Pro Bono Fellowship

Full-time

No

The statement should be in the form of a letter and should explain your interest in the Fellowship, your interest in serving the Newark community, and any experience or ties you have to Newark or New Jersey. Please also include information about how your background and experience will contribute to the work of the Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal representation to low-income individuals and families in Newark, primarily in housing matters;

• Collaborate with partner organizations and community groups to identify systemic issues affecting low-income residents of Newark and develop appropriate strategies to address those issues;

• Conduct research and draft legal memoranda to inform systemic reform advocacy;

• Participate in community education and outreach activities, including know-your-rights presentations and trainings;

• Engage in public speaking and media outreach to raise awareness of issues impacting the Newark community;

• Assist with pro bono trainings and mentorship of Firm associates; and

• Complete other duties as assigned by the Pro Bono Partner and Newark Office Managing Partner.

Salary Information

• Competitive public interest salary, commensurate with experience.

Job Title

• McCarter & English Pro Bono Fellowship for the City of Newark.

Experience Information

• Two years of full-time attorney experience.

H1: McCarter & English Pro Bono Fellowship for the City of Newark

H2: Unique Opportunity for Attorneys to Serve the Newark Community

- Fellowship focused on providing pro bono legal services and policy development for the benefit of Newark residents
- Key member of the Firm's pro bono program in Newark, reporting to Pro Bono Partner and Newark Office Managing Partner
- Emphasis on housing rights and unmet legal needs of low-income individuals and families residing in Newark
- Opportunities for broad-based advocacy strategies and public policy development
- Two-year full-time attorney position, with competitive public interest salary and benefits
- Integration into Firm life and professional development opportunities
- Strong commitment to public interest law and practice required
- Judicial clerkships and fluency in Spanish preferred
- Admission to New Jersey bar required within six months
- Application materials due by March 31, 2024
- Direct legal representation for low-income Newark residents in housing matters
- Collaboration with partner organizations and community groups to address systemic issues
- Research and drafting of legal memoranda for systemic reform advocacy
- Community education and outreach through presentations and trainings
- Public speaking and media outreach to raise awareness
- Pro bono trainings and mentorship of Firm associates
- Other duties as assigned by Pro Bono Partner and Newark Office Managing Partner
- Two years of full-time attorney experience required

Not specified

Competitive public interest salary, benefits available to Firm associates

Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in Newark

Pro Bono Legal Services, Policy Development, Litigation, Advocacy, Public Speaking, Community Education, Appellate Proceedings, Immigration, Training, Research, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Spanish Fluency

JD degree

Submit resume, contact information for three professional references, and statement of interest to Christine Lydon, Director of Human Resources, at

Qualification and Experience JD degree, admission to New Jersey bar within 6 months

Legal