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Prison Law Office

Jane Kahn Legal Fellow

Berkeley, CA · On-site +1

$107K - $134K/yr

With a small staff of attorneys, investigators, litigation assistants, and support personnel, Prison Law Office engages in class action and other impact litigation, advocates for policy and law ...

Prison Law Office

Jane Kahn Legal Fellow

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$107K - $134K/yr

With a small staff of attorneys, investigators, litigation assistants, and support personnel, Prison Law Office engages in class action and other impact litigation, advocates for policy and law ...

Prison Law Office

Litigation Paralegal

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$120K - $138K/yr

... prisons, jails, detention facilities, and juvenile facilities, and those who are on parole. PLO engages in class action and other impact litigation, advocates for policy and law changes, assists ...

Prison Law Office

Litigation Paralegal

Berkeley, CA · Hybrid

$120K - $138K/yr

... prisons, jails, detention facilities, and juvenile facilities, and those who are on parole. PLO engages in class action and other impact litigation, advocates for policy and law changes, assists ...

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Washington University of St. Louis

$49K - $82K/yr

Work alongside PEP Reentry Advocate to support students post-release, including building academic ... Moderate travel to the prison campuses including Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and ...

Worth Rises

Director of Corporate Campaigns

New York, NY · Remote

$130K/yr

Worth Rises is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to dismantling the prison industry and ending the exploitation of those it touches. Partnering with directly impacted people, we work to ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for prison advocate in the United States is $60,627.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Prison Advocate, you need a background in criminal justice, social work, or law, along with experience in case management and inmate advocacy. Familiarity with prison information systems, legal databases, and sometimes specialized certifications in counseling or legal assistance are often desirable. Strong interpersonal skills, emotional resilience, and effective communication are crucial for building trust and supporting incarcerated individuals. These skills are essential for navigating the complex prison system, ensuring client rights, and facilitating successful rehabilitation and reintegration.

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Prison Advocates often encounter challenges such as navigating complex legal and correctional systems, working with individuals who may have experienced trauma, and maintaining professional boundaries in high-stress environments. They may also face resistance from institutional staff or limited resources when trying to support inmates' rights and access to services. Despite these challenges, advocates play a vital role in ensuring ethical treatment and providing a voice for individuals within the correctional system. Success in this role involves resilience, creative problem-solving, and a strong commitment to social justice. Teamwork and collaboration with legal professionals, social workers, and correctional staff are also essential parts of the daily routine.

What is a prison advocate?

A Prison Advocate is someone who works to support and protect the rights of incarcerated individuals. They may assist with legal matters, ensure humane treatment, and advocate for policy changes to improve prison conditions. Their work often involves collaborating with lawyers, human rights organizations, and lawmakers. Prison Advocates may also provide emotional support and resources to prisoners and their families.

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Jane Kahn Legal Fellow

Prison Law Office

Berkeley, CA • On-site, Remote

$107K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Jane Kahn Research and Writing Legal Fellow

Experience: 0-3 years

Compensation: $107,426-$134,055* plus benefits

* The salary for this position is based upon a non-negotiable salary scale for attorneys at PLO.

Start Date: January to September 2027

Duration: One year

Location: Remote from Arizona, California, or New York (in-office attendance in PLO's Berkeley, California office is welcome, but not required for this position)

Application Due: August 12, 2026 by 11:59 PM PT


What We Do: Prison Law Office is a nonprofit public interest law firm that strives to reduce incarceration and demands fair and humane treatment for people who remain in prisons, jails, immigration detention facilities, and juvenile facilities and who are on parole. With a small staff of attorneys, investigators, litigation assistants, and support personnel, Prison Law Office engages in class action and other impact litigation, advocates for policy and law changes, assists individuals in administrative actions and lawsuits, educates the public, creates and distributes self-help information, and lends technical assistance to other attorneys.


The Role: The Prison Law Office Jane Kahn Writing and Research Legal Fellowship is a one-year position for attorneys with a commitment to civil rights and criminal justice reform, and offers the Fellow the opportunity to obtain unparalleled training and experience in research and writing and other aspects of public interest legal practice. The fellowship is named in honor of Jane Kahn, a pioneering, creative, and compassionate attorney who fought for decades to advance the rights and dignity of people behind bars. This is a research and writing fellowship. On occasion, the Fellow may tour prisons, jails, and/or juvenile facilities and interview incarcerated people and correctional staff to monitor compliance with class action settlement agreements. The Fellow's principal role will consist of research and writing.


The ideal candidate will have:

  • Ability to satisfy one of the following licensing requirements:
    • Admission to the California Bar,
    • Plans to sit for the next California Bar Exam,
    • Eligibility to participate in California's Multijurisdictional Practice (MJP) Program, or
    • Eligibility to practice law while residing in Arizona, California, or New York despite admission to the bar of another jurisdiction.
  • Experience or interest in correctional and criminal legal system matters.
  • Excellent analytical, legal research, and writing skills.
  • Strong oral advocacy skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and work independently.
  • Ability to interact cooperatively, professionally, and effectively with co-workers.


Benefits:

  • Generous health insurance
  • Dental care stipend
  • Annual wellness bonus
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • 403(b) retirement accounts with employer matching at 5% of annual earnings
  • Repayment of qualifying federal educational loans up to $1,300/month
  • Paid time off
  • All federal and state holidays off
  • Office closure the last week of the year


Prison Law Office is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization and community. We can only maintain excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse 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.


To be considered for the position, please submit the following materials, via BambooHR, by August 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Legal writing sample (confidential information may be redacted)
  • List of three references


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