Wildfire Policy Legal Fellow, Stanford Law School

Fellowship applicants should have:

• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school (with membership in the California bar strongly preferred)
• Strong academic credentials, excellent writing and editing abilities, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a collaborative spirit
• A commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace and a track record of community engagement and service. 
• Strong organizational/management skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, and aptitude for working with students and diverse policy stakeholders
• Sound judgment and exceptional ethical standards in serving as a trusted source for evidence-based analysis and policy engagement.

Applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing their interest in these positions and relevant experience, a resume, a writing sample, a list of three professional references, and a transcript through http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/, referencing job number 14429. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and will be considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

This position is for a one-year fixed term, with possibility for renewal.  The Fellow is expected to work primarily in person at Stanford Law School in order to interact with students and team members. 

The expected base pay range for this position is $72,000-$80,000.  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.

*Note: 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.

*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.

*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.

*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.