MCCARTER & ENGLISH PRO BONO FELLOWSHIP FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK, NJ

Summary: McCarter & English, LLP is inviting applications for the Pro Bono Fellowship for the City of Newark, New Jersey. This position offers an attorney the opportunity to provide legal services to low-income individuals and families in Newark, focusing on housing issues and engaging in various advocacy strategies. Responsibilities: - Dedicate their time on providing legal services for the benefit of the Newark community - Reporting to the Pro Bono Partner and the Newark Office Managing Partner - Working closely with partners throughout the Firm - Represent pro bono clients at hearings, trials, immigration interviews, and settlement negotiations - Conduct know-your-rights presentations and trainings for community members - Serve as amicus counsel in appellate proceedings - Conduct research to inform systemic reform advocacy - Engage in public speaking and community education Required Qualifications: - Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to public interest law and practice - Admission to the New Jersey bar is required within six months - Candidates should also demonstrate excellent research, writing, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to convey complex legal concepts to a non-lawyer audience - The ideal candidate will have a strong connection and commitment to the City of Newark Preferred Qualifications: - Judicial clerkships and fluency in Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in Newark are preferred Required Skills: Legal research, Legal writing, Litigation, Public interest law, New Jersey bar admission, Spanish language Benefits: Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits., Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high-deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution., Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage., Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions., Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave), Additional Benefits: Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program, Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program, Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan, Employee discounts through Working Advantage, Eligibility for discretionary bonus.