Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney

Duties: Handle cases personally and also assist the Supervising Attorney in training, supervising and mentoring law student interns. Handle litigation in state and federal courts or through arbitration or other forms of alternative dispute resolution on behalf of veterans in all phases of a case’s life cycle from development through trial, appeal and attorney fee application. Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, briefs and administrative petitions. Conduct outreach and research to develop potential litigation consistent with the Veterans Legal Clinic’s legal strategy. Assist in the training of law student interns. Conduct periodic education seminars and outreach events for community based organizations, particularly those serving military personnel and veterans, to educate professionals on legal issues affecting veterans. Contribute to materials publicizing the Veterans Legal Clinic including through web based and social media channels. Participate in the Veterans Legal Clinic grant projects as appropriate to ensure the Veterans Legal Clinic’s satisfactory completion of all grant terms in a timely manner. Work with Veterans Legal Clinic staff to provide data necessary for grant proposals as well as progress and/or final grant reports. Work collaboratively with the Supervising Attorney and staff of the Veterans Legal Clinic, the Legal Clinics Faculty Director, other supervising attorneys and staff in other clinics.

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