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Notice of Job Opening Director of Litigation - The Director of Ligation will work closely with Legal Services NYC – Bronx’s new Project Director to develop and implement a vision for the future of anti-poverty work in the Bronx. Legal Services NYC - Bronx is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the borough, and the largest Legal Services office in New York City. Legal Services NYC Bronx's mission is to advance society's promise to the most vulnerable members that they are entitled to equal access to our legal system. Our services bring subsistence income to those living in poverty, prevent homelessness, preserve families, enforce the right of all children to a decent public education, ensure access to medical care, protect the elderly from fraud and neglect, and provide the support necessary to permit the victims of domestic violence to escape their abusers. While meeting these basic needs, we bring significant financial resources into a desperately poor and under-served community, promoting the health and stability of the neighborhoods we serve. In partnership with all staff, the Director of Litigation’s first task will be to develop a litigation plan and goals that spans all practice areas and incorporates the many tools that are available to us to make positive change, including: targeted multi-plaintiff affirmative litigation, novel defenses and counter-claims in on-going defensive litigation, selected appeals and amicus briefs, and creating active partnerships with community-based organizations serving the interests of the poor in the Bronx.
Responsibilities: The Director of Litigation’s responsibilities will include: Developing a litigation plan within each practice areaand across practice areas, Identifying trends in our high volume of individual cases that could be addressed by strategic action, Creating and sustaining teams to engage in affirmative litigation and other forms of advocacy, Supporting the work of attorneys engaged in complex litigation in Supreme and Federal Court, Assisting in the preparation of appellate papers, Identifying and pursuing amicus opportunities that are consistent with internal litigation goals, Creating and pursuing opportunities for collaboration with other not-for-profit legal providers and for-profit law offices, Assuming other duties as may be delegated by the Project Director.
Requirements: The candidate should have at least five years litigation experience, preferably some in a public-interest law office that provides direct services to individual clients. A broad acquaintance with the areas of law practiced by public interest attorneys in the civil arena is required. The candidate should be admitted to practice in NY state court and federal court, and should have strong oral and writing skills. The ideal candidate would have a demonstrated history of versatility, and creative and innovative work. The salary for the position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Excellent medical, pre-tax flexible benefits and retirement plans along with generous annual and sick leave.
To apply for the position send your resume, two (2) recent writing samples, and three (3) references to: Jennifer Levy, Esq. Project Director, Legal Services NYC-Bronx, 579 Courtlandt Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451-5013. All applications should be submitted via e-mail to the following e-mail address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The subject line should read: "Director of Litigation" Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please No Telephone Calls and no Mailed Applications. LSNYC-Bronx is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, gay, lesbian, and transgender people are all welcome and encouraged to apply.
Assistant General Counsel *NEW*
NYSARC, Inc. has an opening for an Assistant General Counsel. The individual will be responsible for providing support and assistance in the administration of the legal functions of the organization.
Duties will include providing advice to senior managers on service delivery and/or organizational structure, constituent consultation, training, and support. Knowledge of Not-For-Profit Law with an emphasis on Health Law and Managed Care Delivery Systems is required. A background in Guardianship, HIPAA and Medicaid is strongly preferred.
Admission to the New York State Bar is required. Position is based in Delmar, New York. Ability and willingness to travel are a must. We provide a good salary, excellent benefits and a wonderful team environment; you provide your talents and motivation.
Candidates possessing these attributes should send their resume and cover letter of interest to: General Counsel, NYSARC, Inc. 393 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, N.Y. 12054, Fax: (518) 439-1893, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it No phone calls please, EOE Employer.
SENIOR PROGRAM ASSOCIATE - Substance Use and Mental Health Program
The Vera Institute of Justice, founded in 1961, is an independent, non-partisan, nonprofit organization that combines expertise in research, technical assistance, and demonstration projects to assist leaders in government and civil society examine justice policy and practice, and improve the systems people rely on for justice and safety. Vera has offices in New York City, Washington, DC, and New Orleans, and its projects and reform initiatives, typically conducted in partnership with local, state, or national officials, are located across the United States and around the world. Vera is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity in the workplace.
