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  • 14 Mar 2016 12:37 PM | Laura McNally-Levine

    PaIP Mission: The Pennsylvania Innocence Project is a public interest law firm organized as a non-profit corporation. We are dedicated to exonerating those who have been convicted of crimes they did not commit, and preventing innocent people from being convicted.

    Position Overview: The Project, with offices in Center City Philadelphia, is hosted by Temple University Beasley School of Law. The volume and geographic distribution of cases establishes the need for a satellite office in Pittsburgh. The deans of Duquesne and University of Pittsburgh Law Schools have invited the Project to duplicate our clinical training program in Pittsburgh.

    The Managing Attorney will be responsible for teaching the clinical program for Duquesne and University of Pittsburgh law students and supervise volunteer lawyers and law students in evaluating cases.Inaddition the Managing Attorney will be responsible for all case development and litigation ( at the trial court and appellate level) primarily in the western part of Pennsylvania. The Managing Attorney will be located at Duquesne Law School will report on substantive matters to the Legal Director in Philadelphia and administratively to the Executive Director in Philadelphia.

    Specific Responsibilities: The responsibilities set out below mirror those performed by the staff of the Project at Temple in Philadelphia. The allocation of responsibility for individual matters between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh offices will be decided upon, among other factors; geography, workloads, specific expertise and, inall instances, will be made by Philadelphia staff.

    1. Litigation, Investigation and Case Load: Manage Project's litigation docket; serve as Project counsel of record in litigation, working with co-counsel; draft and file briefs; handle court appearances including motions arguments, appellate arguments, evidentiary hearings, and status conferences; investigate witnesses; identify and work with expert witnesses; meet with clients in prison. Some travel is required (between two to ten days per month, usually non-consecutive).

    2. Volunteer Management and Supervision: Supervise and train volunteer lawyers, law students, and undergraduate students who are assisting the Project. Coordinate case assignments for all volunteers.

    3. Case Review and Development: Review and track cases as they proceed through the PaIP assessment process. Make recommendations as to whether cases should close or move forward in the process. Work with students to prepare cases for review by the PaIP Case Review Committee.

    4. Law School Internship/Clinical Involvement: Serve as primary professor for the Duquesne and University of Pittsburgh clinical program. Assign cases, train, and

    supervise students; receive, review, and coordinate interviews for summer internship applications. Serve as supporting supervisor with Legal Director of all summer interns.

    5. Educational Programming: Present on topics related to wrongful convictions at CLEs and area universities.

    Compensation and Benefits: Competitive with other legal non-profits. EEOC employer

  • 14 Mar 2016 12:15 PM | Laura McNally-Levine

    The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center of Touro College, located in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York invites applications for a Visiting Professor and Director of the Family Law Clinic for the Fall 2016 semester. We seek candidates, admitted to practice in New York, with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and with practice experience in the New York Family Court, including matters related to custody and visitation, child support, domestic violence, and child welfare. The position will include teaching a clinic seminar, focusing on skills development through case discussion and simulations, supervising students in their role as “student attorneys,” and regularly appearing in court with the clinic students. Touro Law is dedicated to the goal of diversity and seeks and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until May 15, 2016. Applications must include a resume and statement of interest and should be mailed to Professor Meredith R. Miller, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, at mmiller@tourolaw.edu.

