Civil Rights Attorney Jobs in New York City

Senior State Legislative Counsel, U.S. Policy & Advocacy
Duties: Providing timely technical assistance to State advocates on select state legislative issues, including bill drafting, strategy, analysis, and related advocacy tools. Preparing legal analyses of state legislative proposals affecting wo

Chief Legal and Policy Officer
Duties: Advise the ED and the Board of Directors on legal matters affecting non-profit advocacy organizations and minimize legal risks to the organization while maximizing ability to grow, innovate and advance our human rights work. Keep the senior leadership of the o

Staff Attorney, LGBTQ/HIV Project
Responsibilities: Responsible for litigation, advocacy, and community outreach and education throughout Queens and in other boroughs when collaborating with our community partners. There is a significant community outreach component to the work, including doing cli

Criminal Defense Attorney
DUTIES: Provide zealous advocacy in all phases of a person's legal matter from arraignments through hearings and trials, as well as other related proceedings, such as school suspension, DMV refusal, and asset forfeiture hearings. Collaborates with attorneys and advocates i

Staff Attorney
Duties: Working with local advocates, thoroughly investigate specific problems in failing systems, develop lawsuits where appropriate, conduct extensive discovery, work with substantive experts and prepare cases for trial or negotiated settlement if possible. Work involves regular as

Associate Attorney
The candidate should have 2-6 years experience in construction, employment, commercial or civil law. Must be locally based, highly motivated, self-starter who can handle all facets of complex litigation matters. Admitted to practice in New York State, Federal Courts, a plus. Shou

Senior Staff Attorney
RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure that clients represented receive high-quality legal representation, through careful case management, prompt case placement, and mentorship of pro bono counsel; Ensure that volunteer attorneys receive prompt and accurate legal and procedural support on

Executive Deputy Counsel for Employment and General Practice
Responsibilities: Advises officials on constitutional issues and statutory interpretation. Collaborates with the City Law Department and high-level DOE staff on litigation strategy. Works on major class actions, complex and significant li

Senior Counsel
RESPONSIBILITIES: Research legal issues and best practices, and draft legal and policy documents for the Director, Executive Team, Board Members and Chamber on various fair and equitable housing issues and laws; Develop internal policies, procedures and best practices to ensure progr