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Abrams Legal Fellow
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Established in 1970, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists. RCFP serves news organizations, reporters, editors, documentary filmmakers, media lawyers, and many more who use its online resources.
Job Description
The Abrams Legal Fellowship is a new, two-year fellowship that focuses on providing legal assistance to documentary filmmakers. As part of their work providing pre-broadcast and pre-publication legal review and other newsgathering support to journalists, the legal fellow will provide fair use vetting for documentary filmmakers.
The Abrams Legal Fellowship is an exciting opportunity for an early-career lawyer to play a hands-on role in serving the documentary film community. FRONTLINE, the award-winning PBS documentary series produced by GBH in Boston, will be the legal fellow’s primary client. If time permits, the fellow may also assist with the general legal work of the Reporters Committee, including support for investigative and local reporting around the country. The Abrams Legal Fellow will report directly to our Vice President of Legal Programs and work with other legal fellows and Reporters Committee staff attorneys.
Qualifications
Candidates for this challenging and rewarding two-year fellowship should have 2-4 post-grad years of experience and a demonstrated interest in the First Amendment, media law and intellectual property law. Post-law school judicial clerkship, fellowship, and/or media practice experience with a law firm or public interest organization is strongly preferred as is background in fair use and copyright law. However, recent law school graduates with strong credentials and relevant experience may be considered. Applicants should be admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction or awaiting bar exam results/admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction at the start of the fellowship term. Applicants who are not members of the D.C. Bar will be required to seek admission. A strong preference will be given to candidates who reside in or are willing to relocate to Washington, D.C.
Company Description
Established in 1970, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists. RCFP serves news organizations, reporters, editors, documentary filmmakers, media lawyers, and many more who use its online resources.
Job Description
The Abrams Legal Fellowship is a new, two-year fellowship that focuses on providing legal assistance to documentary filmmakers. As part of their work providing pre-broadcast and pre-publication legal review and other newsgathering support to journalists, the legal fellow will provide fair use vetting for documentary filmmakers.
The Abrams Legal Fellowship is an exciting opportunity for an early-career lawyer to play a hands-on role in serving the documentary film community. FRONTLINE, the award-winning PBS documentary series…
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Compensation and Benefits
The salary for this position is $98,000 per year. Our generous benefit package also should be considered. RCFP offers:
- 2 weeks paid time off, 4 annual floating days, and all federal holidays;
- A retirement savings plan, including a 5% employer contribution after 3 months of service;
- Comprehensive employer paid insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision, life and accidental death, and disability;
- Ability to use pre-tax dollars for dependent care and commuting expenses.
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits
The salary for this position is $98,000 per year. Our generous benefit package also should be considered. RCFP offers:
- 2 weeks paid time off, 4 annual floating days, and all federal holidays;
- A retirement savings plan, including a 5% employer contribution after 3 months of service;
- Comprehensive employer paid insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision, life and accidental death, and disability;
- Ability to use pre-tax dollars for dependent care and commuting expenses.
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To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references through SmartRecruiters. Please submit materials in one PDF or Word file. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until July 30, 2025. Please note: the Reporters Committee does not sponsor work visas or cover relocation costs. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
RCFP is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RCFP are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. RCFP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references through SmartRecruiters. Please submit materials in one PDF or…
