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.

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. 52^nd 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.

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Tulane University School of Law and the Tulane Domestic Violence Law Clinic are seeking applications for a Domestic Violence Attorney/Clinical Instructor to begin in January 2016. This attorney position is funded by a VOCA grant to provide civil legal advocacy to domestic violence survivors. Responsibilities will include direct client representation on civil legal matters such as protective orders, custody, other family and poverty law related issues. The Project Attorney will work closely with third-year law students licensed to practice under Louisiana’s student practice rule, and will directly supervise and oversee student work on the Project Attorney’s cases. Project Attorney is also responsible for coordinating and managing outreach projects, partnerships, and on-site Clinics at other community programs. This position requires frequent public speaking.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a Juris Doctorate, a sound academic record, practice experience representing clients in domestic violence cases, and an ability to mentor student-attorneys. Ideal candidates will possess demonstrable experience and/or expertise in working with domestic violence survivors, three years or more of courtroom litigation experience, excellent research and writing skills, experience with public speaking or professional training, strong interpersonal skills, the ability to effectively engage the public along all demographics, and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required. Although there is a strong preference for a candidate already admitted to the Louisiana bar, applicants who are eligible to sit for the February 2016 bar exam will be considered.

Application Instructions

The Domestic Violence Clinic provides free civil legal services to indigent clients in state courts in the metropolitan New Orleans area. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, list of three references (include telephone numbers) and a brief explanation of the applicant’s interest in domestic violence advocacy and clinical supervision. Applications will be accepted and evaluated until the appointment is made, but will be reviewed immediately and considered on a rolling basis. Applications should be received by February 22, 2016 for consideration.

Tulane Law School is committed to diversity and equality in employment. Contact: Becki Kondkar, Director, Tulane Law School Domestic Violence Clinic, 6329 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70115.

This institution is using Interfolio's ByCommittee to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

The East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) is seeking an experienced Staff Attorney/Clinical Supervisor to represent low-income immigrants with a wide variety of immigration matters and to train and supervise law student interns. The ideal candidate is an excellent advocate with strong writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills who works well in a fast-paced collaborative environment, has experience providing immigration services to low-income people, and is committed to training and mentoring the next generation of legal advocates and furthering the mission for social justice.

EBCLC is a non-profit legal services organization and the community-based clinical program for Berkeley Law School, committed to increasing justice through education and advocacy. Since its founding in 1988, EBCLC has grown to be the largest provider of free legal services in Alameda County and one of the largest clinical programs in the country. With 45 staff, 150 law students, and a $4 million annual budget, EBCLC provides multimodal, collaborative, and holistic services through legal information, referrals, limited-scope services, and representation to over 5,000 clients yearly, and engages in impact litigation and policy advocacy that impacts thousands more.

Primary Responsibilities:

Represent low-income immigrants on wide variety of immigration matters before the Immigration Court, USCIS, and the Board of Immigration Appeals, including deportation defense, political asylum, U visas, VAWA, SIJS, adjustment of status, consular processing, waivers, immigration effects of criminal convictions, legal issues for detainees, and naturalization

Teach, train, and supervise law students, legal fellows, and volunteer attorneys, including substantive law and skills training, regular individual and group case reviews, and day-to-day monitoring of individual work

Work collaboratively with other attorneys at EBCLC to provide holistic, wrap-around services addressing the root issues of poverty

Conduct outreach and immigration rights presentations in the community

Participate in collaborative partnerships with other community and legal services organizations providing similar services

Complete administrative tasks, such as those related to grant management and reporting

Additional tasks as assigned by Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

J.D. required, member of the California State Bar in good standing

Minimum 3 years’ experience providing immigration legal services

Ability to manage a demanding case-load; excellent time-management, priority-setting, and organizational skills

Excellent written and oral advocacy skills

Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of groups, including people of color, immigrants, non-English speakers, people with mental disabilities, people experiencing domestic violence, law students, service providers, government employees, community partners, elected officials, and law school faculty

Great interpersonal skills, flexibility, and demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Experience with, or strong interest in, law student supervision and training

Bilingual (Spanish-English) skills required

Salary:

This is a full-time salaried (exempt) position, with a minimum starting annual salary of $56,050. EBCLC offers a generous benefits package including 100% employer-funded medical, dental, and vision plans (including dependent coverage), and paid time off.

Application Procedures:

Submit applications by email to jobs@ebclc.org; by mail to East Bay Community Law Center, 2921 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA 94703; or by fax to (510) 548-2566. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and names/contact information for two professional references. Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, February 19, 2016. EBCLC will review applications on a rolling basis and may schedule interviews before the closing date.

EBCLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse staff and providing culturally competent services. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities and historically oppressed groups, including individuals who have had contact with the criminal justice system, people of color, women, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities.

