Public interest fellowship
Legal Services—Fall, spring and summer semesters

Position description
InMotion seeks attorneys and law school graduates to volunteer full time for a public interest fellowship. The fellowship is an excellent opportunity for an attorney on sabbatical from a law firm or a law school graduate whose law firm has delayed the start date for his or her employment at the firm. No salary or benefits will be paid by inMotion. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as positions are limited.

Organization description
InMotion is a non-profit agency providing free legal services to low-income women throughout New York City. Since 1993, inMotion has helped thousands of women free themselves from abusive relationships, stay in their homes and win the financial support to which they—and their children—are legally entitled. Our mission is to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of women—low-income, under-served, abused—by offering them legal services designed to foster equal access to justice and an empowered approach to life. We fulfill our mission by providing free legal services, primarily in the areas of matrimonial, family and immigration law in a way that acknowledges mutual respect, encourages personal growth, and nurtures individual and collective strength. Informed by this work, inMotion promotes policies that make our society more responsive to the legal issues confronting the women we serve. Learn more about our work and mission.

Position responsibilities
Fellows will work under the direction of inMotion’s staff attorneys and directors. Fellows’ responsibilities will vary depending on their interests and inMotion’s program needs. Assignments will include substantial opportunities to work directly with clients. Fellows will conduct intake and assist in case assessment. They may also draft responsive pleadings and motions, providing brief services to women proceeding pro se, and assist clients with securing uncontested divorces or immigration status through VAWA self-petitions and battered spouse waivers. Responsibilities may include research, writing memoranda of law and assisting with updating program materials and manuals. Fellows may also work on on-going New York State legislative policy initiatives or assist with outcomes analysis of closed cases.

Qualifications

Attorneys admitted to practice in the State of New York or recent law school graduates sponsored by law firms to work full time at public interest law organizations

Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Strong computer skills

Knowledge of family, matrimonial and/or immigration law or domestic violence helpful but not required

Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Fluency in Spanish a plus

Strong commitment to providing access to justice for low-income, abused women whose families are in crisis

Apply for a public interest fellowship at inMotion Click on the link above to apply. Fill out the secure online web-form and upload:

Cover letter with two references

Resume

Writing sample

Please note: applications submitted without a formal cover letter and writing sample will not be considered. Only applicants being considered for the position will be contacted by inMotion.