Law Clerk – Title IX Compliance

Job Description

Law Clerk | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is an early career position with Robert Half, supporting a client in higher education in the San Francisco Bay Area. Robert Half is a global talent solutions and business consulting firm that connects companies with skilled professionals. In this role, the Law Clerk will be instrumental in ensuring compliance and conducting investigations related to critical Title IX and Title V regulations within the education sector, directly impacting the well-being and fairness of the academic environment. This position requires dedicated on-site work to support essential compliance efforts.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid, Cupertino, CA & Los Altos, CA

• Mission: To support compliance efforts and conduct investigations related to Title IX and Title V regulations within higher education.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Investigations: Conduct thorough investigations related to Title IX and Title V compliance, ensuring adherence to legal and institutional standards.
• Case Resolution: Address student conduct issues and recommend appropriate actions to resolve cases effectively.
• Supportive Measures: Implement supportive measures during investigations to safeguard the rights and well-being of all involved parties.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with HR teams, college administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and compliance.
• Documentation: Draft detailed reports, legal documents, and findings based on investigative outcomes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree; recent law school graduates pending the Bar exam are encouraged to apply.
• Experience: This is an entry-level position focused on legal support within a higher education compliance framework.
• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism; meticulous demeanor.
• Bonus: Prior experience with client intake, legal aid, Title IX, and/or Title V regulations.