SMU DEDMAN SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a 2-Year Fellow at the Hunter Legal Center for Victims of Crimes Against Women. 

Full job description and application information can be found here: https://smu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=DED00000274&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

About the Position:

The Fellow will report to and collaborate with the Director of the Hunter Legal Center for Victims of Crimes Against Women at SMU Dedman School of Law. The Hunter Center provides representation to survivors of gender-based harms, including domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, in a broad range of legal areas (including family law, humanitarian immigration claims, and post-conviction relief) and engages in in systemic advocacy and policy work to both prevent and seek long-term solutions to the problem of violence against women. This is a full-time position for a two-year term, and is benefits eligible. Reappointment for an additional one-year term is possible based on performance and funding availability. Expected start date is June 1, 2022.

Essential Functions: 

·     Provide supervision to students in the Clinic, including feedback, mentoring, and training.

·     Manage ongoing cases during the school year, the summer, and student breaks, ensuring that the work is done in a timely and professional manner.

·     Develop and teach at least one doctrinal course that relates to the work of the Clinic. 

·     Assist with the development of curriculum and teaching of the Clinic’s classroom component.

·     Work with the Director to select and determine the focus of the Clinic's cases and projects.

·     Develop and maintain relationships within the legal community and with advocacy organizations working to prevent and serve survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking. 

 Education and Experience: 

Juris Doctor is required. 

A minimum of three (3) years of related practice experience is required. Candidate with additional work experience or participation in a clinic during law school is desired. 

Candidate must be a member of the Texas State Bar or eligible to waive in to the Texas Bar. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

The successful candidate should have a demonstrated interest in law teaching and experience serving survivors of gender-based violence. The candidate should demonstrate strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in writing. In addition, the Fellow should possess strong time management, organizational, and planning skills.   Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. 

Deadline to Apply: 

Priority consideration will be given to those applicants that apply by May 3, 2022.

Open until filled. 

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three references, a writing sample, law school transcript, and other significant supporting materials (optional) here:

https://smu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=DED00000274&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago