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Sunday, December 22, 2013

Job Posting: Family Law Attorney Albuquerque New Mexico



FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY

Enlace Comunitatrio is a non-profit agency providing services, including direct legal representation in a family law cases, to immigrant victims of domestic violence and is currently seeking a Family Law Attorney. Under direct from the Legal Director, prepares legal research, gives legal advice, provides legal and policy analysis of issues, develops Continuing Legal Education training.


The Family Law Attorney provides civil legal representation to Spanish-speaking victims of domestic violence. Provides legal counsel and advice to clients with diverse socio-econonomic and cultural background. Coordinated legal services with other EC’s team members as well as external agencies.


Required: J.D.; no previous work experience required. Member of NM State Bar. Must be fully bilingual in Spanish and committed to social justice. EOE.

Salary determined upon experience. This is a full-time position. If interested please contact Elizabeth Rourke, PO Box 8919, Albuquerque, NM 87198 or erourke@enlacenm.org .


Application will be accepted until filled.

Click here for a link to the Job Description.

Job Posting: Lutheran Legal Services of New England Spring 2014 Legal Internship Opportunity


Lutheran Social Services (LSS) of New England is a non-profit organization that provides legal services to asylum seekers as well as victims of violent crime, human trafficking, and domestic violence. The program also provides legal assistance to noncitizens with basic immigration applications, such as family petitions, adjustment of status applications, and citizenship applications.



The legal unit is currently seeking a legal intern to assist clients who are applying for immigration relief. The intern will work directly with a staff attorney in the program and have the opportunity to attend client meetings, community presentations, and hearings at Immigration Court whenever possible. The internship is unpaid.

The intern’s duties will include:

  • Assisting clients to complete applications/petitions;
  • Conducting intake interviews with potential clients;
  • Assisting staff attorneys to represent asylum seekers, including: researching country conditions, conducting legal research, drafting affidavits, and interpreting (depending on language proficiency); 
  • Assisting staff attorneys to prepare VAWA self-petitions, U/T visa applications, and asylum applications.
  • Preparing advocacy materials for “know your rights” presentations; and 
  • Assisting staff with trainings, meetings, and special projects.

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in law school; 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; 
  • Excellent research skills; 
  • Foreign language proficiency preferred (especially Spanish); and
  • Demonstrated interest in human rights and immigration issues (immigration experience is preferred but not required).

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and two references with phone numbers to:


Julie Dahlstrom 
Lutheran Social Services
51 Union Street, Suite 222
Worcester, MA 01608


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julie Dahlstrom at (508) 754-1121, ext. 417, or jdahlstrom@lssne.org.

Friday, December 13, 2013

Job Posting: The Capital Punishment Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law invites applications for a two-year, post-graduate fellowship, to begin on September 1, 2014, and run through August 31, 2016.

 The fellowship is intended to provide experience in defending capital cases, as well as in supervising law students in a clinical setting.  The fellowship is designed for a recent law graduate who plans to pursue a career in capital defense.  The Fellow, under the direct supervision of the Clinic faculty, will
Assist in litigating capital cases, including research and writing, investigation and other fact development, and working directly with clients;
Assist Clinic faculty in supervising clinic students;
Assist Clinic faculty in planning and teaching the classroom component of the Clinic;
Take part in planning and presenting Capital Punishment Center events.

Qualifications:

J.D. degree from an accredited law school and eligibility for admission to practice in at least one state (preferably Texas).  The successful candidate need not have received results from the bar examination before applying;
Excellent legal research and writing skills;
Prior experience in capital defense (e.g., in an externship or internship with a capital defense office, or with an attorney actively engaged in defending capital cases);
Completion of law courses related to capital defense, such as a death penalty clinic,  a course in capital punishment law, or coursework in related areas such as post-conviction remedies or criminal procedure; and,
A demonstrated interest in capital defense and a commitment to pursuing a career in capital and/or criminal defense.

Salary: 

 $45,000 to $50,000 per year, depending on experience.  This position comes with full health benefits. 

The University of Texas School of Law Capital Punishment Clinic:


Capital Punishment Clinic students assist clinic faculty in their work on death penalty cases at various stages in the litigation process, including trial, appeal, state and federal post-conviction, and clemency.  The work encompasses many tasks that are integral to death penalty defense representation, including visiting clients on death row; interviewing witnesses and conducting field investigations; drafting motions, appellate briefs, and habeas petitions; and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials, evidentiary hearings, and appellate arguments.  All student work is closely supervised by clinic faculty.  The Capital Punishment Clinic, which has been part of the Clinical Program at UT Law for more than twenty years, is part of the Capital Punishment Center, established in 2006 to promote research and training in death penalty law. The Center sponsors academic events, pursues research projects concerning the administration of the death penalty, particularly in Texas, and assists in training and preparing capital defense attorneys.

More information about the Clinic and Center can be found at:  http://www.utexas.edu/law/centers/capitalpunishment/

To Apply:

  Applications (by email or in hard copy) should be submitted by February 1, 2014, to:  Kim Waters, Capital Punishment Clinic, University of Texas School of Law, 727 East Dean Keeton Street, Austin, TX 78705 [(512) 232-6325, kwaters@law.utexas.edu]
Please include a letter of interest, a resume or c.v., a writing sample, and the names of three references.

The University of Texas School of Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Posting: Minneapolis office of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (Apply by Dec. 16)

HOMEOWNER/TAX STAFF ATTORNEY
Job Posting

POSITION:  The Minneapolis office of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) seeks a staff attorney with a passion for justice to work with a team enforcing protected-class homeowners’ civil and consumer rights in mortgage foreclosure, contract for deed, anti-scam, and fair housing litigation and protecting taxpayers’ rights in disputes with the IRS. 

MMLA provides legal representation to clients with low incomes, disabilities, children, and seniors - supported by funding from the State of Minnesota, the federal government, local governments, the United Way, foundations, local law firms, and corporations, etc.  MMLA enjoys a good rapport with, and strong support from, the organized bar.  MMLA does not receive funds from the Legal Services Corporation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The attorney will assist clients in enforcing their rights through advice, negotiation, litigation, and community education.  The attorney’s work may also include complex litigation and public policy advocacy relating to fair housing for homeowners.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must be licensed in Minnesota or eligible for admission by reciprocity.  Applicants must also have:

1)      Demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, the needs of low-income/vulnerable clients; and
2)      Excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills.

Experience in the specified areas of law, poverty law practice, or equivalent general practice is desirable.  Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences and relevant language skills are pluses.    Proficiency using Microsoft Windows and Office is necessary.

SALARY:  Up to $46,000 DOE.  Benefits include vacation, sick leave, family medical, life, and long-term disability insurance.

STARTING DATE:  As soon as possible after position is filled.

APPLICATIONS:  Cover letter and resume should be submitted online by December 16, 2013, at:  http://bit.ly/100PDwU.

Applications accepted until position is filled.  No calls please.