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Montgomery, AL, United States
John Lewis Legal Fellowship
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Full-time
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Organization: Legal Services Alabama (LSA) Job Title: John Lewis Legal Fellowship Experience: Candidates who will be sitting for a Bar Exam in July 2024 or February 2025 or who are already licensed in any state Salary: $54,810 Job Type: Temporary Full-Time (One Year) About the Organization: - LSA is one of the largest statewide law firms in Alabama - Provides free, client-centered, civil legal advocacy to low-income Alabamians - Collaborates with others to find solutions to systemic issues caused by poverty and social justice inequities About the Fellowship: - Established in 2019 to encourage young attorneys interested in poverty law and racial justice - Opportunity to gain experience with a nonprofit civil legal aid law firm in Alabama - Possibility of working from any of LSA's statewide offices Responsibilities: - Advocate for clients at the intersection of poverty law and racial justice - Collaborate with client communities and Alabama's network of pro bono attorneys - Conduct outreach and training - Organize free legal clinics and lead legal service projects - Support access to justice for marginalized communities Qualifications: - Must be sitting for a Bar Exam in July 2024 or February 2025, or already licensed in any state - Preference given to candidates licensed in Alabama - Demonstrated interest in public interest law - Lived or other meaningful and sustained experiences with marginalized communities - Strong legal writing and communication skills - Bilingual candidates preferred Salary and Benefits: - Salary: $54,810 - Six weeks of paid leave annually - 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for each employee - 50% of premium for eligible family members - Active Wellness Committee to support staff health and wellness Application Process: - - Application deadline: Open until filled Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is an Equal Opportunity Program and Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to sex or sexual orientation, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, or any other consideration prohibited by law.
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Six weeks of paid leave annually, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, 50% premium for eligible family members, Wellness Committee support for staff health and wellness.
Legal Advocacy, Education, Outreach, Coalition Building, Communication, Initiative, Creativity, Bilingual
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Qualification and Experience Bar Exam in July 2024 or February 2025, Licensed in any state, Preference for Alabama license, Demonstrated Interest in Public Interest Law, Lived or Meaningful Experiences with marginalized communities, Strong Legal Writing and Communication Skills, Bilingual
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USD 54810 Annually
Jul 19, 2024
Apr 05, 2024
Qualification and ExperienceBar Exam in July 2024 or February 2025, Licensed in any state, Preference for Alabama license, Demonstrated Interest in Public Interest Law, Lived or Meaningful Experiences with marginalized communities, Strong Legal Writing and Communication Skills, Bilingual
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