  • 09 Mar 2016 3:37 PM | Laura McNally-Levine

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau (the "Bureau"), the Clinical Instructor ("CI") supervises second- and third-year Harvard Law School students providing legal representation to low income clients in the Bureau's domestic relations practice, with additional supervision in public benefits cases (unemployment insurance and SSI, primarily). The CI supervises, assesses and structures the practice work of the students on all aspects of advocacy, including interviewing and counseling, factual investigation and discovery, case analysis and strategy development, motion practice, negotiation, and trial and hearings work. The CI meets regularly with students to discuss, plan, strategize, prepare and review casework; accompanies students to all court and administrative hearings; provides regular feedback, both written and oral, on practice performance; and utilizes the students' casework to teach the fundamentals of lawyering. The CI is also expected to meet quality and productivity goals and to participate in office-wide projects. The CI also meets regularly with other teaching staff; assists in conducting case rounds and seminars on practice skills and substantive law; and participates in other office-wide projects, including orientation, trainings, retreats, and outreach events. S/he is also expected to be knowledgeable about classroom components of clinical courses taught by law school faculty; to prepare timely and thoughtful written evaluations each semester; and to make clinical grading recommendations to faculty. Although students are the direct case handlers, the CI acts as attorney of record with ultimate authority for the cases conducted under his or her supervision. The CI also supervises students from other law schools who handle cases as part of a summer program run by the Bureau. During periods of student absence, Clinical Instructors are entirely or partially responsible for direct case handling, including communication with clients, motions and trials. Vacations will be scheduled around the requirement of maintaining effective case coverage. Some evening and occasional weekend hours will be expected.

    Basic Qualifications:

    J.D., admission to Massachusetts Bar and minimum ten years of domestic relations practice experience with substantial trial work.

    Additional Qualifications:

    In-depth knowledge of domestic relations law and domestic violence required, with preference for those with experience in VAWA work and/or in certain other Bureau practice areas -- specifically, wage and hour; unemployment benefits; SSI benefits; and other public benefits. Areas of expertise among current staff and candidates may influence selection criteria 

    Additional Information:

    The Harvard Legal Aid Bureau is a curriculum-based poverty law clinic that represents low-income residents of Middlesex and Suffolk Counties in civil matters, including landlord-tenant, domestic relations, wage and hour, unemployment benefits, SSI benefits, and other public benefits. It is staffed by a full-time Faculty Director, a full-time Deputy Director, a full-time Administrative Director, six full-time Clinical Instructors, four part-time Clinical Instructors, a full-time Program Administrator, and approximately 47 2L and 3L Harvard Law School students fulfilling a two-year commitment. Since 1913, the Bureau has functioned under a tradition of student leadership and governance, making it a unique and exciting institution in clinical legal education.

    The Bureau is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action in the workplace.

    This is a term appointment currently expected to extend 5 years from date of hire, with anticipated renewal subject to performance, funding and departmental need.

    All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.

    EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law


  • 09 Mar 2016 3:34 PM | Laura McNally-Levine

    American University, Washington College of Law is seeking applications for Practitioners-in-Residence for academic year 2016-17 in five of our in-house clinics: Janet R. Spragens Federal Taxation Clinic, Immigrant Justice Clinic, Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Law Clinic, International Human Rights Law Clinic, and the Women and the Law Clinic. American University’s in-house, “live-client” Clinical Program, comprising ten (10) in-house clinics and serving approximately 240 students per year, is respected for its leadership in scholarship, development of clinical methodology, contributions to increasing access to justice for under-served clients and breadth of offerings.

    The Practitioner-in-Residence Program, created in 1998, is a program designed to train lawyers or entry-level clinicians interested in becoming clinical teachers in the practice and theory of clinical legal education. Many graduates of the Practitioners-in-Residence program (approximately 25) have gone on to tenure-track teaching positions at other law schools. Practitioners supervise student casework, co-teach weekly clinic seminars and case rounds, and engage in course planning and preparation with the clinic’s tenured faculty. They also teach a course outside of the clinical curriculum. The Practitioner-in-Residence Program provides full-year training in clinical theory and methodology and a writing workshop designed to assist Practitioners in the development of their clinical and doctrinal scholarship.

    Minimum qualifications include a JD degree, outstanding academic record, three years’ experience as a lawyer and membership in a state bar. The salary for the position is $90,000. American University is an EEO\AA employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body.

    Applications that include a curriculum vitae and cover letter should be submitted online via: http://apply.interfolio.com/34203. Please contact Michael Finazzo, Faculty Coordinator, at mfinazzo@wcl.american.edu (202-274-4002) if you have any general questions regarding the application process and Professor Robert Dinerstein, Associate Dean for Experiential Education, rdiners@wcl.american.edu for any other questions about the positions. The positions will remain open until filled.