Michigan State University College of Law invites applications for a two-year position in its Immigration Law Clinic. Applications are accepted immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

MSU’s Immigration 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. Though a core of immigration law content is always present, the clinic selects cases with attention to pedagogical concerns, community need, and impact to provide students with opportunities to engage as attorneys in a variety of contexts. Now in its sixth year, the Immigration Law Clinic has represented clients from 76 different countries. The docket includes removal defense, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U-visas, VAWA, asylum, refugee adjustments, naturalization and appellate matters before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Since Fall 2013, the Clinic has been under contract to represent all unaccompanied children in ORR custody in Michigan and to provide legal screenings and Know Your Rights presentations to children in temporary care in Michigan. The current docket includes approximately 100 children in removal proceedings and an approximately equal number of clients seeking other forms of relief. Through this varied casework, students build not only knowledge and skills, but also the exercise of judgment, the formation of professional identity and the development of a critical and reflective perspective on legal systems.

The Immigration Fellow will work in coordination with Immigration Law Clinic faculty and Supervising Attorneys, on all aspects of the program. The fellow will receive an annual salary of $50,000.00, together with generous benefits.

Applicants must have a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and membership in a state bar. Preference will be given to applicants with experience representing noncitizens, strong academic records and writing ability, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest law. Strong preference also will be given to candidates who are fluent in Spanish. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Veronica T. Thronson

Associate Clinical Professor of Law

Director, Immigration Law Clinic

veronica.thronson@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.

Position Summary:

The Dean is the Chief Academic Officer of the colleges. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Dean is responsible for overall academic endeavors and serves as the Chief Administrative Officer in the absence of the Executive Director. Academic excellence, program growth and mission achievement are top priorities. The Dean leads academic planning, faculty development, alliance-building, accreditation and compliance, institutional planning and research, and student assessment and improvement. The Dean is expected to be a strong communicator and leader on campus, within the colleges, and in the community.

Principal Duties:

 Leading the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the Colleges’ academic programs, including curricula and instruction, together with related co-curricular activities and student services.

 Providing leadership in shared governance and working collaboratively with the Faculty Council and its committees.

 Providing leadership, supervision, and development for the faculty, librarian, registrar, and other academic and student services staff.

 Overseeing the development and implementation of academic policies and procedures including, without limitation, admission, retention, and probation standards; grading and student learning assessment policies; retention and probation standards; and matters concerning student behavior and discipline policies, including Title IX sexual harassment matters.

 Coordinating Academic Program Review and academic-related aspects of the Institutional Effectiveness Plan (IEP).

 Developing budget proposals and managing academic expenditures.

 Representing the academic interests of the Colleges and the concerns of faculty and students to the Executive Director and other administrators, regarding matters concerning the academic programs, budget proposals, and academic personnel policies.

 Recommending academic personnel for employment, and providing oversight of recruitment, selection, mentoring, advising, evaluation, promotion, succession planning, scholarship, and professional development for faculty and staff.

 Serve as the Colleges’ liaison to The Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California and representing the Colleges at meetings of the CALS Deans Association and as Accreditation Liaison Officer for the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

 Leading Colleges’ accreditation reviews and preparations to include self-studies, focused and comprehensive visits.

 Monitoring and responding to advances in the field of legal education, and legal practice.

 Building and maintaining a continuing and ongoing relationship with alumni.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Senior level experience in higher education administration with a strong record of academic leadership and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement

 Demonstrated leadership in accreditation processes

 Very strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

 Evidence of successful decision making in a collaborative environment

Position Qualifications:

• An earned JD degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible, successful administrative and academic management experience in a growing, multifaceted organization; higher education and legal experience are a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, academic practices, financial analysis, and budget formation.
• Experience coordinating efforts across functions and departments, and working effectively within a matrix organization.
• Experience managing within a growth-oriented organization, demonstrating ability to be flexible and willingness to adapt.
• Experience in building relationships with alumni, partners, and outside stakeholders.
• An understanding of how technology utilization can support the academic functions of the colleges.
• Demonstrated ability to define issues, develop alternatives, and build solutions; effective leadership experience with managing diverse teams.
• Excellent analytical, professional, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience relating to and effectively working with multiple constituencies and ability to work effectively as a member of a matrix leadership team.
• Familiarity with accreditation and regulations of higher education.
• California State Bar membership preferred.

The Colleges of Law offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, 403b savings plan, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, and professional development.

The Santa Barbara & Venture Colleges of Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About The Colleges of Law:

Founded more than 45 years ago to expand opportunities for legal education, today the Colleges of Law are widely recognized as being among the state's premier regional law schools. Our part-time, evening law program and online M.L.S. program allow students to prepare for rewarding professional careers without abandoning their job and family responsibilities.

Many of our JD graduates have distinguished themselves as judges, public officials, and attorneys working in private law firms, corporate law offices, and governmental entities. Others have used their legal knowledge to pursue successful careers in fields such as business, education, health care, and law enforcement.

For more information and to apply, visit http://bitly.com/Dean_and_CAO_Position