The OPCD is an independent agency of the Tennessee state government. The agency represents people on Tennessee’s death row in appealing their convictions and sentences in state court, as well as in seeking clemency from the Governor.
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Tennessee Office of the Post-Conviction Defender | Nashville, Tennessee
Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2023 - 1:39pm
Harvard Legal Aid Bureau | Cambridge, Massachusetts
Job Summary
Updated: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 5:36pm
Partners for Justice (PFJ) was founded to transform public defense locally and across the United States, diminishing the effect of race and wealth on legal outcomes.
Updated: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 5:30pm
Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless | Washington, District of Columbia
Full-Time, Permanent, D.C.-Based with Remote Work Flexibility
Salary: $70,000+
The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless seeks and Attorney who will primarily work on advocating for policy, budget, and programmatic solutions within the District government that will lead to positive change for people experiencing homelessness, in need of deeply affordable housing, and/or utilizing housing subsidies in D.C.
Updated: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 5:37pm
Office of Ohio Public Defender | Columbus, Ohio
You will serve as an Assistant Public Defender (APD) in the Prison Legal Services (“PLS”) Section of our Legal Department.
Updated: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 5:37pm
Committee for Public Counsel Services | Boston, Massachusetts
The Mental Health Litigation Division (MHLD) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is seeking a full-time Trial Attorney for civil commitment cases including trials and a limited number of appellate cases for its Roxbury Commitment Unit.
Updated: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 5:37pm
Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana | New Orleans, Louisiana
The Opportunity
The Justice and Accountability Center (JAC) seeks a dynamic, experienced Executive Director who can bring a bold vision and new energy to the organization’s strong foundation and network of community partners.
Over the last ten years, JAC has grown into a thriving, mission-focused organization with a dynamic team of legal advocates, community organizers, and attorneys that work with clients and lawmakers to ensure that individuals have the appropriate services in the post-conviction phase of the criminal legal system. JAC is committed to not only providing quality direct services but also fighting through legislative advocacy for bold change alongside people impacted by Louisiana’s criminal legal system.
Since 2017, the staff and budget have doubled, and JAC is poised to significantly expand its work throughout the state over the next decade. Key opportunities for the next leader include:
~Partnering with the Board of JAC and staff leadership to develop a renewed strategic vision for the organization
~Diversifying funding sources while also maintaining its core funding
~Leveraging new opportunities to serve those impacted by the criminal legal system.
Updated: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 5:35pm
Greater Boston Legal Services | Boston, Massachusetts
Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ Accessible Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Updated: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 5:37pm
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York | Albany, New York
STAFF ATTORNEY – DOMESTIC RELATIONS
ALBANY, NY OFFICE
Updated: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 5:37pm
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York | Albany, New York
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK
STAFF ATTORNEY – DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
AMSTERDAM, NY OFFICE/MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Updated: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 5:37pm