Staff Attorney

The Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island Staff Attorney Position

The Lawyers' Committee for Rhode Island (LCRI) is a nonprofit establishing as a

public interest law firm conducting strategic federal litigation to protect individuals

and organizations from unlawful federal action, safeguard civil rights, and protect

immigrant communities in Rhode Island. We are hiring a Staff Attorney to carry a

substantial federal court docket alongside our Counsel and a growing roster of pro

bono volunteers, working closely with advocacy groups, nonprofits, and communities

as part of LCRI’s mission to protect and advance democracy.

This is a role for a lawyer who wants to take ownership of cases that contribute to a

more just and equitable society, and build a substantive litigation portfolio in the

public interest.

What You Will Do

• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and appellate briefs in federal civil rights,

Administrative Procedure Act, immigration, and constitutional matters

• Develop case theory, legal strategy, and record development in coordination with

LCRI's Counsel and co-counsel at partner organizations

• Advise nonprofit clients — boards, executives, and staff — on legal risks to their

missions, federal grant terminations, and regulatory exposure

• Supervise and collaborate with pro bono attorneys and law students working on

LCRI matters

• Contribute to LCRI's community legal education and access-to-justice

programming as interests and capacity allow

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for attorneys who are ready to begin a high-ownership public interest

role, including practicing attorneys with a strong interest in civil rights work, and

candidates completing a federal clerkship, a public interest fellowship, or a

comparable early-career position.

Required

• J.D. and admission to at least one U.S. state bar

• Excellent federal litigation, legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

• Demonstrated commitment to public interest work

• Comfort managing a substantial caseload with significant independence

• The ability to collaborate with community groups and partners to support their

missions and access to justice

Strongly preferred

• Rhode Island bar admission, or willingness to promptly obtain admission to the

Rhode Island bar

• Meaningful connection to Rhode Island — residence, family, education, or

sustained professional ties — sufficient to support long-term engagement with

the local legal community

• Experience with APA administrative challenges, immigration litigation, or federal

civil rights practice

• Spanish fluency or proficiency in another language widely spoken in Rhode

Island's immigrant communities (including Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Khmer,

or Cape Verdean Creole)

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is competitive with peer public interest law firms and commensurate with

experience. LCRI supports remote and hybrid work arrangements; the specific

expectation for this role will be discussed during the interview process.

How to Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, and a self-authored writing sample, and list of three

references by June 15, 2026, to Amy Romero at ***email_hidden*** and Kevin Love

Hubbard at [email protected]. Candidates who prefer to explore the role before a

formal application are welcome to reach out to either of us confidentially.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the position is open until filled.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early.

LCRI is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from

candidates whose backgrounds are underrepresented in the legal profession, including

candidates of color, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and candidates