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  • 22 Oct 2021 2:15 PM | Jodi Balsam (Administrator)

    THE WESTERN NEW YORK LAW CENTER is hiring an Executive Drector.

    For more than 25 years, the Western New York Law Center (Law Center) located in Buffalo, NY has been providing free, high-quality legal counsel and representation in civil matters when basic human needs are at stake, including foreclosure prevention, income maintenance, representation of consumers, addressing vacant and abandoned properties, representing low-income entrepreneurs, engaging in work around the Community Reinvestment Act, supporting technology for legal services providers in New York State, and engaging in policy work for our clients. Our services support thousands of poor and low-income families and individuals who cannot afford an attorney. With the gap separating those who can and cannot afford legal representation widening each day, we work to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice, regardless of their ability to pay.  The Law Center has a budget with revenues of more than $2.5 million with over 15 funding sources, including the NYS Office of Court Administration and the IOLA Fund of the State of New York.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Law Center is seeking an experienced leader to serve as its next Executive Director. Building on a strong foundation, the next leader will be responsible for leading the Law Center’s strategic direction, ensuring its long-term financial sustainability and operational efficiency, and overseeing the organization’s programs and staff. 

    The ideal candidate brings a deep passion for, and holistic approach to, serving the Law Center’s mission and the ability to develop strong relationships with various audiences, including funders, partners and policymakers.  The ideal applicant is also a dedicated team builder, committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and collaborative culture. 

    RESPONSIBILITIES 

    Financial Management and Administration:

    ● Oversee the successful execution of the Law Center’s day-to-day operations, including effective strategic financial decision-making, budgeting and management, reporting, and compliance

    Strategic Leadership and Vision:

    ● Lead in the updating and formulating a strategic plan for the Law Center; collaborate with staff, the Board, and key stakeholders to develop innovative strategies to fulfill the organization’s mission

    ● Maintain active engagement and knowledge of current issues and trends to inform cutting edge programs and strategies to advance the Law Center’s mission

    ● Ensure and enhance the Law Center’s reputation as a leading voice and authority on legal issues involving low-income people in Western New York 

    ● Engage with decision makers in State, County and local government to advocate for policies that benefit low-income people in Western New York 

    Team Leadership and Culture:

    ● Actively champion equity, diversity and inclusion, and promote a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates a talented, dedicated, and diverse staff

    ● Promote a respectful workplace that encourages teamwork

    ● Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team and foster positive organizational culture

    Fundraising:

    ● Oversee and work with the Board of Directors and staff to implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy with multiple sources of revenue (including foundation, individual, law firm, and corporate).

    ● Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective funders and encourage active engagement in donor cultivation

    Program Management:

    ● Develop and oversee major strategic initiatives including advocacy and litigation

    ● Support and expand the Law Center’s network of community partners and volunteers to supplement and amplify program capacity

    ● Build, lead, and work as part of coalitions, and local, state, and national organizations, ensuring that the Law Center’s programs reflect the goals and needs of people with lived experience 

    Board Engagement and Partnerships:

    ● Actively recruit, engage, support, and maintain effective communications with a strong and diverse Board of Directors; lead the Board in developing its own capacity to support the organization’s strategic priorities and financial sustainability

    ● Maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners, including policymakers, key allied organizations, media, law firms and corporate legal departments, and volunteers 

    Communications:

    ● Serve as lead spokesperson for the organization’s mission and goals, including with the media, partner organizations, and policymakers

    ● Oversee the organization’s communications strategy to advance and support program goals, ensuring that key messages are communicated effectively 

    QUALIFICATIONS 

    ● Juris Doctorate degree and current license (any state or jurisdiction) required; if not licensed in New York, the successful candidate will be required to obtain a license to practice in New York

    ● Passion for the Law Center’s mission

    ● Minimum of 5 years relevant experience including management and supervisory experience

    ● Strong legal skills with a proven track record of high-quality lawyering

    ● Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

    ● Proven ability to lead and develop creative, thoughtful, and effective strategies to make systemic change

    ● Demonstrated aptitude for cultivating and stewarding funding relationships, including experience diversifying funding streams

    ● Engaging leadership style

    ● Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

    ● Ability to partner effectively with external stakeholders

    ● Strong professional ethics, transparency, integrity, and accountability 

    SALARY 

    Salary is commensurate with experience based on a competitive public interest salary scale.  Available benefits include medical, dental, term life, short and long term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid time off and holidays. 

