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1 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF LAWYERS PUBLIC INTEREST JOBS CLEARINGHOUSE 601 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 5409 ** Washington, DC Phone: (202) web address: Like us on Facebook Follow us on Follow us on MAY 15, 2018 LEGAL POSITIONS... 2 Housing Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society... 2 Temporary Attorney, First Shift Justice Project... 4 Executive Director, National Association of Women Judges... 4 Attorney, Affordable Housing Advocacy Fellowship, Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless... 6 Case Counseling Attorney, Legal Assistance Project, Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless... 7 Special Litigation Division Attorney, Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia... 9 Fair Housing Attorneys (2), Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs Attorney Advisor (2-3), Office of the Chief Tenant Advocate, Government of the District of Columbia Housing Law Attorney, The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia Director, Economic Crime and Procedural Justice, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Litigation and Advocacy Director, Neighborhood Legal Services Program Legal Counsel, Voting Rights, The Campaign Legal Center UDC Visiting Professor, Housing & Consumer Law Clinic Attorney, Project END, Ayuda Assistant Director, Nonprofit And Small Business Legal Assistance Programs, DC Bar Pro Bono Center Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee Counsel for Employment, Senate s Chief Counsel for Employment Office Counsel (Oversight & Investigations), Senate Judiciary Committee (Senior Senator) JD/BAR NOT REQUIRED Legislative Assistant, Senior Democratic Representative Legislative Director, Senior Democratic House Member Legislative Assistant, Conservative Republican Senator Legislative Correspondent, New England Democratic Senator Legislative Assistant, Senator Merkley Policy Analyst or Policy Counsel, Counsel for Court Excellence Natural Resources Research Assistant, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

2 Legislative Director, Senator Merkley Banking Legislative Aide, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Legislative Assistant, Republican Senator Legislative Assistant, Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control Federal Legislative Director, U.S. PIRG FELLOWSHIP/INTERNSHIP/LAW CLERK POSITIONS Reproductive Freedom Project Fellow, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Community Equality Fellowship, LGBT Bar Association of DC Equal Justice Works Crime Victims Justice Corps, Tzedek DC Law Clerks, Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia Law and Policy Intern, National Legal Aid and Defender Association Summer Legal Fellow, Save the Children, Office of the General Counsel Summer Intern, Public Counsel Fall 2018 Intern, Congressman Steve Russell Summer Intern, West Coast Republican Representative Fall 2018 Intern, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (Republican Staff) Fall 2018 Intern, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (Democratic Staff) Fall 2018 Intern, Senate Judiciary Committee (Senator Feinstein) OUT OF TOWN (LEGAL AND FELLOWSHIP POSITIONS) Attorney, Knox County Public Defender s Community Law Office, Knoxville, Tennessee Managing Attorney, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Sacramento, California Fellow Position, National Immigrant Justice Center, Chicago, Illinois Immigration Attorney, Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, Boston, Massachusetts Attorney Coordinator, Justice & Diversity, San Francisco, California Law Student Intern, Immigration Advocates Network, New York, New York Immigration Associate, Milla & Associates, Chicago, Illinois Deborah T. Poritz Summer Public Interest Legal Fellowship Program, Legal Services of New Jersey, Edison, New Jersey Human Trafficking Fellowship, Equal Justice Works Crime Victims Justice Corps Portland, Oregon Healthy Communities Attorney, Toxics, Earthjustice, New York, New York Children s Coordinating Attorney, Kids In Need of Defense, Seattle, Washington LEGAL POSITIONS STAFF ATTORNEY LEGAL AID SOCIETY The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia seeks a Staff 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 and largest general civil legal services program in the District of Columbia. The largest part of our work is comprised of direct representation in housing, family law, public benefits, and consumer law. From the experiences of our clients, we identify opportunities for law reform, public policy advocacy, and systemic reform litigation. 2

