Northeastern University · 4 months ago
Elizabeth Zitrin Justice Fellow, School of Law
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$59K/yr - $84K/yr
1+ years expNortheastern University is home to the Civil Rights & Restorative Justice Project (CRRJ), which focuses on addressing racial inequities through historical investigation and community engagement. The Elizabeth Zitrin Justice Fellow will teach and mentor law students, develop course materials, and contribute to advocacy-oriented projects related to civil rights and restorative justice.
Education
Responsibilities
Manage CRRJ Clinic and Students (50%):
Supervise students handling CRRJ cases on a day-to-day basis
Help improve students’ lawyering skills, legal research and writing, factual research and interviewing
Review student drafts, prepare students for oral presentations, and assist students with case development
An active participant in all clinic activities, including case rounds and seminars
Develop appropriate cases for the clinic, and handle the caseload when the clinic is over
Managing CRRJ Docket and Programs (50%):
Conduct legal research and pursue appropriate legal remedies to respond to the needs of CRRJ constituents, including families and communities
Work closely with lawyers and researchers on civil rights and criminal justice issues
Qualification
Required
Licensed to practice law in a US jurisdiction
One to three years of experience working in civil rights or criminal justice litigation, government practice, or academic research
Preferred
Outstanding academic credentials
Demonstrated interest in civil rights, racial justice, criminal justice, or restorative justice
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong skills and appetite for research
Excellent work ethic
Time management skills
Ability to work independently and on multiple projects simultaneously in diverse legal areas
Commitment to a participatory, collaborative, inclusive work environment
Proven ability to contribute to a workgroup of students, staff, volunteers, and faculty that is multi-racial, multi-generational, gender diverse, and includes people with disabilities
Experience supervising students is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Wellness & life
Retirement-
Commuting & transportation
Company
Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.
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