    HOW TO APPLY 

    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, candidates are urged to submit their materials electronically to jobs@wnylc.net by October 1, 2021.  Please include a letter expressing in detail your interest in the position; your qualifications and what you hope to contribute to the organization’s future; a current résumé; and the names and contact information for three professional references.  

    The Law Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  People of color and people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ are encouraged to apply.


  • 22 Oct 2021 2:07 PM | Jodi Balsam (Administrator)

    CHICAGO-KENT COLLEGE OF LAW (ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY) is hiring a Supervising Attorney for its Business Transactions Clinic

    The C-K Law Group of Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, is now accepting applications for a full-time in-house clinical faculty member from established attorneys who work with business clients and start-up organizations on a variety of transactional matters.

    The successful candidate already has a robust client base that involves advising on business plans, entity formation, financing, trademarks, website content, contracts and business licenses, among other matters.  As a clinical professor, primary duties include teaching enrolled student interns lawyering skills, supervising their assigned client case work, and mentoring them through the myriad associated professional issues.  

    The attorney’s salary is negotiable and based on experience, but will be primarily determined by the amount of fees the attorney is able to generate from the clients he or she represents.  The position carries University benefits including medical, group life insurance, retirement, etc.

    This is an excellent opportunity for talented attorneys wishing to teach and practice in a unique in-house clinical education setting.  Preference will be given to candidates who have been admitted to the Illinois Bar for a minimum of five (5) years, have a strong background in transactional business issues, and have some experience educating law students in the practice of law.   Applicants should have strong academic credentials and a commitment to educating the next generation of lawyers, as well as a desire to be part of a collegial group of attorneys and faculty at the law school.

    Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer; we are committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within our community. Illinois Tech seeks applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, disability, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity and expression. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration.

    Open Date:  October 4, 2021.  Please contact and send resumes to: 

    Jonathan Decatorsmith

    Director of Clinical Education

    IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law

    565 W.  Adams Street

    Chicago, IL 60661-3691

    jdecator@kentlaw.iit.edu

  • 19 Oct 2021 12:20 PM | Mike Murphy (Administrator)

    UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Director with sustained experience in transactional law to join the Lowell Milken Institute for Business Law and Policy's management team. The Deputy Director will have direct responsibilities relating to a number of programs developed by LMI and the UCLA Law business law faculty including:

    • Developing, teaching, and supporting experiential business law courses at UCLA Law;
    • Expanding and promoting the role of the law school in entrepreneurship at UCLA and within the greater Los Angeles/Silicon Beach area;
    • Arranging high-profile public events; and
    • Counseling UCLA Law students interested in business law careers.

    About the Lowell Milken Institute
    UCLA Law is recognized as having one of the best business law programs and tax law programs in the country. Through the generosity of Lowell Milken (’73), LMI was founded in 2011 as UCLA Law’s academic center for business law and policy. LMI’s programming complements the law school’s Business Law and Policy Specialization and Tax Law and Policy Specialization. Law students who enroll in either of the business law specializations and who participate in LMI’s programming gain a strong foundation in business law and/or tax law. Through its programs and events, LMI brings to campus legal scholars, government regulators, and business law practitioners who focus on business law and tax law, including securities regulation, M&A, private equity, bankruptcy, secured transactions, real estate law, intellectual property and business litigation among other areas. LMI designs and hosts a suite of competitions for law students to learn and practice lawyering skills including drafting, negotiation and presentation. LMI also serves as a regular convenor of scholars, regulators, policymakers and practitioners to engage in the most important and cutting-edge issues in business law and tax law. Additional information about LMI can be found at https://lowellmilkeninstitute.law.ucla.edu/.

