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Bilingual (Spanish-English) Human Rights Contract Attorney (remote)
CAL is seeking a Contract Attorney who is fluent in English and Spanish, comfortable with a diversity of tasks, and has experience working with impacted communities in the Global South. The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-motivated, and passionate about human rights and corporate accountability.
The contract has an initial duration of 6 months, with the possibility of extension depending on funding. The Contract Attorney will be expected to work approximately 25 hours per week, for a total of 100 hours per month, with some flexibility on allocation of hours week-to-week. This position can be remote.
Applications due by August 7, 2024. Ideal start date is late August.
Read more about the Bilingual (Spanish-English) Human Rights Contract Attorney position here.
Bilingual Staff Attorney
CAL is seeking a Bilingual Staff Attorney to help us explore innovative civil litigation ideas and develop new strategies for human rights and environmental accountability across the globe. This is a full time Chicago-based position.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Ideal start date is late July or early August, though it is flexible.
Read more about the Bilingual Staff Attorney position and how to apply here.
CAL covers 80% of the cost of health, dental, and vision insurance for staff and dependents, as well as the full cost of a life insurance policy, plus a 3% non-elective annual IRA contribution. CAL actively encourages work-life balance through flexible working hours, unlimited paid time off (a minimum fourteen days vacation is required annually), and a child and pet-friendly office. The office is closed for thirteen holidays, as well as the last week of the year. Additionally, staff are encouraged to take off for observed religious holidays.
Corporate Accountability Lab is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices. We actively encourage low-income, BIPOC, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people to apply for all positions. We also encourage individuals with personal connections and/or cultural knowledge of the geographies where CAL works – including West Africa, South America, the Caribbean, or Southeast Asia – to apply.