Fair Housing Justice Fellow (Externally Funded)

lawyerscommitteeforcivilrightsunderlaw; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental &

Vision coverage

Parental leave

403(b) match

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in Washington, DC seeks a Fellow for the Fair Housing & Community Development Project. The role involves co-counseled litigation with prominent law firms, client contact, discovery, negotiations, amicus briefs, appeals, and trial practice, plus non-litigation work for community groups and public policy advocacy.

Minimum requirements include a JD by May 2027, a strong commitment to civil rights, and excellent research and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills demonstrated through samples or internships.
• Ability to work cooperatively on multiple projects with diverse clients and staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication in legal and non-legal settings.

Responsibilities

• Support impact litigation designed to combat segregation and discrimination and engage in related advocacy.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in Washington, DC seeks a Fellow for the Fair Housing & Community Development Project. The role involves co-counseled litigation with prominent law firms, client contact, discovery, negotiations, amicus briefs, appeals, and trial practice, plus non-litigation work for community groups and public policy advocacy.

Minimum requirements include a JD by May 2027, a strong commitment to civil rights, and excellent research and writing skills.