Civil Justice and Innovation Fellow, Stanford Law School

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Job Ttitle: Civil Justice and Innovation Fellow, Stanford Law School

Company: Stanford University


Description: Learn about our array of employee benefits and what makes Stanford life unique.Areas of WorkTogether, we’re working towards our collective future. Find your role by browsing our areas of work.☰Civil Justice and Innovation Fellow, Stanford Law SchoolNew📁Administration📅    14 hours ago Post Date📅    106024 Requisition #Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job AlertsCivil Justice and Innovation Fellow(Full-time, Fixed term, Residential Fellowship, 1 year)Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession, Stanford Law SchoolThe Center:Through a multidisciplinary approach to teaching, research, and policy, the Rhode Center works to make civil justice more equitable, accessible, and transparent and to promote the legal profession’s commitment to the public interest.In recent years, the Rhode Center has, among other things, established an interstate collaboration designed to improve access to online filing; convened scholars, practitioners, and judges to discuss multidistrict litigation and access to justice; pioneered new courses for law students; and published original research regarding digital courts, the regulation of lawyers, and judicial management of mass torts.The Role:The Civil Justice and Innovation fellowship provides an exceptional opportunity for those who are interested in gaining exposure to policy-oriented research, original scholarship, and the process of legal reform.The Fellow will serve as a research fellow at the Center, where responsibilities will include conducting original research and drafting publishable material across the Center’s substantive areas of work. In addition to research and writing, the Fellow will also help support the Center’s range of programmatic initiatives, convenings, and student-facing work. The Fellow will work closely with the Center’s Faculty Co-Directors and Center staff. The Fellow will report directly to the Center’s Executive Director. This is a one-year, fixed-term position with the possibility of renewal for a second year.The Fellow will:

• Execute and publish original research on issues facing the legal profession and civil justice system.
• Collect and analyze data and research on the operation of the civil justice system.
• Craft legal and policy recommendations on key issues facing courts and the civil justice system, including procedural, technological, and administrative innovations.
• Author or co-author white papers, op-eds, scholarly articles, amicus briefs, and other complex documents for different stakeholder audiences.
• Help to plan and manage convenings and other in-person and virtual gatherings that bring together leading judges, regulators, policymakers, lawyers, and scholars to address critical issues in the legal system.
• Collaborate with, supervise, and instruct students.

Education & Experience:J.D. or Ph.D. required. Applicants should also have at least two years of relevant experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong academic credentials;
• Excellent research and writing skills;
• Close attention to detail; and
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh

40 pounds. * Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others.

• On-campus mobility.

– Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.
• May travel locally.
• Occasional overnight travel.

WORK STANDARDS:Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide,

.How to apply: All interested and qualified applicants must submit their resume, a cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample via the Stanford Careers website (Job Number 106024). Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until April 1, 2025.Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.The expected base pay range for this position is $70,000-72,500 per annum. Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.Stanford University seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 1384
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: H99
• Requisition ID: 106024
• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible

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ResourcesResourcesEqual Opportunity and Disability AccommodationsConsistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a .Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. See ; .Equal Opportunity and Disability AccommodationsConsistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a .Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. See

Salary: $70000 – 72500 per year

Location: Stanford, CA

Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:47:49 GMT


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