Legal Fellow

In support of LSA’s ongoing mission, the John Lewis Fellowship was established in 2019 to encourage recent law school graduates and new attorneys who are interested in working at the intersection of poverty law and racial justice to build experience with a nonprofit civil legal aid law firm located in Alabama.

*2025 applications must be submitted by April 4th. The position start date is targeted for August 2025.*

LSA seeks individuals with deep social and humanitarian concerns and a demonstrated commitment to devote their time and efforts to strong advocacy for clients in the face of social injustices. John Lewis Fellows focus on using legal advocacy, education, and outreach to address community-identified issues in collaboration with client communities and Alabama’s strong network of pro bono attorneys. Fellows will advocate for clients, coalition build, conduct outreach and training, organize free legal clinics and lead legal service projects that support access to justice. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and an interest in community empowerment and lawyering.

Position: Temporary full-time (1 year)

Locations: This position has the possibility of working from any of LSA’s statewide offices in Anniston, Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Selma, or Tuscaloosa.

Qualifications: The position is an exciting opportunity for candidates who will be sitting for a Bar Exam in the next 6-10 months, or who are already licensed in any state.

• Preference will be given to candidates who are licensed in Alabama. Alabama recognizes reciprocity in certain states. A list of reciprocal jurisdictions can be found at https://admissions.alabar.org/reciprocal-jurisdictions
• Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in public interest law along with lived or other meaningful and sustained experiences with people living in poverty, people of color, or communities who have traditionally faced structural barriers to justice.
• Strong legal writing and communication skills are required, and initiative and creativity are preferred.
• Preference is given to candidates who are bilingual.

Salary: $54,810.00/year

Benefits: LSA offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, including six weeks of paid leave annually, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for each employee, plus 50% of the premium for eligible family members. LSA also has an active Wellness Committee that supports staff health and wellness.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Application reviews will begin April 4, 2025 and interviews scheduled after that date. Offers are targeted for May 2025 and the position start date is scheduled for August 2025.

LSA is an Equal Opportunity Program and Employer and persons seeking employment will be considered without regard to sex or sexual orientation, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other consideration prohibited by law.