CLINICAL FELLOW FOR CIVIL ADVOCACY CLINIC

The University of Baltimore School of Law invites applications for a Fellowship in its Civil Advocacy Clinic to start on or about December 1, 2013. This public interest fellowship program offers practicing attorneys exposure to law school clinical teaching.

The Civil Advocacy Clinic represents low-income individuals and organizations in poverty law litigation, legislative advocacy, and legal reform.  The Clinic handles a wide variety of cases, which include housing, public benefits, consumer, employment, and special education law.  The Civil Advocacy Clinic Fellow's duties include direct supervision of case work by clinic students and clinic classroom teaching in coordination with clinic faculty. Fellows also pursue professional goals in conjunction with his/her clinic director, including opportunities for scholarship.

This position is a contractual appointment for up to two years and can be extended for a third year under certain circumstances.

Qualifications: excellent oral and written communication skills; at least two years of experience as a practicing lawyer primarily in litigation; a strong academic record and/or other indicia of high performance ability; commitment to work for low income clients and a strong interest in teaching. Fellows must be members of the Maryland Bar (currently licensed in Maryland or willing to take the next Maryland Bar exam) in order to supervise law practice by students.

Salary: The current salary is between $50,000 - $55,000.  The position includes full benefits, including retirement annuities, research support, and travel allowance. 

Applications are now being accepted.  The deadline for letters of interest and resumes is October 4, 2013.

For detailed job descriptions of each position, please view our website at http://law.ubalt.edu/template.cfm?page=541.

To apply, submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:

Michele Gilman

Professor of Law
University of Baltimore School of Law
1420 N. Charles Street

Baltimore MD 21201

mgilman@ubalt.edu
Phone: 410-837-5706

The University of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

CLINICAL PROFESSOR/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, is accepting applications for the Executive Director of the Center for Juvenile Law and Policy.  The Center is a community legal clinic that brings public service, education research and advocacy together to improve the quality of legal services provided to children in the juvenile delinquency system.  The clinic provides free legal services to youth in the Los Angeles delinquency courts while providing law students with a vital skill set and the opportunity to practice in the public interest. 

SUMMARY:

The Executive Director of the Center for Juvenile Law and Policy (CJLP) is the Executive Officer of the CJLP and reports to the Dean of Loyola Law School and the Associate Dean of Clinical Programs and Experiential Learning.  The Executive Director (ED) of the CJLP supervises the Legal Director and all faculty and staff of the CJLP.  The position is a non-tenure track, clinical professor appointment, beginning January, 2014. 

The ED has administrative responsibilities for:

·       Teaching and Clinical Supervision: teaching relevant academic courses, direct student clinical supervision in a live-client setting, oversight over all curriculum and evaluation;

·       Fundraising and Grants: overseeing grant applications, fundraising stewardship, and post award compliance;

·       Financial management: financial planning; operating budget; grants budget;

·       External Relationships: maintain institutional relations between the CJLP and Loyola Marymount University, the private and public bar of Los Angeles County, the Superior Courts of Los Angeles County, national, state and local juvenile justice stakeholders;

·       Advisory Board Relations: policy development and administration; 

·       Planning: working with school administrators, the faculty and bar to optimize the role of the CJLP in training law students and maximizing outcomes for youth in the juvenile justice system;

·       Organizational Management: personnel and facilities;

·       All other standard faculty responsibilities including grading and governance. 

Traits and Characteristics:

The ED should be a visionary and a strategic leader who can work effectively at the intersections of academia, juvenile and criminal policy, criminal law practice and direct legal services in a clinical legal setting.   S/He will bring an analytical, intellectual understanding of criminal legal practice and its impact on the quality of outcomes for youth. Leading candidates will be broadly informed leaders with a high level of intellectual curiosity and the capacity to encourage others to explore new terrain.

The ED needs to be an interdisciplinary and creative thinker who can be innovative as well as pragmatic. The ED will be an enabler and facilitator who will have the strength of character and conviction to work with a strong, engaged faculty and a staff of highly qualified professionals. 

Strong written and oral communication skills are critical to insure that the ED will be effective and persuasive in presenting the CJLP and its mission to the public. The ED will be equally adept at developing relationships with national, state and local juvenile justice advocacy organizations.  

