Supervising Attorney, Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States Rising for Justice Full time

Supervising Attorney, Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsThis range is provided by Rising for Justice. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$70,967.00/yr - $101,182.00/yrRising For Justice (RFJ) invites applications for three (3) full-time supervising attorney positions for clinical teaching and tenant advocacy as part of RFJ’s Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic (“HALC”). HALC enrolls student attorneys from Georgetown University Law Center and University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law. Reporting to RFJ’s Director of HALC, the supervising attorneys are part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team that provides clinical education and case supervision to the students.Responsibilities:Developing and delivering curriculum, including planning and teaching classes in lawyering and advocacy skills, substantive housing law, civil procedure, ethics and professionalism, and systemic advocacy;Supervising second- and third-year law students in the representation of clients in housing matters that range from same-day legal services to extended representation;Overseeing the student evaluation process;Planning and participating in community presentations, including Know-Your-Rights trainings and other community outreach events;Providing direct client representation as necessary and between semesters;Serving as a liaison to area law schools in collaboration with RFJ management;Working in tandem with other RFJ advocacy units to achieve best outcomes for clients;Participating in student recruitment activities and organizational resource development opportunities.Qualifications:Must be a member of the DC Bar (preferred) or eligible to waive into the DC Bar. Must have at least three years of experience as a practicing attorney, prior litigation experience, excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, a strong work ethic, a client-centered approach to advocacy, and a passion to teach and mentor law students. Preferred qualifications include clinical education experience or other teaching and supervisory experience, Spanish language skills, and experience advocating for low-income persons.Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by email addressed to Linda Brooks, Director of Human Resources, at careers@risingforjustice.org. Please indicate “HALC Supervising Attorney, [your full name]” in the subject line of the email. Finalists will be asked to submit writing samples.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegalIndustriesLegal Services #J-18808-Ljbffr

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