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Deborah Batts Access to Justice Fellow
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Position Number: 5053862
Location: New York, New York
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Deborah Batts Access to Justice Fellow

Law School, Lincoln Center

Fordham University

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Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. ÂFounded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers aÂcomprehensive and competitive benefits packageÂto its employees, which includesÂmedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offerÂtuition remissionÂfor employees and their dependents

A generous employer match towards a 403(b)Âretirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC),ÂFordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan ForgivenessÂ(PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of itsÂwork-life balanceÂprogram, the University providesÂgenerous PTOÂincluding 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, andÂholidaysÂthat include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to theÂEmployee Assistance ProgramÂ(EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

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Hybrid Policy:ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

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Position Summary

This position will assist in numerous aspects of the existing and future work of the Center on Race, Law and Justice and the Public Interest Resource Center (PIRC).

Essential FunctionsÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ

Conducts research (legal and other) and drafts advocacy and other pieces on various issues to generate innovative responses to racial inequality and discrimination with the work prioritizing law, data, and social science-informed interventions capable of creating concrete change in communities, institutions, and public policy in a number of areas in the domestic and global contexts.

Contributes to materials providing information on specific public interest practice areas and makes organization specific information accessible for students and alumni.

Assists with the administration of programming with the Public Interest Resource Center (PIRC) and the Center on Race, Law & Justice including support of:
- Pro bono initiatives and projects of student groups and their leadership, including starting new projects and expanding existing projects.
- DEI initiatives.
- Public interest post-graduate fellowship efforts including related programming, materials and resources, recruitment, and individual, student and alumni career counseling for project-based (primarilyEqual Justice Works Fellowship andSkadden Foundation Fellowships) and organization-based post-graduate fellowships, and government honors programs.
- Stein Scholars Program in Public Interest Law & Ethics
- Works to organize, publicize, and conducts programs and events to educate and recruit students to engage in public interest legal work while in law school and post-graduation.
- Organizes of larger events.
- Creates, updates, and distributes PIRC handbooks, public interest job search guides, student organization, program brochures, event posters and other publicity materials.
- The Law Schoolâ€™s public interest summer fellowship application, selection, and payment process.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed and assigned.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

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Management ResponsibilitiesÂÂ

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Required Qualifications: Education and ExperienceÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ

Juris Doctor degree required.

One year of experience working in a law school and/or with a non-profit or government organization (full-time or part-time). Previous work experience with volunteers strongly preferred.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and SkillsÂÂÂÂÂ

Demonstrated interest in public interest initiatives especially in the area of inequality and discrimination.

Strong legal research and writing skills with ability to write copy for advertising/publicity and in-house publications a plus.

Ability to take initiative to lead, create, continue projects.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Diversity, equity and inclusion experience, and a deep commitment to racial justice.

Exhibited a serious commitment to pursue a career in public interest law or government service.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Minimum Starting Salary: $40,000

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Maximum Starting Salary: $50,000

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Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

FLSA: Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

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APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/6922

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ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.Â It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

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Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer â€" Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories