Legal Fellow

December 8

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First Amendment Coalition

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1 - 10 employees

Founded 1995

🤝 Non-profit

🏛️ Government

📱 Media

Description

• Researching, drafting, submitting, and following up on requests for government records under CPRA or FOIA • Identifying, formulating and helping to bring cases in state or federal courts to protect transparency and First Amendment rights • Organizing, researching and drafting amicus briefs, and screening amicus briefs that FAC is asked to join • Assisting in representation of subpoenaed journalists • Responding to questions by journalists and community members about First Amendment concerns, access to public records and meetings

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 relevant legal areas

Benefits

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