Law Fellow - Austin, United States - Texas A & M University Corpus Christi

Description

Job Title

Law Fellow

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Harte Research Institute For Gulf Of Mexico Studie

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations.

We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs).

The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.

As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews.

Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

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PURPOSE

The Harte Research Institute (HRI) seeks a Law Fellow for a one-year term beginning September 2024, with the possibility of extending it to a second year.

The program offers the unique opportunity to work directly with researchers of all coastal and marine specialties while focusing on law and policy.

Harte Research Institute promotes a sustainable Gulf of Mexico by promoting interdisciplinary research involving science, economics, and law. In addition, the Fellow will have the opportunity to collaborate with HRI's world-class researchers onsite in Corpus Christi.

The majority of the Fellow's work will be researching and writing policy papers, legal memoranda, and at least one lengthier article for academic law journals or external publications on legal issues related marine and coastal ecosystems and resilience.

The Fellow will be encouraged to pursue research and writing on marine and coastal law topics that interest them. Curiosity and a creative mind are a plus.

The Law Fellow will report to and work collaboratively with the Chair of Marine Policy and Law at HRI, as well as with other research faculty and staff.

Assignments include legal and public policy research, writing, and collaboration across all substantive HRI program areas.

More specifically, it is expected that the Law Fellow:


DESCRIPTION

• Perform substantive research and analysis on coastal and marine issues to develop policy papers useful to audiences of all backgrounds.
• Work in coordination with HRI researchers to develop and implement projects and programs consistent with HRI's mission.
• Represent HRI publicly as needed to communicate and develop particular programs and projects, including presentations.
• Enhance HRI's interdisciplinary approach
• Produce an article on a topic of their choosing related to the Gulf of Mexico's coastal and marine health that will advance the goals of HRI, and present at an appropriate conference.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• JD degree from an accredited university.
• You must have passed the Bar within the United States
• Degree and Bar must be conferred by date of hire.
• You must have practiced law at least one year, preferably at a judicial clerkship.
• You must demonstrate an interest in marine and coastal law either by professional experience, including internships, or by submitting an original written work in that field unedited by others
• Applicants must provide:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References by supervisors or law school professors will be needed
• Writing Sample not to exceed 10 pages (may be truncated from a longer work)

WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE

• Fluency in Spanish

SALARY:

COMMENSURATE

• This is a grant funded position and is contingent upon funding.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

• Medical

* $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

• Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
• Employee and Spouse
• Employee and Children
• Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-campus wellness opportunities


Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness
• Book scholarships
• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive.

Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.