Employment Status: Exempt, Full-time
Compensation: $75,000
Location: Mainly remote/work from home but may be required to do in-person work as needed. Bay area residence required, some in-person meeting required.

About LCCRSF
As one of the West Coast’s longest-standing civil rights organizations, LCCRSF stands with historically vulnerable communities, immigrants, and refugees—advancing their rights through litigation, advocacy, and direct legal support. We work alongside legal fellows, 1,000+ pro bono attorneys, and committed volunteers. Learn more at lccrsf.org. 

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area welcomes interest from law students or recent law graduates who would like to pursue fellowships with LCCRSF.

We are now accepting applications for Equal Justice Works (EJW), Skadden, Justice Catalyst, and other external fellowship candidates for placements beginning in Fall 2027. The following program teams may be available to host fellows:

• Economic Justice
• Racial Justice – Impact Litigation
• Immigrant Justice – Direct Services
• Immigrant Justice – Impact Litigation

Applications for EJW, Skadden, and Justice Catalyst fellowships must be submitted on or before July 15, 2026. We review applications for students or recent graduates seeking to apply for other fellowships (including school-based fellowships) on a rolling basis.

Job Type and Salary
Fellowships at LCCRSF are full-time, salaried, exempt positions. The salary is $75,000 for a recent graduate or someone with 0-1 years of experience. Fellows additionally receive LCCRSF’s full benefits package.

Benefits
Competitive benefits package including 100% paid premiums for employees and 80% dependents plus generous paid time off/holidays (total of 6 weeks off/year not including sick time) and 403b employer contribution.

While this position offers a primarily remote schedule, working in our San Francisco office will be required as needed. Monthly in-person staff meetings are mandatory for all employees. 

Working Environment and Conditions
Must be able to sit for extended periods, use a computer continuously, and communicate effectively. The working conditions described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. This role involves extended periods of working at a computer and communicating with others. The ability to exchange information effectively is important for success in this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply
If you are interested in a fellowship at LCCRSF, attach the following materials to your application:

• Resume
• Writing sample of 5-15 pages that reflect your own unassisted work. We ask that any use of AI tools be limited to proofing. If you used any assistance, including AI tools, editing help, or collaboration, please describe the assistance used.
• Three professional or academic references
• Cover letter indicating which program team(s) you are applying to, and a brief description of your issues and areas of interest. (If the relevant fellowship application requires a project proposal, while you are welcome to mention ideas, the proposal can be developed in partnership with the program team after candidate selection.)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit 1) a resume a; 2) a writing sample; 3) three professional or academic references and; 4) cover letter indicating which team(s) you are applying to and a brief description of your issues and interests using the following link: https://lccrsf.bamboohr.com/careers/41. Any questions can be sent to careers@lccrsf.org.

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area thrives as an inclusive/equal opportunity employer. People of all backgrounds and walks of life are encouraged to apply.