3 Tasks and Duties: Legal Aid has a broad and energetic housing practice. We give priority to cases that involve the prevention of an avoidable eviction, efforts to address dangerous or unhealthful housing conditions, and the preservation of affordable housing and subsidized housing. In addition to an active litigation docket, we engage in significant efforts to address issues of public policy. Our unit is staffed by four supervising attorneys, nine staff attorneys, three "loaned associates" from law firms, three legal assistants, a senior project attorney, and a case manager. Housing attorneys work out of Legal Aid's central office and its community office in Southeast DC. They also staff two of Legal Aid's signature projects: our Court-Based Legal Services Project, which sites a legal services office in Landlord-Tenant Court to provide same-day representation in eviction cases, and our Housing Right to Counsel Project, which seeks to reduce eviction of low-income tenants living in subsidized housing by significantly expanding their access to legal services. A Staff Attorney would be expected to handle a caseload of housing cases, including eviction defense and building-wide affordable housing preservation matters, as well as housing conditions cases, voucher termination cases, and other housing matters; perform intakes; and engage in community outreach, policy advocacy and systemic reform efforts. An experienced attorney also might assist in supervising volunteer interns and law firm loaned associates. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have the following: Experience in legal services, preferably with a background in housing law; Strong litigation, organizational, communication, and leadership skills; The ability to work collaboratively with other staff; A demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice; and Bilingual skills strongly preferred but not required. Membership or eligibility for membership in the DC bar is required. Salary and Benefits The attorney will be paid in accordance with Legal Aid's attorney salary scale. Legal Aid also offers a competitive benefits package. To Apply: Please click here to submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Position remains open until filled. Legal Aid values an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourages applications from interested persons from diverse backgrounds of any race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage applications from people with personal experience with the criminal justice system and/or with lived experiences in the communities we serve. 3

4 PART-TIME TEMPORARY ATTORNEY FIRST SHIFT JUSTICE PROJECT (30 HOURS/WEEK, JUNE 4 THROUGH NOVEMBER 16, 2018) First Shift Justice Project assists women and working parents to maintain their employment by empowering them to assert their workplace rights. We provide counseling, coaching and representation to pregnant women and working parents on the issues of pregnancy and family responsibilities discrimination; pregnancy and breastfeeding accommodations; and family and medical leave. First Shift seeks a part-time attorney to conduct outreach to Spanish speaking families in D.C. The attorney will conduct trainings for Latinas working in low-income jobs in D.C. and their medical providers about workplace rights related to pregnancy and caregiving, as well as to other service providers who work with Latino families. S/he will also provide the full range of direct legal services to Spanish-speaking women and working parents, including full representation, to support them in asserting their workplace rights to receive accommodations and family medical leave, and to be protected from and seek recourse for discrimination based on pregnancy, gender, and family responsibilities. Eligible candidates must have current (note: not pending) D.C. bar membership and experience representing clients in employment law matters. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of employment discrimination law. Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred; however, interpreter services are available. Bar membership in MD and/or VA is a plus. The work schedule for the position is flexible. This position is temporary, to replace a staff member who will be on parental leave. To apply, interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume via to Laura Brown, Executive Director at lbrown@firstshift.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until it is filled. First Shift Justice Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, family responsibilities or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN JUDGES The National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) is the leading voice for women in the judiciary. Since its formation in 1979, NAWJ has been a dynamic gathering of women and men judges who are dedicated to preserving judicial independence while increasing the number and advancement of women judges, and providing cutting edge judicial education. NAWJ s mission is to promote the judicial role of protecting the rights of individuals under the rule of law through strong, committed, diverse judicial leadership; fairness and equality in the courts; and equal access to justice. NAWJ also forms the United States chapter of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ). 4

5 NAWJ was founded by two visionary women - Justice Joan Dempsey Klein and Justice Vaino Spencer and has always been comprised of members and leaders from every racial and ethnic demographic, all ages, every geographic region and every level of court, including trial, federal, appellate, tribal and administrative judges. From NAWJ s inception, our leaders and members have always been very inclusive, and ethnically and racially diverse. NAWJ was instrumental in the passage of the original Violence Against Women Act and the creation of state and federal gender bias task forces. Among its cutting-edge programs is a robust Women in Prison project, dedicated to improving conditions, programming and reentry success rates for women in state and federal prisons. NAWJ has spearheaded many other groundbreaking programs to increase inclusiveness in the practice of law, including the Color of Justice and Mentorjet Projects. NAWJ founded the iconic Informed Voters Project, a voter education project founded and taught by judges, which includes an Emmy-winning PSA featuring Supreme Court Justice and NAWJ member Sandra Day O Connor, Fair and Free. 2 Role of the Executive Director: The Executive Director is the key management leader of NAWJ and reports to the President, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring NAWJ s consistent achievement of its mission, organizational and financial stability, legal compliance and function. Professional Qualifications: Education: Bachelor s degree required. Juris Doctor or other graduate degree preferred. Leadership, Organizational and Administrative Experience: Prior legal experience and management of law-related non-profit strongly preferred. Demonstrated commitment to and an affinity for issues affecting women and children and issues involving the justice system. Ability to manage complex organization efficiently. Attract and retain membership, increase financial resources and organize complex social and professional events, with strong attention to detail. Supervise, motivate and coach staff members and oversee contracts with outside vendors (currently one full-time in-house employee and contracts with the National Center for State Courts, accounting firm and conference manager). Ability to take initiative, identify and solve problems proactively. Resource Development Expertise: Demonstrated non-profit fundraising experience. Successful grant-writing experience. Develop and manage funding sources unique to non-profits. Maintain and cultivate strong donor relations. Public Relations and Media Relations: Draft and disseminate press releases. Develop and maintain media contacts. Manage use of technology and social media. Communications Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills. 5

