Description:
Job Description:As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The University of Washington School of Law equips students and recent graduates with the with intellectual tools and hands-on legal experience in their journey to become practice-ready lawyers able to work in any field they choose through excellent doctrinal and experiential offerings.
The Barer Institute for Leadership in Law & Global Development will annually support recent graduates of the Sustainable International Development (SID) J.D., LL.M., or M.J. programs to do meaningful legal research and project work focused on topics relating to the rule of law and related fields connected to law and economic development. The fellow will work under the supervision of one or more UW Law faculty members or affiliate instructors, ideally also in collaboration with an international, nonprofit, or non-governmental organization working in fields relating to the rule of law and law and development including responsible business In global supply chains, human rights, environmental protection, and/or indigenous people's rights.
This is a one-year fellowship to begin in the Autumn of 2025, with the precise start date to be mutually agreed by the fellow and supervisor(s). The principal supervisor for the position will be Professor Anita Ramasastry.
Responsibilities:
Research and Drafting (80%)
- Conducting in-depth desk-based research; performing thorough and essential legal and factual desk-based research
- Consulting with experts and relevant stakeholders to inform research
- Drafting legal memoranda, reports, annotated bibliographies, comprehensive summaries, or other documents as required by the fellowship
- Maintaining records of research pathways and sources, bibliographies
- Supervising current UW Law students in legal or factual research to contribute to projects, as appropriate
Program Development and Administration (20%)
- Organizing and leading meetings with relevant stakeholders, as appropriate
- Organizing work product for future reference by fellows and students
- Assisting faculty in development of curricular offerings for graduate and undergraduate students as well as international curricular partnerships focused on the rule of law
- Supporting grant request/reporting requirements, as needed
- Supporting related events and colloquia, in partnership with Barer Institute team
- Providing a summary and reflection of work completed during the fellowship at the conclusion of the one-year fellowship
Minimum Requirements:
- Law degree (J.D., LL.M., or M.J.) from University of Washington School of Law with studies in international law, comparative law or sustainable development.
- At least 1 year of experience working with international organizations (nongovernmental or governmental).
Additional Qualifications:
- Strong research and writing skills
- Candidates must be able to work both independently and as part of a team and must possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Prior experience in the legal field is a plus.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$75,000.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$75,000.00 annual
$75,000.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
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Shift:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a temporary position
This is a temporary position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment:
The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/)
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment:
The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/)