Jane Kahn Legal Fellow

The Prison Law Office•Berkeley, CA

1d•$107,426 - $134,055•Remote

About The Position

The Prison Law Office Jane Kahn Writing and Research Legal Fellowship is a one-year position for attorneys with a commitment to civil rights and criminal justice reform, and offers the Fellow the opportunity to obtain unparalleled training and experience in research and writing and other aspects of public interest legal practice. The fellowship is named in honor of Jane Kahn, a pioneering, creative, and compassionate attorney who fought for decades to advance the rights and dignity of people behind bars. This is a research and writing fellowship. On occasion, the Fellow may tour prisons, jails, and/or juvenile facilities and interview incarcerated people and correctional staff to monitor compliance with class action settlement agreements. The Fellow’s principal role will consist of research and writing.

Requirements

Ability to satisfy one of the following licensing requirements: Admission to the California Bar, Plans to sit for the next California Bar Exam, Eligibility to participate in California’s Multijurisdictional Practice (MJP) Program, or Eligibility to practice law while residing in Arizona, California, or New York despite admission to the bar of another jurisdiction.
Experience or interest in correctional and criminal legal system matters.
Excellent analytical, legal research, and writing skills.
Strong oral advocacy skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and work independently.
Ability to interact cooperatively, professionally, and effectively with co-workers.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and writing.
On occasion, tour prisons, jails, and/or juvenile facilities.
On occasion, interview incarcerated people and correctional staff to monitor compliance with class action settlement agreements.