Law Clerk (2018/19 Internship)
ashley.e...@educationalequity.org
About Leadership for Educational Equity
Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan leadership development organization dedicated to developing its members’ potential to ensure every child has the opportunity to receive an outstanding education. Our kids and communities need more leaders who believe that educational inequity is a solvable problem. We believe that when our members are organized and reach positions of leadership, they’ll serve as a transformative force for students, communities and the broader movement for educational equity. LEE is a diverse team of passionate and talented individuals committed to making a difference. We are a high-growth, results-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. If you would like to become part of our team and join the fight for educational equity, or if you would simply like to learn more about what we do, please visit educationalequity.org.
Position Summary:
The Law Clerk reports to and will work closely with LEE’s General Counsel. The General Counsel provides legal and strategic advice to the Executive Director, the leadership team, and to LEE’s staff across all program and operations teams: Policy and Advocacy; Organizing Leadership; Communications; Supporter Relations; Elected Leadership; Finance; Leadership Development and Design; New Ventures; Regional Impact; Talent, Learning and Culture; and Technology. The General Counsel practices in a wide range of substantive areas including employment law, tax-exempt organization law, general compliance, and campaign finance laws. Day-to-day work often includes: advising staff on how to navigate legal as well as policy questions, drafting high-level communications for staff, developing and analyzing systems and processes for compliance, drafting and reviewing contracts, and supporting the organization’s board of directors.
This is an unpaid one-semester internship for fall 2018, spring 2019, or summer 2019. This position may be eligible for student academic credit hours. When submitting your application, please include a resume, cover letter, copy of your law school transcript, writing sample no more than five pages in length, and a letter of recommendation.
Travel Requirements: 0%
Responsibilities:
- Conducting legal research across a wide variety of substantive areas with a particular focus on education law, corporate law, contracts, and tax-exempt organization law with an opportunity to create a writing sample
- Producing high-quality written communication for different constituencies within the organization, including training materials and presentations related to various areas of legal compliance
- Other responsibilities, as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Enrolled in law school and actively pursuing a J.D. with at least 1 year of law school complete
- 3.2 GPA or above in law school
- Able to work onsite during business hours in an office located in New York City at least two days/week
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, impact-focused environment
- Discretion, ownership, and initiative to independently drive projects forward
- Commitment to educational equity
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong research skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint
- Access to Lexis/Nexis or Westlaw
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Leadership for Educational Equity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, age, political affiliation and national origin. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.
An affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.
The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.