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This role will be based in our Charlottesville, Falls Church, or Richmond offices. Salary Note: Salary range is $103,584.90 - $134,660.36 based on years of relevant experience and LAJC’s formal salary scale, upward 12% cost-of-living adjustment ($116,015.08 to $150,819.61) is available for positions based in Falls Church. To allow for salary growth within the position over time, the anticipated hiring range for this position is between $103,584.90-$119,122.63 ($116,015.08 - $150,819.61 12% adjustment for Falls Church). Placement on the range will be based on factors such as years of relevant experience, budget, and internal equity.    About the Youth Justice Program:   The Legal Aid Justice Center's Youth Justice Program (YJP) advocates for all young people to have access to high-quality public education, strong community supports, and a truly restorative youth justice system. We provide legal services to youth and families and advocate for changes that keep young...

    About the Legal Aid Justice Center:   The Legal Aid Justice Center is a nationally recognized, non-profit organization that partners with low-income clients and communities of color in Virginia to fight for racial, social, and economic justice. We understand that the harms our clients endure are inextricably linked to overarching systems of injustice. Together we are dismantling those systems through a combination of community organizing, litigation, policy advocacy, public relations, and individual legal services.   Founded in 1967, LAJC has offices in Charlottesville, Richmond, Petersburg, and Falls Church and provides services under six key program areas: Civil Rights & Racial Justice (focuses on the criminal legal system), Housing & Consumer Justice, Youth Justice, Health Justice & Public Benefits, Immigrant Justice, and Worker Justice. As examples of LAJC’s recent work, our lawsuit and organizing against the state forced reform of Virginia’s...

(Senior) Data and Policy Analyst, Democracy Reform Dēmos seeks a Data and Policy Analyst or Senior Data and Policy Analyst who will conduct data analysis, research, writing, and advocacy on voting rights, money in politics, immigrant justice, and other democracy issues. The role aims to leverage Dēmos ’s policy and research capacity in support of Black and brown-led movements. The portfolio will be diverse and nimble to be responsive to the moment while also moving Dēmos ’s long-term power-building agenda. Responsibilities will include statistical and qualitative analysis of election and demographic data; development of, analysis on, and advocacy for voting and democracy policies; and creation and presentation of effective advocacy materials; all through deep collaboration across Dēmos and with key partners in the movement to build a just, inclusive multiracial democracy.   Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  Developing and...

Associate Director, Democracy Dēmos seeks an Associate Director of Democracy to help design and implement work across two of the Democracy portfolio’s core issue areas: money in politics and voting rights.  The Associate Director will work under the supervision of the Director of Democracy and work closely with the other Associate Director of Democracy to help lead the Democracy team. In coordination with grassroots and movement building organizations, the Associate Director will provide research and policy analysis and strategic leadership that is centered on building power and increasing the democratic participation of Black and brown communities. The most competitive candidates will bring an entrepreneurial orientation, humility, and an ability to work collaboratively both internally and externally.   Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  • Developing content and executing projects: The Associate Director will lead the creation and execution...

Board Member Job Description An active level of commitment is required. The Board is responsible for excellence in governing Launch, and Board members have a fiduciary duty to ensure that the agency is well-managed and remains financially sound. The Board inspires the organization through the  establishment of strategies and broad policies reflecting Launch’s long-term values and goals. Board members are expected to read information and prepare prior to attending meetings. They govern with a respect for roles, policy-making principles, and dedication to the  ongoing development of the Launch Board itself. They are passionate advocates for Launch and work to advance our mission. Board  members serve a two-year term but are eligible to serve for additional terms. Board Responsibilities Board members are expected to: • Demonstrate strong commitment to the work of Launch. • Attend and participate in Board meetings, Board retreats, and other Board development activities as appropriate....

POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a passionate and collaborative full-time Immigration Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience practicing in front of USCIS and EOIR. The immigration attorney will provide immigration consultations and representation for individuals seeking immigration benefits before USCIS and EOIR. This is a Full-Time, Exempt position.   JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:   Legal Services and Case Management   Provide expert consultation and representation to clients including case preparation and follow-up. Work collaboratively with Program Manager and team members to maintain a caseload of affirmative and defensive cases. Prepare immigration applications, attend USCIS interviews, make appearances before the EOIR, research applicable law, compose memoranda, write client affidavits, and draft motions and briefs as needed. Make appropriate referrals as necessary for immigration legal services beyond the scope...