6 Strong inter-personal skills; ability to interface and engage with diverse donor, volunteer, staff, and professional groups in a positive and effective way. General Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Fundraising, Budgeting, and Implementing Financial Controls Organizational Management and Efficiency Mission Directed Activities Membership Development, Management and Interface Compensation: NAWJ offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Salary range is $120,000-$150,000 commensurate with experience. To Apply: Please direct inquiries and applications by June 1, 2018, including resume, a letter of interest, and list of professional references to: NAWJ.edsearch@gmail.com In addition, please submit a written vision statement of no more than 500 words describing what unique skills, perspective and experience you would bring to NAWJ. NAWJ is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications and not race, sex, color, disability, national origin, religion, creed, age, ethnicity, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, citizenship or authorized alien status, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ATTORNEY AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVOCACY FELLOWSHIP WASHINGTON LEGAL CLINIC FOR THE HOMELESS The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless seeks to hire an attorney who shares our vision of a just and inclusive community for all residents of DC, where housing is a human right and where every individual and family has access to the resources they need to thrive. The Legal Clinic s mission is to use the law to make justice a reality for our neighbors who struggle with homelessness and poverty. Combining community lawyering and advocacy to achieve our clients goals, our staff and network of 200+ volunteer attorneys provide low barrier legal services at intake sites throughout DC, helping our clients access housing, shelter, and other vital supports and services. Rooted in the experience of this client work, we blend system reform efforts, policy advocacy, client engagement and community education to advocate for long term improvements in programs that serve the homeless and low-income community. The Legal Clinic s Spitzer Affordable Housing Advocacy Fellowship is a two-year opportunity for an attorney who has between two and six years of practice experience and who is committed to housing justice in the District of Columbia. The Fellow will work on promoting policy, budget and programmatic solutions that will lead to a greater quantity and improved quality of housing that is truly affordable to DC s lowest income residents. The Fellow s focus primarily will be on housing that is locally or federally publicly-funded or supported. The Fellow also will participate in our Attorney of the Day program to field emergency calls and maintain a small caseload of housing cases, so that her or his advocacy will be informed by client experiences. 6

7 We are looking for an attorney to join the Legal Clinic who: is committed to social justice; values client voice and leadership and recognizes the importance of connecting with community members, organizers and community-based organizations in developing advocacy positions and strategies; has experience working on affordable housing and/or other issues related to homelessness and poverty; is comfortable being part of an organization that takes unpopular positions if justice demands that we do so. Our ideal candidate will have: two - six years legal experience, preferably in a public interest setting; knowledge of DC government and resources; DC Bar membership or licensure in another state and ability to waive into DC. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a small, non-profit environment, both independently and as part of a team. Salary: Salary range begins in the $60k s and depends upon experience. The Legal Clinic offers excellent benefits. Applicant may be eligible for loan repayment assistance through the DC Bar Foundation. To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, names of three references, and salary requirements via to job@legalclinic.org and note "Spitzer Housing Fellow" in the subject line. We are looking for thoughtful, personalized cover letters that demonstrate qualifications and interest in working to build a more just community. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. CASE COUNSELING ATTORNEY LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT WASHINGTON LEGAL CLINIC FOR THE HOMELESS The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless seeks to hire an attorney who shares our vision of a just and inclusive community for all residents of DC, where housing is a human right and where every individual and family has access to the resources they need to thrive. The Legal Clinic s mission is to use the law to make justice a reality for our neighbors who struggle with homelessness and poverty. Combining community lawyering and advocacy to achieve our clients goals, our staff and network of 200+ volunteer attorneys provide low barrier legal services at intake sites throughout DC, helping our clients access housing, shelter, and other vital supports and services. Rooted in the experience of this client work, we blend system reform efforts, policy advocacy, client engagement and community education to advocate for long term improvements in programs that serve the homeless and low-income community. The new attorney will serve as a Case Counseling Attorney (CCA) within our Legal Assistance Project (LAP), providing support to our pro bono attorneys and our clients. She or he will participate in the recruitment and training of the volunteer attorneys and legal assistants who staff our community intake sites, located at programs such as Miriam s Kitchen, Street Sense and Unity 7

