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Economic Justice Initiative (EJI) Attorney Fellow at **Members Only** (TxILC)
About the Company
- Texas-based nonprofit organization that advocates for immigrant and refugee rights
- Launching a groundbreaking Economic Justice Initiative to improve access to legal services for noncitizens
Job Title: EJI Attorney Fellow
Experience: . degree required, admission to practice in Texas preferred
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Job Type: Fellowship
Job Location: In-Person at various locations in Texas
Overview
- TxILC is seeking over 30 fellows to join their two-year fellowship program
- Fellows will be matched with a Project focusing on a specific area of law
- Utilize innovative strategies and technology to increase access to legal services for noncitizens
- Implement new licensed legal paraprofessional program
- Develop skills in direct representation, community lawyering, and service delivery transformation
- Cohort will gather for two major convenings to share insights and build professional relationships
- Direct engagement with community members, possible travel within Texas
Project Placements
- Check TxILC's website for current projects and updates
- Project 4: Austin, Houston, or Dallas January – September 2025 start date
- Empower noncitizen workers and day laborers to recover unpaid wages, combat employment discrimination and workplace sexual assault, and get justice for labor violations
Qualifications
- . degree by start date
- Admitted to practice in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar, or agrees to seek admission at earliest possible date
- Demonstrated commitment to increasing legal access, social justice, and economic justice
- Experience working with diverse communities preferred
- Excellent analytical, legal research, legal writing, and verbal skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and follow-through
- Flexible, creative, and passionate about collaboration and innovation
- Ability to respect and engage with diverse people, perspectives, and values
- Proficiency with technology and enthusiasm for using new digital tools in service delivery
- Fluency in Spanish or another language may be required or preferred for certain projects
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $70,000 - $80,000
- Generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, and time-off policies
- Professional development opportunities provided
How to Apply
- Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to
- Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until filled
- Subject line should indicate "TxILC Attorney Fellow" and specify how you heard about the position
- Rank projects in order of preference and preferred start date range when applying
Equal Opportunity Employer
- TxILC does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, ability, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws
- Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and identities, including those from underrepresented communities, are encouraged to apply.
