Legislative Fellow (Fall 2027)

The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global human‑rights organization dedicated to protecting reproductive rights worldwide. With offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., Nairobi, Bogota, and Geneva, the Center combines litigation, legal policy, and advocacy to advance its mission.

About the role

The Legislative Fellow reports to the Senior Counsel and works closely with the Policy and Advocacy Team and other U.S. Program staff. The position is based in New York City or Washington, D.C. in a hybrid model (three days in‑office, two days remote).

Primary Responsibilities

• Track and analyze reproductive‑rights legislation in all 50 states and D.C., focusing on abortion, maternal health, and assisted reproduction.
• Provide technical assistance to advocates and partners.
• Prepare legislative analyses and conduct legal research.
• Draft public‑education and advocacy materials on legislative trends.
• Speak publicly about reproductive rights.
• Assist in proactive and defensive legislative strategies.
• Work on additional legislative and advocacy projects with the Policy and Advocacy team, Litigation, and Corporate Engagement.
• Represent the Center at public events, conferences, and coalition meetings as needed.
• Supervise the work of legal interns.

Requirements

• J.D. degree required.
• One to three years of post‑law‑school experience strongly preferred (not required).
• Excellent research and writing skills; ability to analyze complex legal issues.
• Some federal or state legislative, coalition, and/or political experience preferred.
• Ability to manage a high volume of daily bill analysis and organize information cohesively.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities; self‑motivation and capacity to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commitment to the Center’s mission and values, with experience or knowledge of reproductive‑rights law, reproductive justice, racial justice, or related human‑rights issues.
• Problem‑solving attitude, collaborative spirit, and dedication to inclusive equity work.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Compensation

The salary is $90,000 for the first year and $100,000 for the second year, based on New York City or Washington, D.C. locations. A downward locality adjustment may apply if work is performed outside these locations.

Duration

This is a full‑time, two‑year fellowship beginning in Fall 2027.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance with no in‑network deductible and best‑in‑class reproductive health coverage, including infertility.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Well‑being programs to prevent and recover from burnout, supporting mental, physical, and community health.
• Generous paid leave: parental leave, personal days, vacation, and sick leave.
• Office closed the last week of December for holiday time.
• 401(k) contribution of 7.5% of annual salary after the first year (U.S. and Kenya only).
• Union representation by UAW Local 2325 (ALAA) and exempt FLSA status.