Electricity and Wildfire Policy Legal Fellow, Stanford Law School

Core Duties

Design and lead legal and policy research analyses related to electric utility wildfire mitigation, electricity affordability, insurance, and/or landscape and community resilience.

Develop interdisciplinary analytical frameworks and hypotheses, evaluating and utilizing diverse data sources, and developing rigorous analytical results.

Exercise independent initiative and judgment gained from legal experience as a contributor to multidisciplinary projects that focus on problem-solving and evidence-based policy recommendations.

Interpret, synthesize, and analyze legislative and regulatory documents, case law, scientific research, NGO reports, and relevant data as it informs policy research and recommendations to State and Federal policymakers.

Co-author policy briefs, whitepapers, and research publications, working with collaborators and external partners as needed.

Complete project-related administrative responsibilities as needed.

Support leadership in working with student assistants on assigned projects.

Qualifications

• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and two years of applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant experience in litigation, legislative, or regulatory practice, and/or policy advocacy, including judicial clerkships and fellowships, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• (Basic knowledge of data analysis and experience working across disciplines is a plus.)
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong academic credentials, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a collaborative spirit.
• A track record of community engagement and service.
• Self-motivation, and aptitude for working with students and diverse policy stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and exceptional ethical standards in serving as a trusted source for evidence-based analysis and policy engagement.

Salary and Benefits

The expected pay range for this position is $85,376-$99,581 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. 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.