Civil Rights Litigation Fellow — 2-Year Impact Leader

Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.

New Orleans (LA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Southern Poverty Law Center, based in New Orleans, seeks experienced Civil Rights Senior Fellows for a two-year EJW Fellowship designed to address urgent gaps in civil rights enforcement. Fellows will mobilize former government attorneys to strengthen litigation and advocacy within the nonprofit sector.

Senior Fellows will design and implement a defined project aligned with SPLC's impact goals—Protecting Democracy, Combatting Hate and Extremism, Eliminating Poverty, and Ending Unjust

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience litigating complex cases in federal, state, and administrative courts.
Experience working with community organizations and campaigns, especially in the Deep South.
Commitment to community-oriented, client-centered advocacy.
Ability to synthesize legal and policy developments; provide technical assistance.
Experience drafting briefs, memos, and public education documents.
Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

Design and implement a defined, time-bound litigation or advocacy project.
Align projects with SPLC's impact goals: Protecting Democracy, Combatting Hate and Extremism, Eliminating Poverty, Ending Unjust Incarceration.
Collaborate with SPLC's Advocacy and Litigation Teams and EJW for peer engagement and evaluation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Advocacy

Community outreach

Analytical thinking

Research

Writing

Creativity

Job description

Senior Fellows will design and implement a defined project aligned with SPLC's impact goals—Protecting Democracy, Combatting Hate and Extremism, Eliminating Poverty, and Ending Unjust

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