The Southern Environmental Law Center is accepting applications for a two year associate attorney position in its Chapel Hill, North Carolina office to work on a range of transportation advocacy and policy issues. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an organization that is successfully addressing some of the most important and challenging environmental issues in the Southeast. Associates gain valuable experience and knowledge working with senior attorneys on litigation and policy advocacy in a range of venues in all three branches of government.

SELC’s Land & Community Program uses legal advocacy, policy reform, and public education to promote sustainable transportation polices and land use outcomes in our fast-growing region. Our Transportation Initiative constitutes a major aspect of this program area, and includes a mix of project specific advocacy, as well as administrative and legislative policy initiatives.

Learn more about SELC and the associate attorney position at PSLawNet!

by Kristen Pavón

Where will you be working/interning/relaxing/studying this summer? In a big city maybe?

Well, PSLawNet has great tips on how to enjoy big cities on a tight budget here. We’ve got the inside scoop on Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and our newest addition…my beautiful hometown, Miami! Wepa!

So, if you haven’t checked out our Having Fun on the Cheap page, get to it! Now, now, now.

Many thanks to Daniela Gordon at the University of Miami School of Law for sending us these great suggestions!

The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center seeks an attorney to focus on impact representation involving immigrant rights issues. Tasks will include direct client representation in state and federal litigation, case investigation and development, legal research and writing, negotiation, community task force participation, training, document preparation, and policy analysis.

The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) is a resource center for advocates seeking equal justice for Michigan’s immigrants. MIRC works to build a thriving Michigan where immigrant communities are fully integrated and respected.

In order to realize this mission the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center:

• Builds capacity through education and training about immigration law and the complex relationship between immigration status and immigrants’ rights in areas including access to public benefits, family law and child welfare, civil rights, and worker’s rights.

• Answers questions and provides technical support to attorneys and advocates serving low-income immigrants.

• Recruits, trains, and mentors volunteer pro bono attorneys.

• Leads systematic advocacy to advance the rights of low-income immigrants and their families.

• Tracks and analyzes legislative and legal developments related to immigration law and immigrants’ rights.

• Builds coalition among immigrant advocacy and other social justice and civil rights organizations statewide.

• Represents individual clients in priority areas including naturalization and citizenship matters and the rights of survivors of domestic violence, refugees, and unaccompanied minors.

• Promotes respect and understanding among immigrants and receiving communities through our Welcoming Michigan initiative.

MIRC is a joint project of Legal Services of South Central Michigan’s Michigan Poverty Law Program and Farmworker Legal Services divisions. The work of the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center is made possible by grants from the Michigan State Bar Foundation, the Arcus Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and a U.S. Department of Justice Legal Assistance for Victims Grant (from MIRC’s website).

Learn how to apply for the immigration attorney position at PSLawNet!

On Wednesday, May 23 at 3:00 PM EDT, NALP is presenting “Summer Success: Getting the Most from Your Summer Public Interest Experience.”

During this free webinar, you’ll learn practical tips on how to develop professionally and personally while interning at a public interest office this summer. Also, you’ll get insider advice from public interest attorneys and community leaders.

Deb Ellis, the Assistant Dean of Public Service at NYU Law School, and Lindsay M. Harris, Tahirih Justice Center’s Equal Justice Works Fellow and Immigration Staff Attorney, will be leading the webinar.

Don’t delay, register today!

Register here:  https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/824680642

The NLRB Special Litigation Branch is currently looking to hire a staff attorney.

The Branch is primarily responsible for representing the Board and General Counsel, as a party or amicus, in miscellaneous litigation in the U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals, in cases other than those arising directly from the enforcement of Board Decisions and Orders.  The Special Litigation Branch is often involved in politically sensitive issues that have a high public profile.  An attorney in the Special Litigation Branch will be involved in some of the most legally complex questions occurring in the Agency.

While all Special Litigation Branch cases directly relate to National Labor Relations Act proceedings, and knowledge of the NLRA is accordingly necessary, Branch assignments commonly involve cases brought under other statutes such as the Freedom of Information Act, the Bankruptcy Code, the Privacy Act and the Equal Access to Justice Act. The Branch’s caseload also includes actions to mandate or prohibit specific conduct by the Board, the General Counsel and other Agency personnel, appellate and contempt litigation in subpoena enforcement proceedings, and rulemaking litigation.

Interested? Learn how to apply at PSLawNet!

by Kristen Pavón

Today’s the day we celebrate our commitment to the rule of law! President Dwight Eisenhower established Law Day in 1958 and 3 years later, Congress made it official.

I never celebrated Law Day while in law school (probably because it lands during finals high-time), but today, I will take a step back to think about the current state of the legal profession, public interest law, and my role in it all.

How are you celebrating Law Day 2012?

If you’re looking for some Law Day fun, check out the ABA’s Law Day page.