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Counsel or Staff Advisor

New York University
$105,000 - $120,000 a year
New York, New York
Full time
2 weeks ago
New York University: NYU - NY: School of Law

Location

New York

Open Date

May 28, 2025

Description

The Rule of Law Lab at NYU law school is seeking applicants for a full-time staff counsel or staff advisor position. This is a one year position that is renewable subject to funding.

About the Rule of Law Lab at NYU law school

The Rule of Law Lab (ROLL) is a new global project that will commence operations at NYU law school on August 1, 2025. ROLL’s mission is to study and deploy legal tools (litigation, legal research, documentation, and advocacy) to defend democracy and the rule of law around the world (including in the US), while also engaging students in experiential learning. Core themes covered include judicial and prosecutorial independence and accountability, freedom of expression, freedom from discrimination, and electoral integrity. The Lab will address these issues in the Americas, Europe, and Africa.

The position will entail:

  • Developing and implementing, in collaboration with ROLL’s faculty director, ROLL’s strategy.
  • Legal research, writing, documentation, litigation, and advocacy in support of ROLL’s projects around the world, including in the US.
  • Assisting in public education and knowledge dissemination relating to ROLL’s work.
  • Assisting the faculty director in fundraising and administrative tasks for ROLL.
  • Assisting the faculty director in engaging students working with ROLL.

Benefits and Terms of Employment

In compliance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range is $105,000–$120,000 for the position. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

NYU offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off and retirement contributions. Information about benefits can be viewed here.

Qualifications

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Commitment to advancing the Rule of Law Lab’s mission
  • Law degree from the US or other country in Latin America, Europe, or Africa with superior academic achievement
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in US civil rights and/or international human rights litigation and documentation in Latin America, Europe, and/or Africa required
  • Excellent research, writing, and editing skills required
  • Ability to navigate high-stakes situations under time pressure required
  • Ability to travel in the US and internationally required
  • Diplomatic skills in navigating varying cultures required
  • Admission to the New York Bar preferred
  • Proficiency in Spanish and French preferred

Application Instructions

To Apply

Interested applicants should send:

  • a cover letter detailing your interest in the position and your relevant experience,
  • a resume,
  • two legal writing samples, with a preference for independently authored legal briefs or legal research memoranda,
  • the names and contact information of three references.

All materials should to Interfolio via apply.interfolio.com/168382

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