National Civil Rights Fellowship — 2-Year EJW (Remote)

Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) seeks experienced Civil Rights Senior Fellows for a two-year EJW Fellowship designed to strengthen litigation and advocacy in the nonprofit sector. Fellows will design and execute a national initiative, align with SPLC’s impact goals, and participate in structured EJW activities.

Senior Fellows collaborate with SPLC’s Advocacy and Litigation Teams to advance civil rights enforcement, report measurable outcomes, and contribute to field-wide impact through

Qualifications

• Significant litigation experience with federal government attorney exposure in civil rights and advocacy.
• Member in good standing of at least one state bar in the United States.
• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Demonstrated excellence in legal research and drafting (filings, motions, briefs, regulatory comments).
• Commitment to democracy, social progress, and nonprofit advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a defined two-year national litigation or advocacy initiative addressing a civil rights enforcement gap.
• Research legal and policy issues related to SPLC’s impact areas and approved projects.
• Draft briefs, motions, memos, and other documents; conduct depositions; represent clients in court.
• Develop and maintain relationships with impacted communities and partner organizations.
• Represent SPLC in community forums, with legislators, media, and government agencies.
• Collaborate on litigation and advocacy initiatives with SPLC’s Legal Department and ALITs.
• Attend regular meetings with Directors and EJW Fellows to discuss current cases and projects.
• Participate in EJW Fellowship activities and cohort engagements.
• Engage in knowledge-sharing across Fellows to strengthen coordination and impact.
• Perform other duties as required and uphold SPLC’s JEDI principles.

Skills

Litigation experience

Nonprofit advocacy

Community engagement

Legal research

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission in United States

Job description

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) seeks experienced Civil Rights Senior Fellows for a two-year EJW Fellowship designed to strengthen litigation and advocacy in the nonprofit sector. Fellows will design and execute a national initiative, align with SPLC’s impact goals, and participate in structured EJW activities.

Senior Fellows collaborate with SPLC’s Advocacy and Litigation Teams to advance civil rights enforcement, report measurable outcomes, and contribute to field-wide impact through