Clinical Supervising Attorney & Lecturer in Law, Religious Liberty Clinic, Stanford Law School

Applicants for the CSA position should typically have at least three years of litigation experience, preferably at the trial level, and be members of the California bar (or be willing to take the next-offered California bar exam). Applicants must possess strong academic credentials, a developed interest in religious liberty, and organizational and team skills essential to helping run what is, in essence, a small law firm. Teaching or supervision experience (or the demonstrated potential for such skills) is desirable.   

The salary is based on a formula that is competitive with similar positions.

 Applicants should submit resumes through http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/, noting job number 104689.

Applicants should also send the following materials electronically to the RLC’s faculty director, Professor Jim Sonne at jsonne@law.stanford.edu.

• • A statement no longer than three pages describing the applicant’s: (i) litigation or other relevant experience; (ii) interest in religious liberty generally and the RLC in particular; and (iii) interest and potential for clinical supervision and teaching

• • A resume

• • A list of three professional references

• • A writing sample

• • A complete law school transcript

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is December 1, 2024, although an earlier start is possible.

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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.

The expected pay range for this position is $130,000 to $170,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

 At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

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.