Burton Blatt Institute: BBI Hiring > Disability Law & Policy Research Associate

Disability Law & Policy Research Associate

Category: Faculty and Staff Opportunities - Exempt (Salaried)
Title: Research Project Coordinator II
Department: Law College - Dean
Job#: 025630

The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) of the Syracuse University College of Law is currently hiring for the following position. Applicants must complete a brief online confidential Application and attach a CV (PDF or Word file, maximum 2MB in size) through the SU Online Employment Site [ https://www.sujobopps.com].

Job Description

The Burton Blatt Institute: Centers of Innovation on Disability (BBI) of the Syracuse University College of Law seeks a Disability Law & Policy Research Associate.

This new full-time member of the BBI legal research team will engage in collaborative disability law and policy research, and independently conduct comprehensive legal research, analysis, and writing across multiple projects. The position entails providing substantive and analytical legal research and writing support across BBI's multidisciplinary projects, and limited to moderate guidance to undergraduate and law students working on BBI projects, as assigned. The position also will include opportunities to co-author reports and publications, and present at professional conferences.

Required Qualifications

Earned Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association approved law school.
Demonstrated, highly-developed legal writing and editing abilities.
Substantive background in disability law, civil rights law, or related field, which may include the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Fair Housing Amendments Act, Social Security Act, and others acquired in a legal practice or research-based professional position.
Excellent verbal communication skills, including in presentations, training, advocacy, and negotiations.
Experience searching in online legal and social science databases (e.g., Lexis, Westlaw, JSTOR, PSYCINFO) and preparing literature reviews.
Ability to see a project through from start to finish within a set time.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with diverse people.
Effective time management, organization, and planning skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with or advocating for people with disabilities.
Experience contributing research and writing to grant proposals.
Will seek and engage in professional development activities.
Experience using information technologies for real-time communications

To Apply for this Position

Applicants must complete a brief online confidential Application and attach a CV (PDF or Word file, maximum 2MB in size) through the SU Online Employment Site [ https://www.sujobopps.com].

The position is listed under: Faculty & Staff - Exempt (Salaried) Opportunities with the Title: Research Project Coordinator II, and Department: Law College-Dean as Job #025630.

Syracuse University is an equal opportunity, affirmative-action employer. BBI is committed to enhancing diversity and especially encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, and individuals with disabilities.

Contact For More Information

Burton Blatt Institute (BBI)
Syracuse University College of Law
Phone: (315) 443-2863 [voice]
Fax: (315) 443-9725
Web: bbi.syr.edu

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