{"id":14514,"date":"2019-09-12T09:42:24","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T14:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/?p=14514"},"modified":"2019-09-12T09:42:24","modified_gmt":"2019-09-12T14:42:24","slug":"3ls-recent-grads-apply-by-october-9th-to-be-a-bertha-justice-fellow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/index.php\/3ls-recent-grads-apply-by-october-9th-to-be-a-bertha-justice-fellow\/","title":{"rendered":"3Ls & Recent Grads apply by October 9th to be a Bertha Justice Fellow"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Center for Constitutional Rights is hiring four Bertha Justice Fellows, for 9\/2020-9\/2022. <\/span><\/div>\n
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The Bertha Justice Fellowship at the Center for Constitutional Rights is a two-year program for emerging lawyers (0-2 years out of law school) who are interested in gaining both practical experience working on cutting-edge social justice litigation and a theoretical understanding of how legal advocacy can create social change. The Center for Constitutional Rights will host four Bertha Justice Fellows, starting in September 2020. This position requires a two-year commitment from September 2020 to September 2022. <\/span><\/div>\n
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The 2020 Bertha Justice Fellows will have an opportunity to work on a broad range of our cases and projects challenging oppressive and intersecting systems of power — including challenging racial oppression, gender oppression including hetero-patriarchy, economic oppression and abusive state power. Our work focuses on racial justice, immigrant rights, combating mass incarceration and economic inequality, gender justice and the struggle for LGBT liberation, international human rights, protecting the right to dissent and the struggle to free Palestine, and addressing government overreach, including the Guant\u00e1namo detentions, surveillance and Muslim profiling. <\/span><\/div>\n
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For descriptions of our current cases, issues or projects, including Al Otro Lado v. U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Alobahy v. Trump, Al Qahtani v. Trump, Al-Shimari v. CACI, Ashker v. Governor of California, Awad v. Fordham University, Black Love Resists in the Rust v. City of Buffalo, Bronner v. Duggan, Davis v. Cox, Doe v. Hood, East Bay Sanctuary Covenant v. Barr, East Bay Sanctuary Covenant v. Trump, Energy Transfer Equity v. Greenpeace, Floyd v. City of New York, Furlow v. Belmar, Migrant Justice v. Nielsen, Ramapough Mountain Indians v. Township of Mahwah, Silber v. Airbnb, Tanvir v. Tanzin, Turkmen v. Ashcroft, White Hat v. Landry, check out http:\/\/www.ccrjustice.org\/home\/what-we-do\/active-cases<\/a> <\/span><\/div>\n
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Bertha Justice Fellows are sponsored by the Bertha Foundation which hosts emerging lawyers at several legal organizations across the world. In addition to gaining legal experience on our cases, Bertha Justice Fellows will have opportunities to (1) attend regional and international meetings, (2) network with lawyers from around the world and (3) receive additional mentoring and nontraditional training such as leadership, media and advocacy, activism and movement building.<\/span><\/div>\n
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BERTHA JUSTICE FELLOW ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES \u2022 Work with staff attorneys in conceiving, developing and managing complex litigation that advances our organizational mission, including developing case theory, conducting factual and legal research, identifying appropriate clients, pursuing appropriate and strategic litigation opportunities and filing claims in domestic and international fora. \u2022 Work with staff attorneys in all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, briefs, affidavits and correspondence; assist attorneys in their taking and defending depositions; assist attorneys in managing complex discovery, conducting negotiations with opposing counsel, appearing in court and examining witnesses; assist attorneys in negotiating, implementing and monitoring settlement agreements.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Work with staff attorneys and Advocacy Program Managers in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies in support of our clients, cases and\/or projects. Engage in public outreach and education efforts including drafting or reviewing of advocacy materials (such as reports, FAQs, Action Alerts), participation in legislative efforts, and public speaking. Engage with community groups, cooperating attorneys, co-counsel, progressive lawyers, law students, legal groups and other allies as appropriate and directed by supervising attorneys. \u2022 Support all aspects of the communications department activity including reviewing press materials, responding to press inquiries, appearing in various media interviews, timely opinion drafting, review and editing as appropriate. \u2022 Work with and supervise student interns and volunteers; where appropriate support work of pro bono or cooperating counsel assisting on our cases and projects. \u2022 Assist development department in managing individual and foundation relationships, including development and review of grant proposals, participation in donor meetings, fundraising and donor appreciation activities, and periodic out-of-state travel for development trips and activities. \u2022 Participate in Bertha Justice Network activities, including attendance at Bertha Justice Network conferences abroad, publication of materials, including blogs for the Bertha Justice Network. \u2022 Participate in trainings designed for the Bertha Justice Fellows to strengthen their litigation and movement lawyering skills. \u2022 Participate in departmental and organizational planning and organization-wide committees and carry out work assigned. \u2022 Obtain bar membership in New York and maintain good standing in New York and other state bars as appropriate, including fulfilling requirements for continuing legal education (CLE) and where necessary, security clearance. \u2022 Other related work as requested by the Legal Director. