Nonprofit
Hotline Counsel Fellow
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Description
The Reproductive Equity Now Foundation (RENF) is seeking a Hotline Counsel Fellow to lead the expansion of our Abortion Legal Hotline, a free and confidential legal resource for patients, providers, and supporters navigating the rapidly changing landscape of abortion access. This is a 12-month, grant-funded fellowship, and continuation beyond the first year will depend on future funding.
Reporting to the Senior Policy Counsel, the Hotline Counsel Fellow will help to manage daily hotline operations, build partnerships with attorneys in New Hampshire to expand hotline access into the state, and work across the region to raise awareness about this vital resource. This temporary fellowship is ideal for a mission-driven attorney who combines sharp legal skills with empathy, a drive to build networks and relationships, and a deep commitment to reproductive freedom.
Key Responsibilities
Area #1: Regional Expansion & Relationship Building
- Work to expand the Abortion Legal Hotline into New Hampshire by developing relationships with law firms, garnering support from elected officials, and building and executing work plans to expand the Hotline’s operations.
- Build relationships with law firms, bar associations, legal service organizations, and individual attorneys to expand RENF’s legal volunteer base.
- Coordinate onboarding and scheduling for participating attorneys.
Area #2: Hotline Management & Legal Support
- Support staffing the Abortion Legal Hotline, responding to inquiries, and connecting callers with pro bono legal support.
- Research and track state and federal laws affecting abortion access, patient privacy, and cross-border care.
- Develop and maintain referral relationships with pro bono partners, in coordination with Senior Policy Counsel.
Area #3: Hotline Programming
- Help lead trainings for Hotline attorneys to ensure they are up-to-date on the latest developments in the reproductive equity landscape.
- Ensure that Hotline protocols, scripts, and materials are up-to-date and compliant with current laws.
- Work with communications staff to promote the Hotline through digital outreach, presentations, and materials for patients and providers.
- Conduct trainings and informational sessions for health care providers, clinic staff, and community organizations about legal rights and available resources.
- Support the development of educational materials on abortion access and legal protections.
Qualifications
- A J.D. or equivalent degree;
- An active license to practice law in Massachusetts, Connecticut, or New Hampshire;
- Willingness to travel across New England for the duties of the role;
- 1-2 years of relevant legal experience;
- A commitment to advancing reproductive rights and justice;
- Knowledge of laws affecting access to health care; reproductive rights jurisprudence; and the reproductive health, rights, and justice movement;
- Ability to take initiative; manage a variety of tasks; meet deadlines; work well under pressure; and demonstrate attention to detail.
Benefits
REN offers a generous benefits package including health and dental insurance and a retirement account with employer match.
Location
Associated Location
Floor 5
How to Apply
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jobs@reproequitynow.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the fellowship is filled. Please specify the name of the fellowship you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
The Reproductive Equity Now Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourages women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community to apply.
