"Program Associate/Fellow at the Center on Civil Justice, NYU Law School"

The Center on Civil Justice (CCJ) at NYU School of Law seeks a Program Associate/Fellow to support and advance the Center’s policy and research initiatives. We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented, and committed team member to join our collaborative environment.

This position is available immediately, with a flexible start date, and requires availability for 3–5 days per week.

Center on Civil Justice at NYU Law School

There is a well-documented civil justice crisis in the United States. Americans experience more than 120 million unresolved civil legal problems each year, often with devastating consequences. The Center on Civil Justice (CCJ) engages in civil justice problem-solving with the goal of building a justice system that meets the needs of everyday people—whether in federal court through reforms to mass litigation and litigation finance, or by reimagining state civil court systems to ensure people have access to legal advocates who can address their problems early and equitably. Supported by a distinguished group of litigators and civil practice experts, CCJ collaborates with jurists, academics, members of the plaintiff and defense bars, legal services organizations, and court users to promote research and policy solutions that advance meaningful access to state and federal justice systems. CCJ’s Director, Janet Sabel, former CEO of The Legal Aid Society in New York City, is also a Co-Chair of the New York State Permanent Commission on Access to Justice.

Key Responsibilities

As Program Associate, you will be an integral part of the team with an opportunity to take initiative and excel across a range of vital responsibilities to support CCJ’s research and advocacy agenda, and to build and promote CCJ’s programming, visibility and operations.

Specific duties include:

• Work with CCJ Director and Scholars to conduct research and draft policy papers to advance the Center’s Access to Justice (A2J) agenda.
• Work with CCJ Director and Scholars to build an A2J network within NYU Law School and the University.
• Assist in strategic planning for CCJ, including conceiving and developing new programs and initiatives.
• Develop a communication and outreach plan for CCJ, including by redesigning and managing CCJs website and enhancing its online presence through social media, email and news media outreach.
• Coordinate event preparation for both virtual and in-person events, including identifying and corresponding with speakers, sending invitations and managing RSVPs, helping design and prepare materials for distribution, and providing day-of and other logistical support.
• Assist with finance and other administrative tasks, including working with and supervising student interns and fund raising.
• Liaise with CCJs fellows, scholars and external partners, speakers and other leaders in the field to further the Center’s programming.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $70,000 depending on experience and agreed upon hours. The position comes with generous NYU benefits, including:

• medical, dental and vision;
• matching retirement contributions;
• generous vacation, personal, and sick leave policies (including 22 paid vacation days per year plus university holidays);
• tuition remission at certain NYU schools after one year of employment.

Details and further information regarding benefits can be found here.

The position is based at NYU Law School in the Greenwich Village area of New York City. Remote work from home may be possible.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree. Work experience and/or advanced degree in Law, Political Science, History, Sociology and related fields preferred;
• Excellent research, proofreading and editing skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Background and interest in civil justice issues, legal empowerment and/or complex civil litigation;
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen attention to detail;
• Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to work collaboratively with others but also to act as a self-starter with substantial independence and keen judgment;

Preferred Experience

• Experience with web design and an eye for graphic design and visual branding;
• Facility with AI and technology, including pod cast development;
• Facility with social media: Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin
• Event planning and project management skills
• Comfort with or willingness to learn:
  • WordPress/web publishing
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
  • Mailchimp

Interested applicants should send:

1. a cover letter detailing your interest in the position and your relevant experience,
2. a resume/CV
3. the names and contact information of three references.

All materials should to Interfolio via https://apply.interfolio.com/179276