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Southern Poverty Law Center
Washington, DC
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The SPLC is seeking experienced Civil Rights Senior Fellows who are committed to social justice!
This unique mid-career Equal Justice Works (EJW) Fellowship, based at the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), is a new pilot program designed to address urgent gaps in civil rights enforcement resulting from recent reductions in federal capacity. SPLC’s EJW Civil Rights Fellowship will mobilize former government civil rights attorneys in strengthening litigation and advocacy efforts in the nonprofit sector.
Through this Fellowship, Senior Fellows will design and implement a defined, time-bound litigation or advocacy project. The project will align with one or more of SPLC’s four impact goals: Protecting Democracy, Combatting Hate and Extremism, Eliminating Poverty, and Ending Unjust Incarceration. Each Senior Fellow’s project is expected to advance systemic civil rights enforcement priorities, respond to pressing unmet needs, and contribute to lasting impact within the broader civil rights ecosystem.
Senior Fellows are responsible for articulating clear objectives, establishing measurable indicators of success, and executing strategic interventions over the course of the Fellowship. In addition to advancing their project within SPLC, Senior Fellows will participate in structured peer engagement, training, and evaluation coordinated by EJW, contributing to collective insight and field-wide impact.
Senior Fellows will collaborate as part of a cohort of EJW Civil Rights Fellows and with SPLC’s Advocacy and Litigation Teams (ALITs) to advance this work.
The tentative start date for this fellowship is October 19, 2026. This is a 2-year fellowship that will end in 2028.
Who You Are
Experienced.
Demonstrated experience litigating complex individual, multi-plaintiff, and/or class action cases in federal, state, and administrative courts. Demonstrated experience in litigation based on the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes, including the Immigration and Nationality Act and related immigration laws.
Advocate.
Experience working with community organizations, grassroots campaigns, and impacted communities, particularly in the Deep South, aimed at protecting the rights of immigrants and migrants. Experience conducting outreach activities related to litigation and campaigns.
Committed.
Demonstrated interest and commitment to community-oriented and movement-supportive lawyering. Dedicated to a non-hierarchical, client-centered approach to advocacy and ability to work on sensitive issues in a compassionate and empathetic manner. Proven commitment to immigrant justice.
Analytical.
Ability to synthesize complex legal and policy developments, analyze requests for legal assistance relating to immigration law, and provide technical assistance to immigrant communities and partner organizations.
Researcher.
Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and factual investigations.
Writer.
Ability to draft briefs, memos, and other documents in support of litigation, advocacy, and public education with a team and independently.
Creative.
Ability to think creatively, be flexible, and take calculated risks around changing priorities and in crafting and executing strategies to move litigation and campaigns forward.
Collaborative.
Aptitude for and willingness to be a team player, including with diverse partners and team members. Ability to work with other Advocacy Litigation & Impact Teams (ALITs), external organizations, and stakeholders on multiple cases and campaigns at once.
Communicative.
Exceptional communication skills and ability to communicate persuasively to a variety of audiences through writing and speaking. Ability to communicate legal concepts effectively to diverse and multi-lingual audiences, including community groups, coalitions, and individuals. Able and willing to communicate regularly with clients, co-counsel, and partner organizations.
Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment.
Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values.
Compensation
This is an exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $117,286.00 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Click here to view the benefits available to SPLC staff.
Where & How You'll Work
Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
This position will report to the Director of Strategic Litigation & Advocacy.
Other Special Considerations
This is a 2-year fellowship and will end 2 years from the start date.
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) 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 without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.
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