Externally Funded Civil Rights Litigation Fellow

Naacp; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The NAACP Office of the General Counsel in Washington, DC seeks a year‑long Civil Rights Litigation Fellow. The Fellow will engage in affirmative civil rights litigation across voting rights, criminal justice, economic justice, employment, fair housing and equal educational opportunity.

This externally funded fellowship requires the applicant to secure outside funding and will advance the Fellow’s understanding of civil rights law while promoting social justice under the law.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Recent graduate with a demonstrated commitment to racial justice.
• Strong written, verbal, research, and analytical skills.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Verbal communication

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

The NAACP Office of the General Counsel in Washington, DC seeks a year‑long Civil Rights Litigation Fellow. The Fellow will engage in affirmative civil rights litigation across voting rights, criminal justice, economic justice, employment, fair housing and equal educational opportunity.

This externally funded fellowship requires the applicant to secure outside funding and will advance the Fellow’s understanding of civil rights law while promoting social justice under the law.