Staff Attorney – Director of Pro Bono and Public Interest Law, Penn State Dickinson Law (University Park or Carlisle locations)
About the role
Penn State Dickinson Law is seeking a staff attorney to lead its public interest and pro bono activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead Penn State Dickinson Law’s Miller Center for Public Interest Law and Advocacy.
- Develop and lead the law school's public interest and pro bono programming.
- Supervise students who are engaged in providing pro bono legal services to clients through both external organizations and internal initiatives.
- Manage the law school’s Public Interest Scholars program.
- Work with community legal services providers throughout Pennsylvania to develop academic-year and summer public interest and pro bono opportunities.
- Work with other local, state, and national organizations to develop public interest externship, internship, and fellowship opportunities for current students and recent graduates.
- Counsel students interested in pursuing careers in public interest.
- 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.
- Afford the possibility of appearing in court based on the work outlined above, or on behalf of the law school's legal clinics.
Requirements
- An active license to practice law in Pennsylvania.
- Experience in legal practice or higher education, with 8+ years of experience preferred.
- Experience in a public interest field, or similar experience at another law school.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience for Attorney - Law School - Senior Professional.
- Minimum of 1+ years of relevant experience for Attorney - Law School - Intermediate Professional.
Skills
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with grant management and reporting.
- Knowledge of public interest law and legal practice.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Robust retirement plans.
- Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children.
Pay
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $91,488.00 - $154,452.00.
Schedule
This position can be located in either of the law school’s two locations: Carlisle, Pennsylvania or University Park (State College), Pennsylvania.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Robust retirement plans.
- Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children.
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