About Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center:
The Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center is a non-profit legal organization with the mission of advocating for children and youth, driving systemic reform, and boldly challenging the status quo so that every young person who has experienced trauma or instability has the opportunity to thrive. Staff attorneys at the Children’s Law Center are responsible for providing zealous advocacy and legal representation to clients involved in domestic violence, family stability, education, and young adult civil legal matters. The work of our staff attorneys also advances our organization’s systemic reform efforts.
Invitation for Fellowship Proposals:
The Children’s Law Center invites letters of interest from applicants interested in applying for a post-graduate fellowship hosted by our agency. We are interested in supporting projects for applications by rising 3Ls, recent law grads, and judicial clerks to the Skadden Fellowship Foundation, Equal Justice Works, or other fellowship programs. A successful candidate will be able to create a fellowship proposal rooted in their passion and experience, while also seeking to expand or enhance the Children’s Law Center’s existing work and mission.
At the outset of the fellowship application process, the Children’s Law Center must first agree to serve as your host organization. More than one individual may be sponsored for a fellowship opportunity. While the Children’s Law Center is committed to sustainable work furthering its mission and the professional development of its staff, please know that a fellowship award does not guarantee employment with the Children’s Law Center when the fellowship term expires.
Reports To: Deputy Executive Director
Qualifications:
• Active Colorado law license (or the ability to become licensed) or completion of two years of law school at an ABA accredited school (and intent upon becoming licensed in Colorado upon graduation).
• Passion for the mission of the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center.
• Personal or professional experience with our client population and/or civil legal services.
• Demonstrated understanding of the legal and resource needs of our client population.
• Strong legal analysis, legal writing, and advocacy skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Salary Range: $55,000 to $58,000 per year – based on skills, education, and experience.
Benefits Include:
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings with employer match
• AFLAC options
• Flexible spending account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation time, sick time, and personal time
Interested parties must submit a resume, writing sample (up to 5 pages), 2 professional references, law school transcript (official or unofficial), and letter of intent to Katherine Gladson and Kacie Mulhern, Senior Staff Attorneys, with the subject line: Fellowship Proposal Fall 2022.
In the cover letter, applicants should address: (1) why they are interested in a fellowship hosted by the Children’s Law Center, (2) the fellowship programs for which they would like to be considered, and (3) a description of their proposed project. While fully-formed proposals are not expected, we believe fellowship proposals are most successful when the designed project combines an applicant’s passion with the Children’s Law Center’s mission. Submissions will be accepted through August 1, 2022, or until position is filled.
Contact Information
Katherine Gladson – [email protected]
Kacie Mulhern – [email protected]
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