Postgraduate Legal Fellow, Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice

University of Texas at Austin

21d • $75,000 - $78,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sissy Farenthold Reproductive Justice Defense Project at The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice is seeking a postgraduate fellow. The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including: Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%) Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan) Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Training and conference opportunities Tuition assistance Athletic ticket discounts Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card The Fellow will provide support to project initiatives and will participate in the academic life of the center. The fellowship is open to applicants with a wide range of experience levels, including those who are planning to graduate in Spring 2026, recent law graduates (including those completing judicial clerkships or other fellowships), and practicing attorneys. The fellowship is for one year with a possibility of renewal. The start date is negotiable.

Requirements

• JD or other terminal law degree received within 3 years of start date

Responsibilities

• engaging in scholarly research and writing on legal issues relating to reproduction
• assisting with the planning and execution of academic conferences, workshops, and the like
• mentoring and supervising students who participate in Project and Center activities
• working alongside faculty in connection with courses related to the Project
• assisting with grant applications and grant reporting
• participating actively in the meetings and other activities of the Project and Center
• other duties as may be assigned

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Training and conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Athletic ticket discounts
• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

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