CCJR Legal Fellow, grant-funded, Contingent II contractual

Job Posting:

JR100721 CCJR Legal Fellow, grant-funded, Contingent II contractual (Open)

Department:

UBalt Law UBF Donor Funds, PM

Position Type:

Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Open Date:

01-09-2025

Close Date:

$75,600

Job Description:

The Center for Criminal Justice Reform at the University of Baltimore School of Law (CCJR) supports community-driven efforts to support public safety and address the harm and inequity caused by the criminal legal system. CCJR is seeking a Legal Fellow (Fellow) to start as soon as possible. This fellowship is a full-time, one-year position with possible renewal, working under the direction of the CCJR Executive Director involving policy reform and advocacy, research, writing and related activities which will advance the CCJR mission.

The Fellow’s work will focus on the law and policy related to CCJR’s existing activities and upcoming initiatives to end mass incarceration and reduce racial and ethnic disparities in all aspects of the criminal legal process. This includes for example, work to support community violence intervention and other non-carceral approaches to producing community safety and investment, reducing the harms of policing, advancing equitable victim services and supportive reentry programming and more. This may include drafting reports and/or policy papers, legislative analysis and advocacy, law student supervision, and other related activities. Though the legal fellow’s work will not involve direct client representation, the fellow will work with CCJR to collaborate with the law school’s renowned clinical programs such as the Criminal Defense and Advocacy Clinic and Innocence Project to identify opportunities to advance systemic reform.

Responsibilities:

Research & Writing - Under the direction of the CCJR Executive Director, conduct legal research, analysis and drafting of policy papers, reports, op-eds, and other publications.

Policy Advocacy - Assist with policy advocacy including legislative analysis and advocacy, and other related CCJR strategic activities.

Other Support for CCJR and Executive Director

• Assist Executive Director with CCJR planning and organizational and operational tasks.
• Assist Executive Director to move forward CCJR initiatives and priorities.
• Work with CCJR to collaborate with the law school’s renowned clinical programs such as the Criminal Defense and Advocacy Clinic and Innocence Project to identify opportunities to advance systemic reform.
• Assist in planning conferences, symposia, and arrange speakers that complement the UBalt Law and CCJR mission.
• Assist with the drafting and production of CCJR publications and media submissions.

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter describing their experience and interest in the position. Please attach your cover letter in the resume section of the application.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
• Some experience and interest in criminal law practice and/or criminal justice policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Grant writing and reporting experience.  Experience developing criminal justice policy or practicing criminal law.

Conditions of Employment:

• May require some evening or weekend events or meetings.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Additional Job Information:

The University of Baltimore ("UBalt" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.