May 2009
PUBLIC INTEREST FELLOW
Public Justice (formerly Trial Lawyers for Public Justice), a national public interest law firm specializing in precedent-setting and socially significant individual and class action litigation, seeks to hire a recent law school graduate to serve as a Public Interest Fellow for two years in its Washington, D.C. headquarters beginning in September 2009. The Fellow will help develop, coordinate the handling of, and litigate Public Justice’s cases.
Public Justice is America’s public interest law firm, handling a broader range of high-impact, cutting-edge litigation than any public interest firm in the nation. Our litigation fights for consumers’ and victims’ rights, the environment, civil rights and civil liberties, public health and safety, workers’ rights, government and corporate accountability, and the protection of the poor and powerless. Our Access to Justice Campaign keeps the courthouse doors open for all – by battling federal preemption, unnecessary court secrecy, class action bans and abuses, the misuse of mandatory arbitration, and other efforts to deprive people of their day in court.
The Fellow will help expand Public Justice’s docket and impact by networking with other public interest groups and working collaboratively with Public Justice’s staff attorneys and the over 3,000 outstanding lawyers who support Public Justice’s work. She or he may also help to develop educational materials designed to further advance Public Justice’s activities and projects.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
REQUIREMENTS:
Superb analytical, research, writing, and speaking skills
Strong organizational skills and self-motivation
Creativity, good sense of humor, and ability to get along with others
Healthy sense of outrage and desire to change the world for the better
Preference will be given to individuals with demonstrated commitment to the public interest. Salary is $50,000 per year. Excellent benefits. Public Justice is an equal opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment. Public Justice values and promotes diversity. Applications invited regardless of race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to: Public Interest Fellow Opening, Public Justice, 1825 K Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20006, or via e-mail to publicjustice@publicjustice.net.
No calls please. For more information, visit our website at www.publicjustice.net.
