumbents do not normally supervise others, although incumbents with significant experience may train others when necessary.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Three years of progressively responsible experience within a legal or court environment which includes a minimum of one year of experience directly related to the work of the class.
Completion of a post-secondary legal occupation training or education program (e.g., Paralegal certificate of proficiency or Associate’s degree) may be substituted for up to two years of experience.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Knowledge of: Court processing activity, legal practices and procedures, and court operations; policies, procedures and practices applicable to the court; relevant technological applications and resources; modern office practices; business correspondence standards including English, grammar, formatting, spelling and punctuation.
Ability to: Work with minimum supervision while independently coordinating multiple tasks to accomplish workload and meet unexpected demands; make consequential work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, court policies and procedures; follow, understand and apply prescribed procedures, policies, laws and regulations to the legal processing activities of the Court systems; maintain accurate and complete court records; develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, elected officials, and the general public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; demonstrate resourcefulness and tact in public contacts; utilize necessary computer applications at an advanced level; handle sensitive and confidential matters and situations; exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Salary Grade: Local 11.505 $20.73 - $26.47- per hour
Mar 07, 2023
Full time
Job Summary
This is highly responsible and varied legal process work in support of the Superior Court system of Clark County, which requires considerable knowledge of legal terminology, processes and procedures. Work requires a high degree of reliability, accuracy and speed and the ability to multitask. Incumbents are required to perform duties independently, with limited supervision and general guidance from the lead worker or manager. Incumbents do not normally supervise others, although incumbents with significant experience may train others when necessary.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Three years of progressively responsible experience within a legal or court environment which includes a minimum of one year of experience directly related to the work of the class.
Completion of a post-secondary legal occupation training or education program (e.g., Paralegal certificate of proficiency or Associate’s degree) may be substituted for up to two years of experience.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Knowledge of: Court processing activity, legal practices and procedures, and court operations; policies, procedures and practices applicable to the court; relevant technological applications and resources; modern office practices; business correspondence standards including English, grammar, formatting, spelling and punctuation.
Ability to: Work with minimum supervision while independently coordinating multiple tasks to accomplish workload and meet unexpected demands; make consequential work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, court policies and procedures; follow, understand and apply prescribed procedures, policies, laws and regulations to the legal processing activities of the Court systems; maintain accurate and complete court records; develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, elected officials, and the general public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; demonstrate resourcefulness and tact in public contacts; utilize necessary computer applications at an advanced level; handle sensitive and confidential matters and situations; exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Salary Grade: Local 11.505 $20.73 - $26.47- per hour
As Sr. EEO Compliance Specialist, the incumbent provides guidance, consultative services, and technical oversight of complex facets of the EEO Compliance program to include complaints management, affirmative employment, reasonable accommodation, and EEO compliance training with independence and limited guidance from ODEI leadership.
Requires knowledge of employment and human resources practices, counseling, analytical and technical skills typically acquired through bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years work experience in EEO, affirmative action, or civil rights policy and compliance and a minimum of 3 years demonstrated work experience in EEO, affirmative action, or civil rights, including development and implementation of EEO program objectives, affirmative employment initiatives, and the analysis, investigation or resolution of complaints. Duties to include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Advises, on a continuing basis, the Manager and Board management at all levels concerning employment policies, and practices relating to achieving objectives of the EEO and affirmative employment programs. 2. Conducts model agency program barrier analysis assessments and perform annual MD-715 self-assessment study, including data collection and diversity-related analytics to implement data-driven organization changes pursuant to the analysis. Accurately identifies specific barriers and effective solutions to eliminate barriers to enhance the employment opportunities of minorities, women and individuals with disabilities. 3. Co-develops multi-year EEO compliance reports to include but not limited to the Management Directive 715 Report, the Affirmative Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities, Annual No FEAR Report to Congress, the Annual Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Statistical Report of Discrimination Complaints (Form 462), and NO FEAR Act quarterly reports. 4. Provides advisory and consulting services to managers at all levels concerning equal employment opportunity and directly participates with key Board managers in setting EEO objectives. 5. Monitors the EEO activity within divisional components to identify issues that impact nondiscrimination policies and practices and make recommendations for corrective actions. 6. Functions as an EEO counselor. Resolve employee concerns and complaints through fact-finding and negotiation. 7. Administers the processing and disposition of formal complaints though the complaint lifecycle and in compliance with federal and Board regulatory requirements. Activities include but not limited to identifying and analyzing discrimination claims; preparing acceptance/dismissal decisions, framing legal claims; reviewing and analyzing Reports of Investigation to ensure accuracy and legal sufficiency requirements; researching case law, statutory law, regulations, and regulatory guidance to make final determinations and/or conclusions; and addressing management problems identified in the investigation by presenting recommendations for corrective action. 8. Monitors the activity at all stages of the complaints process and makes recommendations to the Manger regarding changes in program policies, practices or procedures that will improve the overall efficiency of the EEO complaint process. 9. Designs, develops and facilitates internal training, workshops, and briefings, including the development of training materials, brochures, and other technical assistance materials to advance understanding and awareness of EEO and employment equity issues, topics, and concepts. This role is in Washington DC and requires on-site presence through a hybrid schedule. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion requires employees to be physically present in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. This includes a core day on Wednesday. On occasion, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employees may be expected to be physically present in the office more than 2 days per week, as required by business needs, but can work remotely the remaining days.
Jan 26, 2023
Full time
As Sr. EEO Compliance Specialist, the incumbent provides guidance, consultative services, and technical oversight of complex facets of the EEO Compliance program to include complaints management, affirmative employment, reasonable accommodation, and EEO compliance training with independence and limited guidance from ODEI leadership.
Requires knowledge of employment and human resources practices, counseling, analytical and technical skills typically acquired through bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years work experience in EEO, affirmative action, or civil rights policy and compliance and a minimum of 3 years demonstrated work experience in EEO, affirmative action, or civil rights, including development and implementation of EEO program objectives, affirmative employment initiatives, and the analysis, investigation or resolution of complaints. Duties to include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Advises, on a continuing basis, the Manager and Board management at all levels concerning employment policies, and practices relating to achieving objectives of the EEO and affirmative employment programs. 2. Conducts model agency program barrier analysis assessments and perform annual MD-715 self-assessment study, including data collection and diversity-related analytics to implement data-driven organization changes pursuant to the analysis. Accurately identifies specific barriers and effective solutions to eliminate barriers to enhance the employment opportunities of minorities, women and individuals with disabilities. 3. Co-develops multi-year EEO compliance reports to include but not limited to the Management Directive 715 Report, the Affirmative Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities, Annual No FEAR Report to Congress, the Annual Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Statistical Report of Discrimination Complaints (Form 462), and NO FEAR Act quarterly reports. 4. Provides advisory and consulting services to managers at all levels concerning equal employment opportunity and directly participates with key Board managers in setting EEO objectives. 5. Monitors the EEO activity within divisional components to identify issues that impact nondiscrimination policies and practices and make recommendations for corrective actions. 6. Functions as an EEO counselor. Resolve employee concerns and complaints through fact-finding and negotiation. 7. Administers the processing and disposition of formal complaints though the complaint lifecycle and in compliance with federal and Board regulatory requirements. Activities include but not limited to identifying and analyzing discrimination claims; preparing acceptance/dismissal decisions, framing legal claims; reviewing and analyzing Reports of Investigation to ensure accuracy and legal sufficiency requirements; researching case law, statutory law, regulations, and regulatory guidance to make final determinations and/or conclusions; and addressing management problems identified in the investigation by presenting recommendations for corrective action. 8. Monitors the activity at all stages of the complaints process and makes recommendations to the Manger regarding changes in program policies, practices or procedures that will improve the overall efficiency of the EEO complaint process. 9. Designs, develops and facilitates internal training, workshops, and briefings, including the development of training materials, brochures, and other technical assistance materials to advance understanding and awareness of EEO and employment equity issues, topics, and concepts. This role is in Washington DC and requires on-site presence through a hybrid schedule. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion requires employees to be physically present in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. This includes a core day on Wednesday. On occasion, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employees may be expected to be physically present in the office more than 2 days per week, as required by business needs, but can work remotely the remaining days.
Department Summary
The Center for Learning Experimentation, Application, and Research ( CLEAR ) was initially established in 1998 as a service to assist faculty with the development and delivery of distributed learning at UNT . Since that time, CLEAR has expanded services to support all types of instruction at UNT . The Center combines technology resources with expert consultation and personnel in course design/redesign, assessment, pedagogy and many other topics in an effort to provide faculty with “one-stop” support for creating quality courses – regardless of the instructional delivery method. This position supports online education
Position Overview
The Digital Accessibility Specialist assists the DSI CLEAR Compliance team, other CLEAR teams involved in online course development, and online faculty by reviewing and remediating online course content and digital materials to be ADA compliant and functionally accessible to all students, including students with disabilities.
Job Duties
Ensures that online courses designed with the assistance of CLEAR are accessible to students with a wide range of disabilities.
Performs accessibility testing and auditing of course content, which includes third-party websites, software applications, different document formats, multimedia, and Canvas content.
Writes up written remediation recommendations to faculty and staff to ensure course content follows WCAG 2.1 guidelines, is functionally accessible, and follows copyright best practices.
Works closely with the accessibility and copyright compliance team at CLEAR, as well as other units in CLEAR, to determine tasks and needs.
Delivers training to faculty, staff, and other stakeholders on campus on the accessibility of digital materials.
Works with vendors, CLEAR, and other units as needed to ensure procurement of ADA compliant products and to improve the accessibility of third-party products.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Jan 24, 2023
Full time
Department Summary
The Center for Learning Experimentation, Application, and Research ( CLEAR ) was initially established in 1998 as a service to assist faculty with the development and delivery of distributed learning at UNT . Since that time, CLEAR has expanded services to support all types of instruction at UNT . The Center combines technology resources with expert consultation and personnel in course design/redesign, assessment, pedagogy and many other topics in an effort to provide faculty with “one-stop” support for creating quality courses – regardless of the instructional delivery method. This position supports online education
Position Overview
The Digital Accessibility Specialist assists the DSI CLEAR Compliance team, other CLEAR teams involved in online course development, and online faculty by reviewing and remediating online course content and digital materials to be ADA compliant and functionally accessible to all students, including students with disabilities.
Job Duties
Ensures that online courses designed with the assistance of CLEAR are accessible to students with a wide range of disabilities.
Performs accessibility testing and auditing of course content, which includes third-party websites, software applications, different document formats, multimedia, and Canvas content.
Writes up written remediation recommendations to faculty and staff to ensure course content follows WCAG 2.1 guidelines, is functionally accessible, and follows copyright best practices.
Works closely with the accessibility and copyright compliance team at CLEAR, as well as other units in CLEAR, to determine tasks and needs.
Delivers training to faculty, staff, and other stakeholders on campus on the accessibility of digital materials.
Works with vendors, CLEAR, and other units as needed to ensure procurement of ADA compliant products and to improve the accessibility of third-party products.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
LASO Farmworker Program, NWJP, and OLC Farmworker Program each seek an attorney (three total) for an innovative partnership to support cannabis industry workers in Oregon. The Cannabis Worker Resilience Partnership is a holistic, multi agency collaboration to support workers in the illegal cannabis industry facing wage theft, labor trafficking, dangerous work conditions and retaliation. The Partnership includes community-based organizations providing humanitarian assistance, legal services programs engaging in outreach, community education and legal representation and mental health organizations providing support and referrals. The positions are funded through the end of 2025. Cannabis Worker Resilience Legal Partners Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO): 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 that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is 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 eight staff, including attorneys and paralegal/outreach workers. The majority of our clients speak Spanish or one of the Mesoamerican indigenous languages such as Mixteco, Triqui or Zapoteco. 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. Northwest Workers’ Justice Project (NWJP): NWJP protects workplace dignity by supporting the efforts of low-wage, immigrant and contingent workers to improve wages and working conditions and to eliminate imbalances in power that lead to inequity. NWJP works to bring the values of collaboration and shared leadership, courage and adaptation, empowerment, and respect of cultural differences to its workplace culture and all of its work in the community. NWJP has seven attorneys and four paralegals/support staff that work collaboratively together and with our clients to build power as a way of dismantling structural racism and inequities. NWJP’s staff offers high-quality, direct legal assistance to workers and their organizations; supports organizing efforts; educates workers, their leaders and the public about workplace rights; advocate for better employment laws; and promotes greater access to low-cost employment legal assistance. NWJP serves workers all over Oregon and engages in litigation and policy advocacy regionally and nationally. Oregon Law Center (OLC): OLC is a legal services program committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon by providing a full range of the highest quality civil legal services. OLC operates eleven regional offices, a state support unit, legislative advocacy unit, and statewide farmworker program. OLC is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQIA+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our work to serve clients that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued. OLC is actively working to build an organizational culture that centers racial equity. OLC’s Gresham Farmworker office comprises three attorneys (including one managing attorney) and one community educator/outreach worker as part of a larger Farmworker Program. The Farmworker Program sets priorities according to client need; current priorities include employment, occupational safety and health, housing, and civil rights. Most of our clients speak Spanish or one of the indigenous languages native to Mexico and Central America, such as Mixteco, Triqui, Zapoteco, Mam, and Akateco. They experience a wide variety of legal problems, including unpaid wages, inadequate housing, unsafe work conditions including excessive heat, hazardous chemicals, violence, and sexual harassment. The most common form of discrimination they face is retaliation for asserting their legal protections. Position Description: This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work with partners to provide innovative legal assistance to immigrant workers in the cannabis industry with one of Oregon’s three workers’ rights legal nonprofit organizations. Together with the low-wage, contingent and immigrant workers we represent, we will work to dismantle structural racism and inequities and help eradicate extremely exploitative working conditions. The central activities of the positions are client counseling and representation, outreach and education, support of worker-led advocacy, public education, and collaboration with legal and community partners. While primarily focused on workers’ rights law, the attorneys will support some workers with immigration legal needs, including screening for possible referrals and supporting them with affirmative- relief based on their employment cases. We are looking for attorneys committed to strategically using their legal training to create long-term change for working people. The position requires the ability to work well with colleagues and a variety of external partners including unions, civil and immigrants’ rights organizations, law enforcement agencies and community and advocacy groups. Required qualifications: ● Demonstrated ability to take direction and guidance from low-income clients and their self-identified priorities; ● Experience working with diverse communities and demonstrated cultural competence in addressing the legal needs of immigrant workers; ● Commitment to developing litigation and other advocacy skills; ● A high degree of initiative and ability to manage a litigation caseload; ● Excellent communication, writing, organizational and research skills; ● Ability to work independently and as a team player; ● Ability to think creatively and a willingness to implement unconventional legal strategies to blaze new legal trails; ● Demonstrated commitment to social justice, as well as a desire to disrupt existing systems of oppression; ● Willingness to work irregular hours on occasion to meet the needs of clients; ● Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish; and ● Oregon bar accreditation, or ability and willingness to obtain it as soon as possible. Preferred qualifications: ● Demonstrated litigation skills. ● Experience in employment law. ● Demonstrated commitment to workers’ rights. How to apply: Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. We would like the successful applicant to start as soon as possible. LASO, NWJP and OLC are collecting applications for all three open positions. First round interviews will be with representatives from all three organizations, while second round interviews (and job offers) will be extended by each organization individually. Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and a list of three references to Julie Samples, Oregon Law Center at jsamples@oregonlawcenter.org. Please include the posting you are applying for in the subject line. You may indicate which organization you would like to work for, but all applicants will be considered by all organizations initially. LASO, NWJP and OLC strive to be affirming, positive, diverse work environments and are equal opportunity employers. We strongly encourage applicants who will contribute to our diversity and/or who come from our client communities to apply. Salary: Salaries vary slightly between organizations, but are based on union-negotiated contracts and depend on experience. As an example, a successful candidate with 0-5 years of experience working full time would expect to make approximately $60,000 to $69,000 a year, but applicants with more experience are encouraged to apply. Placement on the union scale is determined by years of relevant attorney experience. Additional compensation for bilingual abilities. All three organizations provide health care benefits, retirement benefits, and generous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. More details about individual organizations’ benefits will be available through the application process.
