Supervising Attorney—Civil Rights Clinic

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JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to   serve as a   supervising   attorney   in the   Howard University School of Law   Civil 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 include   clients of the Clinical Law Center,   government officials , co-counsel, other attorneys, alumni and the public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

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In collaboration with the   d irector of   the   Civil Rights Clinic ,   supervise student attorneys and manage a docket of Civil Rights cases.

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Manage   all aspects of Civil Rights litigation, including drafting and editing pleadings, merits briefs, amicus briefs   and other litigation-related tasks.

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Collaborate with others on curriculum development, course design, teaching and all other responsibilities related to the   Civil Rights   Clinic under the direction   of the director of the Civil Rights Clinic   and Director of the Clinical Law Center.

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Manage external relationships, including with   co-counsel.

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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.

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Manage data   related to the Civil Rights Clinic, including client files .

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Other duties may include advising students academically and assisting students regarding career opportunities and fulfilling administrative duties as assigned or necessary.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

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A J.D. and at least 3 years of experience   handling civil rights litigation or   representing clients (3+ years of experience preferred , and clerkships may be considered as relevant experience )

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Experience conducting   civil   rights   litigation or   advocacy, including complex litigation in the federal courts   or state appellate courts.

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Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills

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Demonstrated ability to oversee and direct   students

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Strong academic credentials

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Excellent teamwork skills

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Membership in a state ba r

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Demonstrated commitment to social justice, civil and human rights, and working with a diverse group of constituencies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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Juris Doctorate degree

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At least three years of relevant legal experience

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Bar admission i n at least one state

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

$135,000-$165,000