Education Litigation Fellow - Civil Rights (Hybrid, 12-month)

LHH; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a nationally recognized civil rights organization to hire an Education Litigation Fellow for a 12-month assignment. Locations include Washington, DC; New York, NY; and Atlanta, GA. Compensation up to $55/hour. Schedule is hybrid with 2 days onsite per week.

JD required; recent graduates encouraged to apply. No minimum years of litigation experience needed. Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, plus demonstrated interest in civil

Qualifications

• JD required; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• No minimum years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Interest in civil rights, racial justice, and education law.
• Judicial clerkship, fellowship, or related litigation experience is a plus.
• Licensed attorneys and bar admission candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation teams on complex civil rights matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings and briefs.
• Assist with discovery and trial preparation.
• Contribute to advocacy expanding educational opportunity.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a nationally recognized civil rights organization to hire an Education Litigation Fellow for a 12-month assignment. Locations include Washington, DC; New York, NY; and Atlanta, GA. Compensation up to $55/hour. Schedule is hybrid with 2 days onsite per week.

JD required; recent graduates encouraged to apply. No minimum years of litigation experience needed. Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, plus demonstrated interest in civil