Position Announcement: Project Coordinator for Juvenile Justice Grant at LSU Law Center

Professor Robert Lancaster, the Director of Clinical Programs at LSU Law Center has issued the following position annoucement:

Project Coordinator,  LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center

The position, funded through grant funds from the John D. And Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation for 18 months beginning January 2009, will function as Project Coordinator.  The position will support the Project Director in accumulating materials for best practices for clinical programs, curriculum development, mentoring options, and in developing a list of knowledgeable juvenile defense consultants. The position will be responsible for maintaining current knowledge of issues in juvenile defense and the juvenile justice system in Louisiana.  In addition, considerable time will be spent compiling agendas, writing reports, collecting materials from other clinics, and handling the arrangements for the symposium. The position will also conduct day-to-day activities required for the Model Juvenile Defense Practice & Policy Clinic Project as part of the Louisiana Models for Change Initiative.  These activities include coordinating activities, making all travel arrangements, making all meeting arrangements, coordinating visits by National Research Bank, other MacArthur consultants, and others. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree and experience in juvenile defense or the juvenile justice system. Strong computer/internet skills and highly developed organizational proficiency. Preferred: J.D. Knowledge of juvenile justice operations in Louisiana. Experience as a defense attorney or as a professional officer of a juvenile court. Annual Salary: $60,000. Standard benefits. Deadline: Send letter of application and resume to frank.adair@law.lsu.edu . Applicants will be considered beginning January 2009 and the position will remain open until filled.

The LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.

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