Dorot Fellow Public Interest Attorney

4 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Alliance for Justice Full time
Job Title: Dorot Fellow Public Interest Attorney

Job Summary:

Alliance for Justice is a national association of more than 140 organizations dedicated to advancing justice and democracy. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Dorot Fellow Public Interest Attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will assist with the Justice Program's work in identifying and advocating for the nomination and confirmation of demographically and experientially diverse judges with a demonstrated commitment to equal justice.

Responsibilities:

* Monitor federal judicial nominations and update tracking systems.
* Conduct research analyzing nominees' records and draft reports for the Biden administration, press, the public, and the Senate.
* Attend, monitor, and report on Senate Judiciary Committee hearings.
* Attend and staff coalition meetings.
* Monitor, analyze, and write about Supreme Court and lower federal court cases.
* Advocate on legislation related to access to justice and judicial reform issues.
* Conduct research and analysis on a broad array of public interest law issues.
* Work with Communications and Outreach teams to draft press releases, blog posts, web content, and grant proposals as necessary, and participate in press and outreach activities.
* Staff, schedule, and attend meetings with congressional staff.
* Oversee the work of summer associates and volunteer legal researchers.

Qualifications:

* JD degree.
* Excellent research, writing, and oral communications skills.
* Ability to analyze and clearly explain concepts of law and public policy.
* An interest in federal appellate law and the federal judiciary.
* Experience in advocacy and/or political work.
* A demonstrated commitment to the public interest.

Benefits:

This is a non-exempt union position covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, CWA Local 32035, which includes salary minimums based on job position category. The Dorot Fellow position is in Group 3 and has a salary minimum of $60,000. We also offer a comprehensive and generous benefits program, including medical, dental, vision benefits, an employee assistance program for physical and mental well-being, a 401K plan with employer matching, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and a range of paid and unpaid family leave programs.

Work Environment:

This is a full-time position that has a hybrid work schedule (combination of in-person and remote work). General office working conditions, the noise level in the office is usually quiet. Some occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Alliance for Justice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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