VERMONT LAW AND GRADUATE SCHOOL is hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor of Law to supervise and teach clinic students working on litigation and advocacy matters addressing important environmental and natural resources issues in the Environmental Advocacy Clinic. An applicant should have an enthusiasm for working with law students who are eager to learn and practice skills.

Essential Functions and Principal Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with clients, prospective clients, and Clinic Director to develop and maintain docket of student-centered litigation and advocacy matters addressing important environmental and natural resources issues.

• Take primary responsibility for all aspects of their EAC matters, including litigation and administrative proceedings.

• Collaborate with and mentor more junior attorneys (when requested).

• Work with other professors to develop and teach practical legal skills to student clinicians.

• Develop, update, and teach seminars.

• Facilitate case reviews.

• Supervise multiple student clinicians each semester (fall, spring, and summer).

• Collaborate and work with technical experts as needed.

• Manage positive relationships with co-counsel, clients, and partners.

• Work with the press and help develop communication strategies where appropriate.

• Attend and present at relevant conferences.

• Attend and participate in faculty, e-faculty, and clinical faculty meetings.

• Participate actively in the dynamic VLGS law school environment, including collaboration with other law school programs.

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.

• Must be a licensed attorney who is active and a member in good standing in Vermont or has the ability to waive into Vermont for bar licensing purposes.

• 5-10 years or more of relevant legal advocacy experience, with substantial weight given to environmental litigation and administrative proceeding experience.

• Understanding of and appreciation for inclusion, including the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, identities, and viewpoints.

• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

• Ability to manage multiple complex legal matters, including litigation, and manage partners, students, and co-counsel effectively without extensive supervision.

• Understanding of and ability to navigate within a Windows/Microsoft Office platform, primarily using Outlook, Calendar, and Microsoft Teams. Willingness to learn and use VLGS-specific learning management systems such as ExamSoft, Canvas, and others.

• Ability to maintain relationships with diverse partners.

• Ability to supervise students.

• Clinical or teaching experience preferred.

• Understanding of and appreciation of environmental justice considerations in environmental litigation and advocacy preferred. Good team member, interpersonal skills, and a sense of humor.

• Respect – Understanding and interest in incorporating VLGS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion values into the classroom and workspace.

• Adaptability and Flexibility - Must be able to adapt to new and emerging technology as established and communicated by the law school to carry out the administrative duties associated with teaching. Willingness and ability to work remotely in emergency situations. Ability to work the occasional after-hours and weekend hours required to support students in this position. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines and reorganize under pressure.

• Communication - talk and/or listen to convey or exchange information; communicate effectively and efficiently in written correspondence and technical correspondence in English; process and comprehend written material; exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or jointly arrive at conclusions, solutions, or dispute resolution.

• Professional Discretion - exercise thoughtful judgment and meet deadlines; develop and maintain effective professional relationships with others; function effectively under stress; adapt to changing environments; display flexibility; and function in the face of uncertainties and ambiguities.

• Collaboration - This position requires collaboration with peers and colleagues as well as students, and ability to independently manage deadlines and multiple projects.

• Service - Faculty and staff at Vermont Law and Graduate School provide service to students, the community, and one another through service on committees and appropriate volunteer opportunities both on-and off-campus.

• Scholarship – Faculty at Vermont Law and Graduate School are encouraged to pursue research and scholarship opportunities as a critical part of their own continuous learning process.

• Must be able to work legally within the United States without sponsorship.

• Physical ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without basic accommodations.

Requirements

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

Other Requirements:

Application Requirements:

Please attach a resume and cover letter for consideration. If you are applying from a third party website (Indeed, etc.) and are unable to attach additional materials to your online application, please apply directly at https://www.vermontlaw.edu/community/about-vls/employment-opportunities or email required documents to Christine Moyer, cmoyer@vermontlaw.edu.

Note: All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. Employees may be required, from time to time, to follow other job-related duties as requested by their Department Head, Supervisor, Dean, or as outlined in the Faculty Handbook (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.  

