Open Positions
We are accepting rolling applications for all open positions until they are filled. We recommend applying as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
Senior Staff Attorney, Lawyers for Reporters (Public Interest Reporting Program)
The Senior Staff Attorney will work with the Lawyers for Reporters team to counsel independent publishers of news and journalism support organizations across the U.S. Candidates should have demonstrable experience in employment and/or general corporate and transactional law, with an interest in developing broad expertise in legal areas affecting news and public interest publishers and taking on primary responsibility for client matters in these areas. This position will assume significant responsibility for risk management and compliance advising services, in collaboration with our program partners.
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Staff Attorney, Public Interest Reporting Program
The Staff Attorney will undertake a range of activities with the Vance Center’s Public Interest Reporting program, including new client intake and assessing legal needs; direct provision of legal advice and representation; communicating as needed with law firms regarding pro bono services and co-counseling clients with private practitioners; creating and conducting training sessions, templates and toolboxes, and workshops for newsrooms and client operations departments; and coordinating with the Vance Center’s development and communications teams to interface with private foundations, law firms, the press, and other journalism support organizations. Candidates should have demonstrable experience analyzing various complex legal issues, including disputes, contracts, and regulatory matters, providing advice to clients, and presenting to small and large audiences on legal topics.
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Pro Bono Legal Manager
The Pro Bono Manager, reporting to the Vance Center’s Associate Executive Director, will manage the placement and tracking of pro bono projects with law firms and pro bono clearinghouses, manage the Pro Bono Promotion efforts and the Keep Families Together initiative.
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Ongoing Opportunities
We welcome inquiries about internship, externship, and volunteer opportunities from law students, law graduates, and lawyers at any time. Email us at vance@nycbar.org and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.