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS \u2022 J.D. degree, or comparable LL.M degree as of start date. \u2022 0-2 years out of law school. This means you received your Juris Doctor in 2018, 2019 or will receive it in 2020. o This program is meant for early-career lawyers, someone who is 0-2 years post receipt of their law degree. \u2022 Commitment to the mission and goals of the Center for Constitutional Rights. \u2022 A demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding. \u2022 Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills. \u2022 Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills. \u2022 Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team. \u2022 Demonstrated commitment to social justice and human rights and creativity in crafting strategies to advance justice in our priority areas. \u2022 Commitment to working in and with communities affected by government misconduct and discrimination among other structures of institutional oppression. \u2022 Integrity and a sense of humor. \u2022 Willingness to travel \u2022 Non-English language skills a plus. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with experience and subject to union collective bargaining agreement. The current salary range for this position is $71,279 to $83,393. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Benefits include employer contribution to 401K plan and flexible spending account, vacation, sick leave, and holidays, and 100 percent organization paid health benefits, including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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HOW TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should visit https:\/\/ccrjustice.wufoo.com\/forms\/berthajustice-fellow-2020\/<\/a> to submit an online application. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and strong consideration will be given to early applications. No phone calls please. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Applications are strongly encouraged from candidates reflecting diverse educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds. CCR is an equal opportunity\/affirmative action employer and we encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBT and gender non-conforming people. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Note: Due to the large number of applications we expect to receive, we will only contact those applicants who are selected for an interview. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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APPLICATION TIMELINE: The deadline for submission is October 9, 2019. Recommendation letters are due by October 16, 2019. Interviews for selected candidates will occur in November and early December 2019. We expect to make Fellowship offers by January 2020. Start date will be Wednesday, September 23, 2020. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2. Essay: (Maximum length: 1,000 words, double-spaced) <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Effective essays will incorporate the following information: <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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a) What unique background, beliefs, values and\/or experiences (personal and professional) shaped your decision to go to law school and your interests in participating in the Bertha Justice Fellowship program at the Center for Constitutional Rights? <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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b) Please describe your specific interest in CCR\u2019s work, including which of our areas of focus you would most like to work on. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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c) How do you expect participation in the Bertha Justice Fellowship program at CCR to contribute to your long-term personal and professional goals? <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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d) What is your understanding of CCR\u2019s goals and needs, and how do you see yourself contributing to our effectiveness? Describe how your education, experience, and skills match our needs and goals. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3. Legal writing sample excerpt (not to exceed 10 pages) – At the top of your writing sample, provide a 2-sentence description of the writing sample. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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4. Names and contact information for three (3) references (two can be the same as the individuals who wrote your letter of recommendation). <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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5. Two letters of recommendation submitted via email to berthafellowsearch@ccrjustice.org. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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a. Letters must be received by October 16, 2019 to be considered. b. Your recommender must put the following information in their e-mail subject line: \u201cFellow\u2019s Last Name, First Name \u2013Letter of Recommendation\u201d <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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QUESTIONS? Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more information. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST Along with completing the online form, please upload your application at\u00a0https:\/\/ccrjustice.wufoo.com\/forms\/bertha-justice-fellow-2020\/<\/a> as ONE SINGLE PDF FILE. A complete application will upload a PDF of the following documents in the order listed below: \uf0f0 Resume \uf0f0 Essay \uf0f0 Legal Writing Sample \uf0f0 Three Reference Names and Contact Information <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Please have your recommenders send their letters via e-mail to berthafellowsearch@ccrjustice.org<\/a> \uf0f0 Two Letters of Recommendation <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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