The Institute provides the following fellowship opportunities for new lawyers and law students.

The Paul H. Tobias Attorney Fellowship Program

The Employee Rights Advocacy Fellowship Program

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The Paul H. Tobias Attorney Fellowship Program

Paul H. Tobias is the founder and first Executive Director of NELA.  For over fifty years, Paul has inspired countless employee rights advocates through his pioneering and tireless contributions to the field of plaintiff's employment law.  To advance the next generation of employee rights advocates, the Paul H. Tobias Attorney Fellowship Program offers a new lawyer who embodies Paul's spirit the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects at The Institute.  The Fellow will further, or in some situations may help to launch, The Institute's programs.

The Paul H. Tobias Fellowship (PHT Fellowship) is a two-year placement with an annual salary of $45,000, plus benefits.  The Fellow will be considered a regular full-time staff member and will attend staff meetings and team meetings with the Executive Director, Legislative & Public Policy Director, and Program Director.

 Requirements

• Law degree, active bar membership and minimum two years of litigation experience are required.
• Demonstrated commitment to civil rights required; experience with employment law preferred.
• Outstanding legal research, writing and analytic skills.
• Ability to coordinate and work effectively with volunteers and coalition partners.
• Ability to work independently and produce a high quality work product in a timely manner in a multi-task work environment.
• Experience working with or in a non-profit organization preferred, but not required.
• Good sense of humor and ability to get along with others.
• Some travel may be required, at the request of the Executive Director.

The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For Law & Policy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How To Apply

The Application Process For The 2012-2013 Paul H. Tobias Attorney Fellow Closed On September 30, 2011

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and completed application form, including attachments by September 15, 2011, to:

Rebecca M. Hamburg
Program Director
The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For Law & Policy
417 Montgomery Street
Fourth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
info@employeerightsadvocacy.org

The Employee Rights Advocacy Fellowship Program

Based in NELA's/The Institute's San Francisco headquarters office, The Employee Rights Advocacy Fellow works with the Program Director to implement projects related to NELA's Amicus and Judicial Nominations Program as well as The Institute's National Litigation Strategy Project.

Qualifications
Applicants should have completed at least one year of law school. They should possess excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and have a demonstrated commitment to workers' rights. Experience or course work in employment law is preferred.

Application Process
The Employee Rights Advocacy Fellowship has been filled for the current semester.