Lew Wiener Disability Rights Fellowship

Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs • Washington, DC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lew Wiener Disability Rights Fellowship is a one-year fellowship available to law school graduates with 0-3 years of experience. Applicants should have excellent legal writing and analysis skills and a demonstrated commitment to the advancement of disability rights and civil rights. The Fellow will receive excellent supervision and mentorship to work on cutting-edge systemic disability rights cases on behalf of individuals and organizations in Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia.
The Fellow will be expected to work on all aspects of litigation including investigation and case development, legal research and writing, discovery, motions practice, and trial as part of a team comprised of WLC staff and private bar co-counsel. The Fellow will work closely with organizers in impacted communities and advocacy groups to identify the issues of most concern to the communities the WLC serves.

Requirements

• Law school graduate
• A member of a state bar of Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia; or planning to obtain admission to one of these state bars
• Demonstrated commitment to disability rights and civil rights
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analysis skills
• Capacity to adapt quickly to new or unexpected assignments
• Commitment to working collaboratively with teams and clients

Responsibilities

• Work on all aspects of litigation including investigation and case development, legal research and writing, discovery, motions practice, and trial as part of a team comprised of WLC staff and private bar co-counsel.
• Work closely with organizers in impacted communities and advocacy groups to identify the issues of most concern to the communities the WLC serves.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits will be commensurate with the salaries and benefits provided to permanent staff attorneys employed by WLC, which includes generous leave and employer-funded benefits.
• This role is a union-represented position and its pay scale is governed by a collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

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