Salary Description

$85,000-$100,000

HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for a Supervising Attorney and Adjunct Professor position to launch a new Estate Planning and Heirs’ Property Clinic to begin in August 2023.  This is a grant-funded position that can be either full or part time, depending on the desires of the successful candidate.  The successful candidate will have extensive experience drafting a variety of estate planning documents, such as wills, trusts, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney as well as an interest in the legal issues created by heirs’ property.  Additionally, the successful candidate will have a passion for teaching aspiring attorneys in a dynamic, diverse environment and should be prepared to spend considerable time outside the classroom working with students.  Bar admission in the District of Columbia is preferred, but not required.

Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students.

Please send a CV and cover letter to the Director of the Clinical Law Center, Valerie Schneider (vschneider@law.howard.edu) and Assistant Director of the Clinical Law Center, Bernice Ines (bernice.ines@law.howard.edu).  Decisions will be made on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a clinical teaching fellow to support the work of the Civil Rights and Racial Justice Clinic and the Civil Rights in the Criminal Legal System Clinic. The position is a 2-year fellowship beginning this fall. Interested applicants can find the posting and application here: https://apply.interfolio.com/125819 and below: 

New York University School of Law seeks applicants for a two-year clinical teaching fellowship. This Fellowship commences during the summer of 2023 and ends during the summer of 2025. It is designed for lawyers with at least three years of practice who are considering a career in law school teaching. The fellow will work with the Civil Rights and Racial Justice Clinic and the Civil Rights in the Criminal Legal System Clinic. Responsibilities include (i) supervising law students in civil rights cases and serving as a mentor and role model to law students in the clinics; (ii) helping to design and teach clinic seminar classes and facilitating case rounds; and (iii) sharing in the administrative responsibilities of the clinics. All work will be conducted with the support of the clinical faculty and will focus on providing legal assistance to low-income civil rights clients. 

Candidates must be able to work both independently and as part of a team and must possess strong written and oral communication skills. 

In compliance with New York City's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $140,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

This position comes with a competitive salary and a generous array of benefits, which include medical, dental and vision. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: http://www.nyu.edu/employees/benefit/full-time/Professional-Research-Staff-Code-103.html.

Description of the Clinics

The Civil Rights in the Criminal Legal System Clinic represents people who have suffered civil rights violations while incarcerated or under criminal justice supervision. The Civil Rights and Racial Justice Clinic represents individuals fighting discrimination and injustice and works to promote and protect civil rights and community equity; challenge issues of economic and political inequality, poverty, and racial injustice; and help empower traditionally marginalized communities.

Qualifications

The successful fellowship candidate will have:

• Experience providing civil legal services to low-income clients;

• Minimum of 3 years of post-J.D. legal experience;

• Membership in the New York Bar (if not already a member of the New York Bar, must apply for admission by waiver or take the New York Bar exam);

• Demonstrated commitment to economic and racial justice; and

• An interest in clinical teaching.

Application Instructions

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Early application is encouraged. Please submit a cover letter addressing your interest in this fellowship and in clinical teaching, résumé/CV, complete law school transcript, a list of at least three references, and a writing sample via Interfolio.

If you have any questions, please contact Damaris Marrero at Damaris.Marrero@nyu.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LAW SCHOOL is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, twelve-month position training and supervising law students as a Fellow, appointed with the rank of Lecturer, in the Law School's Abrams Environmental Law Clinic. The appointment is for the 2023-24 academic year and is expected to begin between August and September 2023, and to end one year later; re-appointment for an additional term may be possible. The salary for the position is $70,000.

Representing environmental organizations and affected persons, the Abrams Environmental Law Clinic teaches law students about the practice of law through suing those who pollute illegally, fighting for stricter permits, advocating for changes to regulations and laws, and promoting innovative approaches for improving the environment. In addition, the clinic’s faculty are some of the primary resources for law student organizations and law students interested in environmental and energy issues, and clinic faculty have helped to organize panels, events and conferences on these topics.

Under supervision of the Clinic’s Director, the successful candidate will help to train and supervise students, teach the clinic’s seminar component, develop potential projects, assist in publicizing the clinic’s cases and activities, and organize and coordinating relevant events, lectures and other clinic activities. One goal of this Fellowship is to train aspiring clinical teachers and public interest environmental attorneys.

