Are you a lawyer interested in dealing with emerging legal issues related to law, journalism, and new media on the Internet? Would you like to help online journalists and new media ventures meet their legal needs? Do you want a stimulating yet laid back work environment?
The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School is seeking a Staff Attorney / Employee Fellow to assist with the operation and expansion of our Online Media Legal Network.
The position requires a Juris Doctor degree with admission to at least one state bar (and eligibility for admission on motion to the Massachusetts bar if you're not a Massachusetts lawyer) and a minimum of 3 years of legal-practice experience with a significant Internet, intellectual property, or media law focus. Our offices are located at the Berkman Center at Harvard Law School, so you must be willing to work in Cambridge, MA.
We're really excited about this position and about bringing someone new on board to help with our work. We've built a network of lawyers across the country who want to work with digital journalists, and we need an extremely capable individual to take the lead in screening new cases and clients, maintaining relationships with clients and members of the network, and providing direct legal assistance to clients in collaboration with lawyers and law students in Harvard Law School's Cyberlaw Clinic.
It's a great opportunity for experienced media, Internet, or IP law practitioners who want to serve the public interest, transition to academic pursuits, or simply work in an intellectually invigorating environment. The Staff Attorney will have many opportunities to expand his/her knowledge of technology and law, including frequent interactions with other fellows at the Berkman Center and throughout Harvard University.
Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than April 30, 2011. You can find more information about the position and how to apply here. To apply, submit your CV orresume, cover letter summarizing your interest and key experience, and thenames of three references through Harvard’s recruitment site (ID: 23533BR) orby going to this link(shortened version available at http://goo.gl/KZYhy).
(We're also looking to hire law student interns for part-time work during the spring semester and for full-time work over the summer.)
