Assistant Public Defender Salary at Public Defender Service BETA

Overview: AARPs Legal Counsel for the Elderly champions the dignity and rights of vulnerable Washington, D.C. seniors 60-plus, providing free legal and social work services to those in need empowering, defending, protecting, and helping thousands of clients each year in many areas of civil law. The Staff Attorney- Hotline provides legal counsel, brief services, referrals, and intake for in-house representation to clients in civil litigation and other legal proceedings. Engages in systemic advocacy relating to areas of expertise. Conducts community outreach and education. Supports and counsels clients in representing themselves. Responsibilities: Provides timely and accurate information, legal advice, representation in litigation or non-litigation matters, referral, self-help materials, guidance, and/or other assistance to eligible clients within and related to the attorneys practice area. Engages in or supports systemic advocacy related to the attorneys area of expertise. Conducts comm

Who We Are: American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog that advances truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to government records. We use multiple tools, backed by aggressive litigation, to fight attacks on democratic institutions, threats to civil rights and liberties, abuses of power, and erosion of government transparency. We expose and disrupt these attacks, and the officials and networks behind them, by forcing the government to turn over records officials would rather keep secret. Since our founding in 2017, American Oversight has: Shut down Trump's bogus "voter fraud" commission. Revealed the Trump-sanctioned pressure campaign on the Ukrainian government by forcing the Trump administration to turn over records initially withheld from Congress. Uncovered rampant preventable deaths of immigrants in federal custody. Unmasked taxpayer-funded sham "audits" of the 2020 election. Obtained the fake electors' forged certificates submitted by fak

Description DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Staff Attorney (CO) or (DC) (2 Openings) SALARY: $116,000 - $125,000 FLSA: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Conservation Law LOCATION: Denver, CO or Washington, DC REPORTS TO: Senior Attorney NUMBER OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT REPORT(S): 0 LAST REVISED: January 2025 POSITION SUMMARY This position requires working knowledge of federal environmental and natural resources law and significant litigation experience. Primary emphasis is on litigating cases under federal wildlife and natural resources laws to conserve biological diversity, drafting comments on proposed rulemakings, working with and advising field and program staff on legal and policy matters, and helping to develop and advance Defenders' conservation policies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and litigate cases under various federal statutes to protect imperiled wildlife species, to conserve wildlife, habitat, and ecosystems in the face of global warming, and to ensu

Earthjustice is the nation's largest, oldest, and most active public-interest environmental law organization. Our team of more than 550 staff - including more than 200 lawyers -wields the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect public health, address environmental injustice, defend and restore magnificent places and irreplaceable ecosystems, and transition our economy to 100% clean energy while working to protect people and the planet from climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, tribes, individuals, and communities to address the environmental crises of our time. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring excellent staff who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Miami, Chicago, Honolulu,

GRADE ASTD22 LOCATION OF POSITION Baltimore City Main Purpose of Job The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (OPD) seeks an experienced and impassioned advocate to serve in the Circuit Court Collateral Unit in Baltimore City, Maryland. This position requires exceptional advocacy skills, innovative thinking, investigative skills, and the ability to work independently in managing an active caseload. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply. OPD's Baltimore City office is a large urban public defender's office with 200+ employees providing client-centered representation to juveniles and adults charged with misdemeanors and felonies in Baltimore City. OPD strives to achieve Justice, Fairness, and Dignity for All. Our employees are committed to the core values of a culture of excellence, client-centered representation, tenacious advocacy, and are united as a team in achieving the OP

Introduction The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks an Assistant Public Defender to join our team as the Director of Attorney Recruitment. The Director of Attorney Recruitment spearheads all Agency efforts to recruit and hire dedicated, talented, and mission-driven attorneys. The Director of Attorney Recruitment works closely with the Public Defender, Chief of Human Resources, executive leadership, and management officials, providing confidential advice, guidance, and counsel regarding employment and labor law issues. MOPD is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply. The Maryland Office of the Public Defender is a statewide agency that provides superior representation to indigent clients at all stages of the criminal case including trial, appeal, and eligible post-conviction proceedings. Representation is provided through offices and services at 52 locations statewide w

Job Description Job Description PDSDC is seeking an HR Chief who is a trusted and reliable leader with a passion for public service, strong judgment, and a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate must be able to work both independently and collaboratively while upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity. The HR Chief will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, planning, management, and direction for HR operations, including: Recruitment and placement Development and implementation of strategies to recruit, place, and retain a vibrant workforce Position classification and management Employee compensation, benefits, and leave Performance management Employee relations and special programs Managing work with HR databases, including federal benefits software associated with specified benefits Promoting high standards for customer service Division-level budgeting Reviewing, developing, and implementing policies and procedures Staying informed on trends, best prac

Summary This position is located in the Operations Division of the Clerk's Office of the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia. The Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy reports to the Courtroom Deputy Supervisor and will be assigned to a Magistrate Judge. The incumbent will have daily contact with the staff of the Clerk's Office, the public, and the bar and will perform a full range of duties. This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency A Fingerprint Check is required for this job. Duties The duties include, but are not limited to the following: Maintains control records of the cases assigned to the magistrate judge as they are filed. Examines all papers filed in an action to the magistrate judge to determine that they conform with the rules of practice. Calendars and regulates the movement of cases by fixing (or by resetting when necessary) dates and times for hearings on