Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) is a regional non-profit law firm. Our mission is to pursue justice and equity, facilitate access to opportunities for people with low incomes through passionate legal representation, and provide steadfast advocacy for systemic reform.
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Currently Available Positions
Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) is a regional non-profit law firm. Our mission is to pursue justice and equity, facilitate access to opportunities for people with low incomes through passionate legal representation, and provide steadfast advocacy for systemic reform.
ABOUT PUBLIC COUNSEL
The Office of the Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Federal Defender position for the Fresno Office.
The Office of the Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California is accepting applications for a full-time Clerical Assistant position for the Sacramento office.
The New Mexico Environmental Law Center (NMELC) is seeking applications for a Staff Attorney dedicated to NMELC’s mission of working with communities to advance environmental justice and human rights.
The Job
We are hiring two full-time assistant federal defenders in our Knoxville office, Capital Habeas Unit (CHU). The CHU represents clients in federal courts in Tennessee and clients in six states who have been sentenced to death by state or federal courts.
Duties
A Research and Writing Specialist is an attorney position. That attorney will provide advanced research and writing support to Assistant Federal Public Defenders on habeas cases.
The State Public Defender is responsible for the executive leadership, administration, and oversight of Minnesota's public defense system.

