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The law firm of Hunton Andrews Kurth invites qualified individuals to apply for a two year pro bono fellowship based in its New York office.  Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to a career in public interest law and be admitted to the New York State Bar.  The fellow will focus on representing immigration clients through two referral organizations, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) and the Legal Aid Society of New York.  The fellow will also be asked to partner with lawyers in the firm’s New York office on pro bono cases.  The firm intends to fully integrate the fellow into Hunton Andrews Kurth, with opportunities available to the fellow for legal training, professional development and social participation that are open to associates at the firm.

Length of Fellowship Program:  Two year program (September 2022 - December 2024)

Location:  Offices of Hunton Andrews Kurth  LLP, New York office (MetLife Building at 200 Park Avenue), Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) (252 W. 37^th Street, Suite 1500), Legal Aid Society of New York (199 Water Street)

Reporting:  Assigned to Hunton Andrews Kurth Litigation Team, reporting to office pro bono chair.

Compensation:  Salary comparable to legal aid and public interest staff attorneys; school loan repayment program; benefits comparable with those afforded to Hunton Andrews Kurth’s associates

Interested applicants should apply online and upload a resume, include a law school transcript, a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and desire to pursue a career in public interest law, and a list of at least three professional references.  Admission to the New York bar and prior experience representing immigration clients is required.  Spanish language proficiency is required.  Applications should be submitted no later than February 18.  We currently anticipate that interviews will be scheduled during February/March 2022. EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability.

Job # 002916 (If you wish to submit an application, this number will be necessary for your online submission.) 

If you have questions about this position or the application process, please contact Elizabeth Sarquez, Lawyer Recruiting and Development Administrator for New York.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

200 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10166