Visiting Assistant Professor of Law and Attorney-in-Charge

Hofstra University • Hempstead, NY

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About The Position

This position is for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law and Attorney-in-Charge. The role requires a J.D. degree and admission to practice law in New York State or another jurisdiction, with eligibility for admission to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. A minimum of two years of federal court litigation experience is necessary, particularly in areas relevant to pro se practice such as civil rights and discrimination. The candidate must be willing and able to learn new areas of law and legal skills independently. Experience supervising, managing, or evaluating the legal work of law students and/or new attorneys is essential. The role demands demonstrated professional judgment, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality legal services to low and moderate-income communities. Excellent writing skills, especially for federal litigation documents, and a solid understanding of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are required. Experience in law office and case management is also necessary. The position involves a commitment to teaching, training, and mentoring law students, including the ability to foster reflective practice and offer constructive feedback. Sensitivity to ethical issues and the ability to analyze rules of professional responsibility are crucial.

Requirements

• J.D. degree
• Admitted to practice law in New York State or another jurisdiction
• Admitted or eligible for admission in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
• Minimum of two years of litigation experience in federal court
• Experience in relevant areas of pro se practice, including civil rights, discrimination, federal employment claims
• Willingness and capacity to self-teach new areas of law and/or legal skills
• Experience supervising, managing, and/or evaluating legal work of law students and/or new attorneys
• Demonstrated professional judgment and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to and/or experience with the provision of high-quality legal services to low and moderate-income client communities
• Excellent writing skills, particularly with respect to federal litigation-related documents
• Solid understanding of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Experience in law office and case management
• Commitment to teaching, training, and mentorship of law students
• Ability to instill reflective practice and provide constructive feedback
• Sensitivity to ethical issues
• Ability to analyze the rules of professional responsibility

Responsibilities

• Supervising, managing, and/or evaluating legal work of law students and/or new attorneys
• Providing high-quality legal services to low and moderate-income client communities
• Teaching, training, and mentorship of law students
• Instilling reflective practice and providing constructive feedback to law students
• Analyzing the rules of professional responsibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees