State University of New York at Buffalo
Staff Attorney, School of Law
State University of New York at Buffalo, New York, New York, us, 10261
The University at Buffalo School of Law invites applications for Staff Attorney.
The Staff Attorney will have primary responsibility for supporting the director, docket and projects for the Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic and the Director of the Clinical Legal Program as needed. The successful candidate will have the ability to assist with shaping the docket(s) and other legal reform projects, in coordination with the individual clinic director and the Director of the Clinical Legal Program.
The Staff Attorney’s duties will include:
Planning, assigning, reviewing and supervising the work of second- and third‑year law students on individual client and general policy matters.
Coordinating the planning and facilitating of various clinic seminar classes.
Conducting outreach in Western New York and surrounding regions in order to build the clinical program’s docket.
Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, and court submissions, legislative proposals, administrative comments, and other advocacy documents, and supervising the filing/submitting of the same.
Providing case and matter coverage during the summer and inter‑semester breaks.
Assisting with the planning, drafting, applying, and securing grants to support the Clinical Legal Education Program.
The Staff Attorney will be integrated into the Clinical Legal Education program and will be welcome to participate in the vibrant intellectual life of the School of Law, including workshops, academic conferences, and other events.
The Staff Attorney will be joining a clinical program whose mission is to deliver access to justice while teaching UB law students to be excellent, ethical, and engaged lawyers.
The Law School encourages applications from candidates prepared to contribute through research, teaching and service to a diverse and inclusive community of inquiry.
The University at Buffalo School of Law is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
UB is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity@buffalo.edu or by phone 716‑645‑2266.
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work‑life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.
Minimum Qualifications
The Staff Attorney must be a member of the New York Bar (currently licensed in New York) or be eligible to be admitted on motion, without examination, (see Judiciary Law § 90 [i][b]; 22 NYCRR 520.10) in order to independently supervise law practice by students.
At least two years of legal practice experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong written and oral communication skills essential.
Seeking those who possess a willingness and desire to work with incarcerated clients with experience working in criminal defense.
Interest in and aptitude for supervision.
Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono legal work.
The ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Salary Range: $90,000 – $95,000.
Job Type: Full‑time.
Campus: North Campus.
Background Check: No.
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The Staff Attorney will have primary responsibility for supporting the director, docket and projects for the Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic and the Director of the Clinical Legal Program as needed. The successful candidate will have the ability to assist with shaping the docket(s) and other legal reform projects, in coordination with the individual clinic director and the Director of the Clinical Legal Program.
The Staff Attorney’s duties will include:
Planning, assigning, reviewing and supervising the work of second- and third‑year law students on individual client and general policy matters.
Coordinating the planning and facilitating of various clinic seminar classes.
Conducting outreach in Western New York and surrounding regions in order to build the clinical program’s docket.
Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, and court submissions, legislative proposals, administrative comments, and other advocacy documents, and supervising the filing/submitting of the same.
Providing case and matter coverage during the summer and inter‑semester breaks.
Assisting with the planning, drafting, applying, and securing grants to support the Clinical Legal Education Program.
The Staff Attorney will be integrated into the Clinical Legal Education program and will be welcome to participate in the vibrant intellectual life of the School of Law, including workshops, academic conferences, and other events.
The Staff Attorney will be joining a clinical program whose mission is to deliver access to justice while teaching UB law students to be excellent, ethical, and engaged lawyers.
The Law School encourages applications from candidates prepared to contribute through research, teaching and service to a diverse and inclusive community of inquiry.
The University at Buffalo School of Law is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
UB is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity@buffalo.edu or by phone 716‑645‑2266.
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work‑life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.
Minimum Qualifications
The Staff Attorney must be a member of the New York Bar (currently licensed in New York) or be eligible to be admitted on motion, without examination, (see Judiciary Law § 90 [i][b]; 22 NYCRR 520.10) in order to independently supervise law practice by students.
At least two years of legal practice experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong written and oral communication skills essential.
Seeking those who possess a willingness and desire to work with incarcerated clients with experience working in criminal defense.
Interest in and aptitude for supervision.
Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono legal work.
The ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Salary Range: $90,000 – $95,000.
Job Type: Full‑time.
Campus: North Campus.
Background Check: No.
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