POSITION SPECIFICSPenn State Dickinson Law is seeking a staff attorney to lead its public interest and pro bono activities. This position requires an active license to practice law in Pennsylvania. The position could be located in either of the law school's two locations: Carlisle, Pennsylvania or University Park (State College), Pennsylvania.
The successful candidate will lead Penn State Dickinson Law's Miller Center for Public Interest Law and Advocacy. This will include developing and leading the law school's public interest and pro bono programming. The attorney will supervise students who are engaged in providing pro bono legal services to clients through both external organizations and internal initiatives and will manage the law school's Public Interest Scholars program.
The incumbent in this position will work with community legal services providers throughout Pennsylvania to develop academic-year and summer public interest and pro bono opportunities. This successful candidate will also work with other local, state, and national organizations to develop public interest externship, internship, and fellowship opportunities for current students and recent graduates. This person will also counsel students interested in pursuing careers in public interest.
The person in this role will manage the law school's IOLTA grant, including developing the grant proposal, serving as the grant principal investigator, managing the grant-funded programs, and preparing the semi-annual and annual reports. In addition, this person will assist with the law school's Public Interest Law Fund activities.
This person may occasionally be asked to appear in court based on the work outlined above, or on behalf of the law school's legal clinics.
QUALIFICATIONS- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
- The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of experience in legal practice or higher education, with 8+ years of experience preferred.
- Legal practice in a public interest field, or similar experience at another law school.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSIf filled as Attorney - Law School - Senior Professional, this position requires:Juris Doctor (JD)6+ years of relevant experienceRequired Certifications:Licensed Attorney - Pennsylvania Board of Law ExaminersIf filled as Attorney - Law School - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:Juris Doctor (JD)1+ years of relevant experienceRequired Certifications:Licensed Attorney - Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $91,488.00 - $154,452.00.
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICSPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
