John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law
TERM: Two-year fixed-term position, with possibility of renewal.
Application Deadline:
NOTE: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. We encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.
Commitment – Full-time, Fixed-Term. Ideal start date: JUNE 2026
Stanford Law School is encouraging flexible work arrangements while maintaining a strong on-campus presence. This position has the option to work a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 3 days of onsite work per week. Per university policy, this schedule is subject to change.
Overview
The John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law is central to achieving Stanford Law School’s commitment to educating and training new lawyers who are committed to public service regardless of their career path. The Levin Center is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of programs, events, workshops and classes that promote and support public service in the legal profession. Its activities include leadership and career development for students and alumni, curricular and program planning, work with student groups, as well as external, alumni, and employer relations. Including the Public Interest Career Development Director, the Levin Center has 6 team members.
Programs administered by the Levin Center include Alumni Mentor Program, Externship Program, Public Interest Mentor Program, Pro Bono Program, Public Service Awards, Postgraduate Public Interest Fellowships Program, and Summer Public Interest Employment Funding Program.
The Levin Center is a thought leader within the law school about how to advance the public interest and a partner with our students to provide them support, help them build community, and to develop the skills, vision, and resilience needed to succeed as public interest and public service attorneys.
The Levin Center is seeking a full-time Director of Public Interest Career Development Program who will work with students and alumni to explore public interest nonprofit (domestic, foreign and/or international), private public interest firms, and public sector opportunities. This staff member will take the lead in designing and implementing all career development programs for the Levin Center. They will also work with other members of the team to counsel law students and alumni on career planning, job search strategies, and legal markets. This position will report to the Executive Director and will work within the Levin Center team to assist with additional programming, training, and/or workshops. There is also the possibility of this staff member teaching a public interest course, depending on capacity and interest.
Position Description
To be successful in this role you will have a high level of emotional intelligence and a commitment to community and belonging. If you have experience working with the public interest and/or public sector legal communities, and have previously enjoyed supervising, mentoring, hiring, etc., law students and/or young lawyers, this position is for you.
Public Interest & Public Sector/Governmental Opportunities - Advising & Programming
General Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Consistent with its obligations under the law, Stanford University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a resume, a list of three professional references, and a cover letter that includes responses to the following questions:
Why are you interested in stepping into this kind of position?
If you could go back in time, what kind of programs or support would you have wanted as a public interest law student?
Describe your experience working with individuals with identities different from yours and your approach to bridging those differences.
The expected pay range for this position is $108,450 to $129,629 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
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
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 Law School 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.
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