Dec 30, 2022
Full time
LASO Farmworker Program, NWJP, and OLC Farmworker Program each seek an attorney (three total) for an innovative partnership to support cannabis industry workers in Oregon. The Cannabis Worker Resilience Partnership is a holistic, multi agency collaboration to support workers in the illegal cannabis industry facing wage theft, labor trafficking, dangerous work conditions and retaliation. The Partnership includes community-based organizations providing humanitarian assistance, legal services programs engaging in outreach, community education and legal representation and mental health organizations providing support and referrals. The positions are funded through the end of 2025. Cannabis Worker Resilience Legal Partners Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO): 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 that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is 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 eight staff, including attorneys and paralegal/outreach workers. The majority of our clients speak Spanish or one of the Mesoamerican indigenous languages such as Mixteco, Triqui or Zapoteco. 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. Northwest Workers’ Justice Project (NWJP): NWJP protects workplace dignity by supporting the efforts of low-wage, immigrant and contingent workers to improve wages and working conditions and to eliminate imbalances in power that lead to inequity. NWJP works to bring the values of collaboration and shared leadership, courage and adaptation, empowerment, and respect of cultural differences to its workplace culture and all of its work in the community. NWJP has seven attorneys and four paralegals/support staff that work collaboratively together and with our clients to build power as a way of dismantling structural racism and inequities. NWJP’s staff offers high-quality, direct legal assistance to workers and their organizations; supports organizing efforts; educates workers, their leaders and the public about workplace rights; advocate for better employment laws; and promotes greater access to low-cost employment legal assistance. NWJP serves workers all over Oregon and engages in litigation and policy advocacy regionally and nationally. Oregon Law Center (OLC): OLC is a legal services program committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon by providing a full range of the highest quality civil legal services. OLC operates eleven regional offices, a state support unit, legislative advocacy unit, and statewide farmworker program. OLC is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQIA+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our work to serve clients that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued. OLC is actively working to build an organizational culture that centers racial equity. OLC’s Gresham Farmworker office comprises three attorneys (including one managing attorney) and one community educator/outreach worker as part of a larger Farmworker Program. The Farmworker Program sets priorities according to client need; current priorities include employment, occupational safety and health, housing, and civil rights. Most of our clients speak Spanish or one of the indigenous languages native to Mexico and Central America, such as Mixteco, Triqui, Zapoteco, Mam, and Akateco. They experience a wide variety of legal problems, including unpaid wages, inadequate housing, unsafe work conditions including excessive heat, hazardous chemicals, violence, and sexual harassment. The most common form of discrimination they face is retaliation for asserting their legal protections. Position Description: This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work with partners to provide innovative legal assistance to immigrant workers in the cannabis industry with one of Oregon’s three workers’ rights legal nonprofit organizations. Together with the low-wage, contingent and immigrant workers we represent, we will work to dismantle structural racism and inequities and help eradicate extremely exploitative working conditions. The central activities of the positions are client counseling and representation, outreach and education, support of worker-led advocacy, public education, and collaboration with legal and community partners. While primarily focused on workers’ rights law, the attorneys will support some workers with immigration legal needs, including screening for possible referrals and supporting them with affirmative- relief based on their employment cases. We are looking for attorneys committed to strategically using their legal training to create long-term change for working people. The position requires the ability to work well with colleagues and a variety of external partners including unions, civil and immigrants’ rights organizations, law enforcement agencies and community and advocacy groups. Required qualifications: ● Demonstrated ability to take direction and guidance from low-income clients and their self-identified priorities; ● Experience working with diverse communities and demonstrated cultural competence in addressing the legal needs of immigrant workers; ● Commitment to developing litigation and other advocacy skills; ● A high degree of initiative and ability to manage a litigation caseload; ● Excellent communication, writing, organizational and research skills; ● Ability to work independently and as a team player; ● Ability to think creatively and a willingness to implement unconventional legal strategies to blaze new legal trails; ● Demonstrated commitment to social justice, as well as a desire to disrupt existing systems of oppression; ● Willingness to work irregular hours on occasion to meet the needs of clients; ● Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish; and ● Oregon bar accreditation, or ability and willingness to obtain it as soon as possible. Preferred qualifications: ● Demonstrated litigation skills. ● Experience in employment law. ● Demonstrated commitment to workers’ rights. How to apply: Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. We would like the successful applicant to start as soon as possible. LASO, NWJP and OLC are collecting applications for all three open positions. First round interviews will be with representatives from all three organizations, while second round interviews (and job offers) will be extended by each organization individually. Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and a list of three references to Julie Samples, Oregon Law Center at jsamples@oregonlawcenter.org. Please include the posting you are applying for in the subject line. You may indicate which organization you would like to work for, but all applicants will be considered by all organizations initially. LASO, NWJP and OLC strive to be affirming, positive, diverse work environments and are equal opportunity employers. We strongly encourage applicants who will contribute to our diversity and/or who come from our client communities to apply. Salary: Salaries vary slightly between organizations, but are based on union-negotiated contracts and depend on experience. As an example, a successful candidate with 0-5 years of experience working full time would expect to make approximately $60,000 to $69,000 a year, but applicants with more experience are encouraged to apply. Placement on the union scale is determined by years of relevant attorney experience. Additional compensation for bilingual abilities. All three organizations provide health care benefits, retirement benefits, and generous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. More details about individual organizations’ benefits will be available through the application process.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a bilingual (Spanish/English) full-time staff attorney in its Farmworker Program office in Hillsboro. This position is funded through the end of 2025. 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 that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is 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 eight staff, including attorneys and paralegal/outreach workers. The majority of our clients speak Spanish 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 employment and immigration matters before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts. The staff attorney will also be involved in advocacy, community education and outreach to migrant labor camps and community-based groups. The typical work schedule is based on a 35-hour work week, Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00 with a one-hour lunch break. Work location can be in-office or could be partially remote. This position is eligible for a partial remote option; flexible work schedules may also be considered on a case-by-case basis. Requirements 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 interpersonal communication skills; • a high degree of initiative and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively; • ability to speak, read and write Spanish; • membership in the Oregon bar, eligibility for reciprocity or a willingness to take the next bar exam; • willingness to flex their work schedule to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed; and • a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to travel. Preferences We prefer applicants who have lived or other meaningful experience with people living in poverty, persons of color, immigrant, indigenous or agricultural worker communities. Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $61,000 to $100,000 based on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 January 27, 2023. Applications Send resume and cover letter describing relevant experience: Laurie Hoefer, Program Director Legal Aid Services of Oregon 397 N. First St. Woodburn, OR 97071 farmworkerjobs@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.
Dec 30, 2022
Full time
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a bilingual (Spanish/English) full-time staff attorney in its Farmworker Program office in Hillsboro. This position is funded through the end of 2025. 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 that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is 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 eight staff, including attorneys and paralegal/outreach workers. The majority of our clients speak Spanish 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 employment and immigration matters before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts. The staff attorney will also be involved in advocacy, community education and outreach to migrant labor camps and community-based groups. The typical work schedule is based on a 35-hour work week, Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00 with a one-hour lunch break. Work location can be in-office or could be partially remote. This position is eligible for a partial remote option; flexible work schedules may also be considered on a case-by-case basis. Requirements 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 interpersonal communication skills; • a high degree of initiative and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively; • ability to speak, read and write Spanish; • membership in the Oregon bar, eligibility for reciprocity or a willingness to take the next bar exam; • willingness to flex their work schedule to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed; and • a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to travel. Preferences We prefer applicants who have lived or other meaningful experience with people living in poverty, persons of color, immigrant, indigenous or agricultural worker communities. Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $61,000 to $100,000 based on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 January 27, 2023. Applications Send resume and cover letter describing relevant experience: Laurie Hoefer, Program Director Legal Aid Services of Oregon 397 N. First St. Woodburn, OR 97071 farmworkerjobs@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.
Land Protection Manager
The Nature Conservancy's Virginia Coast Reserve Office
Nassawadox, Virginia
Please apply at NATURE.ORG/CAREERS using job ID 52573
The Virginia Coast Reserve Land Protection Program Manager coordinates and implements a comprehensive program on the Eastern Shore of Virginia to protect and manage prioritized natural areas, habitat and marsh migration zones using the full range of protection tools, including gift, easement, purchase, lease, registry, and conservation brokerage. They will be required to orchestrate and/or play an active role in complex cooperative projects with federal, state, and local government agencies as well as with private sector non-profit conservation organizations and other partners as appropriate. They are responsible for implementing and achieving the Conservancy’s land protection priorities by representing the Conservancy in relationships and negotiations with government agencies and advisory committees. They assist in securing public and private funds for land protection. They research land ownership information for tracts identified as potential acquisition projects and prepare project packages as appropriate. They respond to protection inquiries and screen potential protection projects. The Land Protection Program Manager will coordinate the Conservancy’s monitoring of fee lands and conservation easements on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and will serve as lead/member of the Virginia Eastern Shore Conservation Alliance, the Eastern Shore Rail Trail Foundation and Steering Committee, as well as work as part of a professional, multi-disciplinary internal team at the Virginia Coast Reserve and within the Virginia Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC). They will work to increase collaboration with TNC Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Program and will assist the Virginia Coast Reserve Director in encouraging local policies that facilitate land conservation, habitat restoration and coastal adaptation and resilience. They may manage staff and volunteers to ensure accomplishment of protection goals.
REQUIREMENTS
BA/BS degree in natural resources management, conservation, business, law or another related field of study and 3 years of related work experience in real estate, real estate finance, fundraising or other related experience.
Experience in managing multiple projects and timelines.
Experience negotiating complex agreements.
Supervisory experience.
Experience working with computers, including GIS and database management.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
3 to 5 years of related work experience in conservation, real estate, fundraising or other related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Knowledge of current trends and strategies in conservation and land protection.
Knowledge and experience with culture of Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Successful experience in developing, directing, and managing multiple projects and timelines.
Ability to motivate, lead, set objectives and manage performance.
PC familiarity, including GIS, Microsoft Office, and on-line database knowledge to maintain records related to land transactions.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE via nature.org/careers . Cover letter required. Deadline is January 6th, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST.
Dec 06, 2022
Full time
Land Protection Manager
The Nature Conservancy's Virginia Coast Reserve Office
Nassawadox, Virginia
Please apply at NATURE.ORG/CAREERS using job ID 52573
The Virginia Coast Reserve Land Protection Program Manager coordinates and implements a comprehensive program on the Eastern Shore of Virginia to protect and manage prioritized natural areas, habitat and marsh migration zones using the full range of protection tools, including gift, easement, purchase, lease, registry, and conservation brokerage. They will be required to orchestrate and/or play an active role in complex cooperative projects with federal, state, and local government agencies as well as with private sector non-profit conservation organizations and other partners as appropriate. They are responsible for implementing and achieving the Conservancy’s land protection priorities by representing the Conservancy in relationships and negotiations with government agencies and advisory committees. They assist in securing public and private funds for land protection. They research land ownership information for tracts identified as potential acquisition projects and prepare project packages as appropriate. They respond to protection inquiries and screen potential protection projects. The Land Protection Program Manager will coordinate the Conservancy’s monitoring of fee lands and conservation easements on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and will serve as lead/member of the Virginia Eastern Shore Conservation Alliance, the Eastern Shore Rail Trail Foundation and Steering Committee, as well as work as part of a professional, multi-disciplinary internal team at the Virginia Coast Reserve and within the Virginia Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC). They will work to increase collaboration with TNC Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Program and will assist the Virginia Coast Reserve Director in encouraging local policies that facilitate land conservation, habitat restoration and coastal adaptation and resilience. They may manage staff and volunteers to ensure accomplishment of protection goals.
REQUIREMENTS
BA/BS degree in natural resources management, conservation, business, law or another related field of study and 3 years of related work experience in real estate, real estate finance, fundraising or other related experience.
Experience in managing multiple projects and timelines.
Experience negotiating complex agreements.
Supervisory experience.
Experience working with computers, including GIS and database management.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
3 to 5 years of related work experience in conservation, real estate, fundraising or other related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Knowledge of current trends and strategies in conservation and land protection.
Knowledge and experience with culture of Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Successful experience in developing, directing, and managing multiple projects and timelines.
Ability to motivate, lead, set objectives and manage performance.
PC familiarity, including GIS, Microsoft Office, and on-line database knowledge to maintain records related to land transactions.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE via nature.org/careers . Cover letter required. Deadline is January 6th, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST.
Title : Compliance Director
Department: Legal & Strategic Initiatives
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Deputy General Counsel
Positions Reporting to this Position: Compliance Associate
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 5%
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-I
Salary Range (depending on experience): $84,728 – $108,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Compliance Director who will oversee campaign finance reporting for LCV’s entities. The Compliance Director will design and administer tracking and reporting processes for the organization and — in coordination with other staff and external vendors — ensure the timely and accurate submission of all required campaign finance reports as well as lobbying disclosure reports and charitable solicitation filings. The Compliance Director will also be responsible for training staff on campaign finance laws, regulations and LCV’s internal compliance procedures, and advising on the reporting implications of electoral programs. The Compliance Director will perform regular reconciliations for the bank accounts of all of LCV’s political entities, and work closely with members of the Finance, Development, Campaigns and other departments to resolve any compliance issues that arise.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that the electoral activities of LCV’s entities are properly, accurately, and timely reported in accordance with applicable law.
Work with LCV’s external compliance vendor to facilitate the preparation and filing of campaign finance reports, including reports filed with the FEC, IRS, and state campaign finance agencies, ensuring that the vendor has all required revenue and expenditure data for reporting, troubleshooting any issues that arise, and conducting the final review and approval of all reports.
Maintain, design, and administer internal systems for tracking reportable activity and reports due.
Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts of LCV’s entities subject to campaign finance reporting and assist with other financial tasks, such as approving check requests, in coordination with the Finance department.
Communicate with key staff across departments to stay up to date on electoral programs, obtaining and tracking all needed information on reportable activities.
Develop policies, procedures and guidelines related to the conduct of electoral activities, fundraising, and payment processes, including regular updates of LCV’s internal compliance manual, and train staff on these internal policies, procedures and campaign finance reporting requirements.
Supervise the Compliance Associate and work collaboratively with them and delegate tasks to ensure that compliance reporting obligations are met.
Ensure that federal lobbying disclosure reports for LCV and its registered lobbyists are filed accurately and timely and coordinate the reporting process.
Working with LCV’s external vendor and the General Counsel, manage the LCV family’s charitable solicitation and corporate registration filings in required states.
Serve as the initial point person for compliance-related questions from staff across the organization and consults and, in collaboration with LCV’s legal counsel, advise staff regarding compliance issues and reporting processes and procedures.
Under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, review external electoral communications as needed for compliance with legal guidelines as set forth by LCV’s legal counsel.
As needed, assist LCV’s legal counsel in responding to legal matters or administrative complaints related to electoral activities.
Further equitable operations within the organization by establishing and maintaining consistent, objective processes with the goal that compliance services are equitably and equally provided to all staff and programs requiring them.
Qualifications:
Work Experience:
Required – Must have at least 5 years’ work experience, including 1 election cycle’s experience managing or holding primary responsibility for campaign finance compliance, and at least 2 electoral cycles’ experience with federal campaign finance reporting with a political campaign, issue organization, trade association, compliance vendor, or the Federal Election Commission. Experience managing and supervising volunteers or staff. Demonstrated understanding of FEC reporting requirements and successful track record in FEC accounting and reporting. Familiarity with general accounting principles, FEC accounting principles, and financial accounting systems or databases. Experience with 24/48 hour independent expenditure reporting.
Preferred – Experience with the following types of reporting: IRS 8871/8872s; state and/or local campaign finance reporting; FEC Form 7 membership communications reporting; federal LD-2 and LD-203 reporting; reporting of federal earmarked contributions; state charitable solicitation. Experience working with multiple legal entities simultaneously. Experience with the environmental movement and/or other progressive causes or political campaigns. Experience researching federal campaign finance issues including through FEC resources such as advisory opinions, regulations, and other published guidance.
Skills :
Required – Detail-oriented and organized. Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and to work well under pressure. Ability to build relationships with individuals with diverse personalities, work styles and at different levels of seniority, and to convey financial and/or legal concepts to staff across the organization. Creative thinking, problem solving, and unafraid to take initiative to improve upon existing systems/processes. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong knowledge of and experience with information management systems. Demonstrated ability to design and implement data tracking systems and organizational processes and procedures. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. Ability to maintain/handle sensitive & confidential information.