Candidates must have a J.D. and at least two years of work experience as a practicing lawyer, with a preference for those who have worked for an environmental non-profit organization or government agency using litigation and similar enforcement tools. Must be a member in good standing of at least one bar and must be able to secure admission to the Illinois bar through waiver or examination promptly upon joining the clinic. Excellent writing, editing, advocacy, and supervision skills are required. Experience clerking at the trial court level is strongly desired, but not required. Prior teaching experience is highly desirable, but not required.

Each candidate should submit a cover letter that includes a detailed description of the candidate's relevant practice experience and teaching/supervision experience, resume or curriculum vita, a law school transcript, a list of 2-3 references, course evaluations from prior teaching experience, if any, and a legal writing sample (not edited by anyone else). Other material relevant to a candidacy may be included. Candidates are required to apply online and upload all application material at the University of Chicago Academic website: http://apply.interfolio.com/125619 . Review of applications will begin on June 19, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled or the search has closed.

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW is seeking a staff attorney for the Veterans Legal Clinic.

The Veterans Legal Clinic provides legal assistance to former service members and their families. The Clinic is located at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs West Los Angeles campus, which is being redeveloped to provide additional housing opportunities to unhoused former service members. Many of the Clinic's clients are people that are unhoused and stay on the VA campus and those who are aging, disabled, or justice-involved or returning from incarceration.

The Clinic primarily represents clients in an array of issues, including disability benefits (both VA benefits and Social Security), citation defense, and housing. In addition to providing direct legal representation to individuals, the Clinic seeks to provide an interdisciplinary approach to client engagement by collaborating with other advocates, such as social workers and organizers. The Clinic also engages in policy advocacy in collaboration with community partners and may participate in impact litigation projects.

The Clinic operates as both a small pro bono law firm and an experiential learning course for UCLA law students. Though law students will be providing legal assistance as part of their coursework throughout the school year, the Staff Attorney will not be responsible for teaching these students but may work closely with clinical supervisors and student teams.

Position Description

The UCLA School of Law Veterans Legal Clinic is seeking a staff attorney to expand its services through client representation, community engagement and Clinic management. The Clinic is a small law office and the Staff Attorney has the opportunity to make a significant contribution in determining how services are provided. The Staff Attorney will be primarily located at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs West Los Angeles Campus. Job duties will vary, based on client and community need, but may include:

• Representing clients in administrative hearings, court proceedings, and appeals on legal issues such as VA benefits, quality of life citations, and housing matters;
• Conducting intake or initial interviews with potential clients to provide legal advice and assess cases for possible representation;
• Providing limited assistance and referrals for legal issues as appropriate;
• Coordinating outreach events, such as the annual Veterans Stand Down, conducting Know Your Rights workshops, and developing community clinics;
• Working with the Clinic’s Directors on policy and litigation matters, subject to time and interest of the Staff Attorney.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years experience practicing law in advocacy or policy issues;
• Admitted to practice law in the State of California (preferred) or ability to practice as a Registered Legal Services Attorney (See California Rules of Court Rule 9.45);
  
• Demonstrated excellent legal research and writing skills;
  
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with various audiences, including clients, faculty, staff, students, court and agency staff, and the public;
  
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and quickly assume responsibilities;
  
• Ability to travel throughout LA County;
  
• Demonstrated commitment to working to address the needs of low-income communities, former service members, system-involved individuals, and/or racial equity preferred;
  
• Familiarity or experience with issues facing former service members and their families, unhoused individuals, mass incarceration, and/or low-income communities preferred.

