Staff Attorney Fellow - 992605

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Primary Purpose:

Insures the effective and efficient operation of the Disability Advocacy and Inclusion Law Clinic (DIAL Clinic) and support the legal incubator and other clinical programs.

 

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range:  Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? Yes  

Essential Job Functions: 

This position is contingent on the availability and continuation of external funding and/or contract. As such, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment ended in the event the external funding and/or contract ceases or is reduced.

1. Works with the lead DIAL Clinical faculty member to develop and administer an intake process for screening individuals to determine eligibility for representation by students and/or the staff attorney(s) in the DIAL Clinic.
2. Works with the lead DIAL Clinical faculty member and other law school administrators to develop and coordinate appropriate community outreach and engagement related to the subject matter and client needs served by the DIAL Clinic; collaborates with NSU schools and programs, community partners, the Taft Foundation, and similar law clinics outside NSU; and presents regular conferences and external educational programs on topics related to the DIAL Clinic subject matter and client needs.
3. Assumes primary responsibility for the DIAL Clinic cases and undertake sole legal responsibility between academic terms and when students are otherwise unavailable; appears as attorney practitioner for DIAL Clinic clients and/or supervisor for students representing individuals in administrative or judicial forums.
4. Supervises the DIAL Clinic paralegal and other staff attorneys; supervises case management in the DIAL Clinic; and supervises the work of student interns and post-graduate "incubator" lawyers.
5. Reports on DIAL Clinic operations, budget, outreach, and impact to the College of Law, Taft Foundation, and other relevant constituencies.
6. Oversees and reviews, in conjunction with the paralegal, documents prepared by DIAL Clinic students.
7. Evaluates DIAL Clinic student performance in interacting with clients and handling client matters.
8. Works with other law school administrators to develop a list of appropriate referral agencies within or outside of the university for individuals who cannot be served by the DIAL Clinic.
9. Assists with curriculum design and implementation of the DIAL Clinic; teach classroom components of DIAL Clinic curriculum.
10. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work well with others (students, staff and faculty).
3. Excellent organizational skills.
4. Appreciation of the needs of economically, mentally and/or physically challenged individuals.
5. Proficient in Word and ability to learn law office practice and management software.

Required Certifications/Licensures: Admission to the Florida bar or pending results of the Florida bar exam with intent to obtain licensure within three (3) months of date of hire.

Required Education: Juris Doctorate

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: 1. Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree from the American Bar Association (ABA) Accredited Law School.
2. Zero (0) to two (2) years of litigation experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Strong academic record and advocacy skills (e.g., honors, law review, moot court, or other academic distinctions) and demonstrated excellence in legal writing through coursework, law review, or writing competitions.
2. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of individuals with disabilities.
3. Commitment to civil rights, social justice, and client-centered advocacy.
4. Experience working directly with individuals with disabilities or in disability rights law.
5. Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, IDEA, and related laws.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.