Preferred – Ability to work with Salesforce, NGPVAN EveryAction, and Sage/Abila accounting software. Knowledge of project management tools & methodologies.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice, culture, and management philosophy. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Candidates should be able to work hours exceeding stated office hours to get the job done. Heavier workloads may be required in conjunction with reporting deadlines and/or periods of peak electoral activity. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Compliance Director” in the subject line by November 27, 2022 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Nov 10, 2022
Full time
Title : Compliance Director
Department: Legal & Strategic Initiatives
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Deputy General Counsel
Positions Reporting to this Position: Compliance Associate
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 5%
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-I
Salary Range (depending on experience): $84,728 – $108,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Compliance Director who will oversee campaign finance reporting for LCV’s entities. The Compliance Director will design and administer tracking and reporting processes for the organization and — in coordination with other staff and external vendors — ensure the timely and accurate submission of all required campaign finance reports as well as lobbying disclosure reports and charitable solicitation filings. The Compliance Director will also be responsible for training staff on campaign finance laws, regulations and LCV’s internal compliance procedures, and advising on the reporting implications of electoral programs. The Compliance Director will perform regular reconciliations for the bank accounts of all of LCV’s political entities, and work closely with members of the Finance, Development, Campaigns and other departments to resolve any compliance issues that arise.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that the electoral activities of LCV’s entities are properly, accurately, and timely reported in accordance with applicable law.
Work with LCV’s external compliance vendor to facilitate the preparation and filing of campaign finance reports, including reports filed with the FEC, IRS, and state campaign finance agencies, ensuring that the vendor has all required revenue and expenditure data for reporting, troubleshooting any issues that arise, and conducting the final review and approval of all reports.
Maintain, design, and administer internal systems for tracking reportable activity and reports due.
Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts of LCV’s entities subject to campaign finance reporting and assist with other financial tasks, such as approving check requests, in coordination with the Finance department.
Communicate with key staff across departments to stay up to date on electoral programs, obtaining and tracking all needed information on reportable activities.
Develop policies, procedures and guidelines related to the conduct of electoral activities, fundraising, and payment processes, including regular updates of LCV’s internal compliance manual, and train staff on these internal policies, procedures and campaign finance reporting requirements.
Supervise the Compliance Associate and work collaboratively with them and delegate tasks to ensure that compliance reporting obligations are met.
Ensure that federal lobbying disclosure reports for LCV and its registered lobbyists are filed accurately and timely and coordinate the reporting process.
Working with LCV’s external vendor and the General Counsel, manage the LCV family’s charitable solicitation and corporate registration filings in required states.
Serve as the initial point person for compliance-related questions from staff across the organization and consults and, in collaboration with LCV’s legal counsel, advise staff regarding compliance issues and reporting processes and procedures.
Under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, review external electoral communications as needed for compliance with legal guidelines as set forth by LCV’s legal counsel.
As needed, assist LCV’s legal counsel in responding to legal matters or administrative complaints related to electoral activities.
Further equitable operations within the organization by establishing and maintaining consistent, objective processes with the goal that compliance services are equitably and equally provided to all staff and programs requiring them.
Qualifications:
Work Experience:
Required – Must have at least 5 years’ work experience, including 1 election cycle’s experience managing or holding primary responsibility for campaign finance compliance, and at least 2 electoral cycles’ experience with federal campaign finance reporting with a political campaign, issue organization, trade association, compliance vendor, or the Federal Election Commission. Experience managing and supervising volunteers or staff. Demonstrated understanding of FEC reporting requirements and successful track record in FEC accounting and reporting. Familiarity with general accounting principles, FEC accounting principles, and financial accounting systems or databases. Experience with 24/48 hour independent expenditure reporting.
Preferred – Experience with the following types of reporting: IRS 8871/8872s; state and/or local campaign finance reporting; FEC Form 7 membership communications reporting; federal LD-2 and LD-203 reporting; reporting of federal earmarked contributions; state charitable solicitation. Experience working with multiple legal entities simultaneously. Experience with the environmental movement and/or other progressive causes or political campaigns. Experience researching federal campaign finance issues including through FEC resources such as advisory opinions, regulations, and other published guidance.
Skills :
Required – Detail-oriented and organized. Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and to work well under pressure. Ability to build relationships with individuals with diverse personalities, work styles and at different levels of seniority, and to convey financial and/or legal concepts to staff across the organization. Creative thinking, problem solving, and unafraid to take initiative to improve upon existing systems/processes. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong knowledge of and experience with information management systems. Demonstrated ability to design and implement data tracking systems and organizational processes and procedures. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. Ability to maintain/handle sensitive & confidential information.
Preferred – Ability to work with Salesforce, NGPVAN EveryAction, and Sage/Abila accounting software. Knowledge of project management tools & methodologies.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice, culture, and management philosophy. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Candidates should be able to work hours exceeding stated office hours to get the job done. Heavier workloads may be required in conjunction with reporting deadlines and/or periods of peak electoral activity. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Compliance Director” in the subject line by November 27, 2022 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Position Description
Title: Senior Energy and Climate Policy Analys t
Location: Warrenton PEC Office / Remote
Job Classification: Full Time - Exempt
Geographic Focus: PEC’s Region/Statewide
Supervisor: President
About PEC:
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has proudly promoted and protected the natural resources, rural economy, history and beauty of the Virginia Piedmont region since 1972. PEC works with area residents to weigh in on important land use and policy decisions, conserve land, protect air and water quality, celebrate historic resources, build smart transportation networks, promote sustainable energy choices, restore wildlife habitat and improve people’s access to nature.
Your Role:
PEC is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team and advocate for sustainable energy solutions for PEC’s nine-county region and the Commonwealth. The Senior Energy Policy Analyst will work in coordination with PEC Land Use and State Policy staff to represent the organization in all energy policy matters at the local, regional and state level.
The analyst will develop positions on significant areas of energy policy that impact our region and work with PEC staff to ensure those positions are consistently and accurately represented. This includes assisting Land Use staff in evaluating energy generation and transmission related projects as well as projects that require substantial energy infrastructure (e.g. data centers) as necessary. In addition to electric generation and transmission, the analyst will assist in responding to extraction (e.g. uranium, natural gas) and transport (e.g. pipelines) projects that threaten natural resources and public health.
Other responsibilities include participation in the working groups of the Virginia Conservation Network related to energy matters and collaboration with individual partners on statewide and regional campaigns and legislative efforts that further the mission of the organization. This includes developing and advancing policy solutions on key energy/climate related issues (e.g. utility-scale solar siting, electric transmission projects, natural gas pipeline projects) for our region and assisting in the identification of legislation that may be necessary to accomplish organizational goals.
A strong applicant will communicate effectively (written and verbal) with all levels throughout the organization. They must have a technical background in energy and climate policy with a commitment to holding energy providers accountable, advancing sustainable and clean energy policy solutions and environmental justice. Familiarity with all aspects of energy production, transmission, distribution and regulation at state and federal levels is required. A working knowledge of land use planning and land conservation would be beneficial.
Examples of activities include:
Staying apprised of and weighing in on energy plans, climate policy and related legislation.
Monitoring energy generation, transmission, transport and extraction trends and regulatory matters at the regional and state level in anticipation of future challenges.
Assisting the President, Director of State Policy, Director of Land Use and other relevant staff in the development of a PEC response to energy projects or issues of local, regional or statewide import.
Regularly updating PEC Board members and staff on energy matters.
Representing the organization on technical advisory committees and workgroups at the state level and in regional energy discussions as needed.
Working directly with allied organizations to organize the public around campaigns, policies and outcomes supportive of the PEC mission.
Developing summaries and reports for PEC’s website, online alerts, newsletters and fundraising materials.
Serving as a technical resource, providing guidance and recommendations to local land use representatives and management on local energy and climate related issues.
Analyzing and evaluate agency and utility projections for load growth particularly in relation to data center development and electrical vehicle deployment.
Working with the President, Senior GIS Analyst, and Director of Land Use to better evaluate and demonstrate the potential for distributed energy resource investments in our region.
Analyzing impact of energy policy on meeting climate objectives both locally and statewide.
Collaborating with PEC Communications and Advancement staff to secure appropriate funding, highlight the benefits of PEC’s energy work in the region, and mobilize supporters and the public at large.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in energy resources, public policy, engineering, or related field and a minimum of 7 years work experience is required. Graduate degree preferred.
In-depth knowledge of regulated natural gas and electric industry. Virginia, PJM and/or Dominion territory - specific knowledge is preferred.
Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including ability to write, edit and proofread written materials for PEC staff, Board of Directors, supporters and the public at large.
Ability to organize, coordinate and manage diverse activities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
Effective interpersonal skills, including ability and desire to build relationships with a diverse constituency that includes political officials, non-profit representatives, and community members with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Ability to work in and create an effective and positive team environment, fostering mutual trust, respect and cooperation among staff and volunteers.
Familiarity with computers and the use of online tools, such as Google Suite/Microsoft Office productivity software and GIS.
Willingness and ability to work some weekends and evenings as events and meetings dictate.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Commitment to service and community and a willingness to participate in practices of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI).
Multilingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Compensation:
Salary range is $80,000-$95,000 and negotiable within the posted range, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
PEC offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including:
Two health plan options (PEC pays 83% of the premium for employee only coverage and 73% of the premium for added dependents based on our HSA plan rates)
Dental and Vision insurance plans
Short- and Long-Term Disability, Group Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances – all premiums 100% paid by PEC
Health Savings Account (with employer match up to $750 per year) or Flexible Spending Accounts (for health & dependent care)
403(b) pension plan with up to 6% employer contribution (3% automatic and 3% match) after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one
12 paid holidays
24 days of paid time off per year, accrued by pay period
1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer
Longevity-based Salary Continuation Leave for employee or family illness - from 2 to 8 weeks every 24 months
Paid Bereavement, Jury Duty and Military Service Training leave
Cell Phone Reimbursement up to $75 per month
Travel Expense Reimbursement
Hybrid work environment and flexible work schedules
Professional Development training and/or education support
Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees.
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resumé to apply@pecva.org . Resumé reviews begin immediately.
The Piedmont Environmental Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions and qualifications are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work helps build the competencies and knowledge of our organization. Diversity of experience and skills, combined with passion, is key to our organizational identity.
Read more about our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) commitments .
Nov 02, 2022
Full time
Position Description
Title: Senior Energy and Climate Policy Analys t
Location: Warrenton PEC Office / Remote
Job Classification: Full Time - Exempt
Geographic Focus: PEC’s Region/Statewide
Supervisor: President
About PEC:
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has proudly promoted and protected the natural resources, rural economy, history and beauty of the Virginia Piedmont region since 1972. PEC works with area residents to weigh in on important land use and policy decisions, conserve land, protect air and water quality, celebrate historic resources, build smart transportation networks, promote sustainable energy choices, restore wildlife habitat and improve people’s access to nature.
Your Role:
PEC is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team and advocate for sustainable energy solutions for PEC’s nine-county region and the Commonwealth. The Senior Energy Policy Analyst will work in coordination with PEC Land Use and State Policy staff to represent the organization in all energy policy matters at the local, regional and state level.
The analyst will develop positions on significant areas of energy policy that impact our region and work with PEC staff to ensure those positions are consistently and accurately represented. This includes assisting Land Use staff in evaluating energy generation and transmission related projects as well as projects that require substantial energy infrastructure (e.g. data centers) as necessary. In addition to electric generation and transmission, the analyst will assist in responding to extraction (e.g. uranium, natural gas) and transport (e.g. pipelines) projects that threaten natural resources and public health.
Other responsibilities include participation in the working groups of the Virginia Conservation Network related to energy matters and collaboration with individual partners on statewide and regional campaigns and legislative efforts that further the mission of the organization. This includes developing and advancing policy solutions on key energy/climate related issues (e.g. utility-scale solar siting, electric transmission projects, natural gas pipeline projects) for our region and assisting in the identification of legislation that may be necessary to accomplish organizational goals.
A strong applicant will communicate effectively (written and verbal) with all levels throughout the organization. They must have a technical background in energy and climate policy with a commitment to holding energy providers accountable, advancing sustainable and clean energy policy solutions and environmental justice. Familiarity with all aspects of energy production, transmission, distribution and regulation at state and federal levels is required. A working knowledge of land use planning and land conservation would be beneficial.
Examples of activities include:
Staying apprised of and weighing in on energy plans, climate policy and related legislation.
Monitoring energy generation, transmission, transport and extraction trends and regulatory matters at the regional and state level in anticipation of future challenges.
Assisting the President, Director of State Policy, Director of Land Use and other relevant staff in the development of a PEC response to energy projects or issues of local, regional or statewide import.
Regularly updating PEC Board members and staff on energy matters.
Representing the organization on technical advisory committees and workgroups at the state level and in regional energy discussions as needed.
Working directly with allied organizations to organize the public around campaigns, policies and outcomes supportive of the PEC mission.
Developing summaries and reports for PEC’s website, online alerts, newsletters and fundraising materials.
Serving as a technical resource, providing guidance and recommendations to local land use representatives and management on local energy and climate related issues.
Analyzing and evaluate agency and utility projections for load growth particularly in relation to data center development and electrical vehicle deployment.
Working with the President, Senior GIS Analyst, and Director of Land Use to better evaluate and demonstrate the potential for distributed energy resource investments in our region.
Analyzing impact of energy policy on meeting climate objectives both locally and statewide.
Collaborating with PEC Communications and Advancement staff to secure appropriate funding, highlight the benefits of PEC’s energy work in the region, and mobilize supporters and the public at large.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in energy resources, public policy, engineering, or related field and a minimum of 7 years work experience is required. Graduate degree preferred.
In-depth knowledge of regulated natural gas and electric industry. Virginia, PJM and/or Dominion territory - specific knowledge is preferred.
Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including ability to write, edit and proofread written materials for PEC staff, Board of Directors, supporters and the public at large.
Ability to organize, coordinate and manage diverse activities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
Effective interpersonal skills, including ability and desire to build relationships with a diverse constituency that includes political officials, non-profit representatives, and community members with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Ability to work in and create an effective and positive team environment, fostering mutual trust, respect and cooperation among staff and volunteers.
Familiarity with computers and the use of online tools, such as Google Suite/Microsoft Office productivity software and GIS.
Willingness and ability to work some weekends and evenings as events and meetings dictate.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Commitment to service and community and a willingness to participate in practices of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI).
Multilingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Compensation:
Salary range is $80,000-$95,000 and negotiable within the posted range, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
PEC offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including:
Two health plan options (PEC pays 83% of the premium for employee only coverage and 73% of the premium for added dependents based on our HSA plan rates)
Dental and Vision insurance plans
Short- and Long-Term Disability, Group Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances – all premiums 100% paid by PEC
Health Savings Account (with employer match up to $750 per year) or Flexible Spending Accounts (for health & dependent care)
403(b) pension plan with up to 6% employer contribution (3% automatic and 3% match) after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one
12 paid holidays
24 days of paid time off per year, accrued by pay period
1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer
Longevity-based Salary Continuation Leave for employee or family illness - from 2 to 8 weeks every 24 months
Paid Bereavement, Jury Duty and Military Service Training leave
Cell Phone Reimbursement up to $75 per month
Travel Expense Reimbursement
Hybrid work environment and flexible work schedules
Professional Development training and/or education support
Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees.
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resumé to apply@pecva.org . Resumé reviews begin immediately.
The Piedmont Environmental Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions and qualifications are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work helps build the competencies and knowledge of our organization. Diversity of experience and skills, combined with passion, is key to our organizational identity.
Read more about our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) commitments .
SUMMARY:
The Compliance Manager is responsible for developing and overseeing internal processes for ensuring NextGen America’s (and its affiliated entities) compliance with various regulatory and reporting requirements, including election law and nonprofit compliance.
The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America’s future. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice--and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others.
This role will report to the Associate General Counsel.
This is a fully remote position with no location requirement. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Remote Position: Yes
Union Position: No
Travel Requirements: 0-10%
End Date: N/A
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, of routine regulatory filings in a variety of states.
Assist legal and finance departments with the development and implementation of lobbying tracking and reporting systems
Develop and deliver trainings to staff on a variety of compliance-related topics
Support legal and finance departments in refining system for allocating staff time and other expenses across various affiliated nonprofit entities.
Create, support or implement internal audit processes to ensure the organization meets its compliance requirements.
