Closing Date: 31st March, 2024
Description:
An American Full-Service Law Firm invites applications for the McCarter & English Pro Bono Fellowship for the City of Newark. The Fellowship is a unique opportunity for an attorney to focus pro bono legal services and policy development for the benefit of the Newark community. The Fellow is a key member of the Firm's thriving pro bono program in Newark, reporting to the Pro Bono Partner and the Newark Office Managing Partner and working closely with partners throughout the Firm.The Fellowship focuses on the rights and unmet legal needs of low-income individuals and families residing in Newark, with a particular emphasis on housing. While the position is primarily litigation focused, there are opportunities for the Fellow to develop and participate in a variety of broad-based advocacy strategies to drive public policy and increase services to the people and communities this position is intended to serve. Past Fellows have represented pro bono clients at hearings, trials, immigration interviews, and settlement negotiations; conducted know-your-rights presentations and trainings for community members; served as amicus counsel in appellate proceedings; conducted research to inform systemic reform advocacy; and engaged in public speaking and community education.
This a two-year full-time attorney position, with the next term commencing in October 2024 and running through September 2026. The Fellow receives a competitive public interest salary, commensurate with experience, with the benefits that are available to Firm associates. The Fellow is fully integrated into Firm life, including trainings, social interactions, and the full range of professional development opportunities available to associates.
Qualifications:
Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to public interest law and practice. Judicial clerkships and fluency in Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in Newark are preferred. Candidates should also demonstrate excellent research, writing, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to convey complex legal concepts to a non-lawyer audience. The ideal candidate will have a strong connection and commitment to the City of Newark. Admission to the New Jersey bar is required within six months.