G. Rollie White Pro Bono Fellowship, School of Law

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Access to libraries and museums

Job summary

The University of Texas School of Law invites applicants for a two-year post-graduate fellowship in the Richard and Ginni Mithoff Pro Bono Program. This role offers a recent law graduate the chance to supervise law student work on pro bono projects and at pro bono trainings and clinics.

The Fellow will work primarily on the law school campus in Austin, Texas, with a mix of in-person and limited remote work, and is a 24-month, full-time staff position.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school or anticipated by August 2027 for current students.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas, or ability to become licensed within three months of start date in August 2027.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono legal work.
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee in-house pro bono projects, working with student leaders and supervising student pro bono work.
• Assist with pro bono trainings, event planning and operations, and evaluation of projects and student experiences.
• Develop and oversee a large-scale pro bono service initiative for Texas Law students.
• Support Justice Center initiatives.

Education

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Texas bar admission eligibility

Job description

G. Rollie White Pro Bono Fellowship, School of Law

Hiring Department:

School of Law

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2029

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

The University of Texas School of Lawstrives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community.

The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including:

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Training and conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Athletic ticket discounts
• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card

For more details, please see: prospective/benefits and current/services/my-total-rewards

About the Richard and Ginni Mithoff Pro Bono Program

The Mithoff Program introduces students to the legal profession's tradition and ethical obligation of pro bono service and empowers law students to use their developing legal knowledge and skills to address unmet legal needs in the community. The Mithoff Program offers pro bono opportunities to all Texas Law students, including through internal pro bono projects supervised by Mithoff Program attorneys and law school faculty. The Mithoff Program's current roster of in-house projects delivers services in areas of law that include alternatives to guardianship, asset preservation and estate planning, criminal record clearing, driver license recovery, immigration, parole, special education, Title IX, and transactional legal services. The Mithoff Program regularly collaborates with law students, faculty, and partner organizations to develop new pro bono opportunities for Texas Law students. The Mithoff Program is part of the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law.

Purpose

The University of Texas School of Law invites applicants for a two-year post-graduate fellowship in the Richard and Ginni Mithoff Pro Bono Program. This position will offer a recent law graduate with an interest in working in legal education the opportunity to supervise law student work on pro bono projects and at pro bono workshops and clinics.

The position is at the law school campus in Austin, Texas. This is a 24-month, full-time staff position. During the academic year, the Fellow will be expected to perform most of their work in person at the law school, with limited ability to work remotely; during the summers and between academic terms, more remote work will be possible. During academic terms, the Fellow will be expected to attend occasional pro bono trainings and workshops scheduled on evenings and weekends. There is no expectation of continued employment at the end of the fellowship term.

Responsibilities

• The Fellow, under the supervision of Mithoff Program attorneys, will assist in overseeing in-house pro bono projects, working with student leaders, and supervising law student pro bono work.
• The Fellow will assist with pro bono trainings, pro bono event planning and operations, and the evaluation of projects and student experiences.
• The Fellow, under the supervision of and with the support of Mithoff Program staff, will develop and oversee a large-scale pro bono service initiative for Texas Law students.
• The Fellow will support Justice Center initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• A J.D. degree from an accredited law school, received less than three years prior to position start date in August 2027. Current law students who anticipate earning a J.D. degree by June 2027 and taking the Texas bar exam in the summer of 2027 are eligible to apply.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas, or the ability to become licensed in Texas within three months of the position start date in August 2027.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono legal work.
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Salary

$75,000 annually

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by November 6, 2026

Employment Eligibility

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and if this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.