Attorney in Cleveland, OH

Law Firm

Cleveland, OH

Attorney in Cleveland, OH

Attorney

1-5 yrs required

No

Summary:

Law Firm Offers John Lewis Civil Rights Litigation Fellowship for One-to-Five Years of Experience

- Rolling basis selection with final deadline of June 1 for fall of that same year; early applications encouraged for fall of following year
- Two-year fellowship to introduce newer lawyers with federal judicial clerkship experience to civil rights legal advocacy
- Seeking applicants with 1-to-5 years of litigation experience, including federal judicial clerkship
- Strong work ethic, happy-warrior spirit, grit and persistence, self-organization, perfectionism, strong academic and other credentials, federal judicial clerkship, commitment to civil rights and public interest, polished plain-English writing skills, growth-mindset, collaborative attitude, sense of humor, progressive community commitment, and Ohio bar admission or eligibility
- Fellows will gain experience in all aspects of complex civil rights litigation, mentorship from partners, and targeted feedback on legal writing and other work
- Base compensation based on experience, but applicants should keep in mind this is public-interest work
- Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, list of professional references, law school transcript, and writing samples through form on hiring page
- Candidates should study firm's blog and practice areas before applying
- Firm is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from non-traditional legal backgrounds.

H1: Law Firm Offers John Lewis Civil Rights Litigation Fellowship for One-to-Five Years of Experience
H2: Selection Process and Qualifications
H2: Benefits and Compensation
H2: How to Apply and Firm's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion