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Staff Attorney (Multiple Vacancies)
Newark, NJ
Job Description
Position Details
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Staff Attorney (Multiple Vacancies) |
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| Job Category | Staff & Executive - Legal |
| Department | Sch of Law-Nwk, Dean's Office |
| Overview | Rutgers Legal Clinics provide clinical education while boasting active legal services to the public. Rutgers Law School is a pioneer in clinical education with 16 active legal clinics across its two campuses in Newark and Camden. The legal clinics are a critical component to the legal education offered to our students and a vital component to the communities we serve. Our legal clinics are the pride of the Law School deeply tied to the social justice mission of our school. Our clinics have freed wrongfully imprisoned persons, assisted those seeking asylum, and protected domestic violence victims to name a few of their accomplishments. |
| Posting Summary | Rutgers Law School is a pioneer in clinical education and currently boasts 16 legal clinics across its two campuses in Newark and Camden providing free legal services to clients. Rutgers Law School seeks to staff our clinics with Staff Attorneys who will provide legal expertise in particular subject matter correlated to our legal clinics. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:
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| Position Status | Full Time |
| Hours Per Week | |
| Daily Work Shift | |
| Work Arrangement | Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at . |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Grade | 07 |
| Position Salary | |
| Annual Minimum Salary | 88210.000 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary | 111651.500 |
| Annual Maximum Salary | 135093.000 |
| Standard Hours | 37.50 |
| Union Description | Admin Assembly (MPSC) |
| Payroll Designation | PeopleSoft |
| Benefits | Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to |
| Seniority Unit | |
| Terms of Appointment | Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility | ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience | * J.D. from an accredited law school * Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience |
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| Certifications/Licenses | |
| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | * Demonstrated commitment to public interest law * Excellent oral and written communication skills |
| Preferred Qualifications | * Licensed attorney of the State of New Jersey or licensed in another state and committed to seeking NJ Bar admission. * Bi-lingual, multi-lingual. |
| Equipment Utilized | |
| Physical Demands and Work Environment | Work environment & location may vary dependent on case requirements; may require long hours, nights, and weekends. |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number | 23ST2061 |
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| Posting Open Date | 08/04/2023 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Regional Campus | Rutgers University-Newark |
| Home Location Campus | Rutgers University-Newark |
| City | Newark |
| State | NJ |
| Location Details |
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
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