    The Position of Deputy Director
    LMI’s Deputy Director will play a leading role in the development, management and strategic vision of the Institute. The Deputy Director will work at the direction of, and in collaboration with, LMI’s Executive Director and its co-Faculty Directors. Working with the business law faculty and the law school’s experiential learning program, the Deputy Director will assist in curating experiential business law course offerings. The Deputy Director will identify and develop experiential courses not currently offered; and the Deputy Director will have the opportunity to develop and teach an experiential course, such as a live-client startup clinic. The Deputy Director will expand and promote LMI’s role in UCLA’s robust entrepreneurship ecosystem and entrepreneurship in the greater Los Angeles community. The Deputy Director will take a lead role in running the annual competition for the Lowell Milken Institute-Sandler Prize. The Deputy Director will counsel students interested in business law on post-graduation career opportunities. Working with Institute staff and the Executive Director, the Deputy Director will identify opportunities for, organize, and promote high profile events. The Deputy Director will also participate in the design and management of the growth of the Institute and support the Executive Director and Faculty Directors as required.

    The minimum requirements for this position include:
    • An excellent academic record;
    • A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
    • If the Deputy Director teaches a live-client clinic, membership in the California Bar or the ability to become a member of the California Bar;
    • At least six years’ experience in law practice, with a preference for significant experience in transactional law;
    • Teaching experience or evidence suggesting strong capacity for teaching (such as training younger lawyers or presenting in CLE programs);
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
    • Strong collaboration skills; and
    • Demonstrated management, administrative and organizational skills.

    This is a full-time, year-round, non-tenure track, academic position. The salary and level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This appointment is subject to the rules and regulations of the Regents of the University of California, which are mostly embodied in The UCLA CALL and the University of California Academic Personnel Manual. (See https://www.apo.ucla.edu/policies-forms/the-call; and https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/academic-personnel-policy/index.html.)

    Confidential review of applications, nominations and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by Tuesday, November 30, 2021, but will be considered thereafter until the position is filled. Please apply online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06951 by submitting pdf copies of a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Finalists will later be expected to supply at least two letters of recommendation during the final vetting process.

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination &Affirmative Action Policy at https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction.

    Programhttps://lowellmilkeninstitute.law.ucla.edu/

    APPLICATION WINDOW

    Open September 29th, 2021 through Tuesday, Nov 30, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

    • J.D. or equivalent

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

    Document requirements

    • Cover Letter - A letter discussing your interest, qualifications and/or experience.

    • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated resume or C.V.

    • List of References - Names and contact information for at least three professional references.

    • Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

    Reference requirements

    • 3-5 required (contact information only)

    Names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

    Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06951

    Help contact: sasis@law.ucla.edu

    CAMPUS INFORMATION

    As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.)

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

    JOB LOCATION

    Los Angeles, CA


  • 19 Oct 2021 12:15 PM | Mike Murphy (Administrator)

    UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW seeks a Clinical Instructor and Deputy Director (Deputy Director) with sustained experience in the practice of reproductive rights law and policy to join the for the Center for Reproductive Health, Law and Policy’s senior management team. The Center will generate innovative ideas at the intersection of reproductive health and rights scholarship and practice; serve as a hub for transforming those ideas into meaningful changes in policy at the local, state, and national levels; and empower students with unique opportunities for experiential learning through work with academics, practitioners, policymakers, and activists.

    The Deputy Director will be responsible for a broad range of academic and administrative functions in the Center, with a primary focus on teaching experiential courses affiliated with the Center, creating other non-curricular opportunities for UCLA students and alumni, participating in research and advocacy on reproductive health law and policy issues, designing and executing Center conferences and convenings, and an array of other programmatic, administrative, and teaching engagements. The Deputy Director will also support the Executive Director more generally, including in marketing, fundraising and grant activities.