8 Health Care/Minnesota Avenue, where potential clients are already connecting with other resources and services. The CCA will support the volunteers at one or several sites, providing strategic guidance and ongoing supervision and support in the cases that came through that site(s). In addition to being involved in our quarterly New Volunteer Trainings, the CCA will design and/or participate in ongoing webinar and brown bag trainings on substantive or strategic issues which our volunteers confront. The CCA will also work with our LAP team to ensure that we are responding effectively to clients expressed needs. In addition, the CCA will: participate in our Attorney of the Day program to field emergency calls and respond to walk-in clients; support our client education and engagement efforts by periodically leading Know Your Rights trainings at shelters and day centers; and maintain a small caseload of her/his own. We are looking for an attorney to join the Legal Clinic who: is committed to social justice; recognizes the importance of client voice and leadership; has experience working on public benefits, affordable housing, emergency shelter or other issues related to homelessness and poverty; is eager to be out in the community engaging with clients, service providers and volunteers; is comfortable being part of an organization that takes unpopular positions if justice demands we do so. Our ideal candidate will have: minimum four years legal experience, preferably in legal services or with an extensive pro bono practice; knowledge of DC programs and resources; familiarity with the DC legal community; DC Bar membership or the demonstrated ability to waive into DC. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a small, non-profit environment, both independently and as part of a team. While we envision this as a full-time position, we will give consideration to outstanding applicants who seek to work part-time. Salary: Salary range begins in the $60k s and depends upon experience. The Legal Clinic offers excellent benefits. Applicant may be eligible for loan repayment assistance through the DC Bar Foundation. To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, names of three references via to job@legalclinic.org and note "Attorney Position" in the subject line. We are looking for thoughtful, personalized cover letters that demonstrate qualifications and interest in working to build a more just community. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. WLCH values inclusion and diversity in staffing. People of color and individuals from other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. 8

9 SPECIAL LITIGATION DIVISION ATTORNEY PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Promotion Potential: If this position is filled at a lower grade, incumbent will have promotion potential to PDS-14 (GS-14 equivalent). Organization Overview: The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS) is a federally funded, independent organization; governed by an eleven-member Board of Trustees, PDS provides legal representation to individuals facing a loss of freedom in the local criminal, delinquency, and mental health systems in the District of Columbia. PDS s approximately 235 attorneys, social workers, investigators, administrative, and technical staff collaborate with each other to advance the PDS mission. PDS s main office is located at 633 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. District of Columbia residency is not a requirement for employment. PDS is funded by federal appropriations, and all employees are entitled to participate in the federal health and life insurance plans, the federal retirement plans (FERS, FERS-RAE, CSRS, CSRS-Offset), and the Thrift Savings Plan. Transferring employees will receive recognition of creditable federal service for leave accrual and retirement purposes. Employment at the Public Defender Service is neither federal nor District of Columbia government employment, and all employees are at-will. Division Description: The Special Litigation Division of the Public Defender Service is a small group of lawyers committed to addressing recurring and systemic violations of our clients rights to fair trials and fair treatment. The Division engages in a wide variety of criminal and civil litigation in local and federal courts. Currently the Division is focused on a number of issues, including juveniles charged as adults, police misconduct, and government failures to disclose exculpatory evidence. The Division has also litigated cases pertaining to the government s use of flawed forensic science, unconstitutional conditions imposed on parolees, the shackling of children in Superior Court, and the District of Columbia s civil forfeiture statute. Position Description: SLD attorneys litigate criminal and civil cases in local and federal courts, conduct trainings, work on legislative reform, and act as consultants to attorneys in the other divisions of PDS. The attorney s duties will include drafting substantive trial, post-conviction, and appellate pleadings and presenting oral arguments; working with trial lawyers in on-going criminal litigation; engaging in extensive legal research; factual investigation and development; working with scientific experts and other consultants; conducting evidentiary hearings; and presenting training sessions for PDS and Criminal Justice Act attorneys. SLD attorneys must have excellent research and writing skills, be creative and persuasive oral and written advocates, and enjoy working collaboratively and with active supervision. Qualification Requirements: J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school; membership in the District of Columbia Bar or eligibility for reciprocity admission to the DC Bar; and excellent research, writing, and oral persuasion skills. Staff attorneys are required to make a three year commitment to the agency. Preferred Experience: Two years of relevant experience is preferred but not required. Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated ability to conduct complex research and writing projects, experience in factual development and working with expert witnesses and consultants, experience representing indigent clients in criminal and civil cases in federal and state trial and appellate courts. How Applicants Will Be Evaluated: Applicants will be evaluated based on the quality of their written and oral advocacy, their past experience, and their commitment to being a public defender. 9

10 How to Apply: Applicants must submit by May 6: (1) a cover letter; (2) a resume; (3) a list of three references (name, address, telephone number, and a brief statement of how each reference is able to evaluate your skills); (4) a legal writing sample, preferably a brief or other advocacy piece; (5) an official law school transcript; and (6) a response to the question: Why do you want to work at the Special Litigation Division of the Public Defender Service? (The response should be no more than three double-spaced typewritten pages). With the exception of the law school transcript, all materials must be submitted online as a consolidated PDF through the PDS employment web portal at Please mail your official transcript to: Jennifer Thomas, Director of Legal Recruiting Attention: PDS The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia 633 Indiana Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC Equal Opportunity Employer FAIR HOUSING ATTORNEYS (2) WASHINGTON LAWYERS COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND URBAN AFFAIRS The Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs seeks up to two experienced attorneys to work primarily on fair housing, source-of-income discrimination and other systemic housing litigation. About the Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs: The Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs works to create legal, economic, and social equity through litigation, client and public education, and public policy advocacy with a primary focus on racial justice. For the last 50 years, the Committee has been on the cutting edge of civil rights advocacy in the region bringing precedent setting litigation to address discrimination. Our work focuses on injustices in housing, employment, the criminal legal system, education, public accommodations, and civil rights of immigrants. We partner with individuals and communities facing discrimination and with the legal community to achieve justice. For more information on the Washington Lawyers Committee, please go to Role of Fair Housing Attorney: The selected attorneys will join the Committee s fair housing team. Our housing docket currently focusses on race, national origin, source-of-income and familial status discrimination and targets practices that illegally exclude persons with a criminal record from housing. The persons hired will work on a collaborative project with other legal services providers and community organizers to interrupt the segregating and discriminatory effects of certain gentrification practices throughout the District. Significant litigation will be conducted in partnership with area law firms. The Committee has an active docket of litigation in cutting-edge civil rights cases involving five core areas: housing, education, criminal legal system reform (prisoners rights, parole, police misconduct, debtors prisons, and collateral consequences of convictions/confinement), employment, and public accommodations. 10

11 Fair housing attorneys will be responsible to: Conduct complex class and individual impact litigation; Engage in policy advocacy with District and federal agencies and the District of Columbia Council; Work in partnership with other legal services providers and with community organizations; and Work in partnership with co-counsel law firms and attorneys. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications: Passion for civil rights and racial equity advocacy; J.D. degree and significant litigation experience, preferably in federal court; Effective oral and written communication skills; Demonstrated ability to perform complex legal analytical work;. Self-motivated, diligent, and able to meet strict deadlines; Membership or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar. Virginia or Maryland Bar membership a plus; and Bilingual ability (professional fluency) preferred but not required. How to Apply: Please send an detailing your interest and a resume to: wlcjobs@washlaw.org. Please place [your name] Fair Housing Attorney in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. ATTORNEY ADVISOR (2-3) OFFICE OF THE CHIEF TENANT ADVOCATE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The DC Office of the Tenant Advocate is currently seeking 2-3 litigators to work with residential tenants of the District. Initial salaries will range from $82,204 to $106,882. Job Summary: This position is located in the Government of the District of Columbia, Office of the Chief Tenant Advocate (OTA). Substantive areas of responsibility include litigation representing tenants, tenant associations, and OTA; drafting of litigation documents for tenants and tenant associations not represented by OTA; providing formal and informal legal advice concerning applicable laws and regulations; speaking before tenants, tenant association, and related bodies; preparation and reviewing of tenant educational materials; rending legal advice and services with respect to OTA regulations, policies, and practices; drafting and analyzing pending and/or proposed legislation; and serving as liaison between OTA, District, and Federal Agencies. Qualifications: Excellent skill in the analysis and resolution of difficult legal issues, in an orderly, systematic, and effective manner. Excellent skill in interpreting and applying appropriate tenant law, regulation, and practice, including agency policy and relevant judicial decisions. Excellent skill in identifying and isolating controlling legal issues from complex situations. 11

