Truman Summer Clerks, Adjuncts, UMKC School of Law

Job Title & Overview Truman Summer Clerk – Tenant Assistance Initiative, University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law Job Description The UMKC School of Law Tenant Assistance Initiative will hire up to three Truman Summer Clerks to work with Truman Attorneys to provide legal representation to tenants facing eviction. Summer clerks will assist with client intake, negotiate with opposing counsel or pro‑se landlords, and under supervision with Rule 13 certification may make court appearances on behalf of clients of the initiative. This is a two‑month, full‑time summer clerkship. Start date is between June 1 and June 15. Because employment is short‑term, the clerkships are not eligible for benefits. The Fellowships and Summer Clerkships are named for Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States, who attended Kansas City School of Law and served as a presiding judge in Jackson County, Missouri. Qualifications Students must have completed at least the first year of law school and be in good academic standing. Preferred qualifications: Eligibility for Missouri Supreme Court Rule 13 certification (JD students who have completed at least 46 credits and are in good standing at the School of Law) Prior clinical or externship experience Strong lawyering skills Commitment to public service Compensation $5,000 per month Application Materials Submit application via the UMKC Human Resources website: . Use a single PDF or Word document that includes a cover letter, resume (or CV), and a list of at least three references. Document name must be 50 characters or fewer; file size may not exceed 11 MB and may not contain special characters such as / , & , % , etc. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. For inquiries, contact Brian Larios (View email address on click.appcast.io) or technical support at View email address on click.appcast.io. Benefit Eligibility This position does not provide university benefits. Individuals in non‑benefit eligible positions may elect to participate in the Tax‑Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For more information visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.