Director of Public Interest Career Development Program, Stanford School of Law

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing as a public interest or public sector attorney.
• Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to review and analyze complex information.
• Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced customer service skills - strong interpersonal, advising, and counseling skills
• Relevant computer systems/technology experience.
• Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of legal practice experience as a public interest or public sector attorney.
• Experience and familiarity with job opportunities in the fields of international human rights, rule of law in transitional societies, and law and international development.
• Familiarity with government job markets, employers, organizations, post-graduate fellowship funders and programs, and government honors or new attorney hiring programs.
• Experience working in an educational environment with undergraduate or graduate students.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks under pressure, with frequent interruptions.
• Sensitivity to diversity of student body and career interests.
• Sense of humor and ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

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 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 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.