John Lewis Legal Fellowship

Full-time

No

Organization: Legal Services Alabama (LSA)
Position: John Lewis Legal Fellowship
Salary: $54,810
Job Type: Temporary full-time (one year)
Location: Any of LSA's statewide offices in Anniston, Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Selma, or Tuscaloosa

Introduction:
- Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is one of the largest statewide law firms in Alabama.
- LSA provides free, client-centered, civil legal advocacy to low-income Alabamians.
- The John Lewis Fellowship was established in 2019 to encourage young attorneys interested in working at the intersection of poverty law and racial justice.
- This position has the possibility of working from any of LSA's statewide offices in Anniston, Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Selma, or Tuscaloosa.

Job Description:
- The John Lewis Fellows focus on using legal advocacy, education, and outreach to address community-identified issues in collaboration with client communities and Alabama's strong network of pro bono attorneys.
- Fellows will advocate for clients, coalition build, conduct outreach and training, organize free legal clinics, and lead legal service projects that support access to justice.
- Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and an interest in community empowerment and lawyering.
- Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in public interest law and meaningful experiences with people living in poverty, people of color, or communities who have traditionally faced structural barriers to justice.
- Strong legal writing and communication skills are required, and initiative and creativity are preferred.
- Preference is given to candidates who are bilingual.

Qualifications:
- The position is open to candidates who will be sitting for a Bar Exam in July 2024 or February 2025 or who are already licensed in any state.
- Preference will be given to candidates who are licensed in Alabama.
- Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in public interest law and meaningful experiences with marginalized communities.
- Strong legal writing and communication skills are required, and initiative and creativity are preferred.
- Preference is given to candidates who are bilingual.
- Alabama recognizes reciprocity in certain states.

Benefits:
- LSA offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, including six weeks of paid leave annually.
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for each employee, plus 50% of the premium for eligible family members.
- LSA also has an active Wellness Committee that supports staff health and wellness.

Application Process:
- To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and references to .
- Application deadline: Open until filled.
- No telephone calls or faxes.

Equal Opportunity:
- LSA is an Equal Opportunity Program and Employer.
- Persons seeking employment 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 for each employee, 50% premium for eligible family members, Active Wellness Committee

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Legal Advocacy, Education, Outreach, Communication, Community Empowerment, Bilingual

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Send cover letter, resume, and references to

Qualification and Experience Sitting for Bar Exam in July 2024 or February 2025, 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, Initiative and creativity preferred, Bilingual preferred, Alabama recognizes reciprocity in certain states

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