Review and coordinate the filing of campaign finance reports for affiliated independent expenditure only political action committee.
Support legal team in development and implementation of robust internal processes for executing, tracking, and renewing contracts.
Build out a self-service document and requirements compliance library for staff.
Monitor the regulatory landscape for any regulatory changes.
Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
A self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively manage across organizational chart
Proficiency with Google Apps and Microsoft Excel
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues; works well in a fast-paced environment and is able to multitask without sacrificing quality of work.
BONUS POINTS FOR:
Experience organizational compliance with election law, tax-exempt organizations, and/or other compliance work
Experience with electoral politics and policy advocacy
Experience working on remote teams
Understanding the importance of sweating the small stuff
COMPENSATION:
Salary range for this position is $72,000 - $85,000 per year, compensation will be based on experience. NextGen America also offers a very comprehensive benefits package.
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more, delivering more than the margin of victory for progressives in key races and building an electorate that will lead American politics for decades to come.
Nov 02, 2022
Full time
SUMMARY:
The Compliance Manager is responsible for developing and overseeing internal processes for ensuring NextGen America’s (and its affiliated entities) compliance with various regulatory and reporting requirements, including election law and nonprofit compliance.
The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America’s future. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice--and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others.
This role will report to the Associate General Counsel.
This is a fully remote position with no location requirement. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Remote Position: Yes
Union Position: No
Travel Requirements: 0-10%
End Date: N/A
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, of routine regulatory filings in a variety of states.
Assist legal and finance departments with the development and implementation of lobbying tracking and reporting systems
Develop and deliver trainings to staff on a variety of compliance-related topics
Support legal and finance departments in refining system for allocating staff time and other expenses across various affiliated nonprofit entities.
Create, support or implement internal audit processes to ensure the organization meets its compliance requirements.
Review and coordinate the filing of campaign finance reports for affiliated independent expenditure only political action committee.
Support legal team in development and implementation of robust internal processes for executing, tracking, and renewing contracts.
Build out a self-service document and requirements compliance library for staff.
Monitor the regulatory landscape for any regulatory changes.
Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
A self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively manage across organizational chart
Proficiency with Google Apps and Microsoft Excel
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues; works well in a fast-paced environment and is able to multitask without sacrificing quality of work.
BONUS POINTS FOR:
Experience organizational compliance with election law, tax-exempt organizations, and/or other compliance work
Experience with electoral politics and policy advocacy
Experience working on remote teams
Understanding the importance of sweating the small stuff
COMPENSATION:
Salary range for this position is $72,000 - $85,000 per year, compensation will be based on experience. NextGen America also offers a very comprehensive benefits package.
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more, delivering more than the margin of victory for progressives in key races and building an electorate that will lead American politics for decades to come.
Job Summary The Senior EEO Associate will coordinate the day-to-day operations of a team of EEO Associates and a case manager. They will provide direct day-to-day support, oversight, and coordination of the investigative caseload and workflows to ensure timely responses, in addition to their own investigative work.
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversight/Ensuring Compliance
Oversee and lead a team of EEO investigators and a case manager in the EEO division of the Office for Access and Equity
Ensure investigations of reports and complaints of sexual misconduct and discrimination are independently reviewed to be adequate, reliable, timely, consistent, confidential and impartial.
Ensure initial assessment of complaints and final closure of case files is completed in accordance with division procedures
Oversee claims filed with external civil rights enforcement agencies which involve allegations of discrimination on the basis of all applicable Federal and State Civil Rights laws in the area of employment, education and public accommodations on the Urbana-Champaign campus
Oversee the preparation of position statements and verified responses and provide support to the EEO Associates during fact-finding proceedings before external agencies that enforce Federal and State laws
Oversee the informal process of the sexual misconduct and non-discrimination procedures
Ensure ongoing compliance by collecting and analyzing data, writing comprehensive reports for administration and ensuring complete records of investigations
Stay abreast of Federal and State laws and regulations concerning equal employment opportunity and university employment policies and procedures for all faculty, staff and academic professional employees
Provide advice and guidance to faculty and staff on issues of discrimination and harassment
Investigative Work
Conduct independent and neutral investigations, as case volume dictates, in response to discrimination and harassment claims filed with the University. This responsibility entails: interviewing relevant parties; gathering, compiling, and analyzing relevant documents and information; assessing witness credibility; reaching sound legal and policy conclusions; presenting case information through effective oral and written communication; delivering timely written reports; appearing before an appeal panel and responding to questions; and working with campus units, human resources representatives, and legal counsel to identify appropriate remediation where appropriate and necessary.
Serve as a principal investigator for matters involving University Laboratory High School and University Primary School
Facilitate live Title IX hearings, including but not limited to serving in the role of decision maker. This responsibility includes responding to objections, making determinations surrounding relevance of evidence and testimony, maintaining decorum, and issuing the written determination result of the hearing.
Committees/Trainings/Outreach/Data Analysis
Conduct trainings and workshops around EEO topics
Maintain collaborative relationships between Illinois campus and external entities addressing issues on equal opportunity
Serves on various committees as required
Coordinates response to FOIA requests, government agencies’ data requests, and subpoenas
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications Education: Juris Doctor degreeExperience:
Demonstrated ability to apply complex policies and procedures in the investigation of civil rights complaints
Relevant professional experience and demonstrated success in handling conflicts in human relationships
Demonstrated ability to conduct timely and thorough investigations while maintaining a complete case file
Experience participating in administrative hearings, civil litigation, or criminal litigation
Preferred Qualifications Experience:
Familiarity with applying the EEO division’s policies and procedures
Prior experience working in higher education with faculty, staff and students
Supervisory experience
Specialty Factors
Training, Licenses or Certifications Preferred: Title IX investigator and/or decisionmaker training
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skill in monitoring the preparation of comprehensive investigative reports and interpreting and applying policies and procedures
Ability to organize and conduct effective investigations, prepare concise and cogent written analyses of complaints and mediate and resolve conflicts when appropriate. • Strong organizational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and with sound judgment
Ability to make fair, consistent and evidence-based decisions
Ability to design, develop, and present effective training and educational programs to a variety of audiences on EEO topics
Ability to work with colleges and academic units across campus
Sense of urgency in approaching responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to manage high volume and time-sensitive workload and to meet demanding deadlines
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative and diverse environment
Strong commitment to diversity, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to equal employment, affirmative action, and individuals’ civil rights, employment, affirmative action and individuals’ civil rights
Awareness of the necessity to maintain confidential and neutrality
Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 12/16/2022. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on November 11, 2022. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Adam VanDuyne at vanduyne@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Oct 27, 2022
Full time
Job Summary The Senior EEO Associate will coordinate the day-to-day operations of a team of EEO Associates and a case manager. They will provide direct day-to-day support, oversight, and coordination of the investigative caseload and workflows to ensure timely responses, in addition to their own investigative work.
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversight/Ensuring Compliance
Oversee and lead a team of EEO investigators and a case manager in the EEO division of the Office for Access and Equity
Ensure investigations of reports and complaints of sexual misconduct and discrimination are independently reviewed to be adequate, reliable, timely, consistent, confidential and impartial.
Ensure initial assessment of complaints and final closure of case files is completed in accordance with division procedures
Oversee claims filed with external civil rights enforcement agencies which involve allegations of discrimination on the basis of all applicable Federal and State Civil Rights laws in the area of employment, education and public accommodations on the Urbana-Champaign campus
Oversee the preparation of position statements and verified responses and provide support to the EEO Associates during fact-finding proceedings before external agencies that enforce Federal and State laws
Oversee the informal process of the sexual misconduct and non-discrimination procedures
Ensure ongoing compliance by collecting and analyzing data, writing comprehensive reports for administration and ensuring complete records of investigations
Stay abreast of Federal and State laws and regulations concerning equal employment opportunity and university employment policies and procedures for all faculty, staff and academic professional employees
Provide advice and guidance to faculty and staff on issues of discrimination and harassment
Investigative Work
Conduct independent and neutral investigations, as case volume dictates, in response to discrimination and harassment claims filed with the University. This responsibility entails: interviewing relevant parties; gathering, compiling, and analyzing relevant documents and information; assessing witness credibility; reaching sound legal and policy conclusions; presenting case information through effective oral and written communication; delivering timely written reports; appearing before an appeal panel and responding to questions; and working with campus units, human resources representatives, and legal counsel to identify appropriate remediation where appropriate and necessary.
Serve as a principal investigator for matters involving University Laboratory High School and University Primary School
Facilitate live Title IX hearings, including but not limited to serving in the role of decision maker. This responsibility includes responding to objections, making determinations surrounding relevance of evidence and testimony, maintaining decorum, and issuing the written determination result of the hearing.
Committees/Trainings/Outreach/Data Analysis
Conduct trainings and workshops around EEO topics
Maintain collaborative relationships between Illinois campus and external entities addressing issues on equal opportunity
Serves on various committees as required
Coordinates response to FOIA requests, government agencies’ data requests, and subpoenas
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications Education: Juris Doctor degreeExperience:
Demonstrated ability to apply complex policies and procedures in the investigation of civil rights complaints
Relevant professional experience and demonstrated success in handling conflicts in human relationships
Demonstrated ability to conduct timely and thorough investigations while maintaining a complete case file
Experience participating in administrative hearings, civil litigation, or criminal litigation
Preferred Qualifications Experience:
Familiarity with applying the EEO division’s policies and procedures
Prior experience working in higher education with faculty, staff and students
Supervisory experience
Specialty Factors
Training, Licenses or Certifications Preferred: Title IX investigator and/or decisionmaker training
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skill in monitoring the preparation of comprehensive investigative reports and interpreting and applying policies and procedures
Ability to organize and conduct effective investigations, prepare concise and cogent written analyses of complaints and mediate and resolve conflicts when appropriate. • Strong organizational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and with sound judgment
Ability to make fair, consistent and evidence-based decisions
Ability to design, develop, and present effective training and educational programs to a variety of audiences on EEO topics
Ability to work with colleges and academic units across campus
Sense of urgency in approaching responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to manage high volume and time-sensitive workload and to meet demanding deadlines
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative and diverse environment
Strong commitment to diversity, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to equal employment, affirmative action, and individuals’ civil rights, employment, affirmative action and individuals’ civil rights
Awareness of the necessity to maintain confidential and neutrality
Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 12/16/2022. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on November 11, 2022. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Adam VanDuyne at vanduyne@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a Staff Attorney for its Native American Program (NAPOLS), which is located in Portland.
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 that will have a demonstrable effect on community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
NAPOLS assists income-eligible Indian tribes, Native organizations, and individual tribal members, including with cases related to tribal sovereignty and self-governance, estate planning and trust resources, access to benefits, expungement of criminal records, and tribal court cases. NAPOLS also offers community education on a wide range of legal issues.
Responsibilities The staff attorney will be responsible for maintaining a varied caseload, with an emphasis on Estate Planning and Probate, and for providing other legal services to Indian tribes, Native organizations, and individual tribal members.
Qualifications Position requires current Oregon State Bar membership, proven interest in and commitment to working in Indian Country, and knowledge of federal, tribal, and state laws impacting tribes and tribal members. Occasional travel throughout Oregon, including some overnight travel, is required.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. The salary range for an attorney is $61K - $100K annually depending on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin November 18, 2022.
Applications Send resume, letter of interest, a brief writing sample (5 pages or less) and list of 3 professional references to: Fabio Apolito, Director napolsjobs@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.
Oct 24, 2022
Full time
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a Staff Attorney for its Native American Program (NAPOLS), which is located in Portland.
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 that will have a demonstrable effect on community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
NAPOLS assists income-eligible Indian tribes, Native organizations, and individual tribal members, including with cases related to tribal sovereignty and self-governance, estate planning and trust resources, access to benefits, expungement of criminal records, and tribal court cases. NAPOLS also offers community education on a wide range of legal issues.
Responsibilities The staff attorney will be responsible for maintaining a varied caseload, with an emphasis on Estate Planning and Probate, and for providing other legal services to Indian tribes, Native organizations, and individual tribal members.
Qualifications Position requires current Oregon State Bar membership, proven interest in and commitment to working in Indian Country, and knowledge of federal, tribal, and state laws impacting tribes and tribal members. Occasional travel throughout Oregon, including some overnight travel, is required.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. The salary range for an attorney is $61K - $100K annually depending on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin November 18, 2022.
Applications Send resume, letter of interest, a brief writing sample (5 pages or less) and list of 3 professional references to: Fabio Apolito, Director napolsjobs@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), is seeking a full-time (approximately 35 hours per week) Administrative Legal Assistant for its office in Roseburg. This position has a partial remote option.
Background LASO is a statewide non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide additional services related to farmworker and Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program. We are committed to advocacy and litigation strategies having the broadest possible beneficial impact on problems common in our client’s communities. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
The Roseburg team provides a wide range of civil legal services to low-income clients in Douglas County. Our cases vary depending on the client’s needs, but we focus on protection from abuse, housing law, elder law, family law, civil rights, and public benefits.
Responsibilities Varied duties include significant interaction with clients and potential clients. The position is responsible for greeting clients, screening people for eligibility, performing intakes to qualify people for services, handling busy phone lines, light accounting, and administrative support. The administrative legal assistant also provides varied support to the attorneys, provides information to clients under the direction and training of a lawyer, and gives general information or referrals to other resources when we are not able to provide services.
Qualifications The position requires excellent people skills, ability to work effectively with trauma survivors, phone, computer, and word processing skills. We're looking for an organized and efficient person with a cheerful ability to deal with complex office procedures and a high volume of clients who may be in crisis and who are usually facing difficult problems. Prior office experience is not required.
Salary/Benefits Salary range starts at $40,000 and extends to $62,000. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Open until filled, review of resumes ongoing.
Applications If you are interested in joining our office, please send your resume, references, and a cover letter. Your references should include the following information for each person you use as a reference: name, place of employment (if any), and how you are acquainted with them. Your cover letter should include an explanation about your interest in working for LASO as well as a very brief discussion about the challenges faced by low-income residents of Douglas County.
Please send all application materials to: Joan-Marie Michelsen rosejobs@lasoregon.org
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.
Oct 13, 2022
Full time
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO), is seeking a full-time (approximately 35 hours per week) Administrative Legal Assistant for its office in Roseburg. This position has a partial remote option.
Background LASO is a statewide non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide additional services related to farmworker and Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program. We are committed to advocacy and litigation strategies having the broadest possible beneficial impact on problems common in our client’s communities. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
The Roseburg team provides a wide range of civil legal services to low-income clients in Douglas County. Our cases vary depending on the client’s needs, but we focus on protection from abuse, housing law, elder law, family law, civil rights, and public benefits.
Responsibilities Varied duties include significant interaction with clients and potential clients. The position is responsible for greeting clients, screening people for eligibility, performing intakes to qualify people for services, handling busy phone lines, light accounting, and administrative support. The administrative legal assistant also provides varied support to the attorneys, provides information to clients under the direction and training of a lawyer, and gives general information or referrals to other resources when we are not able to provide services.
Qualifications The position requires excellent people skills, ability to work effectively with trauma survivors, phone, computer, and word processing skills. We're looking for an organized and efficient person with a cheerful ability to deal with complex office procedures and a high volume of clients who may be in crisis and who are usually facing difficult problems. Prior office experience is not required.
Salary/Benefits Salary range starts at $40,000 and extends to $62,000. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Open until filled, review of resumes ongoing.
Applications If you are interested in joining our office, please send your resume, references, and a cover letter. Your references should include the following information for each person you use as a reference: name, place of employment (if any), and how you are acquainted with them. Your cover letter should include an explanation about your interest in working for LASO as well as a very brief discussion about the challenges faced by low-income residents of Douglas County.
Please send all application materials to: Joan-Marie Michelsen rosejobs@lasoregon.org
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.
The Portland Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time staff attorney. The position is a generalist civil litigator who will handle a general poverty law practice including but not limited to family law, employment discrimination, immigration and public benefits. This position will be 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 that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds.
Responsibilities The staff attorney will be responsible for conducting trauma-informed intake interviews and maintaining a caseload, including protection order matters. The staff attorney will also handle a range of poverty law cases such as employment discrimination, immigration and public benefits. This attorney is also expected to work closely with community-based organizations as a liaison to LASO for organizations that that serve Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and immigrant communities to receive referrals, identify legal issues important to low-income clients, conduct regular trainings and attend outreach events. In addition to serving individual clients, this attorney is expected to spend substantial time identifying and advancing cases and projects designed to achieve a broad impact on significant problems in the client community.
