Jobs/Executive Director

Equal Rights Advocates seeks an Executive Director to provide leadership to implement ERA’s mission and strategic plan. The Executive Director is ERA’s chief staff member, provides leadership, and is the organization’s liaison to funding sources, law firms, nonprofit organizations, and the media. The Executive Director oversees all management, planning, litigation, and programs; and hires and directs staff, interns, volunteers and consultants. The Executive Director must possess a high level of commitment to advancing women’s rights, have a reputation for high ethical and moral standards, have an inclusive management style, and be enthusiastic about working with a strong and diverse staff, and Board of Directors. A degree in law and/or nonprofit administration is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This is a full-time, exempt position located in San Francisco, CA. To read the complete position description, and for information about how to apply, please Click here.

Jobs/ Law Clerk Internships

Law Clerks have the unique opportunity to work in an exciting and cutting-edge non-profit women’s rights law firm. ERA has been fighting for women’s equality through litigation and advocacy for over 35 years.  Under the supervision of ERA attorneys, Law Clerks staff our Advice and Counseling line. They interview callers and provide legal advice regarding sex discrimination, sexual harassment, title IX enforcement, family/medical leave, and other employment issues.  Law Clerks also assist with impact litigation and legislation through research and writing assignments; attending court hearings, depositions, and internal litigation strategy sessions; and working with ERA lawyers on legislative advocacy.  Law clerks may also have the opportunity to present educational workshops to community groups regarding sex discrimination and women’s rights.

ERA requires a commitment of 16-20 hours during the school year and 10 to 11 weeks full time in the summer, and accepts 2L and 3L students only. Our internships are unpaid.

Qualifications       

• Excellent writing & research skills;
• Demonstrated commitment to women’s issues, public interest law and racial justice;
• Coursework in Employment Discrimination, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Critical Race Theory, Feminist Jurisprudence, Immigration Law, Public Interest Law;
• Experience working on ERA’s focus areas, including sexual harassment, employment issues, affirmative action, welfare, family/work, immigration, and economic self-sufficiency; and,
• Bilingual ability in Spanish (highly desirable), Cantonese, or Mandarin (a plus).

To apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, three references, and a short writing sample (5-7 pages) to lawclerkapplicants@equalrights.org.

Deadlines for receipt of applications
Fall Internships – June 15
Spring Internships – October 20
Summer Internships – December 15