The Congressional Research Service (CRS), American Law Division (ALD), seeks a Legislative Attorney to analyze legal questions that emerge from the work of Congress related to courts and civil procedure law in particular and American public law generally. This is a non-litigating position emphasizing qualifications and interest in legal research and writing in a public service legislative context. Candidates with research experience in and broad general knowledge of legal issues regarding courts and civil procedure in particular and American public law in general; who demonstrate strong research, writing, and oral communication skills; and who possess a portfolio of high quality legal analytical writing are encouraged to apply. Experience as a judicial clerk would be beneficial.

The position’s primary focus is the broad area of courts and civil procedure law. However, given ALD’s relatively small staff and the breadth of issues ALD covers for Congress, candidates must also be capable of working in a number of different areas of the law and have the intellectual curiosity to seek out and maintain a broad portfolio of legal issues. Thus, applicants should also have knowledge of administrative law, constitutional law, and statutory interpretation.

The Legislative Attorney prepares objective, non-partisan analytical studies and descriptive and background memoranda and reports on legal issues of national significance; provides personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members, and staff on legal issues throughout the legislative process; and participates in or leads team research projects and seminars. The Legislative Attorney is expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide legal analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation’s best thinking on legal and public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

CRS is fully committed to workforce diversity. Interested applicants must apply online at http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo.

The HNBA’s “Fashion For A Cause” Event supporting the HNBA Immigration Defense Fund will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Alice + Olivia Store (Meatpacking district) 431 W14th Street, New York, NY 10014 from 6:30 to 8:30.  You will have an opportunity to privately shop the latest collection of Alice + Olivia.  Twenty percent (20%) of the proceeds of the items we purchase at Alice + Olivia will go to the HNBA Immigration Defense Fund.   This event is free!

The Park for an After Hour Networking Soirée from 7:30 to 11:30.  Please join us after our shopping event at The Park to enjoy networking, appetizers, drinks and music with friends and colleagues.   The Park – 118 10th Ave , NYC, NY – is within walking distance of Alice + Olivia.  The Park will have its coat check available for any shopping items that you need stored during the After Hour Networking Soirée.

There is a minimal fee of $25 for attorneys and $10 for students if you sign up today for the Networking Soirée.  To rsvp, please click on the following link:  http://hnba.com/2017-hnba-region-ii-and-region-iii-after-hour-networking-soiree-registration. 

Thursday, June 22, 2017 | Panel Discussion: 6:30 p.m. | Networking Reception: 8:30 p.m.
Program Fee: $5 for Student Members | $15 for Members | $30 for Non-Members

Provides effective legal counsel according to established legal boundaries and consistent with hospital procedures in matters relative to the Office of Legal Affairs and Risk Management.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

MARCH 2017

LatinoJustice PRLDEF (LJP) is one of the foremost Latino civil rights organizations in the country. By litigating precedent-setting law reform impact cases across the country and training young people to be leaders in their community, LJP has profoundly improved the way Latinos are treated in U.S. society, working to ensure that they have more opportunities for political, economic, social and educational equality. Our areas of focus include immigrants’ rights; voting rights; employment discrimination and worker’s rights including the treatment of day laborers; and racial profiling / law enforcement issues. Under the leadership of our President and General Counsel, LJP’s work is focused on addressing systemic discrimination and ensuring equal access to justice in the advancement of the rights of formerly incarcerated persons and Criminal Justice reform. LJP aims to include the Latino voices in the criminal justice conversation, and to generate the public will necessary to reduce mass incarceration in America. For this purpose, LJP is seeking to hire a full-time Community Organizer based in its Southeast office in Orlando, Florida.

COMPETENCIES AND JOB DUTIES The Community Organizer will be a key player in elevating LatinoJustice PRLDEF (LJP) as the leading voice and resource of the Latino Criminal Justice Reform movement. In collaboration with our local partners, the Organizer will identify, cultivate, and educate individuals to become members of a task force of spokespersons/ambassadors to help break down some of the misconceptions about Criminal Justice Reform. The Organizer will use ground-level organizing tactics and digital media tools to engage and educate the community on criminal justice reform, rights restoration, and “ban the box”, with the intent to increase Latino support for mass incarceration reform. The Organizer will also focus on Latino victims of crime and other Latinos with a more law and order approach to illuminate and elevate the way that criminal justice policies have been used to create a de-facto caste system. This position reports to the Director of Communications and Community Engagement. In all matters addressing LJP’s work in criminal justice, policing, and drug policy reform, this position collaborates closely with and takes guidance from the President and General Counsel, who leads the Criminal Justice Reform project at LJP. Key Responsibilities Attends Criminal Justice Reform-focused community engagement events and forums on behalf of LJP and conducts presentations in collaboration with community-based partners. Collaborates with current allies and reaches out to new, helping them understand the intersection between their concerns and Criminal Justice reform. Explores opportunities for coalition work and joint efforts. Will build local and regional coalitions with Latinos and non-Latinos, primarily in Florida and assist those efforts in additional states identified by LJP. Develops a Latino taskforce, comprised of representatives from each of the main national Latino advocacy organizations, to articulate policy positions and advocate on behalf of Latinos impacted by criminal justice issues. Coordinates taskforce member meetings, community workshops, and other community-building and educational forums. Will identify, train and equip the task force with critical data related to Criminal Justice Reform, rights restoration, and “ban the box” knowledge. Equips and trains Latino ambassadors to reach out to communities where we don’t usually have reach. Uses variety of media tools, such as social media campaigns and films, to tell stories to educate and persuade the Latino community and galvanize its awareness, interest and action on these issues. Coordinates local media and publicity to create awareness.

QUALIFICATIONS  Commitment to civil rights and social justice issues; direct experience in advocating criminal justice, policing, and drug policy reform issues preferred.  Minimum of 2 years of experience in relevant community organizing.  Demonstrated ability engaging communities and building coalitions.  Ability to work well both independently and in teams; strong supportive leadership skills a plus.  Tech and social media savvy; knows how to leverage technology as a supportive educational and persuasive tool.  Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and for regular in-state and occasional regional travel  Excellent written and verbal communications skills.  Fluency in Spanish, verbal and written, required.  Formerly incarcerated individuals strongly encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Compensation is competitive and determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement. LatinoJustice offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability and a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan, as well as generous paid time off benefits. To Apply: Send Cover letter, resume and writing/media sample to: Silvia Orna Director of Human Resources and Operations sorna@latinojustice.org Email subject: Community Organizer – SEO Deadline: until filled LatinoJustice PRLDEF is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

APRIL, 2017

LatinoJustice PRLDEF (LJP) is one of the foremost Latino civil rights organizations in the country. By litigating precedent-setting law reform impact cases across the country and training young Latinos to be leaders in their community, LJP has profoundly improved the way Latinos are treated in U.S. society, working to ensure that they have more opportunities for political, economic, social and educational equality. Our areas of focus include immigrants’ rights; voting rights; employment discrimination and worker’s rights including the treatment of day laborers; and criminal justice reform & law enforcement issues. In the past decade, we have litigated voting rights and redistricting cases in Florida, New York and Pennsylvania; have advocated for the creation of fair redistricting plans and bilingual election materials in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania & Virginia; and litigated against the passage of anti-immigrant ordinances enacted in various jurisdictions including Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Riverside, New Jersey, Prince William County, Virginia, Alabama and South Carolina. Under the leadership of our President and General Counsel, LJP’s work has been increasingly focused on addressing systemic discrimination and ensuring equal access to justice in the advancement of the rights of formerly incarcerated persons and Criminal Justice reform. LJP aims to include the Latino perspective in the criminal justice conversation, and to generate the public will necessary to reduce mass incarceration in America. We are seeking to hire an experienced Senior Attorney with a strong record of commitment to social justice work to join our legal team in our New York City headquarters. The Senior Attorney will be a litigation team member and will report to the Deputy General Counsel. As part of LJP’s litigation team, the senior attorney will manage complex litigation, will lead and manage existing cases pending in state and federal court, will participate in trial hearings, and will oversee all facets of the litigation process in coordination with appropriate LatinoJustice PRLDEF staff.

COMPETENCIES AND JOB DUTIES The Senior Attorney is an experienced litigator who has substantive knowledge and experience on core civil rights statutes, precedents and their application; is knowledgeable with both federal and state statutory and constitutional law issues and principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research and writing. The Senior Attorney has the ability to argue clearly and logically in written and oral form; to define issues, perform legal research, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and make appropriate recommendations; to prepare clear and concise memoranda, summarize legal issues and precedents; and to effectively represent LatinoJustice with the public, opposing and co-counsel, law enforcement agencies and other government institutions. The Senior Attorney will also have the ability to develop substantive knowledge as needed in new areas of focus within the broader civil rights/constitutional law umbrella. The Senior Attorney has substantial computer assisted research skills as well as excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple deadlines. Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: interviewing potential clients, engaging in fact-finding, and identifying potential legal claims and defenses based upon the facts presented; preparing retention letters; conducting legal research; reviewing and organizing discovery productions and document reviews; overseeing case management; ensuring compliance with procedural obligations and deadlines; drafting legal pleadings, memoranda, motions and other court filings for submission in cases pending at the trial court and appellate level; assisting in the selection of and preparation of expert reports and testimony; defending and deposing both expert and facts witnesses; arguing motions and appeals; performing direct and cross examination of witnesses as well as opening and closing statements at trial; and drafting and giving testimony before legislative bodies and other government commissions or entities in matters connected to our litigation priorities. In addition to the substantive knowledge and experience, the Senior Attorney will provide guidance, mentorship and leadership to junior attorneys, legal fellows and interns in the performance of any of the above or related tasks. The ideal candidate is committed to LJP’s mission and goals; is adaptable, efficient, and results oriented; is resourceful and innovative, with strategic vision to guide and frame LJP’s litigation and increase LJP’s legal docket; has the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; ability to handle high levels of stress satisfactorily, and congeniality with other employees, clients and outside counsel. The Senior Attorney may also serve as media-spokesperson for LatinoJustice PRLDEF and liaison to the local community, performing the following functions: respond to press inquiries and participate in press interviews; appear and speak before community and education groups; and, participate in discussion panels in a variety of education and community settings.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS The Senior Attorney will have a strong record of commitment to public interest and civil rights issues and a minimum of 10 years post-bar admission litigation practice; NY State Bar License; experience in federal litigation practice; and good standing in state and federal courts. The Senior Attorney should also be energetic, highly self-motivated; possess excellent interpersonal skills to develop diverse allies and facilitate collaboration; have a good sense of humor and ability to work well independently and in teams; have ability to collaborate successfully with a broad and diverse range of communities and individuals; have strong organization skills; and be able to manage several projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment. The Senior Attorney must possess excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills as well as working knowledge of document management and research software such as Concordance, CaseMap, Lexis-Nexis, and Westlaw. Bilingual Spanish/English is required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The Senior Attorney is a Union position and salary is determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement. LatinoJustice offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability and a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan, as well as generous paid time off benefits. To Apply: Send Cover letter, resume and writing sample to: Silvia Orna Director of Human Resources and Operations sorna@latinojustice.org Email subject: Senior Attorney – NYC Deadline: until filled LatinoJustice PRLDEF is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.