Qualifications Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income Oregonians. Family law experience and/or experience providing trauma-informed services to DV/SA survivors a plus. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language and are members of the Oregon State Bar.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range for an attorney is $61K - $100K annually depending on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Review of resumes to begin on November 18, 2022
Applications Send resume and letter of interest to:
Legal Aid Services of Oregon 520 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 700 Portland, OR 97204 projobs@lasoregon.org
Supplemental question
Please provide a written response to the following question and submit as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words.
LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response.
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.
Oct 13, 2022
Full time
The Portland Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time staff attorney. The position is a generalist civil litigator who will handle a general poverty law practice including but not limited to family law, employment discrimination, immigration and public benefits. This position will be 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 that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds.
Responsibilities The staff attorney will be responsible for conducting trauma-informed intake interviews and maintaining a caseload, including protection order matters. The staff attorney will also handle a range of poverty law cases such as employment discrimination, immigration and public benefits. This attorney is also expected to work closely with community-based organizations as a liaison to LASO for organizations that that serve Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and immigrant communities to receive referrals, identify legal issues important to low-income clients, conduct regular trainings and attend outreach events. In addition to serving individual clients, this attorney is expected to spend substantial time identifying and advancing cases and projects designed to achieve a broad impact on significant problems in the client community.
Qualifications Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income Oregonians. Family law experience and/or experience providing trauma-informed services to DV/SA survivors a plus. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language and are members of the Oregon State Bar.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range for an attorney is $61K - $100K annually depending on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Review of resumes to begin on November 18, 2022
Applications Send resume and letter of interest to:
Legal Aid Services of Oregon 520 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 700 Portland, OR 97204 projobs@lasoregon.org
Supplemental question
Please provide a written response to the following question and submit as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words.
LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response.
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) is seeking a full-time attorney to work under a grant intended to address housing instability and reduce illegal evictions. The attorney will provide residential eviction defense services to low-income tenants. Responsibilities include tenant rights advice, negotiation with adverse parties, and representation in Forcible Eviction and Detainer (FED) trials in justice and circuit courts. The position is funded through March 2024. The attorney must live in Oregon but may work remotely. The lawyer will be part of the Douglas County LASO office and will focus on cases from Douglas and Klamath Counties but may handle FED cases throughout Oregon as workload allows. Most of the appearances will be virtual through video, although some travel is occasionally necessary.
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 focus on services to farmworkers and on issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on problems faced by our client community. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
Responsibilities The attorney will handle a caseload of housing clients who have active eviction cases filed in circuit or justice court or have been served residential termination notices. The attorney will work with clients using trauma informed principles to address the various needs of clients regarding the pending or potential eviction. The attorney will regularly appear in eviction court. Responsibilities also include outreach to and collaboration with community-based partners for tenant education.
Qualifications Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income people. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, communication skills, initiative, computer skills, and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language frequently spoken by the communities we serve. Current Oregon State Bar membership is required.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range for attorneys begins at $61K and extends to $100K depending on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. Full benefits package includes 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 Open until filled. Review of resumes ongoing.
Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: rosejobs@lasoregon.org
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.
Oct 03, 2022
Full time
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time attorney to work under a grant intended to address housing instability and reduce illegal evictions. The attorney will provide residential eviction defense services to low-income tenants. Responsibilities include tenant rights advice, negotiation with adverse parties, and representation in Forcible Eviction and Detainer (FED) trials in justice and circuit courts. The position is funded through March 2024. The attorney must live in Oregon but may work remotely. The lawyer will be part of the Douglas County LASO office and will focus on cases from Douglas and Klamath Counties but may handle FED cases throughout Oregon as workload allows. Most of the appearances will be virtual through video, although some travel is occasionally necessary.
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 focus on services to farmworkers and on issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on problems faced by our client community. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
Responsibilities The attorney will handle a caseload of housing clients who have active eviction cases filed in circuit or justice court or have been served residential termination notices. The attorney will work with clients using trauma informed principles to address the various needs of clients regarding the pending or potential eviction. The attorney will regularly appear in eviction court. Responsibilities also include outreach to and collaboration with community-based partners for tenant education.
Qualifications Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income people. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, communication skills, initiative, computer skills, and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language frequently spoken by the communities we serve. Current Oregon State Bar membership is required.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range for attorneys begins at $61K and extends to $100K depending on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. Full benefits package includes 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 Open until filled. Review of resumes ongoing.
Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: rosejobs@lasoregon.org
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
Oregon City, Oregon; Portland, Oregon
The Portland Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time attorney to represent immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Clackamas County. This is a three-year grant funded position through the Office of Violence Against Women. The project aims to increase legal access for low-income Latine/x and immigrant survivors in Clackamas County. This attorney will be stationed at the LASO office at A Safe Place Family Justice Center in Oregon City, OR, at least two days a week. The 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 that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Responsibilities This attorney will provide trauma-informed representation to immigrant survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in a wide range of civil matters to increase survivor safety, including protection order hearings, child custody cases, housing, immigration relief and employment matters. In addition to representing clients, this person will collaborate with grant partners to develop referral systems and trainings to community partners. This attorney is also expected to work closely with on-site community-based organizations at A Safe Place and collaborate to provide outreach to culturally specific organizations to reach marginalized communities. The attorney will specifically work with the Latina Services Program of Clackamas Women Services A Safe Place to support Latine/x survivors and identify areas for impact litigation and community education. Qualifications Competitive candidates will be bilingual in English and Spanish; a demonstrated interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income Oregonians, specifically DV/SA survivors; creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively; demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. There will be a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and are members of the Oregon State Bar. Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range for an attorney is $61K - $100K annually depending on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Review of resumes to begin on October 31,2022 Supplemental question Please provide a written response to the following question and submit as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words. LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response. Applications Send resume and letter of interest via EMAIL to: Legal Aid Services of Oregon 520 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 700 Portland, OR 97204 projobs@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.
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
The Portland Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time attorney to represent immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Clackamas County. This is a three-year grant funded position through the Office of Violence Against Women. The project aims to increase legal access for low-income Latine/x and immigrant survivors in Clackamas County. This attorney will be stationed at the LASO office at A Safe Place Family Justice Center in Oregon City, OR, at least two days a week. The 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 that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Responsibilities This attorney will provide trauma-informed representation to immigrant survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in a wide range of civil matters to increase survivor safety, including protection order hearings, child custody cases, housing, immigration relief and employment matters. In addition to representing clients, this person will collaborate with grant partners to develop referral systems and trainings to community partners. This attorney is also expected to work closely with on-site community-based organizations at A Safe Place and collaborate to provide outreach to culturally specific organizations to reach marginalized communities. The attorney will specifically work with the Latina Services Program of Clackamas Women Services A Safe Place to support Latine/x survivors and identify areas for impact litigation and community education. Qualifications Competitive candidates will be bilingual in English and Spanish; a demonstrated interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income Oregonians, specifically DV/SA survivors; creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively; demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. There will be a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and are members of the Oregon State Bar. Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range for an attorney is $61K - $100K annually depending on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Review of resumes to begin on October 31,2022 Supplemental question Please provide a written response to the following question and submit as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words. LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response. Applications Send resume and letter of interest via EMAIL to: Legal Aid Services of Oregon 520 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 700 Portland, OR 97204 projobs@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) person to conduct outreach to agricultural workers through the Cannabis Worker Resilience Partnership. The Partnership is a holistic, multi-agency collaboration to support workers in the illegal cannabis industry facing wage theft, labor trafficking, dangerous work conditions and retaliation. The Partnership includes community-based organizations providing humanitarian assistance, legal services programs engaging in outreach, community education and legal representation and mental health organizations providing support and referrals. The position is funded through the end of 2025. The position will be based in the Woodburn office and 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 that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is 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 eight staff, including attorneys and paralegal/outreach workers. The majority of our clients speak Spanish or one of the Mesoamerican indigenous languages such as Mixteco, Triqui or Zapoteco. 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 outreach worker will work to interview clients about their legal questions and concerns; give educational presentations to groups of agricultural workers in Spanish; build partnerships with other agencies and community organizations; develop and implement outreach strategies including Spanish language media; produce informational flyers and PowerPoints in Spanish; visit farmworkers at migrant labor camps and other community settings; support legal representation and advocacy work; and complete other support tasks as needed. This position will require the ability to work well with many different external partners. The Partnership in particular will involve working with the Farmworker Program of the Oregon Law Center, Northwest Workers’ Justice Project, UNETE, Centro de Servicios para Campesinos and Raices de Bienstar. Requirements We seek applicants who have:
a demonstrated commitment to helping low-income communities;
an ability to build trust with agricultural worker communities;
lived or other meaningful experience with people living in poverty, persons of color, immigrant, indigenous or agricultural worker communities;
excellent interpersonal communication skills, including willingness to give public presentations after training;
a high degree of initiative and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively;
strong organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to adapt and respond quickly to changing dynamics;
ability to speak, read and write Spanish;
willingness to flex their work schedule to work some evenings and weekends and travel overnight as needed;
a valid Oregon driver’s license and access to a vehicle to travel.
Training or experience in the legal field is not required. Training will be provided. Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week on a scale of $41,000 – 65,000 depending on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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. Applications Send resume and cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience at: farmworkerjobs@lasoregon.org Closing date Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, and no later than September 30, 2022. 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.
Sep 02, 2022
Full time
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a bilingual (Spanish/English) person to conduct outreach to agricultural workers through the Cannabis Worker Resilience Partnership. The Partnership is a holistic, multi-agency collaboration to support workers in the illegal cannabis industry facing wage theft, labor trafficking, dangerous work conditions and retaliation. The Partnership includes community-based organizations providing humanitarian assistance, legal services programs engaging in outreach, community education and legal representation and mental health organizations providing support and referrals. The position is funded through the end of 2025. The position will be based in the Woodburn office and 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 that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is 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 eight staff, including attorneys and paralegal/outreach workers. The majority of our clients speak Spanish or one of the Mesoamerican indigenous languages such as Mixteco, Triqui or Zapoteco. 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 outreach worker will work to interview clients about their legal questions and concerns; give educational presentations to groups of agricultural workers in Spanish; build partnerships with other agencies and community organizations; develop and implement outreach strategies including Spanish language media; produce informational flyers and PowerPoints in Spanish; visit farmworkers at migrant labor camps and other community settings; support legal representation and advocacy work; and complete other support tasks as needed. This position will require the ability to work well with many different external partners. The Partnership in particular will involve working with the Farmworker Program of the Oregon Law Center, Northwest Workers’ Justice Project, UNETE, Centro de Servicios para Campesinos and Raices de Bienstar. Requirements We seek applicants who have:
a demonstrated commitment to helping low-income communities;
an ability to build trust with agricultural worker communities;
lived or other meaningful experience with people living in poverty, persons of color, immigrant, indigenous or agricultural worker communities;
excellent interpersonal communication skills, including willingness to give public presentations after training;
a high degree of initiative and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively;
strong organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to adapt and respond quickly to changing dynamics;
ability to speak, read and write Spanish;
willingness to flex their work schedule to work some evenings and weekends and travel overnight as needed;
a valid Oregon driver’s license and access to a vehicle to travel.
Training or experience in the legal field is not required. Training will be provided. Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week on a scale of $41,000 – 65,000 depending on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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. Applications Send resume and cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience at: farmworkerjobs@lasoregon.org Closing date Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, and no later than September 30, 2022. 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) is seeking a Regional Director for its Pendleton office. The Pendleton Regional Director leads an office of two staff attorneys and two support staff.
Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve low-income individuals throughout the state and two specialized programs focus on services to farmworkers and issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
Pendleton is ideally situated near national forests, natural wilderness areas and scenic waterways that offer many opportunities for outside recreational activities, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the Pacific Northwest. An historic city that still retains echoes of the old west, Pendleton is located in sunny northeastern Oregon, approximately 3 1/2 hours’ drive from Portland and Boise, 250 miles from Seattle, and 45 miles from the college town of Walla Walla, Washington.
Responsibilities The Regional Director is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the office. Duties include supervising legal work, overseeing the career development of staff, planning and priority setting, grant compliance, budget management, and maintaining good relations with community organizations and the private bar. The Regional Director also has an independent caseload and in that respect has all of the duties of a staff attorney.
Qualifications Five years of legal experience required. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable clients. Legal aid experience or demonstrable involvement in poverty law issues, such as domestic violence/family law, public benefits and housing. Substantial litigation experience and excellent legal skills. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to promote community visibility, awareness and collaboration. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language and are members of the Oregon State Bar.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range $77,500 for five years of relevant experience to $109,000 annually for 30 years of relevant experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin July 29, 2022.
Applications Send resume, references and letter of interest by email to: Janice Morgan Legal Aid Services of Oregon 520 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 1130 Portland, OR 97204
centraljobs@lasoregon.org
Supplemental question Please provide a written response to the following question and submit as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words.
LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response.
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.
Aug 18, 2022
Full time
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a Regional Director for its Pendleton office. The Pendleton Regional Director leads an office of two staff attorneys and two support staff.
Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve low-income individuals throughout the state and two specialized programs focus on services to farmworkers and issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
Pendleton is ideally situated near national forests, natural wilderness areas and scenic waterways that offer many opportunities for outside recreational activities, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the Pacific Northwest. An historic city that still retains echoes of the old west, Pendleton is located in sunny northeastern Oregon, approximately 3 1/2 hours’ drive from Portland and Boise, 250 miles from Seattle, and 45 miles from the college town of Walla Walla, Washington.
Responsibilities The Regional Director is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the office. Duties include supervising legal work, overseeing the career development of staff, planning and priority setting, grant compliance, budget management, and maintaining good relations with community organizations and the private bar. The Regional Director also has an independent caseload and in that respect has all of the duties of a staff attorney.
Qualifications Five years of legal experience required. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable clients. Legal aid experience or demonstrable involvement in poverty law issues, such as domestic violence/family law, public benefits and housing. Substantial litigation experience and excellent legal skills. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to promote community visibility, awareness and collaboration. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language and are members of the Oregon State Bar.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range $77,500 for five years of relevant experience to $109,000 annually for 30 years of relevant experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin July 29, 2022.
Applications Send resume, references and letter of interest by email to: Janice Morgan Legal Aid Services of Oregon 520 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 1130 Portland, OR 97204
centraljobs@lasoregon.org
Supplemental question Please provide a written response to the following question and submit as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words.
LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response.
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.
Position Description
Title: Senior Land Use Field Representative – Loudoun & Clarke
Location: Warrenton PEC Office / Remote
Job Classification: Full Time - Exempt
Geographic Focus: Loudoun & Clarke Counties
Supervisor: Director of Land Use
About PEC:
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has proudly promoted and protected the natural resources, rural economy, history and beauty of the Virginia Piedmont region since 1972. PEC works with area residents to weigh in on important land use and policy decisions, conserve land, protect air and water quality, celebrate historic resources, build smart transportation networks, promote sustainable energy choices, restore wildlife habitat and improve people’s access to nature.
Your Role:
PEC is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate smart growth and land conservation advocate to represent PEC on land use issues in Loudoun and Clarke Counties.
Field representatives are responsible for gathering, analyzing, and distributing information on local development projects, advocating for sensible solutions and working with residents and local government in all activities associated with a community’s land use policies and regulations. Successful field representatives will take initiative and possess the ability to inspire and work well with the community at-large. Specific knowledge areas include familiarity with land use planning, rural area protection, urban are development, and engaging the public in local government planning processes. Field representatives are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities related to these knowledge areas.
Examples of activities include:
Staying apprised of and advocating for better land use decision making. This includes weighing in on comprehensive plans, zoning and ordinances, development proposals, transportation planning and specific infrastructure projects, local policies and regulations related to rural land preservation and conservation, economic development, and natural and historic resource protection, and others as needed.
Attending local government meetings and writing and speaking on behalf of PEC positions on local government actions and policy proposals
Serving as a technical resource on land use issues, for both local government officials and the broader community, which includes participating on local advisory boards and committees.
Working directly with the public and allied organizations to organize grassroots efforts around campaigns, policies and outcomes supportive of the PEC mission.
