Public Interest
San Francisco, CA
Attorney in San Francisco, CA
Attorney
No
Job Title: Fall 2026 Fellowship Sponsorship
Job Responsibilities:
The organization is seeking rising third-year law students and law graduates for a Legal Fellow position within the Disability Rights Program. The fellowship is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, CA, or Washington, ., with in-office requirements of two days per week or eight days per month. The Fellow will work on a litigation-focused project addressing issues such as AI and algorithmic discrimination against people with disabilities, discrimination against people with mental health and substance use disorders in the criminal legal system, or disability challenges to voter suppression laws. Candidates may also propose projects on other disability and civil liberties-related topics.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Conducting legal research and analysis and developing theories to support new litigation projects.
- Drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs.
- Interviewing witnesses and potential clients.
- Participating in discovery and trial practice.
- Drafting and editing public education and non-litigation advocacy materials.
- Providing support and assistance to organization affiliates and cooperating attorneys.
- Helping manage the summer legal internship program and supervising student interns.
- Engaging in public speaking and attending meetings and conferences as needed.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must hold a . or expect to receive a . by the spring of 2026. The position requires a demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, disability rights, and the disability community. Applicants should be willing to work closely with the Disability Rights Project through the funding application process. Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and within a team. Self-motivation and the ability to manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion are important.
Salary Information:
The organization has a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in the Legal Department. Salaries are based on the number of years since law school graduation:
- 0-2 years: $92,374-$115,393
- 3-5 years: $129,244-$152,480
- 6-10 years: $159,461-$179,891
- 11-15 years: $183,255-$193,657
- 16-20 years: $195,485-$200,519
- 21-25 years: $201,534-$205,663
- 26-30+ years: $206,654-$210,677
Salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY, where the National Offices are headquartered. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in the posting.
Additional Information:
The organization is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. They offer a broad range of benefits, including generous paid time-off policies, comprehensive healthcare benefits, retirement plans with employer match, and professional development opportunities. The organization emphasizes the importance of accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion, striving to create a culture of belonging for all employees. They encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.
Jun 10, 2025
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