Position Title:Law FellowAppointment Type:ContractJob Description:Exciting Opportunity for Law Students!The Office of General Counsel at Iowa State University is seeking a second or third-year law student to fill a two-year Law Fellow position. This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work closely with seasoned attorneys across a variety of legal fields.Why You Should Apply:
Broad Exposure to Multiple Practice Areas: Gain exposure to Litigation, Labor & Employment, Intellectual Property, Global, Corporate, Student Affairs, and Real Estate.
Comprehensive Legal Experience: Assist in conducting research, drafting litigation papers, negotiating and drafting agreements, and advising on University policies.
Mentorship and Supervision: Work under the guidance of experienced attorneys, providing you with invaluable mentorship and professional growth.
Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects, including responding to civil rights complaints, drafting policies, and handling public record requests.
Professional Development: Enhance your legal skills and build a robust professional network within the university and beyond.
This is a unique chance to develop your legal expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you’re ready to take your legal career to the next level, apply now and become a vital part of the Iowa State University legal team!The successful candidate will have strong academic credentials, as confirmed by academic transcript, and excellent oral and written communication skills, as demonstrated by application materials, interview, and references. This position is a two-year term appointment with the mutually agreed upon option to renew for one additional year. Required Minimum Qualifications: Must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school at the time of application Must be a second or third-year law school student Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or betterPreferred Qualifications: High academic credentials as confirmed by academic transcript Completion of advanced degrees or certifications relevant to higher education law Evidence of continuous professional development, such as attending workshops, seminars, or courses in higher education law and policy Strong work ethic toward goal of becoming an outstanding attorney in higher educationF ollowing the review of applications, selected candidates may be invited for a personal or telephone interview. The position will be offered by the end of December 2024 with an anticipated start date in May 2025. To guarantee full consideration, applications must be received by Monday, October 28, 2024 by 11:59 pm CST. Proposed Start Date:May 15, 2025Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full timePay Grade:ContractApplication Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter3) Writing SampleIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.Original Posting Date: October 10, 2024Posting Close Date:November 10, 2024Job Requisition Number:R15697By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu . If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 . General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.