Careers at PRP

Public Rights Project was founded in 2017 to help local government officials fight for civil rights. We use legal advocacy, capacity building, convenings, and storytelling to advance civil rights and strengthen democracy. A talented staff consisting of lawyers, advocates, organizers, storytellers, and more carry out this critical work with passion and rigor.

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2026/2027 Legal Fellow

We will begin reviewing applications on 10/20/2025 and will review applications received after that date on a rolling basis until the position is filled

Public Rights Project seeks to hire one or more fellows for a one-year fellowship, beginning September 2026. The fellowship is intended for recent law school graduates and lawyers with fewer than three years experience. There is a strong preference for 3Ls, judicial law clerks, and applicants with only one or two years of experience.

We are looking for candidates with a belief in the power of state and local government to make positive change in the world and a passionate commitment to economic, racial, gender, and environmental justice. A fellowship at Public Rights Project would be ideal for candidates interested in cutting-edge impact litigation, public service, and creative strategies to advance civil rights, combat federal or state abuses of power, and more. The fellow will have an opportunity to work directly with the Managing Attorney, Litigation Director, Civil Rights Hub Director, Election Protection Hub Director, Staff Attorneys, other Legal Fellows, multiple cities and states across the country, and community and nonprofit partners. The fellow will also have an opportunity to contribute to case generation, development, and strategy; to shape the direction of Public Rights Project; and to gain valuable experience in organizational and program design.

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Recruiting Manager

Public Rights Project seeks to hire a Recruiting Manager to join our team. This is a remote, regular, full-time and exempt position. The Recruiting Manager will lead PRP’s end-to-end recruiting strategy and operations, manage external recruiting partners and oversee recruiting systems and processes for scalability.

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Senior Program Manager (Legal)

Public Rights Project seeks to hire a Senior Program Manager (Legal) for California to join our team. This is a remote, full-time, exempt position reporting to the Director of the Civil Rights Hub. This role will help oversee the organization, outreach, and coordination of a statewide legal action and resource hub. The role will develop relationships with and optimize our services to local government officials and community-based organizations in the state. This role will work closely with the Directors of the Civil Rights Hub, Litigation team, and Election Protection Hub  to ensure that statewide and local leaders know about and can use our services to help them deliver for their constituents.

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