Our Organization

IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, is a national, independent research organization that innovates and advances solutions that make our civil justice system more just.

We believe justice for all must be a reality for everyone. Every day, IAALS reexamines how the American civil justice system can better serve the needs of us all. Through purposeful collaboration, listening, and research, we jumpstart the groundbreaking and achievable solutions that will clear a path to justice for everyone. Because justice for all will never be a reality if those seeking justice cannot access the system designed to deliver it.

Our Work

IAALS’ unique approach depends on purposeful research, deep collaboration, and diversity of perspective, followed by evidence-based recommendations that take hold in courts and legal institutions across the country. IAALS works on solving problems with a broad view of the legal ecosystem, targeting changes in the courts and in the delivery of legal services. We conduct comprehensive analysis and work with stakeholders to design solutions, empower decision-makers, and measure outcomes and impacts to advance an accessible and trusted legal system.

In order to innovate our civil justice system to meet today’s challenges and opportunities, we need to better understand the problems people face.

• Nearly half of Americans experience legal problems for which they can’t find a solution.
• More than 70% of civil and family disputes in the United States include at least one side that doesn’t have an attorney.
• Incomprehensive legalese, limited legal support, and convoluted processes make fair legal resolutions increasingly unattainable.
• Businesses routinely choose arbitration rather than using the courts, jury trials are disappearing, and public confidence in our legal system is low.

Our modern society, with modern people and problems, demands the evolution of systems created hundreds of years ago. The status quo is rigid, inaccessible, slow, and costly—and doesn’t account for the people moving through it, rather than only those working within it. That is the work of IAALS.

IAALS has ongoing research projects in the areas of judicial reform, civil justice reform, family justice reform, legal education and licensure reform, and innovation in the delivery of legal services and the profession. We encourage applicants to learn more about our work at iaals.du.edu.

Position Summary

IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, is seeking an experienced and motivated Marketing & Communications Specialist to help shape how we connect with our audiences and grow our impact. This role supports key communications and fundraising campaigns, with a focus on storytelling, brand visibility, and public engagement.

Reporting directly to the Director of Marketing and Public Relations—and working closely with the Director of Communications through a dotted-line relationship—the Specialist will take the lead on content development, support media relations and campaign strategy, and help maintain a consistent and compelling voice across channels. The ideal candidate is a versatile and thoughtful communicator with excellent writing skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and a team-first attitude.

Essential Functions

• Draft press releases, media advisories, and other media-facing content in coordination with the Director of Marketing and PR.
• Assist with media research, list building, and tracking of earned media coverage.
• Develop and implement content creation across primary channels—including emails, newsletters, blogs, and websites—while proactively identifying and implementing new and evolving platforms to expand reach.
• Manage and grow IAALS’ social media presence, including content planning, creation, and analytics.
• Collaborate on marketing campaigns supporting fundraising, events, and programmatic initiatives.
• Provide editorial support for print materials, including proofreading and style guide consistency.
• Help maintain and contribute to shared editorial calendars and messaging strategy documents.
• Monitor relevant legal and policy news for content inspiration and positioning opportunities
• Support brand consistency and messaging alignment across departments
• Build and maintain communications department tracking and workflow systems in project management tracking tools to support cross-functional coordination and transparency
• Other marketing, public relations, and communications duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong writing and editing skills, as well as attention to detail, across digital and traditional platforms
• Experience creating and managing content for email, web, and social media.
• Familiarity with media relations practices, including drafting press materials and conducting research.
• Organized and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative, communicative, and comfortable working across teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related field of study.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in marketing, public relations, or communications.
• Experience creating and managing content for email, web, and social media.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a nonprofit, policy, or legal organization.
• Familiarity with platforms like WordPress/Drupal, Canva, email marketing tools, and Google Analytics; experience with basic html.
• Experience working on or supporting fundraising or donor communications.
• Proficient in two or more languages.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work with a computer for an extended period of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week. The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, although specific schedules may be established with the supervisor. On occasion, there are hours required outside of the standard hours.

In accordance with the University’s and IAALS’ flexible work policies, this position is eligible to be considered for flexible work arrangements. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team-specific needs.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 13, 2025.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 9.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $58,000-$64,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.