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Litigation Fellow
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Center for Reproductive Rights
Overview The Center seeks two attorneys to join the Center’s U.S. Litigation Unit as Litigation Fellows. The Litigation Fellows will join the Center at a critical time for reproductive rights and access in the U.S. The Center's high-profile and ground-breaking litigation often involves novel legal claims and has significantly advanced legal developments in reproductive rights in federal and state courts, vindicating the rights of health care providers, clinics, and individuals throughout the U.S.
The Litigation Fellows will participate in impact litigation on reproductive rights in federal and state courts to improve access to non-discriminatory, high-quality reproductive health care—including abortion care, maternal health care, and assisted reproduction. They will join the Center’s team as it works to build a comprehensive and enduring right of reproductive autonomy over the long term grounded in principles of equality, as well as racial, gender, and economic justice, and human rights.
The position will be based in the Center’s New York City or Washington D.C. offices.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist in all aspects of trial and appellate litigation work, including drafting portions of briefs, motions, and discovery requests and responses.
Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda and litigation analyses to assess whether and how the Center will bring litigation.
Assist in providing compliance advice for the Center’s clients regarding complex legal and regulatory issues.
Bluebooking and cite-checking pleadings and legal briefs.
Represent the Center at public events, conferences, and coalition meetings, as needed.
Collaborate across the U.S. Division to advance shared priorities and alignment of our legal strategies with our policy, advocacy, and external engagement goals.
Supervise the work of legal interns.
Qualifications
One to three years of post-law school experience is strongly preferred but not required.
Excellent research and writing skills and ability to analyze complex legal issues.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing.
Ability to receive and engage with feedback.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to self-motivate, handle multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines, and provide quick turnaround of assignments while collaborating as part of a team.
Strong commitment to the Center’s mission, purpose, and values, along with experience or knowledge of reproductive rights legal issues, reproductive justice, racial justice, or other human rights, civil rights, criminal law, or social justice issues.
Displays a problem-solving and supportive attitude with colleagues and works to support the goals of the team, U.S. Program Division, and the Center.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity within the office and respect for differences in race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance.
Demonstrates a commitment to inclusive equity work and incorporating inclusive equitable principles into legal, programmatic, and partnership work.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Center and with external partners.
Ability to travel as needed for court appearances and other work, including to locations outside the New York and DC areas.
Duration and Compensation Duration of Position:
This is a full-time, two-year fellowship beginning in
Fall 2026 .
Compensation:
The salary for this role is
$85,000
in the first year and
$95,600
the second year. The Center also offers a comprehensive benefits program and generous PTO offering.
How To Apply Please include a resume, cover letter, and
writing sample of up to 10 pages
with your application.
Other Details
Union Status:
This position is anticipated to be within the bargaining unit represented by UAW Local 2325, (ALAA).
FLSA Exempt Status:
The Litigation Fellow is an exempt position.
Benefits:
Health:
Comprehensive health insurance plan with no in-network deductible, reproductive health coverage, including infertility services; Dental and Vision coverage.
Well-being:
Programs to support mental, physical, and community well-being; generous leave including paid parental leave, personal days, vacation, and sick leave; winter holiday closure.
Investment:
After the first year, Center contributes 7.5% of annual salary to a 401(k) (applicable in US and Kenya).
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Center is committed to inclusive hiring and diversity in our work and staff. We encourage people from all communities to apply. For more on the Center’s DEI efforts, please visit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Center for Reproductive Rights.
Visa Policy Center policy on visa sponsorship for U.S.-based positions: Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future by The Center for Reproductive Rights.
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Litigation Fellow
role at
Center for Reproductive Rights
Overview The Center seeks two attorneys to join the Center’s U.S. Litigation Unit as Litigation Fellows. The Litigation Fellows will join the Center at a critical time for reproductive rights and access in the U.S. The Center's high-profile and ground-breaking litigation often involves novel legal claims and has significantly advanced legal developments in reproductive rights in federal and state courts, vindicating the rights of health care providers, clinics, and individuals throughout the U.S.
The Litigation Fellows will participate in impact litigation on reproductive rights in federal and state courts to improve access to non-discriminatory, high-quality reproductive health care—including abortion care, maternal health care, and assisted reproduction. They will join the Center’s team as it works to build a comprehensive and enduring right of reproductive autonomy over the long term grounded in principles of equality, as well as racial, gender, and economic justice, and human rights.
The position will be based in the Center’s New York City or Washington D.C. offices.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist in all aspects of trial and appellate litigation work, including drafting portions of briefs, motions, and discovery requests and responses.
Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda and litigation analyses to assess whether and how the Center will bring litigation.
Assist in providing compliance advice for the Center’s clients regarding complex legal and regulatory issues.
Bluebooking and cite-checking pleadings and legal briefs.
Represent the Center at public events, conferences, and coalition meetings, as needed.
Collaborate across the U.S. Division to advance shared priorities and alignment of our legal strategies with our policy, advocacy, and external engagement goals.
Supervise the work of legal interns.
Qualifications
One to three years of post-law school experience is strongly preferred but not required.
Excellent research and writing skills and ability to analyze complex legal issues.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing.
Ability to receive and engage with feedback.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to self-motivate, handle multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines, and provide quick turnaround of assignments while collaborating as part of a team.
Strong commitment to the Center’s mission, purpose, and values, along with experience or knowledge of reproductive rights legal issues, reproductive justice, racial justice, or other human rights, civil rights, criminal law, or social justice issues.
Displays a problem-solving and supportive attitude with colleagues and works to support the goals of the team, U.S. Program Division, and the Center.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity within the office and respect for differences in race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance.
Demonstrates a commitment to inclusive equity work and incorporating inclusive equitable principles into legal, programmatic, and partnership work.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Center and with external partners.
Ability to travel as needed for court appearances and other work, including to locations outside the New York and DC areas.
Duration and Compensation Duration of Position:
This is a full-time, two-year fellowship beginning in
Fall 2026 .
Compensation:
The salary for this role is
$85,000
in the first year and
$95,600
the second year. The Center also offers a comprehensive benefits program and generous PTO offering.
How To Apply Please include a resume, cover letter, and
writing sample of up to 10 pages
with your application.
Other Details
Union Status:
This position is anticipated to be within the bargaining unit represented by UAW Local 2325, (ALAA).
FLSA Exempt Status:
The Litigation Fellow is an exempt position.
Benefits:
Health:
Comprehensive health insurance plan with no in-network deductible, reproductive health coverage, including infertility services; Dental and Vision coverage.
Well-being:
Programs to support mental, physical, and community well-being; generous leave including paid parental leave, personal days, vacation, and sick leave; winter holiday closure.
Investment:
After the first year, Center contributes 7.5% of annual salary to a 401(k) (applicable in US and Kenya).
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Center is committed to inclusive hiring and diversity in our work and staff. We encourage people from all communities to apply. For more on the Center’s DEI efforts, please visit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Center for Reproductive Rights.
Visa Policy Center policy on visa sponsorship for U.S.-based positions: Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future by The Center for Reproductive Rights.
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