Successful candidates will have strong organizational, administrative, and financial management skills. The ED will be comfortable in a hands-on role and willing to do the essential tasks required to meet the goals of Loyola Law School and the CJLP.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California.  Although the successful individual is expected to have solid experience in a criminal legal setting, it is also possible that candidates might come from other sectors that intersect the fields of law and policy.  Successful candidates will have experience that will demonstrate the ability to conceptualize, develop, and evaluate programs. Successful experience in general management, financial management, and strategic planning is preferred.  Because this is a teaching position, successful candidates will be comfortable lecturing on topics such as criminal law and trial advocacy, along with directly supervising law students in a clinical setting focused on juvenile delinquency. 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

A JD is required.  Teaching experience in an institution of higher education, while not required, is deemed advantageous. Must be able to think strategically about CJLP’s priorities and help to translate these priorities into program and staff recruitment and related fundraising activities. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Loyola Law School supports the principles of diversity in hiring.  We encourage applications from women;  members of groups traditionally underrepresented in legal academia are especially welcome.

Applicants should submit the following:

Ø  A cover letter describing the applicant’s relevant experience, interest in clinical supervision and an explanation of how the position fits with the applicant’s professional goals

Ø  Resume

Ø  Writing sample of 10-15 pages

Ø  Three letters of recommendation mailed directly to the Human Resources department from the author

Complete applications must be received by October 14, 2013. 

Please send all materials via U.S. mail only to:

Barbara Lu-Baltazar

Executive Director Applications

Human Resources

Loyola Law School

919 Albany Street

Los Angeles, CA 90015

No faxed or e-mailed applications please.

Cyn Yamashiro

Clinical Professor of Law

Kaplan Feldman Executive Director of the Center for Juvenile Law and Policy

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

D.C. Law Students in Court

     Preventing Homelessness      Advocating for Justice

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

D.C. Law Students In Court Program, Inc. (LSIC) is seeking an Executive Director. LSIC is a nonprofit public interest law firm and clinical education program that draws students from five national law schools in Washington, D.C.  Students are court-certified and represent indigent clients in civil and criminal cases in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.  D.C. Law Students in Court is one of the largest and oldest legal service providers in D.C. It is an equal opportunity employer. Information about LSIC is available at http://www.dclawstudents.org/.

POSITION

The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive LSIC and reports to the Board of Directors.  The ED has overall strategic and operational responsibility for carrying out the mission of the organization, ensuring its financial sustainability as well as the quality of its educational and service programs and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Staff Management & Development

• ·         Provide leadership in developing program, organizational, and financial plans.  Execute plans and policies authorized by the Board
• ·         Ensure effective fundraising systems and regularly evaluate program components
• ·         Direct Human Resource systems to include recruitment, professional development and termination of employees
• ·         Further develop evaluation system for employees and conduct regular evaluations
• ·         Maintain a work environment that attracts, develops and motivates diverse and well-qualified staff

Fundraising and Financial Management

• ·         Ensure sound financial practices by preparing and administering annual budget within guidelines
• ·         Continue to develop and expand LSIC's independent fundraising capacity by deepening alumni fundraising, developing productive relationships with current and potential donors, identifying and pursuing grant opportunities, and identifying new revenue sources consistent with maintaining program focus
• ·         Maintain records, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Communication and External Relations

• ·         Enhance program coordination with participating law schools, including creating and working with an Educational Advisory Committee, soliciting faculty views and participation in program development
• ·         Ensure effective recruitment of law students to the program
• ·         Establish relationships and cooperative arrangements with local courts and bar as well as with the LSIC client community and other service providers
• ·         Monitor and ensure effectiveness for all aspects of organizational communication to include web presence, law school communication, client groups, alumni, court and bar

Additional Responsibilities to the Board of Directors

• ·         Keep Board fully informed on the condition (financial and otherwise) of the organization
• ·         Facilitate the work of the Board and its committees by developing resource materials, providing reports, proposals, advice and counsel to assist the Board in setting policy and monitoring performance
• ·         Assist the Board in the recruitment of new board members

QUALIFICATIONS

The ED must be fully committed to the educational and service missions of LSIC.  All candidates should have demonstrated leadership, decision-making, relationship, and financial experience, with a balance from among the following:

• ·         Advanced degree (JD preferred, with DC Bar membership or application)
• ·         10+ years of experience, preferably including
• o   Litigation on behalf of indigent clients
• o   Clinical or other experiential teaching
• o   Responsibility for the development and administration of budget
• o   Non-profit fundraising
• o   Strong leadership skills, including proven track record of decision-making, implementation and follow through
• o   Effective analytical and communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to build consensus among diverse groups
• o   Effective organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• ·         Salary range is $100,000 - $110,000, depending on experience.

