Associate Director, Legal Innovation, Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession - Stanfor... at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California

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Associate Director, Legal Innovation, Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession - Stanford Law School🔍School of Law, Stanford, California, United StatesNew📁Academic📅4 days ago Post Date📅104835 Requisition #

Associate Director, Legal Innovation, Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession

Terms:One-year fixed-term position

JOB PURPOSE:

The Associate Director, Legal Innovation will work under the direction of the Center Co-Directors and the Executive Director to develop, implement, and administer the Center's vision, strategy, and goals related to the impact of generative AI on the civil justice system, including how AI might affect courts, legal aid, the legal profession, and the public. The Associate Director will develop research, scholarship, and policy goals to increase the Center's leadership on these and related topics.

CORE DUTIES:

In partnership with the Co-Directors and other staff, oversee and administer research activities on AI and other legal technological developments for the Rhode Center for existing projects, including but not limited to the Filing Fairness Project and the Legal Innovation Project; make recommendations on project development and implementation; work with team to execute projects.

Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends in AI and the civil justice system.

Possible opportunities to teach alongside Faculty Co-Directors and other staff and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses. Create and/or advise in the development of curriculum. Make recommendations for course improvements.

Write and edit content for a variety of work product outputs, including public comments, op eds, white papers, policy briefs, law review articles, project proposals, etc. Assist with the development of research grants, (i.e., may suggest new funding opportunities, write portions of grants, and/or summarize data for grant support).

Represent the Rhode Center and the specific projects for which the Associate Director is responsible or is assisting in leading as the key contact and subject matter expert and develop communications for internal and external constituencies. Organize and/or participate in outreach activities such as events, partnerships, fundraising, training, and conferences. Lead workshops and facilitate meetings.

Work with Co-Directors and Executive Director to monitor expenses, budgets, and finances as needed. Make recommendations on funding based on program spend.

May oversee and train student workers, including student fellows and research assistants.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and advanced degree (JD, Masters, and/or PhD in relevant areas) and two years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated research (legal and social science) experience and skills.

Demonstrated oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.

Ability to oversee and provide basic direction to staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks.

Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.

Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.

Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others.

On-campus mobility.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.

May travel locally.

Occasional overnight travel.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $61,362 to $89,431 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (
https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic

protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time


• Job Code: 4111


• Employee Status: Fixed-Term


• Grade: H


• Requisition ID: 104835


• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible, On Site

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