Vera’s Substance Use and Mental Health Program (SUMH) aims to reduce justice system contact for people with substance use and mental health issues. SUMH is launching the Behavioral Health and Justice Information Sharing Project (BHAJIS), a new initiative to develop and disseminate resources for health and justice policy makers and practitioners seeking to share information on the substance use and mental health needs of their clients. By developing policy briefs, technical guidelines, working papers and webinars, and hosting these materials on a project website, BHAJIS will support jurisdictions in sharing data in safe, legal and ethical ways to increase access to treatment services and improve individual and community outcomes.
Vera seeks an individual to manage this project who has a detailed understanding of the challenges and opportunities of information sharing, an interest in developing training materials and policy briefs, and is comfortable working closely with policymakers and practitioners. The ideal candidate may be someone with extensive experience: working for information sharing project in a government or non-profit capacity; working in a legal or policy environment negotiating access to confidential health and/or justice information; or conducting research with confidential health and/or justice related data sets. While this is a health and justice project, this person could have worked in a variety of related fields, such as hospital administration, law enforcement, education, or child welfare. This position reports directly to the SUMH program director.
Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Program Director, the Senior Program Associate will:
· Write policy briefs, training materials, and case studies; · Create and conduct webinars and online trainings;· Manage relationships with project advisors, government partners, and project funders;· Convene and facilitate meetings and focus group discussions;· Represent SUMH and BHAJIS in public speaking engagements and professional meetings and conferences;
· Work with a website consultant to design and implement the project website; Work closely with SUMH research staff to disseminate research findings to policy and practitioner audiences;
Work closely with the Program Director on program development and grant writing; and
Manage daily administration and project tasks, including supervision of project staff.
Qualifications
Candidates must possess the following: Graduate degree (JD, PHD,or Master’s) with relevant work experience; Excellent writing and communication skills; Experience in public policy, psychology, law, government, public health or related social science disciplines (with experience working on issues related to criminal justice, substance use and/or mental health preferred); Knowledge of or experience with information sharing initiatives; for example DOJ’s Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative, HHS-Connect, or other similar government or non-profit projects; Project management experience; Interest in working in a collaborative environment; Ability and confidence to facilitate meetings of senior policymakers, researchers and practitioners; Willingness to travel outside of New York City; and An understanding of applied research methods.Compensation Commensurate with experience, excellent benefits.
To Apply
Please submit cover letter and resume. Online submission is preferred
http://vera.theresumator.com/apply/X7UNpD/Senior-Program-Associate.html?source=DOBA
However, if necessary, materials may be mailed or faxed to: ATTN: Human Resources / SUMH Senior Program Associate Recruitment, Vera Institute of Justice, 233 Broadway, 12th Floor New York, NY 10279, Fax: (212) 941-9407, Please use only one method of submission (online, mail, or fax). No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Counsel, Democracy Program
Location: New York, NY
Department: Democracy Program, New York
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Entry Level
The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law is a non-partisan public policy and law institute that focuses on the fundamental issues of democracy and justice. Our work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from racial justice in criminal law to presidential power in the fight against terrorism. A singular institution – part think tank, part public interest law firm, part advocacy group – the Brennan Center combines scholarship, legislative and legal advocacy, and communications to win meaningful, measurable change in the public sector. The Democracy Program’s work advances and defends core democratic values and includes projects dedicated to expanding the right to vote, improving the administration of our election systems, reducing the corrupting influence of money in politics, maintaining the impartiality of the judiciary, and ensuring a fair redistricting cycle.
Position: The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is seeking an attorney to work in the Brennan Center’s Democracy Program. The Program seeks to bring the ideal of representative self-government closer to reality, by eliminating barriers to full and equal political participation and by striving to ensure that public policy and institutions represent and reflect the diverse voices and interests that make for a rich and energetic democracy. Brennan Center attorneys achieve these goals through a rich combination of direct advocacy, public education, model legislation, litigation, and academic research and writing.
