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*The Legal Resource Center for Public Health Policy, situated at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a Fellow*(full-time non-tenure track position with payroll title of Research Fellow). *BENEFITS:* UMB offers acomprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along withadditional exciting perksfor employees to enjoy. Fellow positions provide the following leave package: 10 annual leave days, 15 sick leave days, 16 holidays, and 3 personal leave days. *UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.* *Position Description:* The Fellow will provide legal technical assistance to state and local public health departments and other executive agencies, legislators, law enforcement, government attorneys, community-based organizations, and judges and judicial staff in Maryland on a broad range of tobacco law and policy issues. Essential duties include but are not limited to providing brief telephone advice, preparing written responses to requests for assistance, developing educational resources and policy papers on specific issues, tracking and summarizing state and federal tobacco legislation and regulations, developing model laws and policies, and developing and conducting in-person and virtual training sessions. The position will include in-state travel and potential out-of-state domestic travel for conferences. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned. *Minimum Qualifications*: · J.D. from an ABA Accredited school; preference for a certificate or concentration in health law. · A member in good standing of the bar of any U.S. state or territory or taking the bar exam in July 2025; strong preference for Maryland Bar admission or exam taking. · Preferred experience: One (1) year of experience researching, analyzing, and writing on issues related to public health law and policy. *Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* · Familiarity with basic concepts of public health law, administrative law, and principles of health equity; preference for understanding of basics of tobacco regulation law and policy. · Excellent research, writing, and oral communication and presentation skills. · Ability to work independently and to work as part of a team. · Experience working on multiple deliverables under tight deadlines; preference for experience working on government grants or contracts. · Competence in online presentation platforms, including Zoom, WebEx, and Google Meet. · Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. · Excellent coordination and organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. · Openness to critical feedback and sincere desire to learn and grow as a professional. * * This is a grant-funded position and subject to continuation of funding. This position is in-person in Baltimore, with the opportunity for remote work consistent with University policies and subject to approval of supervisors. *Salary:* · Starting salary of $70,000 · Starting salaries are set in accordance with the University’s framework, which considers multiple individual and organizational factors, including internal equity. To uphold pay equity in alignment with the framework, starting salaries are not negotiable. Before applying, please ensure that the compensation range for this position meets your needs. *To Apply:* Please include (a) cover letter, (b) resume, and (c) the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. Please do not submit writing samples at the initial application phase. *Start Date:*Negotiable*,*though we are looking to onboard as soon as possible. UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read theUMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information. **Job:** **Faculty* **Organization:** **Francis King Carey School of Law - Instruction* **Title:** *Legal Resource Center for Public Health Policy: Tobacco Law and Policy Fellow* **Location:** *null* **Requisition ID:** *250000O2*