Legal Assistant, Criminal Defense Clinic and Religious Liberty Clinic, Stanford Law School

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree and at least three years of relevant professional experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Bachelor's degree and paralegal experience strongly preferred. Significant prior experience in a law office or legal non-profit environment a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Litigation and legal administrative experience with proven ability to perform in a fast-paced law office environment working with multiple supervisors, and interacting well with a variety of personalities
• Proven ability to independently exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, take initiative, and be flexible and professional at all times
• Knowledge of how to research legal codes, court procedures and rules
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive, can-do work style and history of collaborative teamwork
• Ability to prioritize, problem solve and efficiently manage time to meet deadlines
• Strong proofreading and writing skills
• Commitment to public service strongly preferred
• Proficiency in computer applications and a good understanding of databases (systems used: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Best Authority, Google Mail, Skype, Westlaw/Lexis, Clio)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks
• Frequently sitting
• Occasionally use a telephone, stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, sort/file paperwork or parts, frequent writing by hand
• Rarely kneel/crawl, twist/bend/stoop/squat, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds

* - 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 his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

WORK STANDARDS

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and students, clinic clients, external organizations, court clerks and co- and opposing counsel
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

BENEFITS

Stanford University provides a full range of benefits including robust medical, life, vision and dental insurance options. Additionally, Stanford staff are offered a large array of work-life benefits such as a Caltrain Go Pass, commute club incentives, wellness programs, health improvement classes and more.

THE WORK OF THE CDC AND RLC

Students in the CDC represent indigent individuals accused of misdemeanors in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Typical cases include drug use or possession, assault, theft, and driving offenses.

RLC students represent individuals and groups facing legal obstacles in the practice of their religion; for example, prisoners seeking to follow the tenets of their faith behind bars, employees seeking religious accommodations at work, or religious groups seeking to serve the homeless. RLC students chiefly handle trial-level matters, but also occasionally file appellate briefs and appear before public agencies.

More information about the work of these two clinics can be found at https://law.stanford.edu/mills-legal-clinic/.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must:

Submit a resume via http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu, job number 82952

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled with an anticipated start date in late August.

Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.