Electricity and Wildfire Policy Legal Fellow, Stanford Law School

Electricity and Wildfire Policy Legal Fellow, Stanford Law School School of Law, Stanford, California, United States Thank you for your interest in Stanford University. While we have instituted a hiring pause for non-critical staff positions, we are actively recruiting for the positions currently listed on our careers page.

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DATE POSTED

Apr 06, 2026 SCHEDULE Full-time

JOB CODE

4187 EMPLOYEE STATUS Fixed-Term GRADE G DEPARTMENT URL REQUISITION ID 108707 WORK

ARRANGEMENT

Hybrid Eligible, On Site The Climate and Energy Policy Program (CEPP) of Stanford's Woods Institute for the Environment and the Environmental and Natural Resources Law & Policy Program (ENRLP) of Stanford Law School invite applications for Electricity and Wildfire Policy Legal Fellow. The Wildfire and Electricity Policy Fellows will join the thriving CEPP team including other lawyers, energy system experts, economists, and data scientists that bridges Stanford Law School and the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. These full-time staff positions are crafted for early-career attorneys with a strong interest in electricity and wildfire policy design and implementation and the important interactions with affordability, decarbonization, insurance, and landscape and community resilience. They offer a hands-on opportunity your legal skills and expertise to address urgent and intensifying policy challenges in California, the western US, and beyond. This work will build on CEPP's track record of policy engagement on these issues and deep partnerships with policy stakeholders. You will report to Michael Wara, Director of CEPP and Debbie Sivas, Professor of Law. This position is for a one-year fixed term, with possible extension subject to funding availability. The Fellow will be expected to work in-person on the main Stanford campus.

Core Duties:

Design and lead legal and policy research analyses related to electric utility wildfire mitigation, electricity affordability, insurance, andor landscape and community resilience. Develop interdisciplinary analytical frameworks and hypotheses, evaluating and utilizing diverse data sources, and developing rigorous analytical results. Exercise independent initiative and judgment gained from legal experience as a contributor to multidisciplinary projects that focus on problem-solving and evidence-based policy recommendations. Interpret, synthesize, and analyze legislative and regulatory documents, case law, scientific research, NGO reports, and relevant data as it informs policy research and recommendations to State and Federal policymakers. Co-author policy briefs, whitepapers, and research publications, working with collaborators and external partners as needed. Complete project-related administrative responsibilities as needed. Support leadership in working with student assistants on assigned projects. Fellowship applicants should have:

• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and two years of applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant experience in litigation, legislative, or regulatory practice, andor policy advocacy, including judicial clerkships and fellowships, or a combination of education and relevant experience. (Basic knowledge of data analysis and experience working across disciplines is a plus.)
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong academic credentials, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a collaborative spirit.
• A track record of community engagement and service.
• Self-motivation, and aptitude for working with students and diverse policy stakeholders
• Sound judgment and exceptional ethical standards in serving as a trusted source for evidence-based analysis and policy engagement.

Salary is based on a formula that is competitive with similar positions, and Stanford provides a generous benefits package. Applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing their interest in these positions and relevant experience, a resume, a writing sample, a list of three professional references, and a transcript through stanfordcareers.stanford.edu, referencing job number 108707. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and will be considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. The expected pay range for this position is $85,376-$99,581 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.