All inquiries should be sent to:

William W. Taylor, III

Chair, Search Committee

Zuckerman Spaeder LLP

1800 M Street, NW

Suite 1000

Washington, DC 20036

wtaylor@zuckerman.com with a subject line of “LSIC – Executive Director”

Deadline for applications is October 1, 2013.

WIDENER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

VETERANS LEGAL CORPS FELLOWSHIP

 The Veterans Law Clinic at Widener University School of Law provides free legal services to eligible veterans and their dependents. We invite applications for two fellowship positions funded in part by CNCS AmeriCorps and Equal Justice Works.

POSITION SUMMARY: Veterans Legal Corps Fellow

Equal Justice Works and AmeriCorps have partnered together to provide the new Veterans Legal Corps Fellowship opportunity to aid the legal needs of veterans and military families across the nation. The Veteran Legal Corps (VLC) Fellow will provide civil legal assistance to veterans and military families.

Two Fellowship positions are available at the Wilmington campus. Based on Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps guidelines, the term of service will begin in August or September of 2013 for one year (with a possible renewal). Position requires completion of NSOPR, state(s), and FBI Fingerprint criminal background checks as well as compliance with all CNCS Federal Regulations throughout the fellowship program.

Responsibilities and Duties

The AmeriCorps VLC Fellow will:

1)      Provide direct representation to veterans with appeals regarding the denial of compensation claims, especially claims involving post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma and other mental health issues. (30%)

2)      Provide direct representation to veterans who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless on issues including overpayments from the VA, problems with health and disability benefits, consumer and medical debt, drivers’ license reinstatement, expungement issues and discharge upgrades (for veterans with a general discharge). (30%)

3)      Work with community partner agencies, including case management staff at the VA hospitals, VA clinics, and Veterans’ Centers in the area to facilitate referrals. (10%)

4)      Develop materials to publicize the project to a variety of audiences. (10%)

5)      Deliver presentations at Veterans’ Centers on legal topics including those listed above and create educational materials to be shared with host staff statewide. (15%)

6)      Other administrative tasks related to AmeriCorps and Equal Justice Works program compliance. (5%)

Qualifications

The Fellow will be required to have excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills and the ability to work as a team member. Knowledge of veterans’ benefits law and/or experience with veterans and military families preferred. Military service or related-military background, including status as a military dependent a plus. Diverse economic, social and cultural experiences and a second language are preferred. The Fellow must be admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania or Delaware (or be awaiting results from July exam) and have graduated from an Equal Justice Works member law school.

COMPENSATION is $36,200 which includes a living allowance funded by AmeriCorps and Widener University School of Law

Other benefits:

• $5,550 AmeriCorps Legal Education Award upon successful completion of service
• AmeriCorps provided childcare assistance
• Professional development and training assistance
• Student loan forbearance and interest accrual payment for eligible loans upon successful completion of service
• Participation in Equal Justice Works training opportunities and conferences, as applicable
• Fringe benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx)

 TO APPLY: https://widener.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_SearchResults.ASP?T=20130820105814& and click on link for Equal Justice Works Americorps Legal Fellowship (A13-0027)

Executive Director and Supervising Attorney

Maurice A. Deane School of Law

Hofstra University

Building on a long-established history of preparing, challenging, and inspiring its students to make an impact in their communities through its clinical and pro-bono programs, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University is breaking new ground by launching a new Access to Justice Incubator for our recent graduates in Nassau County, New York in Fall 2013.  Four post-graduate Fellows will work under the supervision of an experienced Executive Director/Supervising Attorney to provide civil legal services to low and moderate income clients in several critical areas of need.  At the same time, it will serve as an innovative post-graduate apprenticeship to better prepare the next generation of the legal profession for practicing law and shaping their responsibilities to serve the community.   Fellows will be trained to (1) serve as guardians, court evaluators, and attorneys for individuals alleged to be incapacitated for healthcare decision-making, and (2) represent individuals facing foreclosure on or eviction from their homes, or denial of public benefits.

The Executive Director/Supervising Attorney of the Incubator will have two primary responsibilities:   managing the legal practice of the Incubator and supervising the Fellows’ work on behalf of clients.  The specific duties associated with those responsibilities will include:  (1) developing a training curriculum for the Fellows, including consideration  of potential partnerships with legal service providers and bar associations, (2) working with the Board of Directors to establish practices  and protocols for the Incubator, (3) drafting grant applications and reports and cultivating  sources of support for the Incubator, (4) collecting, assessing  and reporting  case data and information, (5) promoting community  engagement  and collaborations, including public speaking and written communications about the Incubator, and (6) other administrative responsibilities such as maintaining malpractice  insurance, accreditation, case management systems, and a budget for the Incubator.  This position will report to the Incubator's Board of Directors, which is made up of faculty, administrators, and alumni from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.  The Executive Director/Supervising Attorney will be encouraged and expected to engage in the life of the Law School.

