The Legal Resource Center for Public Health Policy, situated at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a Staff Attorney(full-time non-tenure track position with payroll title of Research Fellow, Research Assistant, or Research Associate depending on selected candidate’s qualifications). Position Description: The Staff Attorney 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 cannabis 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 cannabis legislation and regulations, developing model laws and policies, and conducting in-person and virtual training sessions. The position may include extensive in-state travel. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned. Minimum Qualifications: · J.D. from an ABA Accredited school. · A member in good standing of the bar of any U.S. state or territory, registered for the February 2024 bar exam, or willing to sit for the July 2024 bar exam. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: · Familiarity with basic concepts of public health law. · Knowledge of cannabis law and policy. · Familiarity with basic concepts of administrative regulations and processes. · Experience with the Maryland General Assembly and/or the Maryland Department of Health and/or Maryland county health departments is value-added. · Excellent research, writing and oral communications and presentation skills. · Excellent coordination and organizational skills. · Ability to work independently and coordinate the work of others. · Ability to network and interact, as well as support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals. · Ability and willingness to travel as needed. · Ability to work with a wide range of people, including students, government and industry representatives, and members of the general public. · 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 two days a week consistent with University policies and subject to approval of supervisors. Salary: · Starting salary range is $60,000 to $85,000 based on experience. Entry level attorneys will start at $60,000. · 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: Only online applications at http://www.umaryland.edu/jobs/. Please include (a) cover letter, (b) resume, and (c) the names and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. Priority will be given to applicants who apply by February 18, 2024. Start Date:Negotiable,though we are looking to onboard as soon as possible. UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected]. 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 a UMB 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. Job: Faculty* *Organization: Francis King Carey School of Law - Instruction *Title: *Staff Attorney, Cannabis Law and Policy * Location: *null Requisition ID: 24000042