Habeas Law Fellow -- PA

• File and argue habeas petitions in federal district court to obtain release of wrongly-detained clients in immigration detention.
• Handle bond hearings for clients in immigration detention.
• Assist clients in immigration detention to assert their civil statutory and constitutional rights.

This role directly helps wrongly-detained immigrants secure their release from detention, upholding their civil and constitutional rights and combating unjust incarceration.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated commitment to the low-income client community.
• Ability to travel across Pennsylvania to appear in federal courts.
• Spanish or other second language proficiency preferred but not required.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Entry level salary for barred attorneys is $64,500. The position is a one-year fellowship. Remote work possible but must be based in Pennsylvania.

The Community Justice Project (CJP) is a statewide legal aid program in Pennsylvania that specializes in class action and impactful litigation on behalf of low-income residents, focusing on civil rights, employment, housing, immigration, and public benefits.