Regularly updating PEC board members and staff on land use, conservation, and transportation issues affecting the communities served by the field r
Collaborating with PEC communications and development staff to secure appropriate funding, highlight the benefits of PEC’s work in the region, and mobilize supporters and the public at large.
Track and log interactions with supporters in our Customer/Constituent Relationship Management (CRM)
The field representative reports to PEC’s director of land use, but will also work closely with other field representatives, departments within PEC, and members of the PEC board of directors.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, public policy, sustainable development, conservation or a related field and a minimum of 5 years work experience is required. Graduate degree preferred.
In-depth knowledge of local land use planning and zoning. Virginia-specific knowledge is preferred.
Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and oral, including ability to write, edit, and proofread written materials for PEC staff, board of directors, PEC supporters, and the public at large.
Ability to organize, coordinate and manage diverse activities and deadlines with minimal supervision
Effective interpersonal skills, including ability and desire to build relationships with a diverse constituency including local political officials, non-profit representatives, neighborhood associations, businesses and individual citizens with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Experience working with local residents and/or community organizations, particularly in leading public outreach and/or education campaigns at the grassroots level.
Ability to work in and create an effective and positive team environment, fostering mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among staff and volunteers.
Familiarity with computers and the use of online tools, such as the Google Suite Microsoft Office productivity software, Salesforce and GIS.
Willing and able to work some weekends and evenings as organizational events and county/locality meetings dictate.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Commitment to service and community and a willingness to participate in practices of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI).
Multilingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Compensation
Salary range is $60,000-$75,000 and negotiable within the posted range, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits PEC offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including:
Two health plan options (PEC pays 83% of the premium for employee only coverage and 73% of the premium for added dependents based on our HSA plan rates)
Dental and Vision insurance plans
Short- and Long-Term Disability, Group Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances – all premiums 100% paid by PEC
Health Savings Account (with employer match up to $750 per year) or Flexible Spending Accounts (for health & dependent care)
403(b) pension plan with up to 6% employer contribution (3% automatic and 3% match) after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one
12 paid holidays
Longevity-based paid time off of 15-24 days per year, accrued by pay period
1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer
Longevity-based Salary Continuation Leave for employee or family illness - from 2 to 8 weeks every 24 months
Paid Bereavement, Jury Duty and Military Service Training leave
Cell Phone Reimbursement up to $75 per month
Travel Expense Reimbursement
Hybrid work environment and flexible work schedules
Professional Development training and/or education support
Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees.
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resumé to apply@pecva.org . Resum é reviews begin immediately .
The Piedmont Environmental Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions and qualifications are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work helps build the competencies and knowledge of our organization. Diversity of experience and skills, combined with passion, is key to our organizational identity.
Read more about our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) commitments .
Aug 18, 2022
Full time
Position Description
Title: Senior Land Use Field Representative – Loudoun & Clarke
Location: Warrenton PEC Office / Remote
Job Classification: Full Time - Exempt
Geographic Focus: Loudoun & Clarke Counties
Supervisor: Director of Land Use
About PEC:
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has proudly promoted and protected the natural resources, rural economy, history and beauty of the Virginia Piedmont region since 1972. PEC works with area residents to weigh in on important land use and policy decisions, conserve land, protect air and water quality, celebrate historic resources, build smart transportation networks, promote sustainable energy choices, restore wildlife habitat and improve people’s access to nature.
Your Role:
PEC is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate smart growth and land conservation advocate to represent PEC on land use issues in Loudoun and Clarke Counties.
Field representatives are responsible for gathering, analyzing, and distributing information on local development projects, advocating for sensible solutions and working with residents and local government in all activities associated with a community’s land use policies and regulations. Successful field representatives will take initiative and possess the ability to inspire and work well with the community at-large. Specific knowledge areas include familiarity with land use planning, rural area protection, urban are development, and engaging the public in local government planning processes. Field representatives are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities related to these knowledge areas.
Examples of activities include:
Staying apprised of and advocating for better land use decision making. This includes weighing in on comprehensive plans, zoning and ordinances, development proposals, transportation planning and specific infrastructure projects, local policies and regulations related to rural land preservation and conservation, economic development, and natural and historic resource protection, and others as needed.
Attending local government meetings and writing and speaking on behalf of PEC positions on local government actions and policy proposals
Serving as a technical resource on land use issues, for both local government officials and the broader community, which includes participating on local advisory boards and committees.
Working directly with the public and allied organizations to organize grassroots efforts around campaigns, policies and outcomes supportive of the PEC mission.
Regularly updating PEC board members and staff on land use, conservation, and transportation issues affecting the communities served by the field r
Collaborating with PEC communications and development staff to secure appropriate funding, highlight the benefits of PEC’s work in the region, and mobilize supporters and the public at large.
Track and log interactions with supporters in our Customer/Constituent Relationship Management (CRM)
The field representative reports to PEC’s director of land use, but will also work closely with other field representatives, departments within PEC, and members of the PEC board of directors.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, public policy, sustainable development, conservation or a related field and a minimum of 5 years work experience is required. Graduate degree preferred.
In-depth knowledge of local land use planning and zoning. Virginia-specific knowledge is preferred.
Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and oral, including ability to write, edit, and proofread written materials for PEC staff, board of directors, PEC supporters, and the public at large.
Ability to organize, coordinate and manage diverse activities and deadlines with minimal supervision
Effective interpersonal skills, including ability and desire to build relationships with a diverse constituency including local political officials, non-profit representatives, neighborhood associations, businesses and individual citizens with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Experience working with local residents and/or community organizations, particularly in leading public outreach and/or education campaigns at the grassroots level.
Ability to work in and create an effective and positive team environment, fostering mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among staff and volunteers.
Familiarity with computers and the use of online tools, such as the Google Suite Microsoft Office productivity software, Salesforce and GIS.
Willing and able to work some weekends and evenings as organizational events and county/locality meetings dictate.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Commitment to service and community and a willingness to participate in practices of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI).
Multilingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Compensation
Salary range is $60,000-$75,000 and negotiable within the posted range, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits PEC offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including:
Two health plan options (PEC pays 83% of the premium for employee only coverage and 73% of the premium for added dependents based on our HSA plan rates)
Dental and Vision insurance plans
Short- and Long-Term Disability, Group Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances – all premiums 100% paid by PEC
Health Savings Account (with employer match up to $750 per year) or Flexible Spending Accounts (for health & dependent care)
403(b) pension plan with up to 6% employer contribution (3% automatic and 3% match) after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one
12 paid holidays
Longevity-based paid time off of 15-24 days per year, accrued by pay period
1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer
Longevity-based Salary Continuation Leave for employee or family illness - from 2 to 8 weeks every 24 months
Paid Bereavement, Jury Duty and Military Service Training leave
Cell Phone Reimbursement up to $75 per month
Travel Expense Reimbursement
Hybrid work environment and flexible work schedules
Professional Development training and/or education support
Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees.
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resumé to apply@pecva.org . Resum é reviews begin immediately .
The Piedmont Environmental Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions and qualifications are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work helps build the competencies and knowledge of our organization. Diversity of experience and skills, combined with passion, is key to our organizational identity.
Read more about our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) commitments .
The Portland Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a supervising attorney to focus on outreach and intake. The person in this position supervises staff attorneys and paralegals and assists the Regional Director in directing the legal advocacy and outreach of the office.
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 that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds.
Responsibilities This position assists the Regional Director in supervising and developing staff attorneys, managing the legal advocacy and outreach in the office. They will supervise staff attorneys and paralegals, and manage an active caseload ranging from brief service and advice to full representation. The supervising attorney is expected to provide structure and cohesion for community-based outreach, training, and aid in the development of strategic impact litigation and advocacy aimed at bringing justice to low-income people in Oregon.
A significant part of this position is to bring enthusiasm and excitement to the work of the office and provide positive support to and mentoring of lawyers. This person is also expected to demonstrate solid understanding of anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression and help lead the office in its effort to implement a race equity framework.
Qualifications Five years of legal experience required, preferably in the areas of family law, civil rights, immigration or public benefits. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable clients. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of poverty law experience and have experience and aptitude for supervising others and providing developmental planning for staff. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language and are members of the Oregon State Bar.
Supplemental question Please provide a written response to the following question and submit as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words.
LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response.
Salary/Benefits Salary range $77,500 for five years of experience to $109,000 for 30 years of experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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.
Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: Legal Aid Services of Oregon 520 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 700 Portland, OR 97204 projobs@lasoregon.org
Closing Date Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin September 2, 2022.
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.
Aug 11, 2022
Full time
The Portland Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a supervising attorney to focus on outreach and intake. The person in this position supervises staff attorneys and paralegals and assists the Regional Director in directing the legal advocacy and outreach of the office.
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 that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds.
Responsibilities This position assists the Regional Director in supervising and developing staff attorneys, managing the legal advocacy and outreach in the office. They will supervise staff attorneys and paralegals, and manage an active caseload ranging from brief service and advice to full representation. The supervising attorney is expected to provide structure and cohesion for community-based outreach, training, and aid in the development of strategic impact litigation and advocacy aimed at bringing justice to low-income people in Oregon.
A significant part of this position is to bring enthusiasm and excitement to the work of the office and provide positive support to and mentoring of lawyers. This person is also expected to demonstrate solid understanding of anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression and help lead the office in its effort to implement a race equity framework.
Qualifications Five years of legal experience required, preferably in the areas of family law, civil rights, immigration or public benefits. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable clients. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of poverty law experience and have experience and aptitude for supervising others and providing developmental planning for staff. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language and are members of the Oregon State Bar.
Supplemental question Please provide a written response to the following question and submit as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words.
LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response.
Salary/Benefits Salary range $77,500 for five years of experience to $109,000 for 30 years of experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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.
Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: Legal Aid Services of Oregon 520 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 700 Portland, OR 97204 projobs@lasoregon.org
Closing Date Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin September 2, 2022.
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 full-time bilingual (Spanish/English) person to conduct outreach to agricultural workers. The position will be based in the Woodburn office and 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 that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is 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 eight staff, including attorneys and paralegal/outreach workers. The majority of our clients speak Spanish or one of the Mesoamerican indigenous languages such as Mixteco, Triqui or Zapoteco. 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 outreach worker will interview clients; give educational presentations to groups of agricultural workers in Spanish; build partnerships with other agencies and community organizations; develop and implement outreach strategies including Spanish language media; produce informational flyers and PowerPoints in Spanish; visit farmworkers at migrant labor camps and other community settings; support legal representation and advocacy work; and complete other support tasks as needed.
Requirements We seek applicants who have:
a demonstrated commitment to justice for low-income communities, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression;
lived or other meaningful experience with people living in poverty, persons of color, immigrant, indigenous or agricultural worker communities;
excellent interpersonal communication skills;
a high degree of initiative and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively;
ability to speak, read and write Spanish;
willingness to flex their work schedule to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed; and
a valid Oregon driver’s license and access to a vehicle to travel.
Training or experience in the legal field is not required. Training will be provided.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week on a scale of $41,000 – 65,000 depending on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Open until filled. Review of applications to begin on September 1, 2022.
Applications Send resume and cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience at: farmworkerjobs@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.
Aug 04, 2022
Full time
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a full-time bilingual (Spanish/English) person to conduct outreach to agricultural workers. The position will be based in the Woodburn office and 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 that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is 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 eight staff, including attorneys and paralegal/outreach workers. The majority of our clients speak Spanish or one of the Mesoamerican indigenous languages such as Mixteco, Triqui or Zapoteco. 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 outreach worker will interview clients; give educational presentations to groups of agricultural workers in Spanish; build partnerships with other agencies and community organizations; develop and implement outreach strategies including Spanish language media; produce informational flyers and PowerPoints in Spanish; visit farmworkers at migrant labor camps and other community settings; support legal representation and advocacy work; and complete other support tasks as needed.
Requirements We seek applicants who have:
a demonstrated commitment to justice for low-income communities, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression;
lived or other meaningful experience with people living in poverty, persons of color, immigrant, indigenous or agricultural worker communities;
excellent interpersonal communication skills;
a high degree of initiative and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively;
ability to speak, read and write Spanish;
willingness to flex their work schedule to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed; and
a valid Oregon driver’s license and access to a vehicle to travel.
Training or experience in the legal field is not required. Training will be provided.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week on a scale of $41,000 – 65,000 depending on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Open until filled. Review of applications to begin on September 1, 2022.
Applications Send resume and cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience at: farmworkerjobs@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.
Full-Time, Remote, Exempt Position
THE ORGANIZATION
MISSION
As You Sow seeks to promote environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies.
VISION
Our vision is a safe, just, and sustainable world in which protecting the environment and human rights is central to corporate decision-making.
OVERVIEW
As You Sow is a Berkeley-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1992 that promotes corporate environmental and social responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies. We believe that the path to a safe, just, and sustainable world for all, can be achieved by compelling corporations to take greater responsibility for the impacts of their environmental, social, and governance policies and practices. We achieve this goal through direct engagement, shareholder advocacy, research, publishing scorecards, and other innovative and legal actions
COMMITMENT TO JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion)
As You Sow actively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse staff in all areas of operations. As You Sow will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation.
THE POSITION
As You Sow seeks an experienced attorney to help advance the unique legal landscape of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in the shareholder arena. Integral to As You Sow’s innovative approach, the Attorney will address issues ranging from climate change to plastic pollution, environmental health, and social justice among others. Developing ground-breaking strategies, this position helps to shape and drive innovative impact litigation, advance regulatory law,
respond to novel finance-related questions, and assist in drafting resolutions while defending the shareholder resolution process. The ideal candidate will join an inventive and dedicated staff in creating change that benefits shareholders, companies, communities, and the environment.
Position Type: 1.0 FTE. Exempt
Start date: Position will be open until filled
Reports to: President and Chief Counsel
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Overseeing the shareholder resolution process including assisting program staff in crafting effective and defensible shareholder proposals, defending proposals at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), drafting proxy solicitations, assisting in strategic decision making and implementation of responsive actions from derivative lawsuits to board-related initiatives;
Drafting comment letters in response to rulemaking proposals from the SEC and other federal and/or state agencies;
Assessing and identifying innovative legal strategies across a range of organizational issue areas, including drafting regulatory petitions;
Strategizing and working collaboratively with As You Sow’s CEO and Chief Counsel, program staff, shareholder coalitions, and the legal community to respond effectively and creatively to new legal, economic, or political challenges;
Conducting other organizational legal work as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed to practice law in the U.S. (Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent)
3+ years of relevant legal experience, including administrative law experience
Excellent litigation or legal advocacy skills, including strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Strong systems and strategic thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to oversee timely filings and responses in shareholder resolution process, including working effectively with staff; experience a plus, but not necessary
Demonstrated capacity to contribute to the development or enforcement of laws and regulations
Experience in working successfully with technical experts including scientists, academics, analysts, policymakers, economists, and media experts
Experience in program areas including clean energy, environmental health, plastic pollution, and/or social justice preferred
Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships, both internally and externally, including with staff, coalition partners, corporate staff, and governmental staff
Passionate personal commitment to progressive social and environmental change
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required, with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience with Wrike or similar project management software a plus
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Sense of humor preferred
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
Benefits: Healthcare, dental, vision insurance, Life, LTD, Voluntary Life, EAP, 401K, phone stipend, 18 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and 10 vacation days in first year of employment (15 vacation days each subsequent year).
A team with passion and fun
A low-ego, high-performance culture and flexible work environment
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Please apply through our job site . Applications will be accepted until a great candidate is found. We thank all applicants for your interest.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
As You Sow is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization and is an equal opportunity employer. As You Sow makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. As You Sow does not unlawfully discriminate on the of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or identification, or any other basis protected by law. Women, People of Color, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information about As You Sow , go to: www.asyousow.org
Jul 28, 2022
Full time
Full-Time, Remote, Exempt Position
THE ORGANIZATION
MISSION
As You Sow seeks to promote environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies.
VISION
Our vision is a safe, just, and sustainable world in which protecting the environment and human rights is central to corporate decision-making.
OVERVIEW
As You Sow is a Berkeley-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1992 that promotes corporate environmental and social responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies. We believe that the path to a safe, just, and sustainable world for all, can be achieved by compelling corporations to take greater responsibility for the impacts of their environmental, social, and governance policies and practices. We achieve this goal through direct engagement, shareholder advocacy, research, publishing scorecards, and other innovative and legal actions
COMMITMENT TO JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion)
As You Sow actively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse staff in all areas of operations. As You Sow will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation.
