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McCarter & English invites applications for the McCarter & English Pro Bono Fellowship for the City of Newark, New Jersey. The Fellowship is a unique opportunity for an attorney to dedicate their time on providing legal services for the benefit of the Newark community. The Fellow is a key member of the Firm’s thriving pro bono program in Newark, reporting to the Pro Bono Partner and the Newark Office Managing Partner and working closely with partners throughout the Firm. This a two-year full-time attorney position, with the next term commencing in October 2026 and running through September 2028. The Fellow receives a competitive public interest salary with the benefits that are available to Firm associates. The Fellow is fully integrated into Firm life, including trainings, social interactions, and the full range of professional development opportunities available to associates.
Job Responsibility:
Provide legal services for the benefit of the Newark community
Focus on the rights and unmet legal needs of low-income individuals and families, with a particular emphasis on housing
Primarily litigation focused
Develop and participate in broad-based advocacy strategies to drive public policy and increase services
Represent pro bono clients at hearings, trials, immigration interviews, and settlement negotiations
Conduct know-your-rights presentations and trainings
Serve as amicus counsel in appellate proceedings
Conduct research to inform systemic reform advocacy
Engage in public speaking and community education
Requirements:
Strong commitment to public interest law and practice
Judicial clerkships preferred
Fluency in Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in Newark preferred
Excellent research, writing, and interpersonal skills
Ability to convey complex legal concepts to a non-lawyer audience
Strong connection and commitment to the City of Newark
Admission to the New Jersey bar is required within six months
Nice to have:
Judicial clerkships
Fluency in Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in Newark
What we offer:
Firm-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Firm-paid short-term and long-term disability
Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage with firm cost share
High-deductible health plan with annual firm HSA contribution
Employee-paid voluntary dental and vision coverage
Supplemental health plans (accident, cancer, critical illness)
Flexible spending accounts
Optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance
Supplemental STD coverage
401(k) plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence (e.g., parental leave)
Free employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services
Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support, and pet care program