THE UNIVERSITY OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW (UDC LAW)’s Clinical Program is hiring for two positions - a Clinical Legal Specialist and a Staff Assistant. You'll be joining a nationally ranked Clinical Program at a social justice minded HBCU Law School in Washington DC. We are DC's public Law School and offer our students nine clinics and a range of other experiential opportunities.

 

Please note that we are considering folks both with and without JDs for the Legal Specialist position, barred and non-barred. Please reach out to Associate Dean Lindsay Harris or Managing Attorney Tiffanny Smith (Tiffanny.Smith@udc.edu) with any questions.

 

The Clinical Program Legal Specialist will perform advanced level clerical support requiring superior knowledge of federal, DC, legal and departmental policies and procedures under minimal supervision. The Clinical Program Legal Specialist will assist the Managing Attorney and Associate Dean for Clinical & Experiential Programs, as well as students and faculty with law firm administrative needs to maintain the integrity of the UDC Law Clinical Program, including interpretation and translation between English and Spanish.  This position requires ability to exercise individual judgment with little oversight, while completing tasks efficiently and effectively. This is a full-time position working on campus.

Job requirements are:

·      College degree with legal or paralegal-specific training or law firm experience required; JD optional; D.C. Bar admission or eligibility optional

·      Prior experience working with or a commitment to serving, low-income persons or groups

·      Prior legal experience in a non-profit environment desirable

·      Knowledge of law firm, non-profit, governmental, or public interest communities highly desirable

·      Proficient oral and written Bi-lingual Spanish required

·      Proficiency in computer software (e.g., Excel, Outlook, ShareDrive, Adobe) sufficient to complete assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner

·      Excellent proofreading, editing, and organizational skills

·      Ability to independently of confidential legal matters, as well as function effectively as a member of a team

·      Ability to understand and adhere to rules of professional conduct

·      Thorough knowledge of modern law office procedures, systems, and equipment

·      Ability to work effectively and tactfully with individuals from all walks of life

·      Ability to work well under pressure with a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail

For more information or to apply, visit: udc.applicantstack.com/x/openings

The Clinical Staff Assistant provides secretarial, technical, and logistical support to the Managing Attorney, Associate Dean of Clinical & Experiential Programs, clinic students, and faculty in the David A. Clarke School of Law clinical program with administrative and paralegal activities associated with the operation of the program.  This is a full-time position working on campus.

Job requirements are:

• ·      Bachelor’s degree in business administration, paralegal studies, or related field
• ·      Four (4) years of related office experience in a legal, government, or non-profit setting; paralegal experience highly desirable
• ·      Prior experience working with or a commitment to serving, low-income communities
• ·      Proficient oral and written Bi-lingual Spanish desirable
• ·      Knowledgeable of modern law office procedures, equipment, and systems to provide excellent administrative, secretarial, and computer assistance (e.g., Excel, Outlook, ShareDrive, Adobe) sufficient to complete assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner
• ·      Ability to work well under pressure with a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail with excellent proofreading and editing skills
• ·      Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, and organization skills

·      Ability to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative, especially in working with confidential legal matters, as well as function effectively as a member of a team

• ·      Ability to work effectively and tactfully with individuals from all walks of life
• ·      Ability to understand and adhere to governing regulations, procedures, policies, and the Rules of Professional Conduct

For more information or to apply, visit: udc.applicantstack.com/x/openings