Supervising Attorney—Civil Rights Clinic
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JOB PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is toserve as asupervisingattorneyin theHoward University School of LawCivil Rights Clinic.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:
This position has no direct reports; the candidate will supervise student attorneys within the Clinical Law Center.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Internal contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, and students in the School of Law and other University departments. External contacts may includeclients of the Clinical Law Center,government officials, co-counsel, other attorneys, alumni and the public.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
In collaboration with thedirector oftheCivil Rights Clinic,supervise student attorneys and manage a docket of Civil Rights cases.
Manageall aspects of Civil Rights litigation, including drafting and editing pleadings, merits briefs, amicus briefsand other litigation-related tasks.
Collaborate with others on curriculum development, course design, teaching and all other responsibilities related to theCivil RightsClinic under the directionof the director of the Civil Rights Clinicand Director of the Clinical Law Center.
Manage external relationships, including withco-counsel.
Participate in Clinical Law Center programming and events including, but not limited to, open houses, orientations, faculty meetings, guest speakers, symposia, special events, and outreach activities.
Manage datarelated to the Civil Rights Clinic, including client files.
Other duties may include advising students academically and assisting students regarding career opportunities and fulfilling administrative duties as assigned or necessary.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
A J.D. and at least 3 years of experiencehandling civil rights litigation orrepresenting clients (3+ years of experience preferred, and clerkships may be considered as relevant experience)
Experience conductingcivilrightslitigation oradvocacy, including complex litigation in the federal courtsor state appellate courts.
Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to oversee and directstudents
Strong academic credentials
Excellent teamwork skills
Membership in a state bar
Demonstrated commitment to social justice, civil and human rights, and working with a diverse group of constituencies.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Juris Doctorate degree
At least three years of relevant legal experience
Bar admission in at least one state
Compliance Salary Range Disclosure
$135,000-$165,000