University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Assistant Professor - Law - 9 MONTH

Little Rock, USA · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago
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About the role

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Responsibilities

  • Represent clients and manage clinic operations;
  • Collaborate with the director of the VLSC Pro Bono Program;
  • Collaborate with other supervising attorneys in the Bowen legal clinic;
  • Develop and maintain relationships with community partners;
  • Support the university through internal and external service;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Optional Documents:

Requirements

  • Required checks are identified in the position listing.
  • Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
  • Required Documents to Apply:
  • All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
  • Required Education and/or Experience:
  • Preferred Education and/or Experience:
  • Interest in and efforts to develop a record as a legal scholar.
  • Job Duties:
  • Design and teach a rigorous clinical course, including clinic seminar, and an additional doctrinal course, as needed
  • Achieve teaching goals

Nice to have

  • Outstanding academic credentials;
  • Prior experience in either clinical teaching of law students or supervision of other attorneys;
  • Experience with the legal representation of veterans and/or military personnel;

Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to teach and practice law;
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in person, in writing, and through electronic means of communication;
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and utilize data in decision making;
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students;
  • Demonstrated ability to advise students;
  • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, and management skills;
  • Proficiency in using electronic case-management systems.
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school;
  • Admission to the practice of law and good standing in at least one state or the District of Columbia;
  • Admission to the Arkansas bar or capable of admission within one year of hiring;
  • Veterans Affairs (VA) - accreditation or eligibility for accreditation and prepared to apply upon hiring;
  • Strong writing and interpersonal skills.

Compensation

  • Salary Information:

Benefits

  • Commensurate with education and experience
  • Benefits Eligible:
  • If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180.

Company info

  • At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields.

Equal opportunity

  • The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Sponsorship Available:
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