NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SHEPARD BROAD COLLEGE OF LAW's Disability Inclusion and Advocacy Law (DIAL) Clinic is seeking dedicated Clinical Fellows for a full-time, two-year fellowship. This role offers early-career attorneys hands-on experience in advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities. The DIAL Clinic’s mission is to train law students to become conscientious and ethical lawyers who advocate for fair and equitable treatment for people with disabilities, the largest minority population.
As a Clinical Fellow, you will work closely with Clinical Director Matthew W. Dietz and another clinical fellow, to supervise and train law students in various lawyering tasks including intakes, client interviews, negotiation, dispute resolution, administrative complaints, trials, and policy advocacy.
You will provide direct legal representation in areas like housing, employment, education, public accommodations, government services, and guardianship. Additionally, you will supervise DIAL Clinic paralegals and oversee case management. Community outreach is a key component of this role, including legal assistance at events and training families on issues such as guardianship alternatives and education for children with disabilities. You will collaborate with NSU schools, community partners, and similar law clinics, and present at conferences and educational programs on relevant topics. Reporting on DIAL Clinic operations, budget, outreach, and impact is also part of your responsibilities. You will oversee and review documents prepared by students and evaluate their performance. Developing a list of referral agencies for individuals not served by the DIAL Clinic, assisting with curriculum design, and teaching classroom components of the DIAL Clinic curriculum are also included in your duties.
The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an accredited law school, be admitted to the bar in Florida or eligible for admission and demonstrate a commitment to public interest law and social justice. Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills are essential, and prior clinical or public interest experience is preferred but not required. This fellowship offers a competitive salary and benefits package, professional development opportunities, and mentorship from experienced clinical faculty.
Interested candidates should submit an application on https://nsucareers.nova.edu/.
On the website, apply for position - Staff Attorney Fellow position number 992605 and position number 993159 - upload a cover letter, resume or CV, writing sample, and enter contact information for three professional references.
This position is contingent on the availability and continuation of external-funding and/or contract. As such, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment ended in the event the external funding and/or contract ceases or is reduced. Nova Southeastern University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.