NEA Civil Rights Law Fellow

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. The NEA Civil Rights Law Fellow works out of NEA’s Office of General Counsel at NEA’s headquarters in Washington D.C. The fellowship is for a period of one year, with the option of extending for one additional year. The Civil Rights Law Fellow advances NEA’s work to ensure that students receive the full and equal educational opportunities to which they are entitled under the law.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Judicial clerkships or other post-graduation legal experience of two to five years.
• Excellent oral and written advocacy and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to civil rights.
• Ability to perform complex legal analytical work.
• Self-motivated and able to manage a variety of tasks concurrently.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• A sense of humor.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan