Education Law Fellow: Civil Rights & Policy

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

City Retirement Plan

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking a Legal Fellow for a one-year, on-site position in its Office of Legal Counsel. The Fellow will support with legal research, drafting opinions, and assisting across civil rights, contracts, procurement, and policy matters under close supervision of the Chief Legal Officer and senior attorneys.

The ideal candidate has a passion for educational equity, experience with underserved communities, and an interest in K-12 education.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school by start date.
• Active membership in or eligibility for Maryland State Bar by summer 2026.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analysis skills.
• Experience in civil rights, education law, or K-12 policy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on a wide range of matters including litigation, contracts, and policy review.
• Conduct legal research and draft opinions and briefs.
• Support compliance with equal opportunity and Title IX initiatives.
• Assist in development and implementation of staff trainings and materials.

Skills

Legal research

Oral communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Policy interpretation

Team collaboration

Discretion & judgment

Deadline driven

Education

J.D. (Law degree)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking a Legal Fellow for a one-year, on-site position in its Office of Legal Counsel. The Fellow will support with legal research, drafting opinions, and assisting across civil rights, contracts, procurement, and policy matters under close supervision of the Chief Legal Officer and senior attorneys.

The ideal candidate has a passion for educational equity, experience with underserved communities, and an interest in K-12 education.