Managing Counsel
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First Amendment Legal Fellow
First Amendment Coalition
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California
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💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Researching, drafting, submitting, and following up on requests for government records under the California Public Records Act ("CPRA") or federal Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"); Identifying, formulating and helping to bring cases in state or federal courts to protect transparency and First Amendment rights; Organizing, researching and drafting amicus briefs, and screening amicus briefs FAC is asked to join; Assisting in representation of subpoenaed journalists; Responding to questions by journalists and community members about First Amendment concerns, access to public records and meetings and other topics; Other tasks to support FAC’s legal work and mission
Requirements
- J.D. from a U.S. accredited law school with excellent academic performance
- Demonstrated interest in First Amendment law and/or CPRA, FOIA, or similar access laws. A background in journalism or other work involving similar skills or experience is a plus
- Self-starter and detail-oriented, with the ability to work collegially and collaboratively on a small staff
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including in research, analysis and legal writing
- California bar membership or, as of fellowship start date, a pending application to join California bar based on results of recent bar examination
- Preference for one or more years of legal experience working in relevant legal areas, such as in a judicial clerkship, law firm, or non-profit organization
