What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Assistant position at University at Buffalo?
The School of Law is seeking a Law Assistant. They will be responsible for:
- Support business units, administration, and faculty in non-academic initiatives including, but not limited to legal research, programming, and development of internal law-related initiatives in collaboration with the Career Services Office, Communications Office, Development Office, Office of Alumni Relations, Center for the Advancement of Sport, Advocacy Institute, Baldy Center, and other law school units, as requested.
- Review, analyze, and provide feedback about bar preparation programs to assist law school in determining how to develop and implement increased supports for bar takers.
- Conduct substantive legal research.
- Provide analysis of existing and proposed changes to laws and regulations to keep internal legal partners up to date.
- Monitor changes and developments in laws regulations across fields to identify trends.
- Provide legal analysis and develop material for best practices to ensure compliance with legal authorities.
- Prepare and execute projects and programs for continuing legal education and community presentations.
- Draft articles and generate content for targeted audiences, including legal employers.
- Provide staffing and other support for various events, programs, and presentations.
- Other duties, functions, and responsibilities as assigned.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UBF comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our UBF benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with legal research and writing.
- Has taken or preparing to take NYS Bar Examination.
Physical Demands
Move up to 20 pounds.
Salary Range
$25 hourly
Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Type
Full-Time
Campus
North Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.