Juelsgaard Intellectual Property and Innovation Clinic Clinical Supervising Attorney and Lecturer in Law, Stanford Law School

Minimum Requirements

• J.D. or equivalent legal degree;
• at least four years experience in technology policy; racial justice and tech/IP; patent, copyright, trademark, and/or other innovation-related policy development and advocacy; appellate or trial-level litigation; and/or client counseling;
• superior writing, editing and verbal skills;
• outstanding academic credentials;
• sound judgment and exceptional ethical standards;
• excellent teamwork, collaboration, and teambuilding skills;
• strong interest in and demonstrated potential for successful teaching and student supervision,  including previous experience in a clinical legal setting, the direct supervision and mentoring of junior attorneys, or similar experience;
• strong organizational / management skills, attention to detail and self-motivation, and an aptitude for law practice and clinic management; and
• admission to practice in California or eligibility and willingness to sit for the next California Bar exam.
• A background in patent policy, strategy, litigation and/or counseling; appellate advocacy; or open source / open access issues, and a technical or scientific background, is desirable but not required.

The position is for an initial one-year fixed term with the possibility of renewal. The supervising attorney will work in person at Stanford Law School; remote work is not possible.

Applicants should submit resumes through http://jobs.stanford.edu/, referencing job number 99947.  Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with a preferred start date of late summer, 2023. 

In addition, applicants should send the following materials to Ana Villanueva, the Clinic legal assistant, at anamv@law.stanford.edu. 

• a statement no longer than four pages describing the candidate’s interest in the position and: (i) their prior experience in IP or other technology policy, the intersection of racial justice and tech, agency or appellate advocacy, litigation, and/or client advising and counseling; (ii) any relevant technical training or experience; (iii) any other relevant experience; (iv) information relevant to the applicant's experience with, interest in, and potential for clinical supervision and teaching;
• a current CV or resume;
• at least three references; and
• a complete law school transcript.

Questions about the position, the Clinic, or the job requirements can be sent to Professor Phil Malone at pmalone@law.stanford.edu.

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The expected base pay range for this position is $110,000-$163,000. 

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Note: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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.

Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.