This position may focus on voting rights and election reform (including practices likely to suppress the vote and have a disproportionate impact on communities of color); money in politics, including managing current constitutional litigation defending state and federal campaign finance reforms; integrity of the judicial system; and/or redistricting. The substantive focus will be narrowed down during the course of the selection process.
Responsibilities may include:
· Assisting in impact litigation that advances the goals of the Democracy Program in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including work on case development, discovery, and motions and briefs.
· Conducting legal and academic research and writing reports that shed light on inequities in our systems of Democracy.
· Participating in Brennan Center legislative advocacy and policy work.
· Advancing Brennan Center goals through public speaking engagements, media appearances, blog posts, and conferences.
· Supervising student interns, legal fellows, and research associates and assisting in recruiting and hiring.
Qualifications
The Brennan Center, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, is strongly committed to diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations, and applicants who have been previously incarcerated.
Salary: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.
Applications: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and decisions will be made as soon as appropriate candidates are identified. To apply, upload (where it says "attach resume") one document containing the following application materials: cover letter, resume, two writing samples (up to 10 pages each), and contact information for three references. If you have difficulty with the online system, you may send your application by e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with "Democracy Attorney" in the subject line, after registering in the online system.
If you previously applied for another Democracy attorney position and you want to resubmit your application, e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or upload another application.
You can read about this position by following the link http://brennancenter.theresumator.com/apply/QThk48
Career Opportunity - ASSOCIATE CORPORATE COUNSEL [EXEC-10/DBA]
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION - ACLU In-House Counsel Office, NY
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), founded in 1920, is a nationwide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with more than 500,000 members and is dedicated to the principles of liberty and equality embodied in the Constitution. The In-House Counsel office of the ACLU’s National office in New York City seeks applications for the full-time position of Associate Corporate Counsel.
OVERVIEW - The ACLU’s busy In-House Counsel office is responsible for internal legal matters affecting the ACLU’s National operations, conducted primarily in New York and Washington, D.C. The Associate Corporate Counsel will report to the ACLU’s General Counsel. The Associate Corporate Counsel will handle a broad range of matters including: Negotiating and drafting contracts and other agreements, including leases and agreements with coalition partners, consultants and vendors; · Negotiating and drafting grant agreements and advising with respect to charitable giving programs; · Advising with respect to real estate matters; · Developing and ensuring compliance with organizational policy and practice, including privacy and security matters; · Advising and training with respect to non-profit legal and compliance issues, including: *Tax laws applicable to affiliated Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; *State law governance matters; *Federal and state lobbying and campaign finance laws; *State charitable solicitation laws; and *Nonprofit best practices.· Advising and training with respect to intellectual property matters, including licensing, trademark protection, film and other media production and copyright law; · onitoring and managing corporate litigation matters; and · Advising and training with respect to the ethical and procedural rules relevant to the legal representation of clients in civil liberties matters. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS -· J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in New York State. · Three to five years practicing law in a U.S. law firm or law department. · Strong contract drafting/negotiating and writing skills. · Tax, governance and regulatory law experience strongly preferred. · Demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and civil rights issues. · Ability to be self-motivated and to work independently as well as within a team. · Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills. · Excellent legal research and organizational skills. · Ability to handle confidential organizational matters. · Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines under pressure. COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale. Please send cover letter, resume and writing sample, such as a legal research memo or article by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - reference [EXEC-10/DBA] in subject line – or by mail to:Human Resources RE: [EXEC-10/DBA] American Civil Liberties Union, 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004 Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
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Metro North is currently hiring for Conductors.
The starting salary is $26.00/per hour full time 40-hours per week. This is a full time job only.
You will be provided free train transportation to most locations. The training program is 9-12 month program which you get paid for. YOU MUST REGISTER ON WEBSITE BELOW TO APPLY FOR THE JOB. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS AND PASSWORD… GOOD LUCK.
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