Current Job Postings
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – WORKERS RIGHTS LAW CENTER
The Workers’ Rights Law Center of New York, Inc. (“WRLC”) seeks to hire an Executive Director for its Kingston, New York office.
Background: The WRLC is a law office dedicated to confronting the injustices faced by low-wage workers – and particularly immigrant workers – in the nine-county Hudson Valley region of New York State. Our staff provides free legal services to low-wage workers in employment and civil rights matters. Much of the WRLC’s litigation is brought on behalf of classes of workers. In addition, the WRLC conducts extensive community legal education and outreach to help educate workers about their rights in the workplace. We also work on policy issues affecting low-wage workers, often in conjunction with groups around New York State.
The Workers’ Rights Law Center is located in the beautiful Hudson Valley of New York. Our office in Kingston – approximately ninety miles north of New York City and forty-five miles south of Albany – allows for easy access to both country and city. Our office environment is friendly and collegial, and we are proud to be working with immigrants in the often under-served Upstate region of New York State.
Responsibilities: The Executive Director is responsible for managing the overall operations of the WRLC and working with the WRLC Board of Directors to do strategic planning and priority setting for the organization. The position involves overseeing personnel and finances, and includes fundraising and grant management. The Executive Director also promotes the WRLC’s public image and works with pro bono counsel to meet the needs of WRLC clients.
In addition, the Executive Director will supervise the WRLC’s legal work and will litigate on behalf of low-wage workers.
The Executive Director will be part of what is presently a staff made up of five full-time employees, one part-time employee, and interns/volunteers.
Qualifications :
The WRLC seeks a dynamic leader with a deep commitment to addressing the needs of low-wage workers and immigrant workers. The ideal candidate will have experience with management, fundraising, and strategic planning. In addition, candidates should have at least five years of legal experience, including experience in the employment law field. The candidate must be admitted to the New York Bar, eligible to waive into the Bar, or willing to sit for the next available Bar examination. Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is preferred.
The WRLC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and LGBT individuals are particularly encouraged to apply.
Compensation and benefits: Salary is dependent on experience and is competitive with legal services salaries in the Hudson Valley. Generous benefits.
To apply: To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and list of references to Tricia Kakalec, WRLC Executive Director, at tkakalec@wnylc.com or 101 Hurley Avenue, Suite 5, Kingston, NY 12401. For more information about the WRLC, please see our website, www.workersrightsny.org.
Current as of 5/19/2008
LAWYERS’ COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS – San Francisco
Staff Attorney, Poverty Docket
Position Summary
The Staff Attorney initiates and participates with co-counsel on poverty-related impact litigation, engages in public policy work on homelessness and other poverty-related issues, and supervises the Homeless Rights Project, a direct services program for homeless individuals charged with minor criminal offenses related to their homeless status.
Responsibilities
1. Impact Litigation
- Participate in all aspects of trial and appellate advocacy, including discovery, researching and writing briefs, and oral argument
- Ensure communication with and participation of client community
- Plan and help execute media strategies
2. Homeless Rights Project representation
- Train and advise pro bono attorneys on strategy for representation
- Read/edit all written briefs submitted
- Represent individual clients in court as needed
- Liaise with the court, law firms, and grassroots partner organizations regarding programmatic issues
3. Public Policy
- Engage in public education and media advocacy on behalf of other poor communities
- Provide advice and counsel to grassroots organizations
4. General Lawyers’ Committee Duties
- Identify potential new members and board members of the Lawyers’ Committee
- Attend legal staff meetings
- Attend full staff meetings
- Attend annual meeting and special Lawyers’ Committee events
- Participate in law firm presentations
- Serve on committees as necessary
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
· Ability to work cooperatively with others, both within the organization and in the community.
· At least three years of litigation, policy advocacy and/or criminal defense experience
· Familiarity with poverty-related advocacy
· Strong organizational and inter-personal skills
· Admission to the State Bar of California or willingness to sit for next bar exam
To apply:
Please submit by email or by mail: (1) a cover letter, (2) a resume, (3) a writing sample, and (4) a list of 3 references to:
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights
131 Steuart Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94105
scontreras@lccr.com
There is no set deadline for applying; however, we are looking to fill the position immediately. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.