Share this job SVGs not supported by this browser. Description Founded in 2017, the Lawyering Project is a legal advocacy organization that blends traditional impact litigation with movement lawyering to promote reproductive health, rights, and justice throughout the United States. Laws that undermine reproductive health, rights, and justice deprive people of moral agency, rob us of control over our bodies, and compound other forms of oppression like racism, sexism, and poverty. Our mission is to eliminate these laws and the harmful impacts they have on people’s lives. We are especially focused on laws that limit the availability or affordability of abortion care; contribute to disparities in reproductive health outcomes; embody gender-based stereotypes; or discriminate against people based on their reproductive decisions. We envision a society with laws that enable each of us to make decisions about intensely personal matters like sex, pregnancy, family, and healthcare based on our own beliefs and values, and ensure that we all have access to safe pregnancy care, safe abortion care, and safe communities for our families. The Lawyering Project has three legal programs: Litigation, Access & Innovation, and Pro Bono Initiatives. Our Litigation Program leverages the courts to eliminate barriers to reproductive health services and promote equity in access to care. Our Access & Innovation Program provides legal advice and technical assistance to healthcare providers, researchers, abortion funds, and others who make access to vital healthcare possible. Our Pro Bono Initiatives Program cultivates strategic relationships with members of the private bar and legal academy and operates the Abortion Defense Network, a collaborative effort by nonprofit organizations, private law firms, and government officials aimed at ensuring everyone threatened with liability for providing or supporting abortion care in post-Roe America has access to high-quality, values-aligned lawyers. For further information, visit https://lawyeringproject.org and https://abortiondefensenetwork.org . In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned nearly fifty years of precedent recognizing abortion access as a fundamental right, the Lawyering Project is committed to supporting all people seeking to obtain, provide, or support abortion care while navigating new obstacles and legal risks. We have seized on this disruption of precedent as an opportunity to reshape reproductive rights jurisprudence, situating it on a stronger and more progressive foundation. And we will continue to work closely with our partners in the reproductive health, rights, and justice movement—and allied movements—to realize our vision for a more just and equitable future. The Lawyering Project is a non-profit organization that qualifies for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We have an all-remote staff with approximately two dozen full-time employees who may be based anywhere in the United States. Our annual operating budget is around $6 million. Position Summary The Lawyering Project is seeking a Legal Fellow, Pro Bono Initiatives for a fellowship to begin in or around January 2026 and to conclude in August 2027. The Legal Fellow, Pro Bono Initiatives will play a vital role in supporting the Lawyering Project’s Pro Bono Initiatives Program by acting as an Attorney Navigator for the Abortion Defense Network ; conducting legal research; keeping factsheets and other resources up to date; and maintaining relationships with partner organizations. This is an entry-level position, and the ideal candidate is someone early in their legal career who is eager to develop new skills and expertise while working to advance reproductive health, rights, and justice. The Legal Fellow, Pro Bono Initiatives is an exempt position. Exempt employees are expected to work the time needed to complete key assignments and related tasks on schedule. The position is term-limited. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Act as an Attorney Navigator for the Abortion Defense Network, which includes conducting client intake interviews, assessing prospective clients’ legal needs, and working to find appropriate legal assistance; Conduct legal research, analysis, and writing; Cite-check and copy-edit legal memos and other legal documents; Update factsheets and other research; Stay up to date on developments in relevant areas of the law; and Contribute to an equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and values diversity. Other Duties and Responsibilities Assist with other legal work on an as-needed basis; Assist in maintaining strategic partnerships with allied organizations; and Represent the Lawyering Project at conferences, convenings, and speaking engagements. Requirements Qualifications The Legal Fellow, Pro Bono Initiatives must have: A J.D. or equivalent degree; An active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction or eligibility to submit an application for licensure prior to their start date; A commitment to promoting reproductive justice; Knowledge of reproductive rights jurisprudence and the reproductive health, rights, and justice movement; Skill in legal research, analysis, and writing; cite-checking; and using the Bluebook; and The ability to take initiative; manage a variety of tasks; meet deadlines; work well under pressure; and demonstrate attention to detail. Organizational Relationships The Legal Fellow, Pro Bono Initiatives reports to the Director, Pro Bono Initiatives and works closely with other staff members, clients, co-counsel, and allied organizations. Physical Demands Must be able to travel domestically on an airplane 6-12 times per year. Work Environment This is a full-time position that sometimes requires work during evenings and weekends. This position may be based anywhere within the United States. The Legal Fellow, Pro Bono Initiatives has the option to work from home or from office space provided by the Lawyering Project. Salary The Lawyering Project has fixed salary scales based on job responsibilities, education, and experience. For example, the current salary for a Legal Fellow, Pro Bono Initiatives with 1-2 years of relevant work experience is $95,000. A copy of these scales is available at https://lawyeringproject.org/lp-salary-scales_2024/ . How to Apply Please submit a cover letter with the personal statement as described below, a resume, a legal writing sample (5-10 pages), and a list of three professional references. Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered. Personal Statement: To best achieve our mission, the Lawyering Project is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued. In a section of your cover letter containing no more than 200 words, please describe the perspectives and experiences that you would bring to the Lawyering Project that are important to you and/or relevant to our work. As finalists progress in the application process, other assessments evaluating knowledge, skills, and abilities may be assigned. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning December 8, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Benefits We offer a robust benefits package that includes health insurance (medical, dental, and vision); disability and life insurance; flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health, dependent care, and transportation; a retirement savings plan; several weeks of paid time off; and paid parental, family, and medical leave. We also provide a professional development stipend and reimbursement for state bar membership fees. For additional information about our benefits, please contact info@lawyeringproject.org . EEO Note The Lawyering Project is an “at-will” and equal opportunity employer. At the Lawyering Project, we believe that a team with varied perspectives and experiences will best enable our organization to thrive and achieve its mission. We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive work environment that values individual differences. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds to apply. We will not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by any federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to pregnant people and individuals with disabilities, including in the hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please send an email with the subject line “Reasonable Accommodation Request” to jobs@lawyeringproject.org . Apply for this job