Veterans or service-connected individuals, women, and individuals from historically disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary: $4,692-$10,075 monthly

For additional details and to apply, visit the UCLA career portal: https://tinyurl.com/3w5auxpz

Questions about the position? Please contact Executive Director Jeanne Nishimoto, nishimoto@law.ucla.edu or Faculty Director Sunita Patel, patel@law.ucla.edu

ALBANY LAW SCHOOL is hiring a staff attorney for its Community Economic Development Clinic:

Employment at Albany Law School | Albany Law School

Albany Law School seeks a staff attorney to work in The Edward P. Swyer Justice Center providing legal advocacy services and direct representation to clients in its Community Economic Development Clinic and performing other related duties. Appointment will be as Associate Staff Attorney, Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, depending on experience. We value diversity and seek applicants from backgrounds that add to a community that aims to foster respect and inclusion.   Essential Job Functions: ·         Provides direct client representation or technical assistance to clinic clients and partner agencies, as necessary. ·         At the Director’s discretion, assists in direct supervision of clinic students in providing representation, counseling, technical assistance, referrals, and advice to Clinic clients and partner agencies. ·         May assist Director in the selection of clients and development of legal matters. ·         Conducts community outreach as directed. ·         May assist Director in meeting donor/major gift/grant objectives, including attending meetings, drafting reports and contributing to matters impacting Clinic policy. ·         Assists Director with organizational tasks for classroom (student manuals, syllabi, readings, and guest speakers). ·         Performs legal research as needed, particularly with regard to student legal representation issues and long-term scholarship projects of the Director. ·         Provides limited instruction in classroom, at the discretion of and under the supervision of the Director. ·         Handles client representation during breaks and summer.   Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: ·         Excellent organizational and time-management skills. ·         Excellent lawyering and litigation skills. ·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ·         Excellent legal research skills and analysis. ·         Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office Suite products, Lexis and Westlaw.   Qualification Standards: ·         Juris Doctor from an ABA approved law school. ·         Admission to the New York State Bar. ·         Two or more years of practical legal experience in the area of community economic development/ entrepreneurship & start-ups preferred.  Recent law school graduate with clinical legal experience or coursework in business organizations or real estate issues will be considered. ·         Valid driver’s license. Application Instructions: To apply, please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for at least three references. Questions should be addressed to Professors Fermin Mendez (fmend@albanylaw.edu) and Ted De Barbieri (edeba@albanylaw.edu).   Compensation: The estimated salary range for this position is $55,000-$75,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits package. Salary offered will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and in consideration of internal equity.  Established in 1851, Albany Law School is the oldest independent law school in the nation and the oldest law school in New York State. Located in New York’s capital city, the law school offers an attractive and affordable live-work environment in between the Adirondack, Catskill, and Berkshire mountains, as well as the entire Hudson River Valley. Our faculty are productive, collaborative, and growth-oriented. Our students—23% of whom come from a diverse background—are among the best in the nation. Albany Law School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of our student body, and community. We encourage applicants including first-gen professionals, women, applicants of color, LGBTQ, veterans, and other members of systemically marginalized groups.

GONZAGA UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL is hiring a Staff Attorney for its Immigration Law Clinic. 

For the full listing and to apply, please visit https://gonzaga.peopleadmin.com/postings/19234 

Who We Are	At Gonzaga we don’t just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for – and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution. Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time employees in their first year: a PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through VSP, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial, TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, Zagfit Wellness program with access to GU’s onsite fitness center and Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes. Additionally, full-time (40 hours per week) staff employees accrue 4 hours of sick time per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week), vacation time starting at 5 hours per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week) and 17 paid holidays. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment. For more information, click here.
Position Title	Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Clinic
Posting Number	S1997P
Department	Clinical Law Program
Work Schedule	Standard office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00-5:00. Incumbent may work non-standard hours as needed. Ability to travel to and visit with clients who may have difficulty travelling to the office. Ability to travel for a week-long community engaged learning course focused on asylum.
Employment Status	Fixed-Term
Temporary or Fixed-Term Assignment End Date	05/31/2025
Hours per Week	40
Months per Year	12
Job Purpose	Responsibility for supervising students in all aspects of client representation as the primary attorney in the Immigration Clinic. Responsible for teaching substantive law to clinic students as well as professionalism and lawyering skills.
Target Salary	$100,000
Minimum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)	97016
Salary Midpoint (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)	114136
Maximum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)	131256

