Mountain State Justice

05/28/2026

This is a scholarship that means a lot to us. Feel free to share!

The Darrin Lester Scholarship supports the educational goals of justice-impacted individuals in WV and southwestern PA. Learn how to apply.

04/22/2026

04/13/2026

A few more weeks before the deadline! Apply now to join our team as a civil rights staff attorney!

🚨 WE’RE HIRING: Staff Attorney ⚖️

Join our team at Mountain State Justice and help fight for social justice across West Virginia! ✊

💼 The Role
We’re looking for a full-time attorney to work on prisoner rights & civil rights cases, including:
🔹 Conditions of confinement
🔹 Excessive force claims
🔹 Rights of the unhoused
🔹 Disability discrimination

Work includes individual cases, impact & class litigation, and appeals.

📍 Based in Morgantown or Charleston, WV (preference for Morgantown)

🌟 Who You Are
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from historically marginalized communities.

Ideal candidates may have:
✔️ Litigation experience (state & federal courts)
✔️ Civil rights & §1983 experience
✔️ Class/impact litigation background
✔️ Strong writing & analytical skills ✍️
✔️ Attention to detail & organization
✔️ Initiative & ability to work independently
✔️ A deep commitment to social & racial justice ✊
✔️ Collaboration & communication skills

💡 Lived experience with inequity is valued.

📜 Bar Admission
West Virginia Bar not required immediately—out-of-state attorneys can practice for up to 5 years.

💰 Compensation & Benefits
💵 $55,000 – $105,000 (based on experience)
🩺 Health, vision & dental insurance
📊 Retirement contribution
🧾 Flexible spending account
🌴 Generous paid leave

📩 How to Apply
Send your resume + cover letter to:
📧 recruiting(at)msjlaw(dot)org

Subject line: Staff Attorney

🗓️ Apply by April 30, 2026 (rolling review)
⏳ Start date flexible (late summer/early fall options available)

✨ Be part of the fight for justice. Make an impact where it matters most.

04/01/2026

**TWO MORE WEEKS UNTIL DEADLINE**

✨ Now Accepting Applications: Clifford-Cleckley Fellowship ✨
🎓 The Clifford-Cleckley Fellowship will be awarded to up to two students from high school, college, or graduate programs who identify as Black, Indigenous, or other people of color.
💡 We’re looking for self-directed, energetic individuals who are passionate about advancing social justice and contributing to an inclusive, respectful community. Life experiences, academic excellence, and a commitment to social change are strongly valued.
💰 Fellowship Award: $5,000
📍 Location: Morgantown or Charleston, West Virginia
🗓 Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
📄 How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter outlining your interest, qualifications, and life experiences.
✉️ Email with subject line “Clifford-Cleckley Fellowship Application” to:
recruiting(at)msjlaw(dot)org
🌟 Take the next step in your journey toward equity and justice—apply today!

03/30/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING: Staff Attorney ⚖️

Join our team at Mountain State Justice and help fight for social justice across West Virginia! ✊

💼 The Role
We’re looking for a full-time attorney to work on prisoner rights & civil rights cases, including:
🔹 Conditions of confinement
🔹 Excessive force claims
🔹 Rights of the unhoused
🔹 Disability discrimination

Work includes individual cases, impact & class litigation, and appeals.

📍 Based in Morgantown or Charleston, WV (preference for Morgantown)

🌟 Who You Are
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from historically marginalized communities.

Ideal candidates may have:
✔️ Litigation experience (state & federal courts)
✔️ Civil rights & §1983 experience
✔️ Class/impact litigation background
✔️ Strong writing & analytical skills ✍️
✔️ Attention to detail & organization
✔️ Initiative & ability to work independently
✔️ A deep commitment to social & racial justice ✊
✔️ Collaboration & communication skills

💡 Lived experience with inequity is valued.

📜 Bar Admission
West Virginia Bar not required immediately—out-of-state attorneys can practice for up to 5 years.

💰 Compensation & Benefits
💵 $55,000 – $105,000 (based on experience)
🩺 Health, vision & dental insurance
📊 Retirement contribution
🧾 Flexible spending account
🌴 Generous paid leave

📩 How to Apply
Send your resume + cover letter to:
📧 recruiting(at)msjlaw(dot)org

Subject line: Staff Attorney

🗓️ Apply by April 30, 2026 (rolling review)
⏳ Start date flexible (late summer/early fall options available)

✨ Be part of the fight for justice. Make an impact where it matters most.

03/23/2026

“Aramark has taken control of every channel people in prison have of receiving food...(they) cannot weigh alternative options for buying food—all they have is one option: Aramark.”

Incarcerated people in West Virginia filed a lawsuit arguing that the nation's largest prison food provider violates consumer protections.

03/18/2026

Low-quality food and small portions are part of Aramark’s scheme to “drive people incarcerated at Mt. Olive and their loved ones to purchase food that should be provided for free."

Incarcerated people in West Virginia filed a lawsuit arguing that the nation's largest prison food provider violates consumer protections.

03/14/2026

Today we mourn the loss of civil rights leader John M. Perkins who passed away today at the age of 95.