Attorney in San Luis Obispo, CA

Public Interest

San Luis Obispo, CA

Attorney in San Luis Obispo, CA

Attorney

Max 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Law Fellow

Job Responsibilities:
- Develop legal expertise in areas including housing, labor and employment, environmental justice, education, and health.
- Engage in re-entry work to remove barriers to employment and housing for formerly incarcerated community members.
- Assist in increasing the ability of formerly incarcerated individuals to reintegrate into their rural communities and reunite with their families.
- Contribute to the development of CRLA’s emerging re-entry practice, which includes education, outreach, a clinic model, and individual representation.
- Participate in comprehensive training and mentoring programs provided by the organization.
- Work with external law foundation or law school fellowship programs, with potential sponsorship and support from the organization.

Education and Experience Information:
- Open to rising or current third-year law students and recent law graduates.
- Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to working with rural Californians and addressing primary issues affecting their lives.

Salary Information:
- Not explicitly provided in the text.

Additional Information:
- The organization annually sponsors candidates for one- and two-year fellowship programs in partnership with law foundations and law schools.
- Successful completion of the fellowship program may lead to consideration for longer-term employment with the organization.
- Applicants are encouraged to identify relevant postgraduate fellowships and to discuss proposed projects with the organization's Director of Pro Bono and Strategic Initiatives.
- Application process includes submitting a cover letter, project description, and resume via email by a specified deadline.