8 legal jobs found in New York, NY

ABOUT THE INNOCENCE PROJECT AND INNOCENCE NETWORK The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism. Since our inception, the Innocence Project has used DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction. To date, we have helped to free or exonerate more than 250 people who, collectively, spent more than 3,600 years behind bars. Our efforts have led to the passage of more than 200 transformative state laws and federal reforms. Today, the Innocence Project continues to fight for freedom, drive structural change, and advance the innocence movement. To learn more, please visit www.innocenceproject.org .   The Innocence Network is an affiliation of more than 75 independent nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and public defender’s offices that is dedicated to exonerating...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a labor and employee relations manager to support the Human Resources department. This position will play a central role in administering collective bargaining agreements, supporting managers and employees on labor-related matters, and ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws and organizational policies. This is a full-time position based in PEN America’s New York City headquarters and reports to the director, human resources. The labor and employee relations manager will work closely with the director and senior manager of human resources, organizational leadership, and outside counsel to manage grievance processes, arbitration matters, and other labor relations issues. The manager will provide management with proper guidance on labor relations best practices, ensuring legal and contractual compliance with organizational policies. The ideal candidate will bring strong...

Finance Manager   Reports To: Chief Operating Officer Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt Location: New York, NY   BACKGROUND   Israel Policy Forum is a nonpartisan U.S. organization that advances policy ideas and educates community leaders to support effective U.S. engagement on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We work to strengthen U.S. policy and cultivate an informed community of leaders committed to a viable resolution of the conflict that ensures Israel's security as a Jewish and democratic state, provides for Palestinian national aspirations, bolsters U.S.-Israel relations, and enhances regional security, stability, and cooperation.    Israel Policy Forum is uniquely positioned in both the policy and Jewish communities, producing rigorous policy analysis trusted by U.S. decision-makers across the political spectrum, and convening programs that equip rising community and policy leaders to elevate the quality of...

Israel Policy Forum has a new opportunity for an Executive Assistant to the CEO (EA) to provide high-level administrative, communication, and execution support to the CEO, helping to empower leadership to focus on mission-driven priorities and advancing Israel Policy Forum’s ability to operate effectively and have a meaningful impact. This role will be part of the Operations team, working under the supervision of the COO to ensure that the position functions seamlessly within the broader organization.  Acting as a central point of coordination, the Executive Assistant will ensure information flows clearly from the CEO to relevant internal and external stakeholders, track execution of assigned tasks and initiatives, and help maintain momentum across departments.  This role will be integral to strengthening CEO effectiveness in fundraising, donor stewardship, and governance, while ensuring smooth day-to-day executive operations by working in close coordination with...

Israel Policy Forum has an exciting opportunity for an Events and Donor Engagement Manager (EDEM) , a new position created within a growing development department. This position will consolidate the production of Israel Policy Forum’s key donor-facing events across the country, ensuring exceptional experiences that strengthen relationships with donors, board members, and community partners. This role is both donor-facing and relationship-driven as well as highly logistical and detail-oriented. The EDEM manages 15 to 20 parlor meetings annually, one to two large donor appreciation events, a major fundraising gala, and supports donor engagement around board and leadership travel programs. The EDEM works closely with the Director of Leadership Giving, development staff, board members, the operations team and the CEO to ensure events are strategic, well-executed, and aligned with fundraising goals. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Event Planning & Execution Plan and...