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Lawyering Project

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💰 Grant on 2023-07

Description

• Founded in 2017, the Lawyering Project blends traditional impact litigation with movement lawyering to promote reproductive health, rights, and justice throughout the United States. • The Legal Fellow will support the Access & Innovation and Pro Bono Initiatives programs for a two-year fellowship. • Essential duties include legal research, providing legal advice, and maintaining relationships with partner organizations. • The position also involves traveling domestically multiple times a year to fulfill the job responsibilities.

Requirements

• A J.D. or equivalent degree • An active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction or eligibility to submit an application for licensure prior to their start date • Up to 5 years of relevant legal experience • A commitment to promoting reproductive justice • Knowledge of reproductive rights jurisprudence and the reproductive health, rights, and justice movement • Skill in legal research, analysis, and writing; cite-checking; and using the Bluebook • Ability to take initiative; manage a variety of tasks; meet deadlines; work well under pressure; and demonstrate attention to detail • Must be able to travel domestically on an airplane 6-12 times per year

Benefits

• 100% employer sponsored health insurance plans (medical, dental, and vision) • Disability and AD&D Life insurance • Health Spending Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health, dependent care, and transportation • (401)k retirement savings plan with 4% employer match • Paid vacation, holiday, and sick days • Paid parental, family, and medical leave • Annual professional development stipend and reimbursement for state bar membership fees