MALDEF offers challenging and rewarding employment opportunities for qualified individuals who are ready and willing to work hard for justice.
Career Opportunities
Regional Counsel – Seattle, WA
Current as of 3/5/2025
Associate Director of Communications and Media – Los Angeles, CA
Current as of 3/5/2025
Grant Writer – Los Angeles, CA
Current as of 3/5/2025
Legislative Staff Attorney – Seattle, WA
Current as of 3/5/2025
Legislative Staff Attorney – Washington DC
Current as of 3/5/2025
Legislative Staff Attorney – San Antonio & Austin, TX
Current as of 3/5/2025
Legislative Staff Attorney – Sacramento, CA
Current as of 3/5/2025
Paralegal – Chicago, IL
Current as of 3/5/2025
Bilingual Administrative Assistant – Los Angeles, CA
Current as of 3/5/2025
Bilingual Administrative Assistant – Sacramento, CA
Current as of 3/5/2025
Bilingual Legal Secretary – Los Angeles, CA
Current as of 3/5/2025
Internships
MALDEF offers valuable internship opportunities for dedicated individuals who want to get involved in MALDEF's litigation, public policy, and community advocacy work. Law students are encouraged to apply for the competitive Law Clerk Summer Internship program. There are also internship opportunities available with the Parent School Partnership (PSP) program.
Development Internship – Los Angeles, CA
Current as of 3/5/25
Communications Internship – Los Angeles, CA
Current as of 3/5/25
Application Materials & Procedures
Please submit your cover letter, resume, and 3- to 5-page writing sample by email to jobs@maldef.org. Electronic documents should be in .doc, .rtf, .txt, or .pdf format. Emails should include Your Full Name – Job Location and Job Title in the subject line. A separate application package is required for each position for which you wish to be considered. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by telephone. Incomplete applications will not be processed.