Attorney in Oxnard, CA

Public Interest

Oxnard, CA

Attorney in Oxnard, CA

Attorney

No

Job Title: Law Fellow

Job Responsibilities:
- Develop legal expertise in housing, labor and employment, environmental justice, education, and health.
- Implement CRLA’s statewide approach to ensure local districts meet obligations for equal access to low-income, English Learner, and foster students.
- Engage in community education and outreach strategies.
- Develop local leadership and monitor school districts and county offices of education.
- File administrative complaints and possibly engage in regulatory proceedings.
- Participate in ongoing impact litigation challenging state and local failures to comply with statutory and state constitutional mandates for equal educational opportunity.

Education and Experience Information:
- Rising or current third-year law students and recent law graduates.
- Strong commitment to working with rural Californians and addressing primary issues affecting their lives.
- Applicants should demonstrate interest in working on projects related to equitable school funding and community advocacy.

Salary Information:
- Salary information is not provided in the text.

Additional Information:
- CRLA offers sponsorship for law foundation and law school fellowship programs.
- Supports applicants applying to external law foundation or law school fellowship programs.
- Encourages applicants to discuss proposed projects with CRLA Director of Pro Bono and Strategic Initiatives prior to submission.
- Application requires a cover letter, project description, and resume.
- Fellowship application deadline is June 30, 2025.
- Fellowship program application deadlines may be as early as mid-September.
- Successful fellows may be considered for longer-term employment with CRLA.