Law Fellow

The Williams Institute seeks a law fellow to engage in cutting-edge and high-quality research and analysis related to sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.
The Daniel.
H.
Renberg Law Fellow will further the Williams Institute's mission by conducting legal and multi-disciplinary research on discrimination facing LGBTQ people, LGBTQ health, LGBTQ families, and criminal justice, among other topics.
The Law Fellow will contribute to self-published reports, academic articles, public comments, amicus briefs and other Institute work.
The position will be based in Los Angeles, California with a hybrid schedule (part-time in office, part-time remote).
The position will be for two years, beginning in August 2023.
The nation's leading research center on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy, the Williams Institute produces rigorous and independent research with real-world relevance and disseminates it to judges, legislators, policymakers, media, and the public.
Research from the Williams Institute has impacted a wide variety of law and policy issues.
For example, the U.
S.
Supreme Court and numerous other federal courts relied on Williams Institute research in striking down marriage equality bans; President Obama relied on Williams Institute research when issuing an Executive Order prohibiting federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity; and Williams Institute research helped form the legislative record supporting passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act by Congress.
For more information, please visit our website at williamsinstitute.
law.
ucla.
edu.
Percentage of Time: 100 Shift Start: 8:00 am Shift End: 5:00 pm Qualifications for Position 14 Records Qualifications Required/Preferred 1.
JD degree required.
Dual degree (e.
g.
MPP, MPH, MS) with empirical research training (i.
e.
, study design, statistical analysis) preferred.
Preferred 2.
Ability to perform comprehensive legal (and social science, if appropriate) research and analysis and produce analytical reports on their findings.
Strong research skills and experience.
Required 3.
Attorney admitted to practice law in California.
Preferred 4.
Experience with data management software, such as Excel, mapping programs, or other comparable software.
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in utilizing a computer to design tables, charts, graphs and reports for group and one-on-one presentations.
Required 5.
Demonstrated experience with or substantive knowledge of legal issues involving sexual orientation, gender identity, and LGBTQ populations in the United States.
Required 6.
Demonstrated ability to produce the highest-caliber legal research and writing.
Required 7.
Excellent skill in speaking effectively and persuasively to individuals and groups.
Required 8.
Initiative and good judgment.
Required 9.
Demonstrated ability to present research findings in written, verbal or electronic formats to be understood by various audiences (academic and non-scholarly participants).
Required 10.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively under conditions of heavy workload, frequent interruptions, distractions, and deadlines.
Required 11.
Knowledge of LGBTQ legal and political community both in Los Angeles and nationwide.
Preferred 12.
Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.
Required 13.
Ability to handle confidential material with discretion.
Required 14.
Commitment to the Williams Institute's mission and passion for improving the lives of LGBT people through independent and rigorous research.
Required Additional Posting Information Bargaining Unit: 99-Policy Covered Application Deadline: 02-16-2024 External Posting Date: