[blindlaw] Fw: [DRBA] Applications now being accepted for new Kirkland & Ellis Justice Fellowship at DRLC

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Shawna Parks 
To: DRBA at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU 
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 12:46 PM
Subject: [DRBA] Applications now being accepted for new Kirkland & Ellis Justice Fellowship at DRLC


Hi All, 

 

I wanted to let you know that the application period for the Disability Rights Legal Center's newly created Kirkland & Ellis Justice Fellowship is now open. Information about the fellowship and the application can be found at: www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org/help/KirklandEllisJusticeFellowship.cfm  I've also included information about the Fellowship below. Please feel free to forward to anyone you think may be interested. Applications are due July 8th.  

 

Fellowship:

The Kirkland & Ellis Justice Fellowship is a two year legal fellowship, and will be the lead position in DRLC's newly created Community Advocacy Program. The goal of the Program and the Fellowship is to provide the disability community with critical information and resources that will connect them with relevant service providers, provide limited representation on smaller legal matters, facilitate self-advocacy, and identify systemic issues appropriate for DRLC impact litigation. In order to accomplish this, the Community Advocacy Program under the leadership of the Kirkland & Ellis Justice Fellow will provide a number of services to the community, including: 

·         providing and developing self-help and "know your rights" materials; 

·         providing limited representation on non-litigation matters (known as brief services); 

·         providing meaningful referrals to other organizations, agencies and lawyers, including via DRLC's Lawyer Referral Service; 

·         assisting with pro bono referrals for low income special education cases; and 

·         assisting with investigation of potential litigation cases that are consistent with DRLC's mission and goals. 

The Fellow will work at the DRLC Los Angeles office with other staff in the program, as well as DRLC's clinical law students and pro bono attorneys on all of the above. The Fellow will also be responsible for significant outreach to legal organizations, service providers, and other attorneys in order to facilitate meaningful referrals for callers and educate the community about DRLC's services.  

In addition, the Fellow will develop at least one area of expertise, in which he or she cultivates an extensive understanding of the law and issues facing the community. The Fellow will provide trainings and write articles in this area of expertise in order to further inform the community and legal practitioners on that area of the law. The topic will be selected by the Fellow in consultation with DRLC's Executive Director and Legal Director, and can include but is not limited to topics such as housing rights for people with disabilities, rights of people who use service animals, the education rights of youth in the delinquency system, or the intersection of race and disability.

Qualifications: 

Applicants must possess a J.D. and be admitted to the California bar, or have taken or be willing to take the California bar exam. Applicants must possess excellent interpersonal, public speaking and organizational skills, as well as superior academic credentials. Public interest experience and prior work with community organizations is also preferred. Fluency in Spanish or another language relevant to the communities served by DRLC is strongly preferred. Travel within California, and occasional national travel required. 

Salary and Benefits: 

The salary for the Kirkland & Ellis Justice Fellowship is $46,000 annually. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, 401K, AFLAC eligibility, three weeks of vacation, and twelve sick days per year. DRLC also observes all Loyola Law School staff holidays which typically include 14-17 days per year. Parking stipend and state bar dues are also covered for the Fellow. Legal training opportunities are provided.

Application Process: 

To apply for the Kirkland & Ellis Justice Fellowship, applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, a current resume, a legal writing sample of no more than five pages, and the application form. All materials must be submitted via the website no later than 5 p.m. (PST) Friday, July 8, 2011. Finalists will be notified by Friday, July 15, 2011, with interviews of finalist candidates conducted during the weeks of August 8 and August 15. Final selection of the Kirkland & Ellis Justice Fellow will be made no later than August 22, 2011. The selected Fellow will begin work on Monday, October 3, 2011. 

 

 

-- 

Shawna L. Parks

 

Legal Director

Disability Rights Legal Center

 

Adjunct Professor of Law

Loyola Law School

 

919 Albany Street

Los Angeles, CA 90015

213 736-1031 -- main number

213 736-1477 -- direct dial

213 736-8310 -- TDD

213 736-1428 -- fax

shawna.parks at lls.edu

www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org

 

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