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. This position requires an active license to practice law in Pennsylvania.

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 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

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• 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
• Licensed Attorney - Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Benefits

• Salary range: $91,488.00 - $154,452.00
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes 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

N/A