Essential Functions

Essential Function Category Title	Clinical Teaching and Supervision
% of time for section	85%
Function Details	Teach and mentor students enrolled in the Immigration Clinic a variety of legal skills including: client counseling, legal research and writing, fact investigation, case analysis and strategy, ethics and professionalism, as well as cross-cultural, antiracist, and trauma-informed lawyering. Supervise students by meeting weekly with students individually, reviewing all legal research, correspondence, and formal legal submissions, including administrative petitions and applications, FOIA requests, pleadings, and the like. Supervise students in all administrative interviews, hearings, and court appearances. Oversee screening and intake of cases accepted in the Immigration Clinic. Plan, evaluate, and revise objectives, materials, and methods of instruction for law students in the Immigration Clinic. Prepare and conduct weekly substantive and practice skills seminars for law students in the Immigration Clinic, including occasional collaboration with other Clinics to conduct joint seminars on practice skills. Maintain case information and updates in the Clinic’s case management system. Collaborate on teaching and supervising students in a community engaged learning course focused on asylum. Keep updated on relevant changes in immigration regulations and policy. Participate in preparing and conducting orientation and other training for students enrolled in any clinic, as requested.

Essential Function Category Title	Administrative Duties
% of time for section	10%
Function Details	Document and report the activities of the Immigration Clinic so that additional funding might be obtained to operate the Clinic. Collaboratively engage in outreach and building ties with community partners. Participate with other clinical faculty and staff in meetings and other efforts to strengthen Gonzaga’s Clinical Legal Programs. Work cooperatively with staff assigned to assist the Immigration Clinic.

Essential Function Category Title	Other Duties
% of time for section	5%
Function Details	Devote time as assigned to non-teaching activities essential to the operation of a clinical law program committed to excellence.

Other Functions

Other Functions

Participates in clinic-wide orientation, staff meetings, and clinic planning. Engages in marketing and outreach as requested by Law School and Law Clinic. Other duties as assigned by department

University Competencies

University Work Values

Promoting Excellence in Academic Endeavors and Professional Practice • Fostering intellectual depth, competence, reflection, and creativity in pursuing exemplary, rather than satisfactory, outcomes Sharing Responsibility for Mission Identity and Leadership • Making a personal commitment to learn about Gonzaga’s mission, discovering ways to contribute individually and collaboratively to our distinctive learning and research community Affirming a Commitment to Human Dignity • Engaging one another with profound respect, professionalism, and cura personalis while supporting one another’s continued learning, development, and maximizing of potential Advancing a Culture of Inclusiveness • Developing cultural fluencies and global awareness, and practicing habits that enable us to value, recruit, and support community members from historically underrepresented backgrounds Caring for Our Common Home and Integral Ecology • Growing ecological awareness of and respect for the interconnectedness of human and non-human life, and the need to develop and practice habits that are mutually beneficial to all life Cultivating Individual and Community Accountability • Demonstrating mutual commitment to our shared project by holding ourselves and others responsible for actions, expecting appropriate behavior, and aligning activities with ethical and professional standards

Qualifications/Knowledge Required/Years Experience Required

Degree Required	Terminal Degree
Certifications and/or Licensures required	Licensed bar membership in good standing in any one of the 50 states or of the District of Columbia, with the willingness and ability to apply for Washington State Bar membership.
Knowledge Required	Expert in field
Years Experience Required	3-4.99 years
Minimum Qualifications	Juris Doctorate earned from an ABA-accredited law school; A strong academic record and/or other indicia of high-performance ability; A minimum of 3 years of recent experience practicing immigration law, including both defensive and affirmative work; Demonstrated commitment to work for low-income immigrant clients; Enthusiasm and potential to teach and mentor law students; Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion and building community; Aptitude for working both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment; Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desired Qualifications	Experience supervising law students or lawyers new to practice; Excellent time management and organizational skills; Sense of humor, positive attitude, and self-awareness; Ability to speak and write proficiently in Spanish is strongly preferred.
Physical / Environmental Qualifications	Normal office work requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, sit and move about campus as needed. Wrist and hand movements required for keyboarding. Ability to work varied hours as needed. Ability to travel to and visit with clients who may have difficulty travelling to the office. Ability to travel for a week-long community engaged learning course focused on asylum.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date	05/03/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Application Review Begins On	05/17/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement	Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.
Clery Statement	Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics The safety of all members of the campus community is of vital concern to Gonzaga University. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the law enforcement authority of Campus Security, policies concerning the reporting of any crimes which occurred on the campus (and other specified locations), other security and safety-related policies, as well as the crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be found in the Campus Safety and Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report. The Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide is also available. A copy of the report can be found online at www.Gonzaga.edu/Clery. A paper copy of the Campus Safety & Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report or the Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide may be obtained by contacting the Student Development Office on main campus, College Hall 120. The Florence Guide may also be obtained on the Florence campus in room 105.