    American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.

  • 09 Mar 2016 1:35 PM | Laura McNally-Levine

    Michigan State University College of Law invites applications for a one-year position in the Housing Law Clinic to spearhead development of its Veterans Initiative.

    The Housing Law Clinic provides opportunities for students to learn the practice of law in a well-supervised and academically rigorous program. The direct representation of clients is the core of the students’ experience in the clinic, and the clinic seeks to maintain a diverse and challenging docket, particularly issues concerning landlord- tenant, housing discrimination, public housing, subsidized housing, land contracts, land use, foreclosures, affordable housing, and homeownership issues.

    Though the core of the Housing Law Clinic is representation of tenants in eviction proceedings, the Veterans Initiative will focus on a wide variety of legal and quasi-legal matters (e.g. housing law, family law, public benefits law, consumer/bankruptcy law, and employment law) that adversely affect the ability of veterans to obtain and maintain permanent housing. The Fellow will work in coordination with Housing Law Clinic faculty on development of the program while primarily focusing on the representation of Detroit area veteran families working to stabilize their housing circumstances. Accordingly, this position is based in Detroit with occasional travel to East Lansing.

    The Fellow will receive an annual salary of $40,000.00, together with generous benefits.

    Applicants must have a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission in or eligibility for apply for admission without examination to the State Bar of Michigan. Preference will be given to applicants with experience providing civil legal aid services to the homeless, the poor, or veterans, significant courtroom experience, strong academic records and writing ability, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest law. Be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications are now being accepted and will be considered on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply before March 15, 2016.

    To apply, please submit a law school transcript, curriculum vitae, and cover letter explaining your interest to:

    Jesse Alvarez

    Michigan State University College of Law

    alvarje@law.msu.edu

    Michigan State University College of Law is committed to the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and those whose background, experience, and perspective would contribute to diversity.

  • 08 Mar 2016 10:36 AM | Maritza Karmely

    The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law seeks a faculty member who will have primary responsibility for supervision of its externships. The position will include teaching responsibilities in doctrinal courses and/or clinical supervision of students. In addition, the position will have some responsibility for oversight and/or facilitation of other experiential learning initiatives, such as a 1L live-client experience, service learning attached to doctrinal courses, adoption of best practices in externships and clinical education, and development of professional identity. This is a long-term contract eligible (non-tenure track) faculty position.

    The School of Law seeks applications from those with a strong commitment to educating lawyers for the twenty-first century and who desire to join a collegial, innovative, collaborative community. We are particularly interested in candidates with the ability to establish and maintain strong community ties and with experience in managing legal collaborations, supervising legal work of others, mentoring, and teaching in formal and informal settings. The school has some flexibility regarding the subject-matter expertise of candidates, but the ability to contribute in entrepreneurship, litigation/advocacy, child and family law, intellectual property law, urban or environmental law or the prosecution-side of criminal law would be beneficial. 

    UMKC is the urban law school of the University of Missouri System and is located on a beautiful landscaped campus in the Country Club Plaza area of Kansas City, Missouri.  It is the only law school in a diverse and vibrant metropolitan area of more than two million people and offers courses leading to J.D. or LL.M. degrees for approximately 500 students.  It benefits from its metropolitan location, the presence of 150 federal agencies, a large and academically talented pool of student applicants, a strong university with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, a dedicated faculty and staff, and strong community and alumni support. 

    UMKC is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. The university will recruit and employ qualified personnel and will provide equal opportunities during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Affirmative Action at 816-235-1323.

    Applicants must apply through the UMKC’s Human Resources website: http://www.umkc.edu/hr/career-opportunities/default.asp.

    Inquiries may be directed to:  

    Associate Dean Jeffrey E. Thomas, Chair

    Appointments Subcommittee

    UMKC School of Law

    500 E. 52nd St.

    Kansas City, MO 64110

    thomasje@umkc.edu

    The committee will begin reviewing applications on or after March 21, 2016; the position will remain open until filled.

     

  • 24 Feb 2016 3:58 PM | Laura McNally-Levine

    The Immigrant Rights Clinic at Rutgers Law School in Newark, New Jersey, is seeking to hire a full time Staff Attorney / Fellow to start sometime in the summer or fall of 2016. The start date is flexible. This is a one-year position, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year, contingent on obtaining funding. The fellow will work under the supervision of Professor Anju Gupta, Director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic.

    The fellow will work within the Immigrant Legal Services & Policy Project, an initiative funded by the Rutgers-Newark Chancellor’s Office, in collaboration with the American Friends Service Committee’s Immigrant Rights Program. The fellow will represent unaccompanied minors before the Newark Immigration Court or Newark Asylum Office or adults with children in the Newark Immigration Court’s priority docket and will train and support pro bono attorneys engaging in such representation. The fellow will also engage in outreach and education efforts around the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) programs and may represent individuals seeking these forms of relief, depending on the outcome of pending Supreme Court litigation. The fellow will recruit and supervise student volunteers and will build relationships with community partners.

    Position requirements:

    A J.D. and membership in a bar of any state (NJ bar membership is a plus, though not required)

    Experience in immigration law, particularly experience handling SIJS or asylum cases

    Ability to work independently and as part of a team

    Strong written and oral communication skills

    Fluency in another language is a plus, though not required

    This is a full time, 12-month position. The salary is $60,000 plus benefits through Rutgers University. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and list of references no later than March 15, 2016. To apply, go to: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/21076

    Rutgers University is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. Applications from women, minorities, and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged. Rutgers is an EEO/AA employer.

  • 23 Feb 2016 2:21 PM | Laura McNally-Levine

    Rutgers Law School in Camden, New Jersey is seeking to immediately hire one (1) Full-Time Attorney and one (1) Part-Time Attorney for a grant-funded project to increase legal representation for abused, neglected and trafficked children in Cumberland and Salem counties. The Full-Time Staff Attorney will represent child victims in child welfare, child custody and other family law proceedings, along with legal assistance and advocacy on education law matters. The Part-Time Staff Attorney will assist the child victims in applications for immigration relief, including possible appearances before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and in New Jersey Family Court. See below for more detail about each position and the links to apply.

    Full-Time Child Abuse Staff Attorney

    Candidates for the Full-Time Child Abuse Staff Attorney position must be a New Jersey-licensed attorney in good standing. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of experience in family law (preferably New Jersey family law), experience working with children or crime victims, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) is preferred, but not required. The Child Abuse Staff Attorney will be dually-based at Rutgers Law School in Camden and at an office in Cumberland or Salem counties. Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a car are also required.

    Salary is commensurate with experience. The Full-Time Child Abuse Staff Attorney position qualifies for benefits. Any interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and list of references no later than April 15, 2016 To apply go to: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/21098

    Part-Time Immigration Staff Attorney

    Candidates for the Part-Time Immigration Staff Attorney position must be licensed attorneys, preferably admitted to the bar in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of experience in immigration law, experience working with children or crime victims, excellent oral and written communication skills, and bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English). The Part-Time Immigration Staff Attorney will be dually-based at Rutgers Law School in Camden and in Cumberland and Salem counties. Therefore possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a car are also required.

    The Part-Time Immigration Staff Attorney will be part of the New Jersey Consortium of Immigrant Children, a collaborative comprised of non–profit organizations, New Jersey’s law schools, and the private sector, with a mission to increase the number of pro bono attorneys available to represent undocumented immigrant children in New Jersey.

    Salary will be hourly and will be commensurate to experience. The Part-Time Immigration Staff Attorney will not be expected to work more than 19 hours per week. Any interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and list of references no later than April 15, 2016. 

    To apply go to : https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/21099.

  • 16 Feb 2016 2:55 PM | Laura McNally-Levine

    The University of Michigan Law Clinical Fellows Program seeks applicants for a fellowship in its Unemployment Insurance Clinic (UIC). This is a two year appointment with the possibility of extension for a third year. 

    The Clinical Fellows Program is designed to allow attorneys to explore the possibility of a career in clinical teaching and fully support them in that endeavor. Michigan Clinical Fellows gain valuable experience and mentoring in clinical pedagogy and in their substantive area of practice. Their duties include clinical teaching and student supervision in conjunction with a clinic director, and participation in the operation and development of the clinic in which they teach. Support is provided for professional development and scholarship. 

    The UIC is an innovative clinic designed to provide first year law students live client learning experiences earlier. UIC students take first-chair responsibility for representing Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants at every stage of the administrative appeal process including administrative trials. The UIC fellow will teach and supervise in the clinic, represent clients at every stage of the administrative appeal process, staff the UIC office and develop impact projects that engage advanced clinic students to strengthen the UI safety net. 

    The successful applicant will have a minimum of 3 years of relevant advocacy experience, a strong interest in clinical teaching, a demonstrated commitment to public interest lawyering, and potential for scholarship and success as a clinical teacher. Candidates must hold a J.D. degree and be eligible for licensure in Michigan. Michigan’s Clinical Fellows salaries and benefits are very competitive. The fellowship begins on a date to be determined sometime mid to late summer 2016. 

    Questions may be directed to Associate Dean David Santacroce at dasanta@umich.edu or 734-763-4319. We will accept applications until Friday March 4, 2016. Applicants should send a letter of interest and résumé to: John W. Lemmer Experiential Education Business Administrator The University of Michigan Law School 701 S. State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1215 jwlemmer@umich.edu The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer.

  • 11 Feb 2016 5:00 PM | Laura McNally-Levine

    Yale Law School seeks applications for a Robert M. Cover Fellowship in Public Interest Law, a two-year position beginning on or about July 1, 2016 in the Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization, within Yale Law School’s clinical program. The Fellowship is designed for a lawyer with at least two years of practice who is considering a career in law school clinical teaching. The Fellow will work with the Worker & Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic (“WIRAC”).

    WIRAC is a year-long, in-house clinic whose students represent immigrants, workers, and their organizations in litigation under labor and employment, immigration, Freedom of Information Act, § 1983, and other civil rights laws; state and local legislative advocacy; and other non-litigation matters. Illustrative cases include class action litigation challenging the prolonged immigration detention of noncitizens with certain criminal convictions; representation of nail salon workers denied minimum wage and overtime; habeas litigation to vacate the conviction, on the basis of Padilla v. Kentucky, and to obtain the return of a deported, longtime lawful permanent resident; representation of a community-based organization and individuals in East Haven challenging pervasive practices of anti-Latino police brutality through community organizing, litigation, and policy advocacy; representation in immigration court, before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and in federal court on behalf of individuals resisting removal; representation of a national organization of immigrant youth advocating for federal administrative and legislative relief; and representation of community organizations, unions, and faith organizations on a range of employment, education, policing, and other immigrant rights matters.

    The Fellow’s responsibilities include representing WIRAC clients, supervising students, assisting in teaching WIRAC classes, and working on one’s own scholarship. In addition, the Fellow may be asked to co-teach a section of a half-semester experimental program for first-year students, Introduction to Legal Research and Writing. Candidates must be prepared to apply for admission to the Connecticut bar. (Candidates may qualify for admission without examination.) All work will be conducted with the support of the clinical faculty, and will focus on providing legal assistance to low-income and civil rights clients and organizations. The principal supervisors for the position will be Professors Muneer Ahmad and Michael Wishnie.

    The Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization is committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Candidates must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and must possess strong written and oral communication skills. Experience in creative and community-driven advocacy is a strong plus. Annual salary is $63,000-68,000. Fellows receive health benefits and access to university facilities. Send (or email) a resume, cover letter, writing sample, law school transcript, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references by March 15, 2016 (early applications encouraged) to: Osikhena Awudu, Program Manager, The Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization, P.O. Box 209090, New Haven, CT 06520-9090; telephone: (203) 432-4800; fax: (203) 432-1426; osikhena.awudu@yale.edu.

    Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans and underrepresented minorities.

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