Legal Fellow
About The Position
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is seeking individuals with deep social and humanitarian concerns and a demonstrated commitment to strong client advocacy in the face of social injustices for the John Lewis Fellowship. This fellowship, established in 2019, encourages attorneys interested in working at the intersection of poverty law and racial justice to build experience with a nonprofit civil legal aid law firm in Alabama. Fellows will use legal advocacy, education, and outreach to address community-identified issues in collaboration with client communities and Alabama’s network of pro bono attorneys. The role involves advocating for clients, building coalitions, conducting outreach and training, organizing free legal clinics, and leading legal service initiatives that support access to justice. This fellowship is designed for attorneys at various stages of their professional journey interested in public interest law and community-based advocacy. The position has the possibility of working from any of LSA’s statewide offices.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in any state or planning to sit for an upcoming Bar Examination
- Demonstrated interest in public interest law
- Lived or other meaningful and sustained experiences with people living in poverty, people of color, or communities that have traditionally faced structural barriers to justice
- Strong legal writing and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Licensed in Alabama or eligible for admission through reciprocity
- Initiative and creativity
- Bilingual
Responsibilities
- Advocate for clients
- Build coalitions
- Conduct outreach and training
- Organize free legal clinics
- Lead legal service initiatives that support access to justice
Benefits
- Six weeks of paid leave annually
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for each employee
- 50% of the premium for eligible family members
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
