Staff Attorney Veterans Legal Clinic

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Staff Attorney, Veterans Legal Clinic
Duties: Handle cases personally and also assist the Supervising Attorney in training, supervising and mentoring law student interns. Assisting the Supervising Attorney in conducting outreach efforts to the military and veterans community. Works under the general supervision of the Supervising Attorney, Veterans Legal Clinic. Exercises secondary supervision over the Legal Clinic part-time Law Clerk and part-time paralegal. Exercises secondary supervision over law student clinic 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 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 Clinic including through web based and social media channels. Participate in the Clinic grant projects as appropriate to ensure the Clinic’s satisfactory completion of all grant terms in a timely manner. Work with 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 Clinic, the Legal Clinics Faculty Director, other supervising attorneys and staff in other clinics.

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