Executive Director – Legal Aid Society, DC

The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia is seeking applicants for the position of executive director.  The successful candidate will lead the oldest and largest general legal services program in the District of Columbia.

Compensation is competitive and will depend on experience.  Legal Aid offers a generous benefits and leave package.

To apply, please send a letter of interest that addresses the qualifications listed above, resume, substantive writing sample and salary requirements to:

Philip Horton, Chair
Executive Director Search Committee
Arnold & Porter
555 12th street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004
or by email to: execdirectorsearch@legalaiddc.org

Applications must be received by November 1, 2010 to be considered.  Legal Aid values a diverse work place.  All interested persons, regardless of race, gender, sexuality or disability are encouraged to apply.

For more detailes, please consult the flyer.

Attorney – Legal Aid Society, DC

The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia seeks an attorney for its Family Law Unit.  The Staff Attorney will handle a caseload of family law cases, including custody, child support, domestic violence protection order, and divorce matters; interview prospective clients; participate in community outreach; and engage in systemic reform efforts.

Salary and Benefits:  The attorney will be paid in accordance with Legal Aid’s attorney salary scale.  Legal Aid also offers a generous benefits package.

To Apply:  Legal Aid encourages all interested persons regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or disability to apply.

For more information, please consult the flyer.

To apply, email a letter of interest, resume and writing sample to familystaffattorney@legalaiddc.org or
mail to:

Katherine L. Hays
Chief Operations Officer
Legal Aid Society of DC
1331 H Street, N.W., Suite 350
Washington, DC 20005

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.  Position open effective immediately and will remain open until filled.

Internships – Jeremiah’s Circle of Friends

In collaboration with and under the supervision of licensed JCF and Kirkland attorneys, legal interns play a crucial role in the day-to-day operation of the clinic, including assisting in the provision of legal services.  Interns will perform in-person or phone intakes, conduct legal research or fact investigations, draft legal documents or correspondence, manage and coordinate case files, coordinate workshops and mediation services, and assist in outreach and administrative tasks.

Please send a cover letter, stating your interest in and potential contribution to the position, and resume (or any questions about the position) to tarek@jcfriends.org.

For more information, please consult the flyer.

In collaboration with and under the supervision of licensed JCF and Kirkland attorneys, legal interns play a crucial role in the day-to-day operation of the clinic, including assisting in the provision of legal services.  Interns will perform in-person or phone intakes, conduct legal research or fact investigations, draft legal documents or correspondence, manage and coordinate case files, coordinate workshops and mediation services, and assist in outreach and administrative tasks.

Supervising Attorney – AYUDA

Ayuda seeks a full-time, bilingual Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Supervising Attorney to provide direct legal services to low-income survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and life insurance.

To Apply:

Email the following to Christina Wilkes, Legal Director at christina@ayuda.com:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• 3 References

For more information, please consult the flyer.

Ayuda is an Equal Opportunity Employer

DC Bar Foundation 2011 LRAP

The DC Bar Foundation‘s 2011 Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) application is now available.  The DC Bar Foundation administers two Loan Repayment Assistance Programs through a single application process.  The funding for LRAP comes from two sources: the DC City Council (through the DC Poverty Lawyer Loan Assistance Repayment Program Act of 2006) and funds raised by the DC Bar Foundation.

Please read the LRAP Guidelines for both the publicly-funded and DCBF
programs and download the 2011 LRAP Application Package.

2011 LRAP applications are due by 5 pm on November 3, 2010.

All applications will be considered under both the DCBF LRAP and the publicly-funded DC LRAP, unless the applicant requests otherwise.

Please direct all questions to lrap@dcbarfoundation.org.

Associate – The Constitution Proj.

Position: Criminal Justice Program Associate
Reports to: Government Affairs Counsel & Policy Counsel

The Constitution Project is seeking a dedicated individual to provide support to its Criminal Justice Program, which is led by the Government Affairs Counsel and the Policy Counsel.   The Government Affairs Counsel is responsible for promoting reforms to the death penalty and related issues in Congress and the executive branch.  The Policy Counsel is responsible for the Project’s public education and advocacy activities in support of criminal justice reforms in a wide variety of areas.  The Criminal Justice Program Associate will be responsible for an array of tasks, encompassing both substantive and administrative support to the Criminal Justice Program.

Salary is commensurate with experience.  The Constitution Project provides an excellent benefits package, including employer-paid health and dental insurance for the employee, a 403(b) retirement plan with contribution matching options, flexible spending accounts, and four weeks paid vacation.

Please send a resume, the names of at least two potential references, and a thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, how you heard about this opportunity, and indicating your salary requirements.  Please address your letter to Scott Messinger, Chief Operating Officer, and use the subject line “Criminal Justice Program Associate – LAST NAME.”  Emails should be sent to smessinger@constitutionproject.org.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  No phone calls please.

For further details, please consult the flyer.

The Constitution Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation, religion, or physical ability.

Attorney – Legal Aid Society of DC

The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia seeks an attorney for its housing law unit.  Legal Aid was formed in 1932 to “provide legal aid and counsel to indigent persons in civil law matters and to encourage measures by which the law may better protect and serve their needs.”  Legal Aid is the oldest general civil legal services program in the District of Columbia.  For more information on Legal Aid please go to www.legalaiddc.org.

The attorney selected will handle a caseload of housing matters, conduct interviews with prospective clients, participate in community outreach and engage in systemic reform efforts.  She or he will spend part of her or his time at our main office in Northwest DC and part at either one of our offices in the community or our office at the D.C. Superior Court.

The attorney will be paid in accordance with Legal Aid’s attorney salary scale.  Legal Aid also offers a generous benefits package.

To Apply Legal Aid encourages all interested persons regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or disability to apply.  Interested persons should send a letter of interest and resume to housing2010@legalaiddc.org or by regular mail to:

Kathy Hays
Legal Aid Society
1331 H Street, NW, Suite 350
Washington, D.C.  20005
Khays@legalaiddc.org

For further details, please consult the flyer.

Fellowships – Soros Justice Advocacy

Soros Justice Advocacy Fellowships fund outstanding individuals—including lawyers, advocates, grassroots organizers, activist academics, and others with important perspectives—to initiate innovative policy advocacy projects at the local, state, and national levels. View the Advocacy Fellowship guidelines.

Deadline – Wednesday, November 3, 2010 (11:59 p.m. EST).

For more information, contact sorosjusticefellowships@sorosny.org.