About the role#
The Norm Gleichman Law Fellowship offers law graduates, judicial clerks, and third-year law students the chance to work within the SEIU Legal Department. This program provides exposure to a variety of legal issues focused on the advancement of workers' interests. Fellows work alongside experienced union-side lawyers during a term of up to two years.
What you'll do#
Fellows participate in many areas of the department's work. Responsibilities include:
- Litigating to enforce the labor and employment rights of union members.
- Handling matters before the National Labor Relations Board.
- Drafting amicus briefs to support workers' rights.
- Providing advice and assistance to staff organizers during campaigns.
- Contributing to policy and legislative initiatives.
- Participating in the SEIU political program.
What you'll need#
We are looking for candidates who possess a strong interest in practicing union-side labor law. You must have a demonstrated commitment to workers' rights and excellent research and writing skills. Applicants must be a law school graduate, a current judicial clerk, or a third-year law student.
Location & details#
This position is based in Washington, DC. It is a full-time, on-site role starting in the fall of 2027. This is a paid fellowship.
About SEIU
The Service Employees International Union is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1921, it focuses on labor justice and worker advocacy. The union represents members in the healthcare, property services, and public sectors. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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