TIRN Legal Clinic Fellow

University of Tulsa•Tulsa, OK

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Tulsa Immigrant Resource Network Legal Clinic (TIRN) Legal Fellow is a full-time, paid, two-year attorney position, which serves as a bridge from academic studies to the practice of law by providing training and mentoring to a new attorney in a law firm setting. Under the supervision of TU Legal Clinic Faculty and Staff Attorneys, the TIRN Legal Clinic Fellow will represent individuals in cases involving a variety of immigration legal issues. The Legal Fellow may also organize and implement larger community advocacy projects.

Requirements

Good communication, organizational, research and writing, and public speaking skills
Strong legal research
Highly organized, an innovative thinker, and work in high-volume settings with limited resources.
Experience or demonstrated commitment to working in a low-income community setting or on issues impacting low-income and marginalized populations
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from varied cultural backgrounds
Has a strong commitment to serving low-income and underserved communities, with an ability to relate to and communicate with a broad range of clients and colleagues.
Understands how to prioritize. The ideal candidate is organized, efficient, and has a keen eye for detail while keeping an eye on the big picture. This person enjoys handling multiple tasks running in parallel and can triage to meet time-sensitive deadlines while working toward larger goals.
J.D. from ABA-approved law school
Admitted to practice in any state in the U.S.