Jobs at Public Counsel

Provide trauma-informed, client-centered immigration defense for detained and non-citizen clients in removal proceedings, bond and habeas matters, BIA and Ninth Circuit appeals, and affirmative relief; manage a 30–35 active-matter caseload, collaborate with interdisciplinary team, collect case data, and perform related administrative tasks.

Supervise delivery of bankruptcy and consumer debt services, manage grants and reporting, recruit and train pro bono volunteers, mentor staff, liaise with courts, engage in policy advocacy, assist with administration and strategy, and represent Public Counsel externally.

Lead and execute an organization-wide communications strategy to elevate Public Counsels profile, manage media and crisis communications, oversee digital strategy, brand stewardship, and content production, and align communications with fundraising and program goals. Supervise and develop a small Communications team, establish standards and metrics, and coordinate internal and external messaging to amplify client and community voices and support advocacy and litigation efforts.

Provide litigation support for impact litigation: manage deadlines, conduct trauma-informed interviews, draft declarations and filings, assist with discovery and trial prep, perform legal research, manage documents and e‑filing, coordinate pro bono volunteers, and support cross-project collaboration and community outreach.