Qualifications include:

• A JD degree from an AHA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in New York State
• Five to seven years of experience in one or more legal practice areas noted above, as well as the willingness and capacity to self-teach new areas of law and/or legal skills
• One to three years of experience supervising, managing, and evaluating legal work of Jaw students and/or new attorneys
• Demonstrated capacity for high-quality, interdisciplinary problem-solving
• Demonstrated professional judgment

• Demonstrated commitment to provision of high quality legal services to low and moderate income communities and demonstrated strong public interest orientation
• Excellent public speaking and writing skills, including practice-oriented and/or scholarly publications about lawyering and the legal profession
• Experience in law office and case management
• Commitment to training and mentorship of Fellows, including ability to instill reflective practice and provide constructive feedback to colleagues
• Sensitivity to ethical issues and ability to analyze applicability of rules of professional responsibility
• Fluency in a language other than English is strongly preferred
• Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To apply, submit resume, list of references, and writing sample via email to Maria Filotti at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Hofstra University, maria.filotti@hofstra.edu. Inquiries may be directed to Jennifer Gundlach, Senior Associate Dean for Experiential Education and Clinical Professor of Law, at jennifer.gundlach@hofstra.edu.  The deadline to apply is September 15, 2013.

Hofstra  University  is  an  equal  opportunity  employer,  committed  to  fostering  diversity  in  its faculty,  administrative   staff  and  student  body,  and  encourages  applications   from  the  entire spectrum of a diverse community.

UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW

ASSOCIATE / ASSISTANT DEAN

Clinical Education, Experiential Learning, & Public Service

Available July 1, 2014

The UCLA School of Law is seeking a highly talented and enthusiastic individual to serve as a key member of the Dean’s administrative team as Associate or Assistant Dean for Clinical Education, Experiential Learning, & Public Service.  Reporting directly to the Dean of the Law School, the Associate/Assistant Dean will work closely with the Faculty Vice Deans, the Associate Dean for Curriculum and Academic Affairs, as well as with multiple faculty, other administrators, and staff within the Law School. 

The Associate/Assistant Dean also will serve as a liaison between the Dean’s Office and the faculty’s Experiential Learning & Skills, Externship and Public Interest Committees.  The Associate/Assistant Dean will participate in the Law School’s academic and curricular planning with the aim of expanding and promoting excellence in clinical, experiential, and public service programs including the Clinical Program, the Lawyering Skills Program, the Externship Program, and the Office of Public Interest Law Program.  A key responsibility will be overseeing the implementation of the comprehensive expansion and reorganization of the clinical program approved by the faculty.  Overall, these duties will require the Associate/Assistant Dean to build strong relationships within the Law School community and to think strategically about Law School objectives.  The Associate/Assistant Dean will be expected to devote at least 25% of his/her time to teaching in one of the programs that s/he oversees. 

Candidates must have the background and familiarity with clinical legal education, legal skills training, externship development and supervision, and public service programs to enable him or her to understand and participate in the academic program, write substantive academic proposals and personnel reviews, and exercise creativity and good judgment about the Law School programs generally and in particular about the functions the Associate/Assistant Dean directly supervises. 

Minimum requirements include an excellent academic record; a J.D. or equivalent advanced degree; at least five years of successful law practice, legal academic, or related experience; demonstrated management, administrative and organizational skills, with successful prior experience in legal curricular and academic planning preferred.  The successful candidate must be committed to professional creativity which may include research or other creative work, such as professional publications, law reform activities, significant contributions to the profession or professional organizations and University or public service as part of the appointment. 

The salary, title, and level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  This is a year-round, non-tenure track, academic position.  This appointment is subject to the rules and regulations of the Regents of the University of California which are mostly embodied in The UCLA CALL and the University of California Academic Personnel Manual.  (See https://www.apo.ucla.edu/policies/the-call; and http://www.ucop.edu/acadpersonnel/apm/welcome.html.)

Confidential review of applications, nominations and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made.  To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by Monday, September 30, 2013 but will be considered thereafter until the position is filled. 

Please apply online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF00047 by submitting a cover letter, resume, and the names and addresses of at least two professional references to the attention of: 

Edna Sasis

Office of the Dean

UCLA School of Law

Box 951476

Los Angeles, CA 90095-1476

The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and seeks candidates committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.