12 Excellent skill in applying sound judgment in the review and analysis of data/situations and in deriving logical conclusion. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Licensures, Certifications and other requirements: Must be an active member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or have the ability to waive in and be admitted within 360 days of appointment. An appointee to the Legal Service position shall remain a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar during his/her employment in the Legal Service. Education Graduated with a Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) at the time of appointment. Work Environment: The work is performed in an office setting. To apply, please go to the DC Human Resources web site. HOUSING ATTORNEY THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia seeks a Staff 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 and largest general civil legal services program in the District of Columbia. The largest part of our work is comprised of direct representation in housing, family law, public benefits, and consumer law. From the experiences of our clients, we identify opportunities for law reform, public policy advocacy, and systemic reform litigation. Tasks and Duties: Legal Aid has a broad and energetic housing practice. We give priority to cases that involve the prevention of an avoidable eviction, efforts to address dangerous or unhealthful housing conditions, and the preservation of affordable housing and subsidized housing. In addition to an active litigation docket, we engage in significant efforts to address issues of public policy. Our unit is staffed by four supervising attorneys, nine staff attorneys, three "loaned associates" from law firms, three legal assistants, a senior project attorney, and a case manager. Housing attorneys work out of Legal Aid's central office and its community office in Southeast DC. They also staff two of Legal Aid's signature projects: our Court-Based Legal Services Project, which sites a legal services office in Landlord-Tenant Court to provide same-day representation in eviction cases, and our Housing Right to Counsel Project, which seeks to reduce eviction of low-income tenants living in subsidized housing by significantly expanding their access to legal services. A Staff Attorney would be expected to handle a caseload of housing cases, including eviction defense and building-wide affordable housing preservation matters, as well as housing conditions cases, voucher termination cases, and other housing matters; perform intakes; and engage in community outreach, policy advocacy and systemic reform efforts. An experienced attorney also might assist in supervising volunteer interns and law firm loaned associates. 12

13 Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have the following: Experience in legal services, preferably with a background in housing law; Strong litigation, organizational, communication, and leadership skills; The ability to work collaboratively with other staff; A demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice; and Bilingual skills strongly preferred but not required. Membership or eligibility for membership in the DC bar is required. Salary and Benefits: The attorney will be paid in accordance with Legal Aid's attorney salary scale. Legal Aid also offers a competitive benefits package. To Apply: Please click here to submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Position remains open until filled. Legal Aid values an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourages applications from interested persons from diverse backgrounds of any race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage applications from people with personal experience with the criminal justice system and/or with lived experiences in the communities we serve. DIRECTOR, ECONOMIC CRIME WASHINGTON LAWYERS COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND URBAN AFFAIRS The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) seeks a Director for Economic Crime and Procedural Justice. About Us NACDL is the preeminent organization advancing the mission of the criminal defense bar to ensure justice and due process for persons accused of crime or wrongdoing. A professional bar association founded in 1958, NACDL's many thousands of direct members in 28 countries and 90 state, provincial and local affiliate organizations totaling up to 40,000 attorneys include private criminal defense lawyers, public defenders, military defense counsel, law professors and judges committed to preserving fairness and promoting a rational and humane criminal justice system. For more information about our organization, please visit NACDL is pleased to provide staff with a generous compensation and benefits package. NACDL affords the successful candidate an opportunity to work with a dedicated and talented team of experts. 13

14 Overview The Director is responsible for multiple criminal justice initiatives in particular, curbing unwarranted criminalization, combatting burdens on the right to trial, supporting procedures that ensure a level playing field in the criminal justice system through direct outreach to legislators, media campaigns, scholarship, and public education. The Director leads and coordinates NACDL s strategic partnerships with other organizations on multiple federal and state legislative and agency initiatives designed to prevent the further erosion of civil liberties in our criminal justice system, including sentencing laws, discovery practices, adequate intent requirements, grand jury procedures and forfeiture abuse. In addition, the Director oversees and executes NACDL s various education initiatives and programs, conducted alone or in partnership with law schools and other organizations and focusing on the defense of economic and other white collar crimes. Roles and Responsibilities Develop and lead a variety of education and advocacy initiatives related to a wide range of economic crime and procedural justice issues Monitor and prevent further unwarranted expansion of federal criminal laws and promote various criminal justice reforms through education, lobbying, and advocacy Lead and coordinate NACDL s strategic partnerships with other organizations on multiple federal legislative and agency initiatives Supervise Economic Crime and Procedural Justice Counsel Support member-led initiatives and coordinate and facilitate White Collar Crime Committee activities Plan and execute CLE programs for white collar practitioners, policy symposia and other events Draft NACDL testimony, formal comments, and amicus briefs Engage in, and support, reform-related scholarship and research Engage in public speaking opportunities and author articles that support Department initiatives Experience and Qualifications The applicant must possess the following qualifications: J.D. Minimum five years of criminal defense experience, with some experience providing white collar defense to individual and/or corporate clients Demonstrated commitment to criminal justice reform and understanding of policy issues impacting criminal defense Excellent legal research and writing skills Ability to cultivate relationships with outside individuals and legal organizations and collaborate with them to achieve policy goals To apply: Send cover letter, resume and writing sample (5-10 pp.) to kodowd@nacdl.org with director position in the subject line. Applicants are also asked to provide a realistic statement of their salary expectation. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Position open until filled. 14

