Legal Fellow

Benefits

Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.

The Legal Fellow will be supervised by the CGJ Director and provide support in all areas of the Center for Global Justice's work.

Essential duties:

• Support the Center for Global Justice Human Trafficking Clinic through a full range of legal and administrative duties.
• Assist in student/staff projects and CGJ legal projects.
• Support the CGJ’s administrative and advancement work.
• Assist with the CGJ’s internship and fellowship programs.

Qualifications:

• JD required with prior experience in a law office or legal non-profit environment a plus
• Proficiency in computer applications with a good understanding of databases (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Mail, Google Drive, Zoom, Westlaw/Lexis, Clio)

Candidates must have:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Proven ability to independently exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality of all matters within the office
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and professionalism
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and efficiently manage time to meet deadlines
• Proactive work style and a history of collaborative teamwork
• Ability to work well with Regent colleagues, CGJ Legal Clinic clients, and with external organizations
• Strong proofreading and writing skills 
• Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity 

Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status. For full Non-Discrimination Policy click here.