Detention Fellow

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Detention Fellow Posting Number 26TM0216 Department Law School Newark Overview Posting Summary

Rutgers University
- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Detention Fellow. The Rutgers Immigrant Rights Clinic (IRC) seeks to hire a full-time Detention Fellow to work on a project funded by the State of New Jersey to provide free counsel to low-income individuals who are detained and facing deportation in New Jersey before the immigration courts, Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the federal courts.

The Detention Fellows will work within a team of other staff attorneys and a paralegal  Detention Fellows will also coordinate with clinical and nonclinical law students working with IRC. We anticipate that this will be a 2-year fellowship

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

* Representation of detained and non detained immigrants

* Coordination of clinical and non-clinical law students

* Data reporting and grant related advocacy and tasks

This position is contingent on the continuation of external funding.

FLSA Exempt Salary Details $55,000 - $70,000 Salary is contingent on continued funding. Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

* Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

* Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

* Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options

* Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)

* Life insurance coverage

* Employee discount programs

Position Status Full Time Working Hours 40 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the Flex Work@RU Application System.

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Payroll Designation People Soft Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

* Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

* Requires a minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.

* OR
- * Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education/experience in the discipline. A master's degree in a specialized discipline may be required, particularly in research, project management or managerial positions.

* Requires a minimum of five years experience and/or increasing functional responsibility in a leadership/managerial role. With a master's degree requirement, a minimum of three years of related experience is acceptable.

* Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* The Detention Fellow will be a recent law graduate with a J.D. degree. Although the Detention Fellow need not be admitted to a state bar when the fellowship begins, the Detention Fellow should plan to be admitted to the bar soon after the fellowship begins.

* Fluency in another language, in particular Spanish, is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date 05/27/2026 Posting Close Date 08/25/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-Newark Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark City Newark State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

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