• Research Assistant- Postgraduate Wayne Law…

    Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)


    Research Assistant- POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW COMMUNITY JUSTICE FELLOW

     

    Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant- POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW COMMUNITY JUSTICE FELLOWat its Detroit campus location.

     

    Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

    Essential functions (job duties):

    Wayne State University Law School’s Experiential Education program is seeking applications from Class of 2025 graduates of an ABA Counsel-accredited law school for a one calendar year Post-Graduate Fellowship.

     

    The fellowship offers an opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain experience working with Wayne State’s Experiential Education program on community justice issued related to housing, zoning, expungement of criminal records, and policing. The fellow’s responsibilities may include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

     

    Legal Research Assistance

     

    Data Entry/Management

     

    Student & Community Engagement

     

    Special Projects

     

    The fellow will work closely with the Director and Assistant Director for Experiential Education. The fellow will work on supporting the Warrior Housing Corps, the Annual Wayne Law Expungement Fair, and other community justice initiatives. This includes the responsibilities listed above, as well as additional responsibilities as assigned that are viewed to be in line with the position.

    Qualifications:

     

    The candidate will start on or before March 9, 2026; the fellowship will last at least one calendar year from the candidate’s start date. Applicants are required to submit (1) a letter of interest describing the candidate’s interest in the fellowship position, (2) a resume, (3) a law school transcript, and (4) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

     

    For additional information, contact: Rebecca Robichaud, Director of Experiential Education at [email protected].

    School/College/Division:

    H07 - Law School

    Primary department:

    H0701 - Deans Office Law School

    Employment type:

    + Regular Employee

    + Job type: Full Time

    + Job category: Research

    Funding/salary information:

    + Compensation type: Annual Salary

    + Salary hire maximum: $47,250

    Working conditions:

    The fellowship will be primarily in-person but there may be some opportunities for remote work. The fellowship is a 37.5 hour a week position.

    Job openings:

    + Number of openings: 1

    Background check requirements:

    University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

     

    The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.