POSTED in August 2025:
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) seeks a talented Executive Agency Counsel and an Agency Attorney.
Lawyers Alliance for New York seeks a Staff Attorney with 5 to 15 years of commercial real estate experience and an interest in providing legal assistance to nonprofit organizations.
New Economy Project is hiring for two key positions: Staff Attorney and Paralegal.
POSTED in July 2025:
Lawyers Alliance for New York seeks a Pro Bono Counsel to play a central role in client intake, pro bono attorney recruitment, and volunteer management and recognition. This position offers the opportunity to be involved in some of New York City's most dynamic public interest work and improve the delivery of pro bono services. Qualifications include a J.D. degree and at least 7 years of relevant work experience, including significant people and project management experience. Salary range is $100,000 - $120,000, depending on experience.
Wilson Sonsini is hiring a DEI Manager in NYC: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager - Wilson Sonsini Careers and Careers
The New York State Court of Claims is hiring an Associate Law Clerk for the Hon. Abby R. Perer: 12515.pdf Applications are due on July 29.
The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation is hiring a Senior Attorney in Albany: (99+) Senior Attorney | New York State Higher Education Services Corporation | LinkedIn
Democracy Forward is hiring its first: Job Application for Civil Service Defense and Innovation Fellow at Democracy Forward | The fellowship is remote, with occasional meetings in D.C. and applications are due on July 25. “The Civil Service Defense and Innovation Fellowship Program is a flagship initiative of Civil Service Strong (CSS) at Democracy Forward. Designed in response to escalating threats to the professional, nonpartisan civil service, the fellowship activates former federal employees and political appointees as researchers, storytellers, and strategic organizers.”
Cornell Law School is hiring a Local Government Project Attorney in Ithaca, NY for a one year term: Local Government Project Attorney - Cornell Law School - HigherEdJobs
Common Cause seeks Senior Director, Litigation.
The Legal Aid Society is hiring Supervising Attorneys with Housing law experience to help supervise paralegals in its Emergency Response Team. Supervising Attorneys are needed to fill positions in the Bronx, Brooklyn, or Queens. Minimum of 3 years experience in Housing Law needed.
Senior Practitioner-in-Residence
Who: Seton Hall University
What: Non-teaching position in the Center for Social Justice, Immigrants’ Rights/International Human Rights Clinic. Represent detained and non-detained immigrants before immigration court and develop a federal court litigation practice
Where: Newark, NJ
Salary: $85,600 - $117,700
Immigration Unit Program Director
Who: BronxWorks
What: Provide direct supervision and support staff attorneys specializing in immigration and domestic violence
Where: Bronx, NY
Salary: $100,000 to $130,000
Who: Legal Services NYC
What: Supervise an interdisciplinary team of six to seven staff attorneys, two paralegals and two social workers while maintaining a limited caseload at an organization seeking racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers.
Where: Brooklyn, NY
Salary: $135,530—$203,296
Who: Lawyers for Children
What: Client interviews, investigation, trial preparation/strategy and courtroom advocacy as a fellow focused on representing children, adolescents and young adults in Special Immigrant Juvenile Rights in the NYC Family Court
Where: New York, NY
Salary: $82,600-89,600
The General Counsel Division at the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) seeks an experienced litigator to serve in the Associate General Counsel (AGC) position. Reporting to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, the AGC will be responsible for supervising the GCD’s Regulatory, Affirmative and Licensing Litigation Unit, consisting of a team of lawyers who strategize, research, investigate and prosecute illegal and deceptive business practices by individual businesses and industries.
The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Staff Counsel in the Affirmative, Licensing and Litigation Unit. This attorney will be responsible for initiating, investigating, and litigating cases at the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) and in State Court against individuals and businesses that violate New York City’s licensing and consumer protection laws. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel.
The General Counsel Division at DCWP seeks an attorney to serve as a Staff Counsel in the License Review Unit, primarily focusing on licensing issues, including the investigation, enforcement, litigation, and counseling, surrounding the City’s tobacco laws and initiatives. This individual will work closely with the Agency’s Licensing and Enforcement divisions.
DCWP is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Staff Counsel within the General Counsel Division, primarily focusing on drafting final agency decisions in response to recommended decisions from the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (“OATH”) for cases brought by DCWP. This position will also review, edit, and draft legislation affecting DCWP.
Responsive Gov is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor. A legal background is required for this position. You can see the full job description and apply here.
POSTED in June 2025:
Judge Natacha Carbajal-Evangelista is in need of a law clerk and a paralegal/secretary. Please send far and wide!
New York University School of Law seeks an Executive Director for its Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law.
Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) is hiring:
NYC Department of Buildings is offering a unique opportunity on the cutting edge of climate policy. DOB has an essential role in implementing and enforcing New York City’s ground-breaking climate policies, including Local Law 97, which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions from the city’s largest buildings. Become a member of DOB’s Bureau of Sustainability Enforcement Team as an Enforcement Attorney.
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is seeking a Director to build a shared vision for a new area of work: one that centers Indigenous Peoples, self-determination, and long-term reciprocity.
