The National Women’s Law Center seeks a fellow or legal fellow focused on health equity and justice. This role will support the Center’s legal and policy work on health access, with a focus on BIPOC, women with few financial resources, and women who face intersectional and other barriers to care. This role will be on the Center’s Reproductive Rights and Health team and is a full-time, one-year term-limited position, to begin in fall 2025.

This is a full-time exempt position of 37.5 hours per week.

The Organization

The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice — in the courts, in public policy, and in our society — working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.

We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us — especially those who face multiple forms of discrimination, including women of color, LGBTQ people, and low-income women and families.

For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight.

Responsibilities

Draft written materials, including responses to proposed rules and other agency initiatives on women’s health issues, factsheets, talking points, blogs and other materials;
Legal and policy research;
Conduct legal and policy analysis of federal and state legislative and administrative proposals;
Work with advocates and policymakers on policy development, including identifying ways to make advancements in the areas of health equity and justice in a creative and imaginative way;
Participate in coalition meetings and working closely with partners in various progressive coalitions;
Represent the Center at coalition meetings, conferences, and at public events;
Work in close coordination with key Center staff, including those on the Reproductive Rights and Health team, other Center staff undertaking federal and state advocacy work, and the Campaign and Communications Team, to strategically and collectively further the Center’s work.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

A law degree (JD)
To be considered as a legal fellow, admission to a state bar with ability to waive into the DC Bar if not already admitted;
Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills;
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, stakeholders and individuals navigating our health care systems;
Ability to collaborate with and build trust with key stakeholders;
Outstanding time management and organizational skills, with careful attention to detail;
A demonstrated ability to perform well independently with grace under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment;
Commitment to centering diversity and equity in executing key responsibilities;
Collaborative and collegial approach, and an ability and desire to work in a team-based environment, and an orientation to the work that recognizes and values the contributions of all team members;

Preferred:

Knowledge of health equity and justice issues;
Ability to translate scientific and observational research into concrete policy objectives;
Demonstrated commitment to and experience working on gender and racial equity and centering communities of color in their approach to work;
Proven ability to work independently and a high degree of self-motivation;

Key Relations

The Ann Kolker Fellow will report directly to the Director of Health Equity and will collaborate closely with Reproductive Right and Health team and other Center staff.

Compensation

A salary within the range of $88,055-96,786 will be provided to the successful candidate, consistent with the National Women's Law Center's compensation framework. The successful candidate's salary within this range will be determined by the number years of relevant experience they bring to the role.

The center offers a comprehensive benefits package, and four weeks of annual vacation.

NWLC is a non-profit organization whose headquarters and staff are based in Washington, D.C. at our new office at 1350 Eye Street N.W. This role is based in D.C. and will be eligible for some telework while also being expected to work in person on a regular basis. The successful candidate will need to live in or relocate to the Washington, D.C. area (D.C., Maryland, or Virginia).

The first 90 days of employment will be considered a probationary period.

Classification

NWLC recognizes a staff bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in NWLC’s bargaining unit. Specific employment terms are subject to collective bargaining.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining how your professional background is a good fit for this position. Resumes should include exact start and end dates (month and year) of employment, as well as the average number of hours worked per week in each job. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview. We kindly request that interested parties refrain from calling, emailing, or visiting NWLC’s offices to express interest or check on the status of their application.

The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all genders, gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans. 

Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.

The Position

This is a full-time exempt position of 37.5 hours per week.

The Organization

The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice — in the courts, in public policy, and in our society — working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.