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Stanford University · 2 days ago

Clinical Supervising Attorney & Lecturer in Law, International Human Rights & Conflict Resolution Clinic

Stanford, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

Stanford University is seeking a Clinical Supervising Attorney and Lecturer in Law for its International Human Rights and Conflict Resolution Clinic. The role involves supervising law students, leading clinic projects, and engaging in human rights advocacy, while also contributing to the academic community at Stanford Law School.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing all aspects of the Clinic

Setting up and leading clinic projects

Co-creating the syllabus and curriculum with the Director of the Clinic

Facilitating seminar and case rounds discussions

Fostering a sense of deep and supportive community within the Clinic

Supervising students in all aspects of their work, including during travel and through individualized mentoring

Engaging in scholarly research and writing

Participating in continuing education and professional development/training/mentorship activities

Serving on MLC-wide committees that inform community and belonging efforts

Qualification

J.D.Equivalent degreeHuman rights experienceCalifornia Bar admissionLegal knowledge of human rightsProject designDirectionHuman rights tacticsCollaborative partnershipsSelf-directed workSecond language abilitiesTeamwork skillsOrganizational skills

Required

J.D. or equivalent legal degree

A minimum of five years of human rights experience, which may include supervising and mentoring law students and/or junior colleagues

Admission to practice in California or eligibility and willingness to sit for the next California Bar exam

Preferred

Demonstrated commitment to rigorous, innovative, strategic, and self-reflective human rights work

Substantive legal knowledge of human rights issues

Ability to design and direct complex, innovative, and interdisciplinary projects

Significant experience implementing a wide range of tactics and tools employed in the human rights field

Deep commitment and demonstrated ability to work in strong, collaborative, and rights-respecting partnerships, including with clients, impacted communities, and civil society organizations

An understanding of and engagement with critiques of human rights field, as well as experience with responding to and overcoming those critiques in practice

Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational / management skills and attention to detail

Ability to work in a self-directed and entrepreneurial environment

Second language abilities