Law Fellow

Summary

Join Lambda Legal as the Tyron Garner Memorial Law Fellow and contribute to cutting-edge impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education furthering Lambda Legal’s mission to achieve full recognition of civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV. This two-year fellowship focuses on serving communities of color and addressing the intersection of LGBTQ discrimination and racism affecting African American LGBTQ communities. The Fellow will conduct legal research, draft court documents, analyze legislation, create policy materials, participate in meetings, and connect with community leaders. The ideal candidate is a recent law school graduate or someone transitioning from another legal role, committed to the LGBTQ+ cause and possessing strong research, writing, and collaborative skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Candidates may be recent law school graduates, completing another fellowship or judicial clerkship, or looking to transition out of another form of law practice
• The fellow will be expected to become admitted to the bar of the state where they will be practicing law
• The fellow must commit to two full years in the position
• The fellow should possess a high level of independence and initiative, good judgment, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to produce high-caliber legal work under demanding deadlines
• The fellow must demonstrate creativity, and a willingness to work collaboratively with others toward the most effective strategies and initiatives to advance civil rights, and always with respect and collegiality
• Successful candidates will welcome the opportunity to work in a racially- and gender-diverse environment and to contribute to a positive and inclusive atmosphere
• Working at Lambda Legal requires a demonstrated awareness of and commitment to the concerns of the breadth of the communities that Lambda Legal serves
• All employees at Lambda Legal are expected to adhere to ethical conduct in all interactions and tasks, ensuring a positive and respectful workplace environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct factual and legal research in support of new and active litigation and other client advocacy, with particular emphasis on identifying and addressing important LGBTQ and HIV legal issues that affect African American communities, and considering inequities and barriers that disproportionately affect African American LGBTQ communities
• Draft court documents and parts of briefs for cases in state and federal courts and agencies
• Analyze and prepare responses to state and federal legislation, regulations, and other executive actions affecting LGBTQ people and people living with HIV
• Research and draft policy and advocacy materials, such as publications, articles, and fact sheets, with particular emphasis on developing legal resources focused on the specific challenges LGBTQ people of color face in institutional settings such as schools, shelters and criminal legal systems and on the specific challenges of people living with HIV in LGBTQ African American communities
• Participate in case team meetings, office-wide strategic discussions, and external coalition meetings
• Connect with key African American leaders and organizations to further inform and guide our efforts to serve African American LGBTQ communities

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community and/or people living with HIV is highly desirable
• Experience working with other historically marginalized communities (in a professional or volunteer capacity) is also desirable

Benefits

• Medical benefits that begin on your start date
• Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (effective 30 days from your start date)
• Short & Long-Term Disability plans (effective 30 days from your start date)
• Option to contribute to a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off: Paid Vacation (15 Days)
• Sick Leave (12 Days)
• Personal Leave (3 Days)
• Religious Observance Leave (3 Days)
• Bereavement and Bereavement Anniversary Leave
• Floating Holiday (1 Day)
• 12 paid holidays and 5 early office closures
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA/DC FSA) and Commuter Benefits
• Health Reimbursement Account
• $50 monthly mobile phone reimbursement
• Annual professional development fund
• Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Premium subscription to the Calm App