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Law Assistant
University at Buffalo


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Date Posted Mar. 12, 2025
Title Law Assistant
University University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, United States
Department Law School
Application Deadline 11/13/2025
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Professional Staff
    Research Scientist/Associate
  • Legal Research & Writing
 
 


Law Assistant



Position Information

Position Title: Law Assistant
Department: Law School
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/53953
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The School of Law invites applications for the position of Law Assistant. In this position, the Law Assistant will support business units, administration, and faculty in non-academic initiatives including, but not limited to legal research, programming, and development of internal law-related initiatives. Law Assistants will work in collaboration with the Career Services Office, Communications Office, Development Office, Office of Alumni Relations, Center for the Advancement of Sport, Advocacy Institute, Baldy Center, and other law school units, as requested.

As a Law Assistant, you will:
  • Review, analyze, and provide feedback about bar preparation programs to assist law school in determining how to develop and implement increased supports for bar takers.
  • Conduct substantive legal research.
  • Provide analysis of existing and proposed changes to laws and regulations to keep internal legal partners up to date.
  • Monitor changes and developments in laws regulations across fields to identify trends.
  • Provide legal analysis and develop material for best practices to ensure compliance with legal authorities.
  • Prepare and execute projects and programs for continuing legal education and community presentations.
  • Draft articles and generate content for targeted audiences, including legal employers.
  • Provide staffing and other support for various events, programs, and presentations.
  • Other duties, functions, and responsibilities as assigned.
Learn more:
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with legal research and writing.
  • Has taken or preparing to take NYS Bar Examination.


Physical Demands

Move up to 20 pounds.

Salary Range
$25 per hour

Special Instructions Summary


Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Jennifer Scharf
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Associate Dean for Career Services
Contact's Email: jrscharf@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-220-4875

Posting Dates

Posted: 11/13/2024
Deadline for Applicants: Open until filled
Date to be filled: 03/14/2025

 
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