Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Immigrants' Rights Project

ACLU - National Office • San Francisco, CA

14h • $96,069 - $219,104 • Hybrid

About The Position

The ACLU invites rising third-year law students and law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow for two years. The Immigrants' Rights Project (IRP) of the National office in New York, NY or San Francisco, CA seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Equal Justice Works or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2027. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.

Requirements

• J.D. or expected to receive a J.D. by the spring of 2027
• Admission to practice in New York or California; if not currently admitted, agreement to become admitted within one year of hire
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, criminal justice, and racial justice
• Willingness to work closely with Immigrants' Rights Project through the funding application process
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion

Nice To Haves

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

Responsibilities

• Litigate immigrants’ rights cases, including legal research; fact development; working with clients; drafting pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda; engaging in discovery and motion practice; and conducting evidentiary hearings and oral arguments
• Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation and advocacy projects
• Work with colleagues in the ACLU’s Communications and National Political Advocacy Departments to develop public education and other advocacy materials on immigrants’ rights
• Articulate ACLU views to a variety of audiences, through public speaking, traditional and social media, and other means
• Work with and advise ACLU state affiliates and partner organizations on immigrants’ rights issues
• Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns
• Travel as required for litigation, conferences, and other advocacy opportunities
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned

Benefits

• generous paid time-off policy
• comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• 401k plan and employer match
• annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level