    In collaboration with and at the direction of the Center’s Executive Director and the School of Law’s Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning, the Deputy Director will serve as the primary clinical instructor for the Reproductive Health, Law and Policy Clinic; mentor and supervise the Center’s law teaching fellow(s); offer effective clinical teaching and supervision in class and in the field, including through command of the subject matter, ability to organize and present material and ability to awaken students’ interest, curiosity, creativity and achievement; and provide effective and timely feedback on student work; foster relationships with organizations and communities working on reproductive health, law and policy – locally, regionally, and nationally; and serve as mentor to students interested in reproductive health law and policy, including providing support and guidance with respect to the student’s role in the clinical or experiential course and in the profession.

    The minimum requirements for this position include an excellent academic record; a J.D. or other terminal degree from a U.S. school; membership in the California Bar or a willingness to sit for the California bar examination; significant (approximately 7-12 years) experience practicing reproductive rights law and/or working on reproductive rights policy; experience closely supervising or teaching law students; and demonstrated management, administrative, and organizational skills. There is a strong preference for candidates with clinical teaching experience. Established ties with local and national movement organizations are advantages. Applicants whose work focuses on women, People of Color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, children and youth, and/or people of low socio-economic status are encouraged to apply. The University of California seeks candidates committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.

    This is a full-time, year-round, non-tenure track, academic position. The salary and level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This appointment is subject to the rules and regulations of the Regents of the University of California, which are mostly embodied in The UCLA CALL and the University of California Academic Personnel Manual. (See https://www.apo.ucla.edu/policies/the-call; and http://www.ucop.edu/acadpersonnel/apm/welcome.html.)

    Confidential review of applications, nominations and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by Thursday, December 9, 2021, but will be considered thereafter until the position is filled. Please apply online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06957 by submitting pdf copies of a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Finalists will later be expected to supply at least two letters of recommendation during the final vetting process.

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination &Affirmative Action Policy at https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction.

    Schoolhttps://law.ucla.edu/

    APPLICATION WINDOW

    Open October 12th, 2021 through Thursday, Dec 9, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

    • J.D. or equivalent

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

    Document requirements

    • Cover Letter - A letter discussing your interest, qualifications and/or experience

    • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated resume or C.V.

    • List of References - Names and contact information for at least three professional references.

    • Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

    Reference requirements

    • 3-5 required (contact information only)

    Names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references

    Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06957

    Help contact: sasis@law.ucla.edu

    CAMPUS INFORMATION

    As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.)

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

    JOB LOCATION

    Los Angeles, CA


  • 19 Oct 2021 10:57 AM | Jodi Balsam (Administrator)

    FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring for a Clinical Faculty Position to help create a New Civil Clinic.

    Fordham University School of Law invites applications for a full-time tenure, tenure-track, or long-term contract clinical faculty position.  The faculty member will help create a new civil clinic assisting low income/underrepresented individuals and communities.  The faculty member will join a vibrant group of more than 15 full-time clinicians who teach, practice, and lead.  We welcome interest from both experienced clinicians and those new to clinical legal teaching.

    We seek a dynamic candidate who is excited about clinical legal education, restless about fighting injustice, deeply committed to the academic enterprise, able to collaborate with diverse groups inside and outside our University, and who possesses the capacity and inclination to support and advance law reform, whether through legal scholarship, direct advocacy, or a state/national leadership role.  We expect the candidate to know, or become familiar with, principles of experiential learning and clinical pedagogy.

    The faculty member will have primary responsibility for designing and then teaching and supervising students in a civil practice area at Lincoln Square Legal Services, Inc., our in-house law firm.  Typically, Fordham clinicians teach a full load when they supervise 10 students each semester in a 5-credit course that includes a regularly scheduled seminar and close supervision of student teams.  Our clinics operate during the Fall and Spring semesters.  Support for summer case coverage and/or research is available.  The faculty member may also teach other courses, depending on interest and institutional needs.

    Candidates must hold a JD or its equivalent, be members of the New York Bar, or eligible to seek membership as soon as reasonably possible after committing to join us, and have a record of achievement in law school and the profession that demonstrates the capacity to actively participate in and strengthen our academic community.

    Preferred qualifications include three years or more of practice experience, demonstrated excellence in teaching or supervision of students in a clinical legal setting, an established commitment to inclusive, reflective, transparent processes, and experience designing and implementing new programs or initiatives.

    Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume or CV (with references), a one-page proposal for a clinic to be offered, and, if available, a sample scholarly work in progress or recent publication to Associate Dean Michael Martin at mwmartin@law.fordham.edu.

    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible and no later than November 15, 2021.

    Fordham University School of Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly committed to diversity. We welcome all applications, especially from applicants who would contribute to the diversity of the law school community in any way, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or disability.

  • 13 Oct 2021 2:32 PM | Jodi Balsam (Administrator)

    UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO is hiring a Staff Attorney for its International Human Rights Clinic.

    The UIC Law School, Chicago’s only public law school, is seeking a Staff Attorney for the International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC).

    The IHRC is dedicated to the protection of human rights in the U.S. and around the world. It advocates for human rights in international and domestic tribunals and other forums, as well as provide resources and research on human rights and engage in public education and outreach.

    The Staff Attorney is responsible for representing clients in asylum and human right cases, creating informational materials, and conducting community outreach. The Staff Attorney will also coordinate intakes and referrals, assist in case management, and supervise law students in the representation of clients and projects.

    The ideal candidate will be able to work in a fast-pace collaborative environment to serve clients and the community.

    A Juris Doctor from an ABA approved Law School is required as well as an active Illinois license, or ability to be admitted by motion to the Illinois Bar; excellent time management and organization skills; and excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills. Preferred qualifications include a minimum of two (2) years of practice experience; experience in immigration law, human rights law, civil rights, or relevant field, and ability to communicate fluently in Spanish (written and oral).

    All full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick.  In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of benefits at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits.

    For fullest consideration, submit a letter of intent, current resume, and the names of 3 references by November 5, 2021 to https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=151797 .

    The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

    The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

  • 12 Oct 2021 12:18 PM | Jodi Balsam (Administrator)

    INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW IN MALTA is hiring a Programme Manager.

    ABOUT THE IIJ

    The International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) is located in Malta with a mission to deliver innovative and sustainable capacity-building through the implementation of counter-terrorism-related, rule of law-based good practices developed by the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) and other international and regional fora.

    Since its inauguration in 2014, the IIJ has trained more than 7000 criminal justice practitioners through its interactive capacity-building workshops – in Malta and abroad – that enhance the competencies of parliamentarians, judges, prosecutors, police, prison and other criminal justice practitioners to address terrorism and related transnational criminal activities within a rule of law framework. The IIJ delivers capacity-building training tailored to the needs of the regions it serves, including North, West and East Africa; the Middle East; and select engagement in the Balkans, and Central, South and Southeast Asia. For more information on the IIJ, please visit the IIJ’s website www.theiij.org

    PROGRAMMATIC UNIT 

    The Programmatic Unit leads the design and delivery of short-form capacity-building workshops addressing specific and emerging threats and challenges in the counter-terrorism and rule of law fields. Structured under the Core Initiatives & Workstreams, the workshops build the skills and capacity criminal justice practitioners need to address the challenges they face in their daily work in an evolving terrorism landscape.  Workshop curricula are developed and tailored for our practitioners’ contexts and in line with our Monitoring & Evaluation Strategy. Through case studies and hypothetical exercises, practitioners are able to practice applying the skills they have learned, supported by the IIJ’s peer-to-peer learning environment for sustainable impact.

    PROGRAMME MANAGER 

    The Programme Manager(PM) will be an integral part of a dynamic and multi-national team. Under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary and reporting directly to the Director of Programmes , the PM will work closely with the IIJ Executive Secretary and Director of Administration and Outreach and the rest of the IIJ team to achieve the IIJ’s mission and vision.  The main focus of this position is the programme conception, development and delivery of capacity-building workshops and other activities addressing counter-terrorism and related transnational criminal activities.

    An attractive remuneration package will be offered commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the selected applicant. The initial appointment will be made for a period of one year and may be extended subject to performance, need and the availability of funding. This position will be based in Malta with regular duty travel to the IIJ geographic regions.

