Non-profit seeks New York attorney

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Attorney for startup nonprofit. Must be a member of the Bar, preferably New York, but others seriously considered.  The mission of this endeavor: is to accomplish important activist goals regarding how women are treated by & in the American justice system. It is the intention to pursue equal justice under the law as a reality.

Requirements: some litigation experience, strong interest in constitutional law, criminal law, Federal courts practice & procedure, Judiciary ethical & disability rules & requirements.  Position requires excellent research andwriting skills.

This is not a traditional high salary law firm position, rather it requires a "fire in the belly" & a work ethic for activism in the area of public-interest: women's rights. 

There will be opportunity for participation in lawsuit awards.

Please send resume, writing sample, salary requirements and any narrative you thinkpertinent or instructive to PublicInterestfd@aol.com

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