Job Title: Fellowship for 3L or Recent Law Graduates
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop project proposals in the area of poverty law, specifically focusing on Housing and Community Economic Development.
- Engage in legal advocacy on behalf of disenfranchised individuals or groups, particularly those who are inadequately represented in the legal system.
- Aim to address unmet needs of underserved populations or remove barriers to opportunity, with a special interest in projects serving rural Ohioans.
- Collaborate with organization attorneys to refine and enhance project proposals.
- Work closely with the organization to navigate the fellowship process and prepare project proposals for submission to outside fellowship sponsors.
- Exhibit strong organizational and communication skills, and manage a demanding workload effectively.
Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must be 3L students or recent law graduates.
- Demonstrated interest in public interest law is required.
- Must have strong academic records.
- Must be eligible to take the Ohio Bar Exam in July 2026.
- Alternatively, candidates who can be admitted to practice law in Ohio before July 2026 or can submit a UBE transfer application to the Supreme Court of Ohio by January 15, 2026, may also be considered.
Salary Information:
- The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package. Specific salary information is not provided in the text.
Additional Information:
- Fellowship positions are competitive, and applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow ample time for project development in collaboration with the organization.
- Applications should include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, most recent transcript, and three references, submitted by June 1, 2025.
- ABLE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, emphasizing diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and physical ability in the workplace.
- The organization encourages applications from individuals traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession.
- Applicants requiring accommodation for the interview/application process should contact the recruitment coordinator via the provided email.
