Legal Clinic Fellow

University of Tulsa • Tulsa, OK

14d

About The Position

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
· Handles intake, case preparation and docket management of the assigned case load.
· Provides direct legal representation to Clinic clients in variety of legal cases that include but are not limited to family law, estate planning, veterans’ disability benefits, immigration, and impact litigation.
· Develops programs in the to address identified community legal needs.
· Engages in community education programs to increase knowledge and understanding of various areas of law and process.
· Assists with developing civil rights education materials, programs, and other initiatives.
· Assists in building pro bono legal network for identified communities.
· Assists in growing partnerships with members and organizations that work in partnership with the Clinic.
· Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
· Good communication, organizational, research
and writing, and public speaking skills
· Experience or demonstrated commitment to
working in a low-income community setting or
on issues impacting low-income and
marginalized populations
· Demonstrated ability to work effectively with
persons from varied cultural backgrounds
· Preference given to candidates who have
completed one semester of a TU Legal Clinic
course
Equivalent Education/Experience
· J.D. from ABA-approved law school
· Admitted to Oklahoma Bar
Note: The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description.

Requirements

• Good communication, organizational, research and writing, and public speaking skills
• Experience or demonstrated commitment to working in a low-income community setting or on issues impacting low-income and marginalized populations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with persons from varied cultural backgrounds
• J.D. from ABA-approved law school
• Admitted to Oklahoma Bar

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to candidates who have completed one semester of a TU Legal Clinic course

Responsibilities

• Handles intake, case preparation and docket management of the assigned case load.
• Provides direct legal representation to Clinic clients in variety of legal cases that include but are not limited to family law, estate planning, veterans’ disability benefits, immigration, and impact litigation.
• Develops programs in the to address identified community legal needs.
• Engages in community education programs to increase knowledge and understanding of various areas of law and process.
• Assists with developing civil rights education materials, programs, and other initiatives.
• Assists in building pro bono legal network for identified communities.
• Assists in growing partnerships with members and organizations that work in partnership with the Clinic.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree