Attorney in San Luis Obispo, CA

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San Luis Obispo, CA

Attorney in San Luis Obispo, CA

Attorney

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Job Title: Law Fellow

Job Responsibilities:
- Develop legal expertise in areas such as housing, labor and employment, environmental justice, education, and health.
- Engage in community legal education and direct representation of low-wage workers.
- Build alliances with workers and community organizations to ensure compliance with labor law protections.
- Work with the Low-Wage Worker Project to address issues faced by workers in the tourism industry, including inadequate pay, lack of meal or rest breaks, unsafe conditions, and discrimination.
- Participate in a targeted campaign to reach out to workers and advocate for their rights.

Education and Experience Information:
- Open to rising or current third-year law students and recent law graduates.
- Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to working with rural Californians and addressing primary issues affecting their lives.
- Experience with or interest in applying to external law foundation or law school fellowship programs is encouraged.

Salary Information:
- No specific salary information is provided.
- Fellows who successfully complete their fellowship program will be strongly considered for longer-term employment with the organization, implying potential for future salary opportunities.

Additional Information:
- The organization sponsors rising or current third-year law students and recent law graduates for one- and two-year fellowship programs.
- The organization has hosted or sponsored fellows from Equal Justice Works and Berkeley Law Foundation, among others.
- Applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposed project with the Director of Pro Bono and Strategic Initiatives before submission.
- Application materials include a cover letter, project description, and resume, to be submitted via email by June 30, 2025.
- The organization will work closely with chosen applicants during the fellowship application process to secure funding.
- Some fellowship program application deadlines are as early as mid-September.