    All interested applicants meeting the qualifications below are invited to submit a cover letter and CV to the IIJ Executive Secretariat at HR@THEIIJ.ORG by no later than 12th November 2021 with “PM_2022” in the subject line.

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    The chief responsibilities of the Programme Manager will be:

    • Designing programmes and delivering courses and/or workshops tailored to train justice sector stakeholders with a primary geographic focus on North, West, and East Africa, the Middle East and other select regions;
    • Planning and managing the organization, logistics, and implementation of training, workshops and other capacity-building activities, and developing action plans and tools for measuring concrete results;
    • Monitoring budget implementation of programmes, and preparing detailed activity reports and financial reports;
    • Preparing a variety of other written work, such as background working papers, correspondence, presentations, and program summaries.
    • Developing ideas and plans for new programmes in collaboration with the IIJ team, including the Grants and Resource Mobilization Manager, and including providing input to new grant proposals for submission to donors to secure resources that expand the IIJ’s Programmatic portfolio and contribute to the IIJ’s sustainability.
    • Serving as a resource for other members of the Programmatic staff and assisting team members in managing programme resources, opportunities, time and information. 
    • Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of funded activities, and participating in the evaluation of the programmes;
    • Managing the budget for programmes within portfolio, monitoring costs against work performed and training delivered as the programme progresses. 
    • Liaising with key partners, relevant stakeholders and international experts to ensure activities are co-ordinated and the IIJ’s visibility is enhanced; 
    • Representing the IIJ externally, e.g., at international conferences, meetings, workshops, and with foreign governments and international organizations;
    • Performing other duties to support the mission of the IIJ as required.

    PERSON SPECIFICATION:

    Required

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, international relations, political science, or a related field. A minimum of six years of relevant progressively responsible experience in program management in an international-like organization, including three years of experience in the field of addressing terrorism or related transnational criminal activities within human rights and rule of law framework.

    Additional Qualifications:

    • Fluency in English, with excellent drafting and communication skills;
    • Proficiency in either French or Arabic (other language skills will be considered an asset);
    • Natural networking skills with highly tuned diplomacy, cultural sensitivity and discretion;
    • An existing network of experts to call upon and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including national governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, donors, policymakers, practitioners and experts;
    • Advance ability to set goals, resolve problems in a timely manner, and make decisions that enhance an organization’s effectiveness;
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
    • Willingness to travel and represent the IIJ at international programs;
    • Ability to constructively manage internal and external relationships with diplomacy, cultural sensitivity and discretion; 
    • Understand diverse legal and political frameworks and contexts in countries and regions that constitute the IIJ’s primary geographic focus, i.e., North, West, and East Africa, and the Middle East;
    • Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.


  • 08 Oct 2021 11:46 AM | Jodi Balsam (Administrator)

    COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL - DIRECTOR OF EXTERNSHIPS AND FIELD-BASED LEARNING

    Columbia Law School

    Director of Externships and Field-Based Learning

    We seek a dynamic and creative educator to ensure that Columbia Law School’s externships and other field-based learning opportunities are of consistently high quality, further the Law School’s strategic vision, and respond to student interests and community needs. This is a non-faculty, administrative position.

    Columbia Law School currently offers an extensive program of externships and field-based learning opportunities designed to help students become knowledgeable, skilled, ethical, and reflective practitioners. Students enrolled in externships have the opportunity to explore the role of lawyers in variety of settings, identify their own professional goals, and learn the values and competencies that are needed in modern legal practice through well-supervised, hands-on work at public and private sector organizations and in a related seminar.  In addition to the externships offered through the program, CLS also permits students to find independent externships that must be paired with a faculty tutorial.   

