Legal Fellow, First Amendment Coalition

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Description

• Full-time legal fellowship for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year • Work with FAC staff to expand FAC’s strategic litigation program • Provide expert legal assistance to working journalists, community members and others • Focus on enhancing public access to federal, state and local government records and proceedings • Protect First Amendment rights of free speech and press

Requirements

• J.D. from a U.S. accredited law school with excellent academic performance • Demonstrated interest in First Amendment law and/or CPRA, FOIA, or similar access laws • A background in journalism or other work involving similar skills or experience is a plus • Self-starter and detail-oriented, with the ability to work collegially and collaboratively on a small staff • Strong oral and written communication skills, including in research, analysis and legal writing • California bar membership or application to join California bar pending results of recent bar examination • Preference for one or more years of legal experience working in the relevant legal areas, such as in a judicial clerkship, law firm, or non-profit organization

Benefits

• Health benefits • Eligibility for FAC’s 401(k) retirement plan, with a 5% employer match