Justice Fellow

Georgetown University • Washington, DC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Justice Fellow, Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection – Georgetown University The Justice Fellow is a recent law school graduate who works at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) as an integral part of the ICAP team. The Justice Fellow works with other ICAP attorneys to drive results in complex, fast-moving litigation in defense of key constitutional rights and values and to support ICAP’s related policy efforts. The Justice Fellow supports the full range of ICAP’s work, including helping to support ICAP’s constitutional impact litigation practicum each semester.

Requirements

• This position is open to individuals with a J.D.
• Excellent research and legal writing skills required.
• Ability to operate professionally in interactions with academic and other stakeholders required.
• Ability to work well as part of a small team and supervise student work in a professional manner also required.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant coursework or other experience in constitutional law and/or complex litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis in support of ICAP’s litigation and policy priorities.
• Identify opportunities for ICAP to participate in litigation in defense of constitutional rights and values.
• Draft legal memos, briefs, and policy documents, in collaboration with other ICAP attorneys.
• Assist in mooting advocates presenting and arguing cases and argue cases at the trial court and appellate level, when appropriate.
• Participate and assist with ICAP’s convenings with external partners and other events.
• Help oversee student work as part of ICAP’s constitutional impact litigation practicum.
• Other projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.
• You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree