ODR Fellow: Investigative Justice & Civil Rights

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking an ODR Fellow to support investigations under the Office for Dispute Resolution. You will assist with case evaluation, interviews, and writing reports on Title IX, FERPA, and related civil rights matters, gaining experience under seasoned investigators in a hybrid work setting.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor and at least three years of related work, with strong analytical and writing skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• J.D. required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Investigators with case evaluation, investigative planning, and interviews.
• Prepare for and conduct interviews, process closures, and draft letters and reports.
• Conduct documentation for investigations including notetaking, redaction, and casefile maintenance.
• Perform legal research and prepare memoranda related to investigations.
• Ensure documents comply with FERPA and university privacy expectations.
• Assist with trainings and outreach as assigned.
• Conduct informational meetings about policies and procedures.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Interviewing

Confidential information handling

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Hybrid work

Discretion

Communication

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

FERPA knowledge

Clery Act awareness

Policy drafting

Job description

Harvard University is seeking an ODR Fellow to support investigations under the Office for Dispute Resolution. You will assist with case evaluation, interviews, and writing reports on Title IX, FERPA, and related civil rights matters, gaining experience under seasoned investigators in a hybrid work setting.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor and at least three years of related work, with strong analytical and writing skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to work