THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF LAW seeks applications for a clinical fellowship in our Civil Rights and Justice Clinic.  This is a one-year position that may be extended to two years, beginning Summer/Fall of 2023, designed for lawyers with some law practice who are considering a career in civil-rights/public interest litigation, law school teaching, or some combination of thereof. The principal supervisor for the position will be Professor David B. Owens (David B. Owens | UW School of Law).

The fellow will work in our year-long Civil Rights and Justice Clinic.  The Civil Rights and Justice Clinic (CRJC) aims to be a national leader in focusing on issues of constitutional rights, policing, and other issues related to criminal adjudication and social justice. The mission of the clinic is to address the violation of people’s rights, to confront racial and social inequity, and to pursue measures of accountability and reform that will prevent and deter wrongs in the future.  To do so, the CRJC focuses principally on representing people, and classes of people, who have been abused or harmed by the police or other public officials in civil rights actions pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. In addition, the Clinic represents clients in state-court proceedings under Washington’s Wrongly Convicted Person’s Act; collaborating in non-litigation, community-driven initiatives the improve policy, practice, both locally and through legislative efforts; and engaging in research and advocacy to address issues systemic issues (e.g., through conducting research studies, authoring amicus briefs on important issues in state and federal courts.).

The University of Washington School of Law equips students with the with intellectual tools and hands-on legal experience in their journey to become practice-ready lawyers able to work in any field they choose through excellent doctrinal and experiential offerings. The University of Washington School of Law’s Clinical Program provides students with real-world legal experience assisting clients and communities working on real cases, transactions and projects for academic credit supervised by experienced faculty members. The Clinical law program currently has 10 in-house clinics and partners with the Washington Innocence Project. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Representing clients and supervising students in their litigation.
• The focus of the Fellowship, as with the clinic, is day-to-day civil-rights litigation at every phase of a case, i.e., pleadings, discovery (written and oral), motion practice, appeals, and negotiation.
• If interested, assisting in teaching classes, and pursuing a scholarship agenda may be supported.
This is a 12-month position, and the fellow will work on cases over the summer.  The principal supervisor for the position will be Professor David B. Owens. Annual salary is $75,000-80,000. Fellows receive health benefits and access to university facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
• Candidates must be able to work both independently and as part of a team and must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Some legal experience is preferred, though not required, and applicants with background working in federal courts (via clerkships or other fellowships), doing litigation in the field (in any capacity), or with other litigation experience is preferred. 
• Admission to WA state bar preferred, other state bar passage is accepted.

Application Process:  Click this link to begin the application process - UW Human Resources (washington.edu)

The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.