THE POSITION
As You Sow seeks an experienced attorney to help advance the unique legal landscape of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in the shareholder arena. Integral to As You Sow’s innovative approach, the Attorney will address issues ranging from climate change to plastic pollution, environmental health, and social justice among others. Developing ground-breaking strategies, this position helps to shape and drive innovative impact litigation, advance regulatory law,
respond to novel finance-related questions, and assist in drafting resolutions while defending the shareholder resolution process. The ideal candidate will join an inventive and dedicated staff in creating change that benefits shareholders, companies, communities, and the environment.
Position Type: 1.0 FTE. Exempt
Start date: Position will be open until filled
Reports to: President and Chief Counsel
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Overseeing the shareholder resolution process including assisting program staff in crafting effective and defensible shareholder proposals, defending proposals at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), drafting proxy solicitations, assisting in strategic decision making and implementation of responsive actions from derivative lawsuits to board-related initiatives;
Drafting comment letters in response to rulemaking proposals from the SEC and other federal and/or state agencies;
Assessing and identifying innovative legal strategies across a range of organizational issue areas, including drafting regulatory petitions;
Strategizing and working collaboratively with As You Sow’s CEO and Chief Counsel, program staff, shareholder coalitions, and the legal community to respond effectively and creatively to new legal, economic, or political challenges;
Conducting other organizational legal work as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed to practice law in the U.S. (Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent)
3+ years of relevant legal experience, including administrative law experience
Excellent litigation or legal advocacy skills, including strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Strong systems and strategic thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to oversee timely filings and responses in shareholder resolution process, including working effectively with staff; experience a plus, but not necessary
Demonstrated capacity to contribute to the development or enforcement of laws and regulations
Experience in working successfully with technical experts including scientists, academics, analysts, policymakers, economists, and media experts
Experience in program areas including clean energy, environmental health, plastic pollution, and/or social justice preferred
Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships, both internally and externally, including with staff, coalition partners, corporate staff, and governmental staff
Passionate personal commitment to progressive social and environmental change
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required, with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience with Wrike or similar project management software a plus
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Sense of humor preferred
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
Benefits: Healthcare, dental, vision insurance, Life, LTD, Voluntary Life, EAP, 401K, phone stipend, 18 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and 10 vacation days in first year of employment (15 vacation days each subsequent year).
A team with passion and fun
A low-ego, high-performance culture and flexible work environment
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Please apply through our job site . Applications will be accepted until a great candidate is found. We thank all applicants for your interest.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
As You Sow is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization and is an equal opportunity employer. As You Sow makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. As You Sow does not unlawfully discriminate on the of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or identification, or any other basis protected by law. Women, People of Color, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information about As You Sow , go to: www.asyousow.org
Position Description
Title: Conservation Field Representative (Fauquier County)
Manager: Director of Conservation
Location: Warrenton, Va.
Job Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Introduction
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that has proudly promoted and protected the natural resources, rural economy, history and beauty of the Virginia Piedmont since 1972. PEC empowers residents to protect what makes the Piedmont a wonderful place, and works with citizens to conserve land, protect air and water quality, celebrate historic resources, build smart transportation networks, promote sustainable energy choices, restore wildlife habitat and improve people’s access to nature (learn more about PEC) .
Description
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is seeking to hire a Field Representative to work with landowners, land managers, and federal, state and local agencies to further PEC’s land conservation priorities and land use policy activities in PEC’s nine county service area ( learn more about the nine counties ). The geographic focus of the position will predominantly be working in Fauquier County. The Field Representative will work to advance the following goals:
Executing and/or facilitating conservation real estate transactions that will further PEC’s goal of conserving 1 million acres in the PEC region. These transactions include, but are not limited to, donation of conservation easements by landowners, purchase of conservation easements by PEC, fee simple acquisitions of land, and conveyance of conservation lands to public conservation agencies and/or private conservation buyers.
Creating and sustaining a network of informed residents, donors, policy makers, partner organizations, and others that are ready to advocate for policies and actions that support land conservation, resource protection, and enhanced public access to nature.
Ensuring that PEC’s work embodies best practices identified by the Land Trust Alliance’s Standards and Practices, particularly in regard to the stewardship of land owned and conservation easements held by PEC.
Increasing positive awareness of PEC and building support for PEC programs.
Areas of Responsibility
The Field Representative will be responsible for executing a diverse portfolio of land conservation, natural resource restoration, land use policy, and civic engagement efforts that further PEC’s mission. Examples of activities include:
Developing and implementing land protection strategies through (1) identification of key at-risk properties, landscapes, and resources; (2) outreach and education to landowners, farmers, and professional advisers on conservation tools such as voluntary conservation easement donations, Purchase of Development Rights programs, and other conservation programs; and (3) coordination with other private partners and public agencies (such as the local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, the Virginia Department of Forestry, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, the USDA National Resources Conservation Service) to further conservation in the Piedmont.
Executing and/or facilitating implementation of a suite of natural resource conservation practices that enhance wildlife habitat, restore water quality, and/or improve agricultural productivity on public and private lands in the Piedmont.
Serving as part of the PEC’s stewardship team, responsible for ensuring appropriate monitoring and stewardship of PEC’s conservation easement and fee land portfolio.
Serving a key staff role supporting land conservation funding sources available to PEC, including the Bull Run Mountain Conservation Fund, the James Rowley Goose Creek Conservation Fund, and the Julian Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund.
Initiating, leading, or participating in local community based conservation planning and policy efforts, such as historic preservation, water quality improvement, habitat restoration, and/or agricultural land management demonstration projects.
Teaming with other PEC staff to respond appropriately to major land use, conservation, and transportation threats in the region.
Working directly with citizens and allied organizations to organize the public around campaigns, policies and outcomes supportive of the PEC mission, including adoption of language in the counties’ comprehensive plans and support or opposition to specific land use threats and opportunities.
Regularly updating PEC Board members, other PEC staff, and members of local advisory committees on land use, conservation, and transportation issues affecting the communities served by the Field Representative.
Collaborating with PEC communications and development staff to secure appropriate funding and highlight the benefits of PEC’s work in the region.
The Field Representative reports to PEC’s Director of Conservation, but will also work closely with other field representatives, departments within PEC, and members of the PEC Board of Directors.
This position will be based at PEC’s headquarters office in Warrenton, VA.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. 3-5 years work experience or Graduate degree in agriculture, forestry, natural resources, planning, law or a related field preferred.
A working knowledge of conservation policies, conservation easements, and real estate transactions, etc.
Familiarity with conservation grant programs, such as NRCS Agricultural Land Easement program, the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation grant program, the Virginia Agricultural Cost Share program, and/or funding opportunities available through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and oral, including ability to write, edit, and proofread written materials for use in communicating public policy and conservation opportunities to the PEC Board of Directors, PEC staff, PEC members, and the public at large.
Ability to organize, coordinate and manage diverse activities and deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a diverse constituency including elected officials, non-profit representatives, neighborhood associations, and individual citizens with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Experience working with rural landowners and the farming community is preferred.
Experience working with local residents and/or community organizations, particularly in leading public outreach and/or education campaigns.
A working knowledge of local land use planning and zoning in Virginia is preferred.
Knowledge and experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office productivity software. Familiarity with ArcMap a plus.
Requires minimal supervision.
Willing to work some weekends and evenings.
Valid driver’s and reliable transportation required.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Compensation
Salary range of $21.3646 to $31.25 per hour, depending on qualifications. (The equivalent of $45,000 to $65,000 per year).
Benefits
PEC offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including:
Two health plans (83% employer paid premium for employee only plan, 73% employer paid for added dependents)
Short & Long Term Disability*
Group Term Life*
Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances*
HSA account (with employer match up to $750 per year)
FSA accounts (health & dependent)
403(b) pension plan with employer contribution after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one
12 paid holidays
PTO leave from 15-24 days per year based on longevity and accrued each pay period
1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer at another non-profit or charitable cause
Salary Continuation Leave for employee or family illness - from 2 to 8 weeks fully paid leave eligibility every 24 months, depending on length of service
Paid Bereavement, Jury Duty and Military Service Training leave
Cell Phone Reimbursement up to $75 per month
Travel Expense Reimbursement
Hybrid work environment and Flexible Work Schedules
Professional Development support
Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees.
*Indicates that this insurance premium is 100% paid by PEC for employee’s coverage.
Application Process
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to apply@pecva.org .
The Piedmont Environmental Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge of our organization. Diversity of experience and skills, combined with passion, is key to our organizational identity.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted upon your acceptance.
Resume reviews begin immediately.
Jul 15, 2022
Full time
Position Description
Title: Conservation Field Representative (Fauquier County)
Manager: Director of Conservation
Location: Warrenton, Va.
Job Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Introduction
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that has proudly promoted and protected the natural resources, rural economy, history and beauty of the Virginia Piedmont since 1972. PEC empowers residents to protect what makes the Piedmont a wonderful place, and works with citizens to conserve land, protect air and water quality, celebrate historic resources, build smart transportation networks, promote sustainable energy choices, restore wildlife habitat and improve people’s access to nature (learn more about PEC) .
Description
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is seeking to hire a Field Representative to work with landowners, land managers, and federal, state and local agencies to further PEC’s land conservation priorities and land use policy activities in PEC’s nine county service area ( learn more about the nine counties ). The geographic focus of the position will predominantly be working in Fauquier County. The Field Representative will work to advance the following goals:
Executing and/or facilitating conservation real estate transactions that will further PEC’s goal of conserving 1 million acres in the PEC region. These transactions include, but are not limited to, donation of conservation easements by landowners, purchase of conservation easements by PEC, fee simple acquisitions of land, and conveyance of conservation lands to public conservation agencies and/or private conservation buyers.
Creating and sustaining a network of informed residents, donors, policy makers, partner organizations, and others that are ready to advocate for policies and actions that support land conservation, resource protection, and enhanced public access to nature.
Ensuring that PEC’s work embodies best practices identified by the Land Trust Alliance’s Standards and Practices, particularly in regard to the stewardship of land owned and conservation easements held by PEC.
Increasing positive awareness of PEC and building support for PEC programs.
Areas of Responsibility
The Field Representative will be responsible for executing a diverse portfolio of land conservation, natural resource restoration, land use policy, and civic engagement efforts that further PEC’s mission. Examples of activities include:
Developing and implementing land protection strategies through (1) identification of key at-risk properties, landscapes, and resources; (2) outreach and education to landowners, farmers, and professional advisers on conservation tools such as voluntary conservation easement donations, Purchase of Development Rights programs, and other conservation programs; and (3) coordination with other private partners and public agencies (such as the local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, the Virginia Department of Forestry, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, the USDA National Resources Conservation Service) to further conservation in the Piedmont.
Executing and/or facilitating implementation of a suite of natural resource conservation practices that enhance wildlife habitat, restore water quality, and/or improve agricultural productivity on public and private lands in the Piedmont.
Serving as part of the PEC’s stewardship team, responsible for ensuring appropriate monitoring and stewardship of PEC’s conservation easement and fee land portfolio.
Serving a key staff role supporting land conservation funding sources available to PEC, including the Bull Run Mountain Conservation Fund, the James Rowley Goose Creek Conservation Fund, and the Julian Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund.
Initiating, leading, or participating in local community based conservation planning and policy efforts, such as historic preservation, water quality improvement, habitat restoration, and/or agricultural land management demonstration projects.
Teaming with other PEC staff to respond appropriately to major land use, conservation, and transportation threats in the region.
Working directly with citizens and allied organizations to organize the public around campaigns, policies and outcomes supportive of the PEC mission, including adoption of language in the counties’ comprehensive plans and support or opposition to specific land use threats and opportunities.
Regularly updating PEC Board members, other PEC staff, and members of local advisory committees on land use, conservation, and transportation issues affecting the communities served by the Field Representative.
Collaborating with PEC communications and development staff to secure appropriate funding and highlight the benefits of PEC’s work in the region.
The Field Representative reports to PEC’s Director of Conservation, but will also work closely with other field representatives, departments within PEC, and members of the PEC Board of Directors.
This position will be based at PEC’s headquarters office in Warrenton, VA.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. 3-5 years work experience or Graduate degree in agriculture, forestry, natural resources, planning, law or a related field preferred.
A working knowledge of conservation policies, conservation easements, and real estate transactions, etc.
Familiarity with conservation grant programs, such as NRCS Agricultural Land Easement program, the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation grant program, the Virginia Agricultural Cost Share program, and/or funding opportunities available through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and oral, including ability to write, edit, and proofread written materials for use in communicating public policy and conservation opportunities to the PEC Board of Directors, PEC staff, PEC members, and the public at large.
Ability to organize, coordinate and manage diverse activities and deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a diverse constituency including elected officials, non-profit representatives, neighborhood associations, and individual citizens with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Experience working with rural landowners and the farming community is preferred.
Experience working with local residents and/or community organizations, particularly in leading public outreach and/or education campaigns.
A working knowledge of local land use planning and zoning in Virginia is preferred.
Knowledge and experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office productivity software. Familiarity with ArcMap a plus.
Requires minimal supervision.
Willing to work some weekends and evenings.
Valid driver’s and reliable transportation required.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Compensation
Salary range of $21.3646 to $31.25 per hour, depending on qualifications. (The equivalent of $45,000 to $65,000 per year).
Benefits
PEC offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including:
Two health plans (83% employer paid premium for employee only plan, 73% employer paid for added dependents)
Short & Long Term Disability*
Group Term Life*
Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances*
HSA account (with employer match up to $750 per year)
FSA accounts (health & dependent)
403(b) pension plan with employer contribution after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one
12 paid holidays
PTO leave from 15-24 days per year based on longevity and accrued each pay period
1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer at another non-profit or charitable cause
Salary Continuation Leave for employee or family illness - from 2 to 8 weeks fully paid leave eligibility every 24 months, depending on length of service
Paid Bereavement, Jury Duty and Military Service Training leave
Cell Phone Reimbursement up to $75 per month
Travel Expense Reimbursement
Hybrid work environment and Flexible Work Schedules
Professional Development support
Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees.
*Indicates that this insurance premium is 100% paid by PEC for employee’s coverage.
Application Process
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to apply@pecva.org .
The Piedmont Environmental Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Job Summary
At District Court, we carry out our mission of serving the public with commitment to excellence. We are passionate about creating an inclusive work culture that celebrates and promotes diversity. Find your calling with us! Our team is currently looking for a Court Assistant II to join a dynamic and innovative group of team members working in a Court Assistant classification. This position will perform a wide variety of technical operations requiring specialized legal knowledge. This position is represented by Local 11 – OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO).
As a Court Assistant II, your typical daily responsibilities will be to:
Process case filings that come from various law enforcement, prosecuting authority agencies, and from the members of the public;
Provide information to the public, co-workers, and outside agencies concerning case or court process-related information;
Participate in daily team assignments in support of Court’s operations;
Maintain multiple data and case management systems;
Assist in training of other assigned staff;
Actively advance District Court's mission and vision by promoting the culture of learning, innovation, inclusion, and respect.
Qualifications
Two years of business office work experience is required; experience in a legal field office setting and knowledge of the court processes are highly desirable.
45 credit hours of post-high school education in studies related to the work of class may be substituted for one year of required experience.
Success in this position requires:
Ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment and follow, understand and apply prescribed procedures, policies, laws and regulations to the legal processing activities of the Court systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and peers, as well as the general public served by the department.
Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
Proficient technological skills in computer programs and applications.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Salary Grade: Local 11.503 ($18.44 - $23.52) per hour
Jul 13, 2022
Full time
Job Summary
At District Court, we carry out our mission of serving the public with commitment to excellence. We are passionate about creating an inclusive work culture that celebrates and promotes diversity. Find your calling with us! Our team is currently looking for a Court Assistant II to join a dynamic and innovative group of team members working in a Court Assistant classification. This position will perform a wide variety of technical operations requiring specialized legal knowledge. This position is represented by Local 11 – OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO).
As a Court Assistant II, your typical daily responsibilities will be to:
Process case filings that come from various law enforcement, prosecuting authority agencies, and from the members of the public;
Provide information to the public, co-workers, and outside agencies concerning case or court process-related information;
Participate in daily team assignments in support of Court’s operations;
Maintain multiple data and case management systems;
Assist in training of other assigned staff;
Actively advance District Court's mission and vision by promoting the culture of learning, innovation, inclusion, and respect.
