RBGG Fellowship Program - Recent Law School Graduates

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP, a San Francisco law firm specializing in complex trial and appellate litigation in both federal and state courts, seeks applicants for a one-year fellowship for recent law school graduates. The fellowship will run from Fall 2026 to Fall 2027.

We have a broad practice, including both public interest and private sector litigation. Key practice areas include litigation challenging the conditions of confinement in state and federal prisons, county jails, and immigration detention centers, disability rights, employment counseling and litigation, civil rights, business and commercial litigation, and First Amendment. More information about the firm can be found at our website, http : / / www.rbgg.com / .

The Fellow will work closely with our attorneys on a variety of cases in these practice areas, including pre-trial work and post-judgment monitoring. The Fellow will be responsible for significant case tasks and will be fully integrated into the teams of attorneys and paraprofessionals who work on our cases. Attorneys will also provide formal and informal mentoring to the Fellow during the fellowship year, to prepare the Fellow for future career opportunities, including careers in private firms doing public interest work.

RBGG is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization and community. We can only maintain excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of attorneys, paralegals, and staff that includes all races, ages, backgrounds, citizenships, national origins, disabilities, gender identities, languages, military experiences, sexual orientations, religions, socioeconomic status, work experiences, and historically excluded communities.

Applicants who will be graduating law school in 2026 are welcome to apply. Excellent research and writing skills are essential. We expect that you will be admitted to the California bar during the fellowship year. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination as well as a valid California driver’s license are required, subject to requesting an exemption based on medical condition or disability or sincerely held religious belief. We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The Fellow will be able to participate in RBGG’s loan repayment program, which provides up to $2,000 per month in additional compensation to pay for law school loans. Other benefits include participation in the firm’s health, dental, and vision insurance.

Please apply no later than September 22, 2025 via e-mail to Firm Administrator Kira Hansen (khansen@rbgg.com) and include as attachments all of the following : a cover letter addressed to the Managing Partner, Gay C. Grunfeld, a resume, two writing samples, two or more references (including mailing address, email, and telephone number), and law school transcript. In your email, please also identify where or from whom you heard about this position. We expect to select a Fellow by November 14, 2025.

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