Access Justice Brooklyn in the search for its next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Guttmacher Institute is hiring a Vice President for Domestic Research | Guttmacher Institute.
Click on this link and scroll down to read about openings in the NYC Law Department: Current Vacancies for Admitted Attorneys - Law Department
The ACLU of Alabama is hiring a Staff Attorney- Immigrants’ Rights: Staff Attorney – Immigrants’ Rights | ACLU of Alabama
EliseAI is hiring a Legal Counsel: Job Application for Legal Counsel at EliseAI
The National Immigration Law Center is hiring a Deputy Director, Legal: National Immigration Law Center - Deputy Director, Legal (Threat Assessment)
Lawfare is hiring a Senior Editor: Come Work With Lawfare, As a Senior Editor! | Lawfare
The Door’s Legal Services Center is hiring a Supervising Attorney. The Door’s Legal Services Center advances the rights of youth by providing direct legal services in areas such as immigration, public benefits, family law, and housing. Situated within the larger Door community, the Center addresses legal problems in a holistic and client-driven manner. The Supervising Attorney will focus on the Center’s immigration practice and will work with minors who have been released from the ORR shelter system. Applications are due on June 30. Here is a link to the job description: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=154832&clientkey=EAD093C2F16746AB084001C2DF77D809
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is hiring a Staff Counsel/Agency Attorney in the Legal Counsel Unit. The Legal Counsel Unit is responsible for providing advice and counsel to DCWP divisions, providing legal support to implement new laws, advising on complex multi-stakeholder license categories, and drafting DCWP contracts and agreements. Application deadline is August 9, 2025. Here is a link to a job description: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/job/staff-counsel-693142-in-nyc-all-boros-jid-33681
The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is hiring a Supervising Enforcement Counsel | City of New York Jobs, a supervising attorney with relevant experience in litigation and issues affecting low-wage workers. Applications are due on 09/09/2025.
Danone is hiring a Senior Counsel, Contracts & IS/IT, a hybrid position based in White Plains, NY, Colorado or Remote.
The ACLU is hiring a Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel, LGBTQ & HIV Project | American Civil Liberties Union
Jazz at Lincoln Center is hiring a Deputy General Counsel in NYC: Current Openings | Recruitment
The Policing Project at NYU Law School is hiring a Senior Counsel — The Policing Project
Kohler is hiring a Counsel, Litigation and Government Affairs, a hybrid position based in Kohler, WI: Career Site
The Tow Foundation is hiring a Program Lead - The Tow Foundation
The NYC Department of Buildings is hiring a Borough Enforcement Attorney - Agency Attorney L2 (Bronx Location). The Borough Enforcement Unit (BEU) is a legal code enforcement unit that prepares all criminal court cases and access warrant applications for the New York City Department of Buildings. BEU also liaises with the New York City Law Department on civil litigation and provides legal guidance to Agency personnel. Under supervision, with wide latitude for independent decision-making, the Enforcement Attorney will be assigned to at least one Borough office and work on proactive enforcement cases and projects with Borough staff, as well as other units in the Enforcement bureau or Department. Applications are due on 06/15/2025.
New York Court of Claims Judge Seth M. Marnin is accepting applications for one (1) position in the Law Clerk to Judge Series. | Judge Marnin presides in the Court of Claims, District of New York (downtown Manhattan). The Court of Claims hears cases against the State for monetary damages. Subject matter jurisdiction includes, but is not limited to, causes of action for wrongful death, personal injury, medical malpractice, labor law, contract disputes, and unjust convictions. There is no monetary cap limiting jurisdiction.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is hiring a Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of New York. Microsoft Word - Extension Announcement Applications are due on June 13: Microsoft Word - Application - Extension
Aurora is hiring an Assistant General Counsel, Litigation in California.
The Yale Center for Environmental Justice is hiring a Program Manager: YCEJ Program Manager - Adobe cloud storage
The Wallace Foundation is hiring a Grants Manager | Wallace Foundation
POSTED in May 2025:
Her Justice is hiring a Director of Family and Matrimonial Practice. The application deadline is 5/30/25.
Dunnington is looking for mid-level associates in litigation and trusts and estates as well as a mid-level corporate attorney. If you are interested in the corporate role you can contact Cafechica Brenda Gill at BGill@dunnington.com.
The Center for Reproductive Rights seeks a Senior Adviser for Europe, Pro Bono Services. Based in Geneva or Brussels.
Linklaters’s Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations team is looking for an exceptional mid-level associate (class 2020- 2021 preferred) to join the New York or Washington D.C. office.
The Maine Department of Professional & Financial Regulation (and Boards) is seeking a Senior Compliance Examiner (Senior Securities Examiner).
Equal Rights Advocates is seeking a staff attorney/senior staff attorney.
Discord is seeking Senior Litigation Counsel.
The National Immigration Law Center seeks a General Counsel. | The National Immigration Law Center mission is grounded in the belief that everyone living in the U.S. - regardless of race, gender/identity, immigration status, or economic status - should have equal access to justice, resources, educational and economic opportunities that enable them to achieve their full human potential. | This position is fully remote and the salary range is $154,900-$193,600 per year.
Connecticut Legal Rights Project, Inc. seeks a staff attorney.