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State University of New York at Buffalo

Law Assistant

State University of New York at Buffalo, New York, New York, us, 10261

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The

School of Law

invites applications for the position of

Law Assistant . In this position, the Law Assistant will support business units, administration, and faculty in non-academic initiatives including, but not limited to legal research, programming, and development of internal law-related initiatives. Law Assistants will work in collaboration with the Career Services Office, Communications Office, Development Office, Office of Alumni Relations, Center for the Advancement of Sport, Advocacy Institute, Baldy Center, and other law school units, as requested.

As a Law Assistant, you will:

Review, analyze, and provide feedback about bar preparation programs to assist law school in determining how to develop and implement increased supports for bar takers.

Conduct substantive legal research.

Provide analysis of existing and proposed changes to laws and regulations to keep internal legal partners up to date.

Monitor changes and developments in laws regulations across fields to identify trends.

Provide legal analysis and develop material for best practices to ensure compliance with legal authorities.

Prepare and execute projects and programs for continuing legal education and community presentations.

Draft articles and generate content for targeted audiences, including legal employers.

Provide staffing and other support for various events, programs, and presentations.

Other duties, functions, and responsibilities as assigned.

Learn more:

Our

benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctor

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with legal research and writing.

Has taken or preparing to take NYS Bar Examination.

Physical Demands Move up to 20 pounds.

Salary Range $25 per hour

Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Job Type Full-Time

Campus North Campus

Contact Information Contact's Name: Jennifer Scharf

Contact's Title: Associate Dean for Career Services

Contact's Phone: 716-220-4875

Supplemental Questions

* Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.

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Faculty Student Association (FSA)

Research Foundation Employee

State Classified

State Professional

UB Foundation

TA/GA

Student

No Current Employment Affiliation

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UB is an AA/EOE 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.

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