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW seeks a Public Interest Attorney to work in its Public Interest Law Clinic.

STCL Houston seeks a full-time, exempt public interest attorney for a time limited program that ends on August 31, 2024, unless renewed by additional funds. Primary subject matter is General Civil Law. Client base is drawn from Brazoria, Ft. Bend, Harris, and Montgomery Counties—indigent and economically disadvantaged persons. Provides high quality legal representation and community service to Clinics’ client base in landlord/tenant, emergency rental assistance, and self-help assistance in various civil law matters, often utilizing student/qualified unlicensed graduate intern involvement designed to enhance student/graduate education experience by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with Clinics’ faculty, coordinators, and public interest attorneys in assisting student interns with client interactions, including intake, interviews, and correspondence.

Provide legal representation to eligible applicants for landlord/tenant matters, including eviction defense in Justice Courts or County Courts.

Assist with the pro se clinics; develop self-help videos, brochures, or handouts; and serve at self help desks at the courthouse.

Attend partnership or collaborative meetings as representative of the Clinics.

Conduct information sessions or presentations at outreach events, occasionally in the evenings or on weekends.

Assist with the development and implementation of the outreach activities, such as making connections with partner agencies and distributing materials at community service fairs.

Participate in a collaboration to enhance the provision of legal services to indigent populations, in collaboration with Houston Volunteer Lawyers, Lone Star Legal Aid, UH, TSU, and other organizations.

Observe and monitor student/graduate interns, as needed, in the performance of their duties and skills development/enhancement in such functions as client interviewing and counseling, factual investigation, document drafting, case/hearing preparation and development, timeliness, court/administrative appearances, post-hearing follow-up, and provides timely and appropriate feedback. This includes clinical settings, pro bono projects, and post graduate internships or fellowships.

Practice and promote ethical and professional approach to the practice of law to enhance and ensure high quality student education experience, client representation, and community service.

Utilize case management and data aggregation software(s) to:

·     maintain program reports, surveys, and data entry of statistics

·     assist with client intake, screening, and document gathering

·     set appointments, organize and track cases, and communicate with clients

Travel frequently to off-site locations as needed to accomplish the above tasks.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

When needed, monitor and supervise the work of student/graduate interns, pro bono attorneys, and paralegals as directed by the Managing Attorney.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

1.                        Licensed to practice law in Texas;

2.                        Strong interpersonal skills and ability to community with all levels of constituencies;

3.                        High level of business and professional ethics;

4.                        Flexible and adaptive in meeting the needs of the Clinics’ client base, student interns, faculty, and staff;

5.                        Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

6.                        Reliable transportation;

7.                        Minimum computer and technology skills required: Microsoft Windows and Office, telephone, fax, and copying/scanning.

Preferred

·     Two (2) years legal experience or more;

·     Prior legal services, public interest, or volunteer experience serving low-income persons;

·     Other language proficiency besides English;

·     Prior experience with veterans legal or social services;

·     Prior experience in teaching, training, or mentoring others;

·     Experience with case management software is a plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an ABA accredited law school.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define routine problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to solve routine problems and/or deal with a variety of variables in situations, especially when department head may be out of office or unavailable. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Licensed to practice law in Texas

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Occasional light to moderate lifting from floor level, at waist, and above shoulders required. Infrequent bending and stooping necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in order to accurately input data and proofread; distance vision in order to recognize and assist visitors to the department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fast paced, multitasking, non-smoking work environment. Must be able to work the general business schedule of the College ranging from a start time of 9:00 to 5:30 depending on scheduling needs, plus occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.

SALARY

$65,000 to 68,000/yr, depending on experience. Position is anticipated to end on August 31, 2024 unless funding renewed. Position is eligible for employee benefits.

