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The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.Law School Fellow - Department Only Search - 530057
Tuscaloosa, AL (On-site)
$54K/yr – $67K/yrFull time
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)
Department/Organization: 218101 - Dean's Office-School of Law
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Note to Applicants: This is a department only search. You must be a current UA employee working in the Law Department to be considered.
Job Summary: The Law School Fellow supports the mission and programs of the law school through legal research, project coordination, and program development. Conducts legal and policy research on related issues. Draft reports, memoranda, articles, and other communications. Assists in the planning, coordination, and executions of events, workshops, and programs.
Additional Department Summary: Assists with assigned department (such as the Bounds Law Library, Career Services, Public Interest Institute, Leadership and Professional Identity office, or Dean’s office). Works under the supervision of the department head or designee. This position is designed to provide professional experience in legal education, research, and administration.
Initial appointments are for one year.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate.
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, accessible language for audiences.
Preferred Qualifications: Recent University of Alabama Law School graduate.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a student-centered research university and an academic community committed to enhancing the quality of life for all through breakthrough research. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college, The University of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. Our campus is a creative environment where students and scholars are equipped to become their best. Taught by leading faculty in their fields, our students make a positive impact in the community, the state and the world. UA’s history of success sets an expectation of greatness for the future. That is an expectation we will deliver. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.