15 LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY DIRECTOR NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM Neighborhood Legal Services Program (NLSP) is a federally-funded, non-profit, civil legal aid law firm that provides free legal information, advice and representation to low-income District of Columbia residents. We help with problems involving housing, family, domestic violence, public benefits and barriers to employment. We also provide advice on some consumer issues and assist with preparing wills and advance directives. Our neighborhood-based, service delivery model - which includes three offices in Wards 5, 7 and 8 -- allows us to bring dedicated legal services attorneys and enthusiastic pro bono lawyers into low-income communities across the city to provide legal help while they learn first-hand the myriad, daily challenges faced by residents living in poverty. The Litigation and Advocacy Director (LAD) serves as the chief lawyer for the firm and is responsible for overseeing all of the legal work of a team of staff attorneys, post -graduate fellows and loaned associates. In addition to the firm's traditional practice areas, NLSP also has recently launched, two new highly-specialized and successful practices focused on jobseekers and veterans. The successful candidate for this position must be an experienced, legal services litigator with a strong track-record of training, mentoring and supervising junior attorneys in a dynamic law firm environment. The (LAD) also oversees the firm's appellate work, impact litigation and our broad-based advocacy efforts. The firm's four Managing Attorneys (Intake/Brief Services Unit, Housing, Family, Barriers to Employment) all report directly to the LAD. The LAD reports directly to the Executive Director, serves on the Senior Management Team and is actively involved in all aspects of law firm management including setting case acceptance priorities, attorney hiring, budgeting, development (including grant -writing) and long-term, strategic planning. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as the firm's chief lawyer and oversees all of the direct, legal services work of the firm at the trial and appellate level, including all affirmative and impact litigation. NLSP's service delivery model is anchored in a walk-in/ telephone, neighborhood-based intake system that results in community members receiving referrals, legal information, brief services and/or extended service representation. Our multiple, intake sites include three library-based clinics and a monthly clinic at the VA Medical Center. Directly supervises the day-to-day legal work of the staff attorneys, post- graduate fellows and loaned associates in the firm's public benefits, veterans, and consumer law practices. The LAD may also directly represent clients and/or co-counsel matters with NLSP attorneys. Identify, shape and guide NLSP's broad-based, high-impact advocacy efforts. Play leadership role in developing and implementing litigation skills and substantive training programs. Ensure adherence to program and case handling standards, funder requirements and the highest, professional standards. Collaborate closely with other legal services providers locally and nationally to identify opportunities to better serve our shared, client community and to pursue, shared advocacy goals. 15

16 Serve as a resource on professional responsibility and ethical issues for attorneys. Establish and implement firm program policies relating to legal work. Work closely with NLSP's Pro Bono counsel to promote community engagement strategies and use of volunteers in a manner that furthers NLSP's overall advocacy goals and strengthens its capacity to serve clients. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Must be an active member of the District of Columbia Bar or eligible to immediately seek admission. At least eight (8) years of legal services experience with preference shown to candidates with substantial litigation experience in Housing, Family or Consumer Law. Must also have experience supervising attorneys in a litigation setting. Experience with complex litigation (state and/or federal) and appellate advocacy desirable. Demonstrated commitment to lawyering in the public interest and a familiarity with the local, legal services community. BENEFITS Competitive salary and benefits package including: employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-subsidized family health coverage; paid vacation, holidays, personal days and sick leave; 8-week parental leave for birth or adoption of a child; employer-paid life and longterm disability insurance; 403(b) Thrift Plan (voluntary retirement savings program); and tax-free transit benefits. HOW TO APPLY This position will be open until filled; however, interested applicants should submit their application materials by May 31, 2018 for full consideration. Interested persons should submit a current resume and a cover letter (no longer than one page single-spaced) expressing your qualifications and interest in this position, one writing sample (no more than 10 pages), and contact information for three professional references. Submit all requested documents to Karen A. Newton Cole, Executive Director at KNewtonCole@nlsp.org or by mail to Neighborhood Legal Services Program, 64 New York Avenue NE, Washington D.C , Attn: Karen A. Newton Cole, Executive Director. Questions about the position or application process should be directed to Karen A. Newton Cole, Executive Director at KNewtonCole@nlsp.org. NLSP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Neighborhood Legal Services Program that no employee or applicant for employment or services will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual l orientation, political affiliation, family responsibilities or family 16

