Clinical Practitioner-in-Residence - Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic

Classification Title:

Assistant In

Classification Minimum Requirements:N/A

Job Description:

The University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law invites applications for a Clinical Practitioner-in-Residence in its Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic to start as soon as practicable. This position will offer entry-level and newly-practicing attorneys exposure to law school clinical teaching and research opportunities at one of the nation’s premier public law schools.

The Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic represents veterans in claims before the Veterans Administration, appeals before the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and Board of Veterans’ Appeals, and discharge upgrade petitions before the military branches’ boards of correction of military records and review boards.

The position will be supervised and mentored by the Director of the Clinic and work collaboratively with students and clinical staff. Some local travel for clinic-related work will be required. The position will initially be offered as a one-year opportunity, contingent on continued funding and job performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision of the Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic course, as directed by the Clinic Director.
• Manage a caseload, supervised by the Clinic Director
• Meet with clients and prospective clients
• Provide education and outreach to Veterans and Veterans organizations
• Develop publication-worthy scholarship in Veterans Law, Administrative Law, or related scholarship topics

Expected Salary:

$70,000

Required Qualifications:

• Admitted to bar in any state
• JD from accredited law school
• Valid driver’s license
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred:

• One to three years as a practicing attorney, with experience in Veterans Law, Administrative Law, or appellate litigation
• Accredited to represent veterans before the Veterans Administration

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a time-limited position. 

Candidates are required to submit the following application materials:

• A cover letter that includes a detailed description of the candidate's relevant practice experience and teaching/supervision experience;
• A resume or curriculum vita;
• A law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable for application purposes);
• A list of three professional references;
• Course evaluations from prior teaching experience, if any; and
• A legal writing sample (including a short cover page that describes the nature of the project, when and in what capacity it was written, and the extent of any outside editing).
• Other materials relevant to a candidate’s qualifications and interest in the position may be included.

This position is open until filled. 

Health Assessment Required:No