Application Instructions

Applications must contain a CV or resume and a cover letter describing the applicant’s interest in public interest law and clinical legal education.

Link: https://stclh-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/?fuseaction=app.jobInfo&version=1&jobid=141

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW seeks an attorney for its Opioid Use Disorders work

STCL Houston seeks a public interest attorney for a collaboration to serve individuals affected by opioid use disorders (OUD). Client base is drawn from Greater Houston (Harris and contiguous counties)—indigent and economically disadvantaged persons accessing Harris Health medical and clinical services. The public interest attorney will provide high quality legal representation and community service to the OUD client base in various civil legal issues, including expunction/nondisclosure, estate planning, family law, guardianship, and landlord/tenant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with Clinics’ faculty, coordinators, and public interest attorneys in assisting student interns with client interactions, including intake, interviews, and correspondence.

Work with Clinics team to provide legal representation to eligible applicants for general civil law to individuals and families affected by opioid use disorders.

Attend partnership or collaborative meetings as a representative of the Clinics.

Conduct information sessions or presentations at outreach events, occasionally in the evenings or on weekends.

Develop, update, and deliver advocacy training to staff and partners.

Observe and monitor student/graduate interns, as needed, in the performance of their duties and skills development/enhancement in such functions as client interviewing and counseling, factual investigation, document drafting, case/hearing preparation and development, timeliness, court/administrative appearances, post-hearing follow-up, and provides timely and appropriate feedback. This includes clinical settings, pro bono projects, and post graduate internships or fellowships.

Practice and promote ethical and professional approach to the practice of law to enhance and ensure high quality student education experience, client representation, and community service.

Utilize case management and data aggregation software(s) to:

·     maintain program reports, surveys, and data entry of statistics

·     assist with client intake, screening, and document gathering

·     set appointments, organize and track cases, and communicate with clients

Travel frequently to off-site locations as needed to accomplish the above tasks.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

When needed, monitor and supervise the work of student/graduate interns, pro bono attorneys, and paralegals as directed by the Senior Director, Legal Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

1.  Licensed to practice law in Texas;

2.  Two (2) years legal experience or more;

3.  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to community with all levels of constituencies;

4.  High level of business and professional ethics;

5.  Flexible and adaptive in meeting the needs of the Clinics’ client base, student interns, faculty, and staff;

6.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

7.  Reliable transportation;

8.  Minimum computer and technology skills required: Microsoft Windows and Office, telephone, fax, and copying/scanning.

 

Preferred

·     Prior public interest or volunteer experience serving low-income persons;

·     Other language proficiency besides English;

·     Prior experience with veterans legal or social services;

·     Prior experience in teaching, training, or mentoring others;

·     Experience with case management software is a plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an ABA accredited law school.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define routine problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to solve routine problems and/or deal with a variety of variables in situations, especially when department head may be out of office or unavailable. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Licensed to practice law in Texas

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Occasional light to moderate lifting from floor level, at waist, and above shoulders required. Infrequent bending and stooping necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in order to accurately input data and proofread; distance vison in order to recognize and assist visitors to the department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fast paced, multitasking, non-smoking work environment. Must be able to work the general business schedule of the College ranging from a start time of 9:00 to 5:30 depending on scheduling needs, plus occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.

SALARY

$65,000 to 70,000/yr, depending on experience. Position is full-time, exempt, and eligible for employee benefits.

Application Instructions

Applications must contain a CV or resume and a cover letter describing the applicant’s interest in public interest law and clinical legal education.

Link: https://stclh-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/?fuseaction=app.jobInfo&version=1&jobid=134

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW seeks an Associate Dean for Student Affairs to serve as a student advisor and liaison to faculty, administration, and staff. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean for Student Affairs provides the strategic direction for a robust student life program that addresses all aspects of the law school student experience, from orientation to guidance on passing the Character & Fitness requirements for bar licensing. The position is not tenured or tenure-track. 

For additional information about the position and to apply, see: 

https://careers.washburn.edu/jobs/associate-dean-student-affairs-school-of-law-topeka-kansas-united-states