Qualifications
Two years of business office work experience is required; experience in a legal field office setting and knowledge of the court processes are highly desirable.
45 credit hours of post-high school education in studies related to the work of class may be substituted for one year of required experience.
Success in this position requires:
Ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment and follow, understand and apply prescribed procedures, policies, laws and regulations to the legal processing activities of the Court systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and peers, as well as the general public served by the department.
Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
Proficient technological skills in computer programs and applications.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Salary Grade: Local 11.503 ($18.44 - $23.52) per hour
JOB TITLE: Staff Attorney, Special Projects
DEPARTMENT: Refugee Representation
LOCATION: Remote
REPORTS TO: Managing Attorney, Special Projects
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time; Exempt; Union
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Staff Attorney, Special Projects will assist in administering Human Rights First’s pro bono asylum legal representation work through Project: Afghan Legal Assistance (PALA). This role, created in response to the legal representation needs of the Afghan refugee population, will help coordinate a wide-scale legal representation effort across the U.S. for recent Afghan refugee arrivals.The Special Projects team within Human Rights First is coordinating, with partner organizations, the legal representation efforts for recent Afghan refugee arrivals. This coalition will ensure that individual asylum seekers are connected with pro bono attorneys around the country. Human Rights First will connect individuals with legal service providers, develop training and know-your-rights materials, and assist with limited scope technical assistance to attorneys who volunteer through the project. Additionally, Human Rights First will accept a smaller number of Afghan asylum seekers into our program for full scope direct representation or placement with our pro bono partners.The staff attorney will help identify cases for pro bono and direct representation, assist in administering light-touch and full-scope mentorship of pro bono cases, and generally help to coordinate the legal representation of Afghan individuals in asylum, special immigrant visa, and other immigration forms of relief.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct legal screenings and intake interviews with Afghan refugees in the United States arrivals;
Participate in efforts to assist Afghan refugees at U.S. military bases, including conducting intakes or participating in workshops or know-your-rights presentations, when necessary;
Assist in identifying cases for pro bono placement and direct representation within Project: Afghan Legal Assistance;
Ensure that refugees represented by Human Rights First’s pro bono team receive high-quality legal representation by: (1) providing in-depth mentoring to volunteer attorneys; and (2) directly representing clients, when necessary;
Provide volunteer attorneys with prompt and thorough legal and procedural support on pro bono asylum cases, including conducting trainings, strategizing on individual cases, reviewing draft submissions, and informing volunteers of significant legal developments in asylum law;
Build and maintain strong relationships with local law firms, corporations, law school clinics, and volunteer attorneys;
Assist in placing our cases with volunteer attorneys, and promote attorney interest in pro bono representation of asylum seekers;
Collaborate with other local service providers to strategize on how to best meet the needs of Afghan refugees and improve access to legal representation nationwide;
Identify, analyze, and respond to legal or procedural changes that affect asylum seekers, including statutory changes, proposed regulations, and decisions of the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal courts;
Provide legal advice and guidance to in-house legal services coordinators and interns;
Assist in managing law school and undergraduate internship program, including helping recruit and supervise interns;
Participate in national advocacy efforts relating to asylum seekers and refugees through engagement with the media and participation in meetings with government officials; and
Collaborate with the Refugee Protection team to identify asylum seekers to engage in advocacy efforts, including speaking with media or congressional representatives, participating in communications campaigns, or providing case information for Human Rights First reports.
Promote Human Rights First’s mission by participating in local community, promotional, and other professional networking events to increase the organization’s profile in the community;
Assist in efforts to secure and maintain funding for the organization and Refugee Representation team; and
Other duties as requested based on the team and/or organization’s needs.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
A law degree (J.D.) conferred by a U.S. law school and active bar membership in any state or the District of Columbia;
At least three years of direct representation of asylum seekers at all levels of the administrative process;
Experience with or knowledge of the Special Immigrant Visa process, refugee processing, and humanitarian parole, a plus;
Fluency in a second language, preferably Dari/Farsi or Pashto, highly desirable;
Experience representing Afghan asylum-seekers, or demonstrated commitment to providing culturally competent representation to Afghans;
Commitment to working with volunteer lawyers and experience mentoring other attorneys, especially on immigration law matters;
Ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and identify and analyze legal issues;
Ability to communicate patiently, respectfully, and empathetically with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, as well as survivors of trauma or torture;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, particularly in a collegial, team‐ based approach to work;
Adaptability to embrace and navigate new, dynamic projects;
Ability to recognize and maximize opportunities on behalf of the organization;
Demonstrated ability to work successfully across organizational lines, to work comfortably in a variety of settings, including legal, academic, and advocacy, and to work confidently with government officials and the media;
Ability to travel regionally by car or public transportation when possible and ability to travel to other office areas or locations where Human Rights First serves clients, when necessary (travel costs reimbursed); and
Must reside in the continental United States.
Human Rights First is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing staff from a diversity of backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. We believe that a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives make us stronger and more effective.
Jul 12, 2022
Full time
JOB TITLE: Staff Attorney, Special Projects
DEPARTMENT: Refugee Representation
LOCATION: Remote
REPORTS TO: Managing Attorney, Special Projects
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time; Exempt; Union
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Staff Attorney, Special Projects will assist in administering Human Rights First’s pro bono asylum legal representation work through Project: Afghan Legal Assistance (PALA). This role, created in response to the legal representation needs of the Afghan refugee population, will help coordinate a wide-scale legal representation effort across the U.S. for recent Afghan refugee arrivals.The Special Projects team within Human Rights First is coordinating, with partner organizations, the legal representation efforts for recent Afghan refugee arrivals. This coalition will ensure that individual asylum seekers are connected with pro bono attorneys around the country. Human Rights First will connect individuals with legal service providers, develop training and know-your-rights materials, and assist with limited scope technical assistance to attorneys who volunteer through the project. Additionally, Human Rights First will accept a smaller number of Afghan asylum seekers into our program for full scope direct representation or placement with our pro bono partners.The staff attorney will help identify cases for pro bono and direct representation, assist in administering light-touch and full-scope mentorship of pro bono cases, and generally help to coordinate the legal representation of Afghan individuals in asylum, special immigrant visa, and other immigration forms of relief.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct legal screenings and intake interviews with Afghan refugees in the United States arrivals;
Participate in efforts to assist Afghan refugees at U.S. military bases, including conducting intakes or participating in workshops or know-your-rights presentations, when necessary;
Assist in identifying cases for pro bono placement and direct representation within Project: Afghan Legal Assistance;
Ensure that refugees represented by Human Rights First’s pro bono team receive high-quality legal representation by: (1) providing in-depth mentoring to volunteer attorneys; and (2) directly representing clients, when necessary;
Provide volunteer attorneys with prompt and thorough legal and procedural support on pro bono asylum cases, including conducting trainings, strategizing on individual cases, reviewing draft submissions, and informing volunteers of significant legal developments in asylum law;
Build and maintain strong relationships with local law firms, corporations, law school clinics, and volunteer attorneys;
Assist in placing our cases with volunteer attorneys, and promote attorney interest in pro bono representation of asylum seekers;
Collaborate with other local service providers to strategize on how to best meet the needs of Afghan refugees and improve access to legal representation nationwide;
Identify, analyze, and respond to legal or procedural changes that affect asylum seekers, including statutory changes, proposed regulations, and decisions of the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal courts;
Provide legal advice and guidance to in-house legal services coordinators and interns;
Assist in managing law school and undergraduate internship program, including helping recruit and supervise interns;
Participate in national advocacy efforts relating to asylum seekers and refugees through engagement with the media and participation in meetings with government officials; and
Collaborate with the Refugee Protection team to identify asylum seekers to engage in advocacy efforts, including speaking with media or congressional representatives, participating in communications campaigns, or providing case information for Human Rights First reports.
Promote Human Rights First’s mission by participating in local community, promotional, and other professional networking events to increase the organization’s profile in the community;
Assist in efforts to secure and maintain funding for the organization and Refugee Representation team; and
Other duties as requested based on the team and/or organization’s needs.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
A law degree (J.D.) conferred by a U.S. law school and active bar membership in any state or the District of Columbia;
At least three years of direct representation of asylum seekers at all levels of the administrative process;
Experience with or knowledge of the Special Immigrant Visa process, refugee processing, and humanitarian parole, a plus;
Fluency in a second language, preferably Dari/Farsi or Pashto, highly desirable;
Experience representing Afghan asylum-seekers, or demonstrated commitment to providing culturally competent representation to Afghans;
Commitment to working with volunteer lawyers and experience mentoring other attorneys, especially on immigration law matters;
Ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and identify and analyze legal issues;
Ability to communicate patiently, respectfully, and empathetically with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, as well as survivors of trauma or torture;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, particularly in a collegial, team‐ based approach to work;
Adaptability to embrace and navigate new, dynamic projects;
Ability to recognize and maximize opportunities on behalf of the organization;
Demonstrated ability to work successfully across organizational lines, to work comfortably in a variety of settings, including legal, academic, and advocacy, and to work confidently with government officials and the media;
Ability to travel regionally by car or public transportation when possible and ability to travel to other office areas or locations where Human Rights First serves clients, when necessary (travel costs reimbursed); and
Must reside in the continental United States.
Human Rights First is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing staff from a diversity of backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. We believe that a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives make us stronger and more effective.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a Regional Director for its Salem office. The Salem Regional Director leads an office of one supervising attorney, five staff attorneys, three support staff and three temporary, grant-funded positions. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve low-income individuals throughout the state and two specialized programs focus on services to farmworkers and issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. The Salem office serves the civil legal needs of low-income residents in Marion and Polk counties. Responsibilities The Regional Director is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the office. Duties include supervising legal work; mentoring and overseeing the career development of staff; planning and priority setting; grant compliance; budget management; and maintaining good relations within the office and with community organizations and the private bar. The Regional Director also has a small independent caseload and in that respect has all of the duties of a staff attorney. Qualifications Five years of legal experience required. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable clients. Legal aid experience or demonstrable involvement in poverty law issues, such as domestic violence/family law, public benefits and housing. Substantial litigation experience and excellent legal skills. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to promote community visibility, awareness and collaboration. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language and are members of the Oregon State Bar. Salary/Benefits Salary range $83,500 for five years of relevant experience to $115,000 annually for 30 years of relevant experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin August 1, 2022. Applications Send resume, references and letter of interest by email to: Janice Morgan Legal Aid Services of Oregon 520 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 1130 Portland, OR 97204
centraljobs@lasoregon.org Supplemental question Please provide a written response to the following question and submit as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words: LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response. 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.
Jul 07, 2022
Full time
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a Regional Director for its Salem office. The Salem Regional Director leads an office of one supervising attorney, five staff attorneys, three support staff and three temporary, grant-funded positions. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve low-income individuals throughout the state and two specialized programs focus on services to farmworkers and issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. The Salem office serves the civil legal needs of low-income residents in Marion and Polk counties. Responsibilities The Regional Director is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the office. Duties include supervising legal work; mentoring and overseeing the career development of staff; planning and priority setting; grant compliance; budget management; and maintaining good relations within the office and with community organizations and the private bar. The Regional Director also has a small independent caseload and in that respect has all of the duties of a staff attorney. Qualifications Five years of legal experience required. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable clients. Legal aid experience or demonstrable involvement in poverty law issues, such as domestic violence/family law, public benefits and housing. Substantial litigation experience and excellent legal skills. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to promote community visibility, awareness and collaboration. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language and are members of the Oregon State Bar. Salary/Benefits Salary range $83,500 for five years of relevant experience to $115,000 annually for 30 years of relevant experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin August 1, 2022. Applications Send resume, references and letter of interest by email to: Janice Morgan Legal Aid Services of Oregon 520 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 1130 Portland, OR 97204
centraljobs@lasoregon.org Supplemental question Please provide a written response to the following question and submit as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words: LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response. 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) is seeking a Regional Director for its Pendleton office. The Pendleton Regional Director leads an office of two staff attorneys and two support staff.
Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve low-income individuals throughout the state and two specialized programs focus on services to farmworkers and issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
Pendleton is ideally situated near national forests, natural wilderness areas and scenic waterways that offer many opportunities for outside recreational activities, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the Pacific Northwest. An historic city that still retains echoes of the old west, Pendleton is located in sunny northeastern Oregon, approximately 3 1/2 hours’ drive from Portland and Boise, 250 miles from Seattle, and 45 miles from the college town of Walla Walla, Washington.
Responsibilities The Regional Director is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the office. Duties include supervising legal work, overseeing the career development of staff, planning and priority setting, grant compliance, budget management, and maintaining good relations with community organizations and the private bar. The Regional Director also has an independent caseload and in that respect has all of the duties of a staff attorney.
Qualifications Five years of legal experience required. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable clients. Legal aid experience or demonstrable involvement in poverty law issues, such as domestic violence/family law, public benefits and housing. Substantial litigation experience and excellent legal skills. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to promote community visibility, awareness and collaboration. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language and are members of the Oregon State Bar.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range $77,500 for five years of relevant experience to $109,000 annually for 30 years of relevant experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin July 29, 2022.
Applications Send resume, references and letter of interest by email to: Janice Morgan Legal Aid Services of Oregon 520 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 1130 Portland, OR 97204
centraljobs@lasoregon.org
Supplemental question Please provide a written response to the following question and submit as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words.
LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response.
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.
Jun 23, 2022
Full time
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a Regional Director for its Pendleton office. The Pendleton Regional Director leads an office of two staff attorneys and two support staff.
Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve low-income individuals throughout the state and two specialized programs focus on services to farmworkers and issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
Pendleton is ideally situated near national forests, natural wilderness areas and scenic waterways that offer many opportunities for outside recreational activities, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the Pacific Northwest. An historic city that still retains echoes of the old west, Pendleton is located in sunny northeastern Oregon, approximately 3 1/2 hours’ drive from Portland and Boise, 250 miles from Seattle, and 45 miles from the college town of Walla Walla, Washington.
Responsibilities The Regional Director is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the office. Duties include supervising legal work, overseeing the career development of staff, planning and priority setting, grant compliance, budget management, and maintaining good relations with community organizations and the private bar. The Regional Director also has an independent caseload and in that respect has all of the duties of a staff attorney.
Qualifications Five years of legal experience required. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable clients. Legal aid experience or demonstrable involvement in poverty law issues, such as domestic violence/family law, public benefits and housing. Substantial litigation experience and excellent legal skills. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to promote community visibility, awareness and collaboration. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language and are members of the Oregon State Bar.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range $77,500 for five years of relevant experience to $109,000 annually for 30 years of relevant experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin July 29, 2022.
Applications Send resume, references and letter of interest by email to: Janice Morgan Legal Aid Services of Oregon 520 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 1130 Portland, OR 97204
centraljobs@lasoregon.org
Supplemental question Please provide a written response to the following question and submit as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words.
LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response.
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) is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for its Salem office.
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 that will have a demonstrable effect on community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
The Salem office serves the civil legal needs of low-income residents in Marion and Polk counties.
Responsibilities The staff attorney will be responsible for maintaining a varied caseload, including family, housing, and public benefits cases. The staff attorney will be expected to spend significant time working on cases or projects designed to achieve broad impact upon significant problems in the client community.
Qualifications Zero to five years of legal experience. Juris doctor degree required. Proficiency in speaking and writing Spanish required. Oregon State Bar membership preferred. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations. Good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. Understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range for an attorney is $61K - $100K annually depending on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin on July 29, 2022.
Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: salemjobs@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.
Jun 23, 2022
Full time
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for its Salem office.
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 that will have a demonstrable effect on community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
The Salem office serves the civil legal needs of low-income residents in Marion and Polk counties.
Responsibilities The staff attorney will be responsible for maintaining a varied caseload, including family, housing, and public benefits cases. The staff attorney will be expected to spend significant time working on cases or projects designed to achieve broad impact upon significant problems in the client community.
Qualifications Zero to five years of legal experience. Juris doctor degree required. Proficiency in speaking and writing Spanish required. Oregon State Bar membership preferred. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations. Good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. Understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression.
Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range for an attorney is $61K - $100K annually depending on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. 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 Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin on July 29, 2022.
Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: salemjobs@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.