Summer Law Clerk - Leadership For Educational Equity

About LEE

LEE is a diverse, nonpartisan network of equity-minded leaders at all stages of life and career. We provide 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities to support and inspire members to increase equity everywhere.

LEE is a civic leadership development membership organization currently open to alumni of our partner organizations including Teach For America, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), New Leaders, Latinos for Education, City Teaching Alliance, School Board Partners, Public Allies, and more.

We equip LEE members with the tools, resources, and industry knowledge they need to take collective action and create change in their communities – whether that’s through policymaking, elected leadership, advocacy, or grassroots organizing.

LEE believes that when a diverse group of leaders, grounded in a commitment to equity, are in leadership roles, they can be a transformative force for and with students and communities.

We are an outcomes-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. LEE is honored to have been selected as a LATINA Style 50 Award recipient and a When Work Works award recipient. We are also an Employer of National Service. If you would like to become part of our team and join the fight for educational equity, or if you would simply like to learn more, please visit wearelee.org.

Position Summary:

The Law Clerk reports to and will work closely with LEE’s General Counsel. The General Counsel manages the organization’s risk and compliance and provides legal and strategic advice to the Executive Director, the leadership team, and to LEE’s staff across all program and operations teams. The General Counsel practices in a wide range of substantive areas including employment law, tax-exempt organization law, compliance, and campaign finance laws. Day-to-day work often includes: advising staff on how to navigate legal as well as policy questions, drafting high-level communications for staff, developing and analyzing systems and processes for compliance, drafting and reviewing contracts, and supporting the organization’s board of directors.

The Law Clerk is a paid position. The position is a full-time, temporary position for up to 40 hours per week from starting around May 15th through on or around July 31st, 2025.

Position Location: New York City (hybrid–3 days/week in office)

Travel Requirements: 0%

Responsibilities:

Learning and Research (100%)

• Learn about the practice of law as an in-house counsel in a non-profit organization setting

• Develop an understanding of the issues faced by 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(3) non-profits

• Practice legal skills such as legal research, legal writing, and drafting client communications

• Conduct legal research across a wide variety of substantive areas with a particular focus on corporate law, contracts, employment law, and tax-exempt organization law with an opportunity to create a writing sample

• Producing high-quality written communication for different constituencies within the organization

• Other responsibilities, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate years of work experience (If you do not hold a Bachelor’s degree an additional 4 years of relevant experience is required. If you hold an Associate’s degree an additional 2 years of relevant experience is required.)

• Enrolled in law school and actively pursuing a J.D. with at least 1 year of law school complete

• 3.2 GPA or above in law school

• Strong, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, & inclusion

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team

• Deep passion for educational equity and belief in LEE’s mission and theory of change

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, impact-focused environment

• Discretion, ownership, and initiative to independently drive projects forward

• Commitment to educational equity

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong research skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word

• Access to Lexis/Nexis or Westlaw

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

• This position is primarily a sedentary role working with colleagues based around the country using remote technologies.

• The person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with staff or access office equipment.

Application Submission:

Thank you for considering LEE as a future employer, we are eager to review your application and learn more about your experiences and interest in LEE's mission. We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. However, we do not have an application deadline for this position and we will review applications on a rolling basis. For additional information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section on LEE's Careers website: https://wearelee.org/who-we-are/careers/.

Pay and Benefits

The position level for this role is Director 1 and the corresponding hourly pay range for this position is $46.15-$57.92. Pay is competitive and based upon relevant experience and cost of labor for your location. Learn more about compensation here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kUbPtNQiPIjWA4xbEaEY08RLQ-ZeO49wd8dc1v3U_s8/edit?usp=sharing.

Please visit LEE's Careers Website for information on benefits that full-time temporary staff have access to:

• Full-time Temporary: https://wearelee.org/who-we-are/careers/#:~:text=Time%20Temporary%20Staff-,Care%20For%20Your%20Health,-Medical%2C%20dental%2C%20and

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Leadership for Educational Equity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity, and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, and national origin. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.

An affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

LEE is committed to the full inclusion for individuals with disabilities in employment, its programs, and its operations. As part of this commitment, LEE will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact staffing@educationalequity.org and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly to address your request.