Inclusivity Attorney Fellowship Opportunity

The ideal candidate is committed to public defense and dreams of starting a thriving private practice. This person must have lived experiences as a BIPOC community member or be a person with meaningful connections to BIPOC communities. Preferred level of Professional Experience: • 1 to 5 years’ experience representing human beings as an attorney and/or in a qualified law school clinic or internship/externship setting, and/or under the student practice act(s). • Some prior experience in a business setting, preferably self-employed. Our ideal candidate possesses the following skills: • You want to create your own private practice and do not want to be a long[1]term government employee. • You are self-motivated and a problem solver. • You are an entrepreneur who will support your community with your vision and expertise. • You already have a fundamental understanding of criminal defense and public defense systems, criminal law and procedure and rules of evidence. • You are collaborative, and passionate about team oriented holistic public defense. • You are zealous in your commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and empathy. • Bilingual skills a plus. This person must have values closely aligned with the OADC’s Mission Statement and be especially dedicated to: • Ending the over-policing, prosecution, and incarceration of vulnerable populations traditionally over-represented in the criminal legal system; and • Increasing opportunities for historically under-represented people in America’s legal system. If you are offered this Fellowship, the following are the conditions of employment: • Be a current resident of the state of Colorado or become a resident of the state of Colorado within 30 days of the hire date. • The fellow may work anywhere in Colorado. • Be able to work remotely and in an office setting. • Be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado or will be licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado within 90-days of the hire date. For graduating law students, this Fellowship is contingent upon passing the Colorado Bar Exam. • Submit to a routine background investigation, including a criminal history check. • If hired, the Immigration Reform and Control Act requires you to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States within three workdays.