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OVERVIEW
NPR seeks an outstanding recent law school graduate with an interest in First Amendment and media law to serve as its Ishiyama Transparency in Government Legal Fellow. Under the guidance of NPR staff lawyers, the Legal Fellow works with NPR journalists to obtain access to public records and proceedings that shed light on the operations of government. The Legal Fellow will help reporters craft requests for records under the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and state public records laws, appeal inappropriate denials, request access to court records and proceedings, and work with NPR staff lawyers and outside counsel in litigating FOIA, state public records act, and court-access cases. Time permitting, the Legal Fellow may also assist NPR staff lawyers on other media law matters, such as reviewing amicus briefs, pre-publication review, counseling reporters on newsgathering, copyright, and First Amendment issues, defending content-related suits, and negotiating content-related agreements.
This is a full-time, 2-year fellowship that will begin in August or early September of 2024. The Legal Fellow will be paid $85,000 per year, plus benefits, including paid vacation.
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The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Bachelor’s degree and J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school earned by June 2024 required.
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Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $85,000 plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.
Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR’s benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.
NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.
Full Time
Television & Broadcasting
$129k-166k (estimate)
04/05/2024
06/03/2024
npr.org
WASHINGTON, DC
500 - 1,000
1970
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
JOHN LANSING
$200M - $500M
Television & Broadcasting
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