NJP seeks qualified bilingual (English/Spanish) attorneys committed to supporting their mission through the work of their Farmworker Unit (FWU). The FWU is a statewide unit that provides legal assistance to low-income agricultural workers throughout Washington. NJP is offering an opportunity to work in an exciting and highly mission driven legal aid environment working as part of a statewide legal team. There are three (3) full-time positions open. Locations include Yakima, Wenatchee, Omak, and Tri-Cities. Assigned location may be limited based on office capacity.
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Northwest Justice Project - 3 Available Positions in the Farmworker Unit (FWU) in Washington!
Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide law firm with a mission of combatting injustice, strengthening communities, and protecting human dignity. NJP secures justice for people in or near poverty through high quality legal advocacy that promotes the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families and communities through legal representation, community partnerships, education, and other advocacy.
NJP seeks qualified bilingual (English/Spanish) attorneys committed to supporting their mission through the work of their Farmworker Unit (FWU). The FWU is a statewide unit that provides legal assistance to low-income agricultural workers throughout Washington. NJP is offering an opportunity to work in an exciting and highly mission driven legal aid environment working as part of a statewide legal team. There are three (3) full-time positions open. Locations include Yakima, Wenatchee, Omak, and Tri-Cities. Assigned location may be limited based on office capacity.
NJP seeks qualified bilingual (English/Spanish) attorneys committed to supporting their mission through the work of their Farmworker Unit (FWU). The FWU is a statewide unit that provides legal assistance to low-income agricultural workers throughout Washington. NJP is offering an opportunity to work in an exciting and highly mission driven legal aid environment working as part of a statewide legal team. There are three (3) full-time positions open. Locations include Yakima, Wenatchee, Omak, and Tri-Cities. Assigned location may be limited based on office capacity.
Farmworker Project - Hiring Staff Attorney in Madison, Wisconsin
Legal Action is a civil legal aid firm that provides free legal services to low income people who would be otherwise denied access to legal justice. Legal Action is one of Wisconsin’s largest law firms, with six offices in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Oshkosh, La Crosse, and Racine. Legal Action represents clients in five core practice areas: public benefits, housing, family, barriers to employment, and consumer law. Some of their special projects focus on representing farmworkers, veterans, elders, victims of crime, and victims of human trafficking. Their staff have a commitment to legal aid work and providing high-quality and aggressive representation to change their clients’ lives and impact the law for everyone.
Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc. is hiring a full-time bilingual (Spanish and English) staff attorney to work with the Farmworker Project. The attorney will join other Farmworker Project staff to provide representation to agricultural worker clients in civil matters, with a focus on worker rights. The Farmworker Project attorneys frequently litigate cases in federal court and represent clients in administrative agency matters. They seek both developing (0+ years) and more experienced candidates. All interested applicants who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc. is hiring a full-time bilingual (Spanish and English) staff attorney to work with the Farmworker Project. The attorney will join other Farmworker Project staff to provide representation to agricultural worker clients in civil matters, with a focus on worker rights. The Farmworker Project attorneys frequently litigate cases in federal court and represent clients in administrative agency matters. They seek both developing (0+ years) and more experienced candidates. All interested applicants who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Maryland Food Center Authority - Hiring Executive Director!
The MFCA is dedicated to combining the very best in public and private efforts in planning and developing regional food industry facilities throughout Maryland. New and revitalized ventures under the MFCA’s jurisdiction continue to generate employment and economic benefits throughout the State of Maryland. As a geographically centralized distribution hub dedicated to food distribution, the Maryland Food Center maximizes the efficiency of the food industry and ensures Maryland’s future food supply.
They are currently searching for an Executive Director. The Executive Director leads the Maryland Food Center Authority (MFCA). A public instrumentality of the State, MFCA operates the Wholesale Produce Market and the Maryland Market Center, the Rock Hall Clam House, and other food-related developments in Maryland. The Authority also leases office, storage and dock space to food services and distribution.
Operations of the Authority are funded by entrance and registration fees, service fees, and rental income generated from the operation of its Produce Market and Maryland Market Center. The agency receives no State General Funds. The Executive Director oversees all operations, including strategic planning, program management, financial oversight, lease agreements and staff leadership. This position works with the public and private sectors to develop strategies for MFCA to serve the Maryland agriculture, seafood, and food sectors.
They are currently searching for an Executive Director. The Executive Director leads the Maryland Food Center Authority (MFCA). A public instrumentality of the State, MFCA operates the Wholesale Produce Market and the Maryland Market Center, the Rock Hall Clam House, and other food-related developments in Maryland. The Authority also leases office, storage and dock space to food services and distribution.
Operations of the Authority are funded by entrance and registration fees, service fees, and rental income generated from the operation of its Produce Market and Maryland Market Center. The agency receives no State General Funds. The Executive Director oversees all operations, including strategic planning, program management, financial oversight, lease agreements and staff leadership. This position works with the public and private sectors to develop strategies for MFCA to serve the Maryland agriculture, seafood, and food sectors.
Click here to apply: https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=25&R2=005484&R3=0003
Assistant Attorney General - Public Lands & Conservation Division: Olympia, Washington
The State of Washington is currently searching for an Assistant Attorney General for the Public Lands and Conservation Division. The Public Lands and Conservation Division provides a broad spectrum of client advice, dispute resolution, and litigation services to agency clients in legal matters before state and federal courts and administrative tribunals. The division represents the Commissioner of Public Lands, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Board of Natural Resources, the Forest Practices Board, the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and the State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks).
The Assistant Attorney General of this DNR Proprietary Section position represents the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in its land management planning, transactions, contracts, and other proprietary decisions. DNR manages 5.6 million acres of forest, range, commercial, agricultural, and aquatic lands. Much of this land (3 million acres) is state trust land that provides revenue to help pay for construction of public schools, universities, and other state institutions and funds services in many counties. These lands also provide other public benefits, including outdoor recreation, habitat for native fish and wildlife, and watersheds for clean water. Attorneys in this section primarily represent the following DNR divisions: Recreation and Conservation Division; Product Sales and Leasing Division; Forest Resources Division; and Aquatic Resources Division. Practice areas include real property, contracts, environmental, natural resource, and constitutional law. Legal work may include advice or litigation involving land use agreements and other contracts, real property transactions, valuable materials sales, including timber sales, boundary and ownership disputes, claims arising from the landlord-tenant relationship, special writs reviewing agency action, or compliance with environmental laws including the National and State Environmental Policy Acts (NEPA/SEPA), state and federal cleanup laws (CERCLA and MTCA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the state Forest Practices Act.
Click here to apply! Applications close April 17, 2025.
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