17 status, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by law, including the D.C. Human Rights Act and Language Access Act. LEGAL COUNSEL, VOTING RIGHTS THE CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER CLC s voting rights team engages in various forms of advocacy including administrative and local advocacy, legal research and reporting, educational efforts, legislative drafting, amicus filings, and trial and appellate litigation to protect the fundamental right to vote. CLC has recently co-created a collaborative project, All Voting is Local, with the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), the American Constitution Society (ACS), the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers Committee), and The Leadership Conference Education Fund (and its project, Access Democracy) (LCEF). The project seeks to identify, prevent, and remedy voting barriers at the local level in targeted jurisdictions. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, Voting Rights & Redistricting, the Legal Counsel will play an integral role in the voting rights team. Legal Counsel will be the primary staff member assigned to providing legal support and research for the All Voting is Local project. This work will include developing and drafting affirmative policy and legislative proposals, and conducting research and drafting advocacy letters to counter negative proposals. Legal Counsel will also participate in the voting rights program s docket, including identifying litigation opportunities, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, managing discovery, and assisting with trial and appellate proceedings. This position is currently fully funded for one year. Continuation of the position is anticipated but contingent upon renewal of dedicated funding. Responsibilities and Duties Research and report on election administration issues at the local level. Advise All Voting is Local staff on voting rights issues as they are addressed. Draft administrative and local advocacy materials for the All Voting is Local project. Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs in federal and state cases Research legal issues and draft legal memoranda in support of CLC s litigation strategy Monitor and identify litigation opportunities and needs in area of voting rights Participate in trial proceedings Other duties as assigned Some travel required Qualifications and Skills At least one year of legal experience (a judicial clerkship satisfies this requirement) Experience drafting legal memoranda Strong research, writing, and analytical skills Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team Active membership in the DC bar in good standing, or eligibility to waive into the DC bar Commitment to the nonpartisan nature and overall mission of CLC Demonstrated interest in voting rights is preferred but not required 17

18 Benefits CLC provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, as well as flexible spending account and retirement programs. How To Apply Please submit a cover letter and resume addressing your interest in and relevant experience for this role with Legal Counsel, Voting Rights in the subject line in an to info@campaignlegalcenter.org. The Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and benefits. VISITING PROFESSOR IN HOUSING & CONSUMER LAW CLINIC UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW UDC-DCSL invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor to direct the Housing and Consumer Litigation Clinic for academic year Students enrolled in this clinic represent individuals and small groups in eviction defenses, affirmative habitability actions, illegal rent increases, and real property actions, including predatory loans and foreclosure, fair housing, and miscellaneous torts. Students also represent consumers against merchants and homeowners against home improvement contractors in disputes involving sales and services. The Faculty Appointments Committee is particularly interested in candidates with prior clinical teaching experience. Candidates must demonstrate a record of strong academic performance and excellent potential for scholarly achievement. Candidates who would enhance our mission are especially encouraged to apply. The mission of the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law is to: 1) recruit and enroll students from groups under-represented at the bar; 2) provide a well-rounded theoretical and practical legal education that will enable students to be effective and ethical advocates; and 3) represent the legal needs of low-income District of Columbia residents through the school's legal clinics. UDC-DCSL has a robust part-time program and the faculty is enthusiastically committed to providing a substantially similar experience, per the ABA, for our evening J.D. students in all aspects of the curriculum. UDC-DCSL has a strong commitment to diversity among its faculty and encourages applications from minorities and women. UDC-DCSL is one of only six American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law schools at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). UDC is the nation's only urban, public land grant university. UDC-DCSL is highly ranked: 8 th in the nation in Law School Clinical Programs (US News and World Report, 20 18); 7 th in the nation for diversity (US News and World Report, 2018); 2 nd most chosen by older students (Princeton Review, 20 18); 3 rd best environment for minority students (Princeton Review, 2018); 4 th most diverse faculty (Princeton Review, 20 18); and top-ranked for its commitment to community service (PreLaw Magazine, 2017). 18