Dorot Fellow 2025-2027
Washington, DC
Full Time
Entry Level
| 2025-2027 Dorot Fellowship | |||
| Reports to | Legal Director, Federal Courts | ||
| FLSA Status | Non-Exempt Position |
Alliance for Justice is a national association of more than 140 organizations dedicated to advancing justice and democracy. For over 40 years we have been leaders in the fight for a more equitable society on behalf of a broad constituency of environmental, consumer, civil and women’s rights, children’s, senior citizens’ and other groups. Alliance for Justice is premised on the belief that all Americans have the right to secure justice in the courts and to have our voices heard when government makes decisions that affect our lives.
The Justice Program of Alliance for Justice is offering a public interest fellowship to a recent law school graduate. The term of the fellowship will be from September 2025 through August 2027.
Description:
Alliance for Justice educates Senate offices, the public, and the press to ensure the most qualified and fair-minded candidates are nominated to the federal bench and to help our justice system reflect America’s diversity. During the Biden administration, AFJ’s Justice Program is working to identify and advocate for the nomination and confirmation of demographically and experientially diverse judges with a demonstrated commitment to equal justice. The Dorot Fellows will assist with this work by vetting potential nominees, attending Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, meeting with coalition members, and preparing reports on nominees’ records.
The Dorot Fellows will conduct extensive research on nominees’ records, including issues related to protections for workers, consumers, and the environment and critical rights for women, communities of color, LGBTQ+ Americans, immigrants, and persons with disabilities.
The Justice Program also analyzes Supreme Court and lower federal court decisions that roll back hard-won protections and rights of everyday Americans. Under the leadership of Chief Justice John Roberts, the Court has radically interpreted laws to protect corporate interests and threaten the rights of people of color, women, workers, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ people. The Dorot Fellows will track federal court decisions affecting the legal rights of everyday Americans, educate the public on efforts to narrow those rights, and work with our allies to advance legislation that will enhance Americans’ access to 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.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
- 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.
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:
Health
We offer medical, dental, vision benefits, covering all associated premiums, as well as an employee assistance program for physical and mental well-being.
Savings
Save for retirement with our employer matching 401K plan where we provide a 5% annual contribution. Other insurances include life and disability where premiums are also covered.
Time
We have a generous paid time off policy.
Family
We provide a range of paid and unpaid family leave programs that allow our employees to bond with and care for their children and other dependents.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and communicate with others while doing so. On occasions, travel by train and airplane. Ability to work long hours when needed. All employees must satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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.
Direct Reports
This position has no direct reports.
Racial Equity
Our employees share our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do, and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture.
Disclaimer
This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all-inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.
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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
How to ApplyQualified applicants please submit to Dorot Fellow 2025-2027 a letter of interest, resume, writing sample and transcript. (NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE).
If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email [email protected].
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