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Staff Attorney: Roger Williams University

Job ID368001-1
Company NameRoger Williams University
Job CategoryLegal; Education/Training
LocationBristol, RI
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience2-5 Years Experience
Desired Education LevelJuris Doctorate
Date PostedNovember 11, 2009
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Under the direction of the Director of the Marine Affairs Institute and Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program, the Staff Attorney oversees the Student Law Fellow program and supports the outreach, education and administrative functions of the Institute. As part of one of the Law School’s centers of excellence and a national leader in marine law and policy, the Staff Attorney will function as part of a small, efficient and interdisciplinary team to educate the next generation of marine law professionals and serve as a regional and national clearinghouse for marine law and policy. Additional responsibilities include:

• Identifying appropriate and applicable legal research projects that support the objectives of the program through various methods including interaction with outside organizations, legal and policy professionals.

• Supporting the educational mission of the Institute/Sea Grant Legal Program through proactive outreach activities, counseling students about marine law studies and employment opportunities, interacting with faculty at the Law School and Marine Affairs Department at the University of Rhode Island, and supporting career services and admissions activities as requested.

Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctor Degree from an American Bar Association approved law school, membership in a state bar in the U.S., strong law school academic record with relevant course work and/or work experience, along with 2-4 years professional experience in marine law and policy. Preferred qualifications include experience in an educational setting.

Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources, Roger Williams University, One Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 or human_resources@rwu.edu indicating Ref #10-042.

Roger Williams University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applications from underrepresented populations.




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