Supervising Attorney—Civil Rights Clinic

Howard University

35d•$135,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to serve as a supervising attorney in the Howard University School of Law Civil Rights Clinic. This position has no direct reports; the candidate will supervise student attorneys within the Clinical Law Center. 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.

Requirements

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)
Experience conducting civil rights litigation or advocacy, including complex litigation in the federal courts or state appellate courts.
Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to oversee and direct students
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.
Juris Doctorate degree
At least three years of relevant legal experience
Bar admission in at least one state

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience preferred, and clerkships may be considered as relevant experience

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the director of the Civil Rights Clinic, supervise student attorneys and manage a docket of Civil Rights cases.
Manage all aspects of Civil Rights litigation, including drafting and editing pleadings, merits briefs, amicus briefs and other litigation-related tasks.
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.
Manage external relationships, including with co-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 data related 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.