    The successful candidate will report to the Vice Dean for Experiential Education

    Responsibilities

    1. Manage and further develop a robust, high-quality externship program that furthers Columbia’s pedagogical goals and meets the standards of the ABA and other regulatory bodies (70%):
      • Recruiting excellent seminar teachers and field placement supervisors;
      • Developing training programs and materials and conducting workshops to support externship seminar teachers and field placement supervisors;
      • Regularly evaluating externship seminars and field placements, including through classroom observation and site visits;
      • In consultation with the Dean and the Vice Dean for Experiential Education, developing new externship opportunities;
      • Assisting faculty members who want to explore development of a field component for their courses, and fostering connections with practitioners in the public interest, government and private sectors who might be good partners in developing and implementing a field component.
      • Advising students about externship opportunities, counseling them about the externships most likely to meet their goals, and helping them to resolve and learn from any problems that arise in the course of their externships;
      • Advising students and identifying resources to help students arrange independent externships and secure faculty supervisors;
      • Integrating LLMs into the externship program and coordinating with the Office of Graduate Programs on international student rules and other relevant concerns
      • Coordinating with Clinical faculty and staff, the Director of Legal Writing and Moot Court Programs, and instructors of other experiential offerings on recruiting, application and admission for experiential programs.
      • If desired, teaching or co-teaching the seminar portion of an externship.
    2. As part of the law school’s experiential team, work closely with the Vice Dean for Experiential Education, the Director of Legal Writing and Moot Court Programs, the clinical faculty, and other instructors of experiential offerings to offer a varied curriculum that meets the students’ needs for development of professional role and lawyering skills, and that responds to student demand. (20%)
    3. Engaging in the life of the Law School by serving on committees and task forces related to externships, participating in meetings of experiential faculty, etc. (10%)
    4. Performing additional responsibilities as required.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Law degree
    • A minimum of 7 years of legal experience, a substantial part of which includes work as an educator. Teaching experience with law students or lawyers strongly preferred.
    • Available for limited travel and evening and weekend work as required.
    • Must be able to work with diverse constituencies and support an inclusive work environment.

    Required Competencies:

    • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a complex organization.
    • Strong skills as a teacher/trainer, counselor, manager and supervisor. 
    • Deep and broad relationships with legal institutions, preferably in New York City, and demonstrated ability to cultivate them.
    • Strong analytical skills and capacity.
    • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences.
    • Flexibility, ability and willingness to work simultaneously on a wide range of tasks and projects.
    • High level of organization, attention to detail and sensitivity to deadlines.

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

    Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

    Submit application to:

    https://opportunities.columbia.edu/en-us/job/518974/director-of-externships-and-fieldbased-learning


  • 08 Oct 2021 8:57 AM | Mike Murphy (Administrator)

    THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL seeks a visiting Practice Professor for its Detkin Intellectual Property and Technology Legal Clinic (DIPTC) for its current Director who will be on sabbatical during the 2022-2023 academic year. The DIPTC is one of several clinics within the Gittis Center for Clinical Legal Studies, Penn’s endowed clinical program. The DIPTC is an important component of Penn Law’s broader intellectual property and technology offerings, coordinating with the Center for Technology, Innovation and Competition and student intellectual property affinity groups.

    The DIPTC offers students the opportunity to directly counsel clients in transactional IP and technology law. Students explore the interplay between law, business, technology, and the arts as they offer strategic counsel to early-stage ventures, technologists, scientists, and creatives. The DIPTC currently provides counsel in patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and privacy law, and it is a member of the USPTO Law School Clinic Certification Program in trademark. The DIPTC is a semester long clinic that operates both terms. It is structured around a seminar that meets twice weekly for 1½ hours, as well as weekly supervision sessions.

    Penn Law seeks candidates with: strong transactional practice experience representing individuals and for-profit/nonprofit entities in the realm of intellectual property and/or technology law; distinguished academic and professional achievement; dynamic teaching and supervisory skills; and a commitment to clinical legal education. Candidates must be members of the Pennsylvania Bar (by the start of the visit) and have a minimum of five years of relevant practice experience. Prior teaching experience is highly desirable but not required. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position will run from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Diverse candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

    Please submit applications through Interfolio here

    If you have questions about the position, contact Cynthia Dahl, dahl@law.upenn.edu. Questions regarding Interfolio, contact Megan Hackett, hackett2@law.upenn.edu.

    Applications are due by October. 30, 2021, although the committee will review them on a rolling basis.


  • 07 Oct 2021 12:10 PM | Jodi Balsam (Administrator)

    UC BERKELEY LAW SCHOOL is hiring a Staff Attorney/Clinical Supervisor for its Consumer Justice Clinic.

    EBCLC is a non-profit legal services organization, the community-based clinical program for U.C. Berkeley Law School, and one of the Bay Area’s largest and most effective systems disrupters. With a dual service and teaching mission, EBCLC is a racial justice organization committed to building a culturally diverse workplace, centered on an internal Equity and Inclusion Roadmap that outlines the organization’s equity priorities. EBCLC is also an organized workplace, having reached its first collective bargaining agreement this summer. With about 80 staff, 150 law students a year, and a nearly $10 million annual budget, EBCLC is the largest provider of free legal services in Alameda County, providing multimodal, collaborative, and holistic legal services to over 5,000 clients annually and engaging in legislative and policy advocacy at the state and local level.

    The Consumer Justice Clinic (CJC) represents and advocates for low-income consumers in a broad range of consumer-related legal problems and helps develop explicitly racial justice focused policy solutions, while simultaneously supervising and training law students. This position requires an excellent advocate with strong writing and organizational skills who has the ability to work well in a fast-paced setting, has experience providing direct legal services to low-income people, and is committed to mentoring the next generation of legal advocates.

    Primary Responsibilities

    ·         Provide advice, counsel and limited scope representation to clients on a variety of consumer issues (i.e., debt collection defense, student loans, car fraud, consumer scams)

    • Represent clients in both debt collection defense and affirmative litigation
    • Supervise clinical law students in the performance of the above duties, including substantive law and skills training, weekly individual and group case reviews, and day-to-day monitoring 
    • Assist with monitoring cases and reporting on grant deliverables 
    • Other tasks as assigned by the Program Director

    Minimum Qualifications

    • J.D. degree required, member of the California State Bar in good standing
    • Demonstrated excellent written and oral advocacy skills 
    • Excellent time management, priority-setting and organizational skills
    • Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of groups, including people of color, homeless clients, immigrants, non-English speakers, clients with mental disabilities, law students, government employees, elected officials and law school faculty  
    • Ability to manage a demanding case load

    Desired Qualifications     

    • Experience with, or knowledge of, eviction defense/unlawful detainer cases
    • Experience with, or knowledge of, consumer protection affirmative cases
    • Prior experience providing direct legal services for low-income communities
    • Fluency in a second language

    Salary and Benefits

    Starting salary for this exempt position is $68,000 – $90,000 based on law school graduation date, as dictated by the EBCLC salary scale.

    Benefits include fully paid health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents, life and disability insurance, and generous paid leave (vacation, sick, and holidays); EBCLC also offers flexible spending accounts for qualified health, dependent care, and commute expenditures; and retirement options.

    Workplace Expectations

    Due to COVID19, all EBCLC employees are working remotely. The CJC Staff Attorney and all EBCLC employees will continue to work remotely if California’s Shelter in Place remains in effect, and any necessary use of the office must be pre-approved. The expectation is that the Staff Attorney will work in our office in Berkeley, California when it is safe to do. EBCLC will provide the necessary equipment to fulfill the job responsibilities of working from home.

    Working at EBCLC

    EBCLC is strongly committed to advancing justice through education and advocacy, and the need to transform legal services and legal education. Please take time to review EBCLC’s mission, vision, programs, and website, and ensure that your cover letter reflects how your background, experience, and expertise have prepared you to be successful in performing the responsibilities of the position.

    Additionally, EBCLC is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

    To achieve this goal, EBCLC works actively to improve our office climate, systems and structures, communications, and community engagement to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where differences are acknowledged and valued.  In your cover letter, please address how your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity amongst our staff.

    We strongly encourage individuals from traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. EBCLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law.

    Application Process:

    Interested applicants should submit an application by visiting https://eastbaycommunitylawcenter.easyapply.co/. EBCLC will review applications on a rolling basis. Application materials should include a cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and names/contact information for two professional references.

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