Director and Staff Attorney of the Veterans and Servicemembers Law Clinic

Responsibilities

• Providing civil legal services to military veterans and service members.
• This may include assistance for regaining employment after deployment, military upgrades, obtaining relief available to civil defendants under the Service members Relief Act (SMRA), housing representation, and employment discrimination;
• Teaching the weekly clinic seminar and providing formative and summative assessment of student progress;
• Identifying appropriate cases for law student work; supervising law students' work on their cases and in community outreach and community training acitivities;
• Keeping accurate electronic records regarding cases;
• Working with and reporting to the grant agency to meet grant goals and requirements;
• Developing cooperative relationships with veterans organizations, community agencies, and the pro bono programs of local bar associations;
• Developing and participating in community education in areas of the Center's activities;
• Developing and participating in CLE programs;
• Assisting the Dean and the development office in securing funding to sustain the program for the long term;
• Attending veteran events throughout Suffolk County, including monthly/bi-monthly meetings with the grant agency

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required. J. D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school required.
• Admitted to the New York State Bar.
• Accredited as an attorney by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (or able to secure such accreditation by December 31, 2026).
• Minimum of two years of relevant civil legal experience required.
• Preference for candidates with experience serving in the military, advocating on behalf of veterans, representing clients in litigation and administrative proceedings, or engaging in outreach to low-income and vulnerable populations.
• Preference for candidates with teaching background and/or history of working with law students.
• Interest in mentoring future lawyers.
• Interest in legal education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with online case management software, or commitment to learning case management software, required.

Benefits

Maximum Salary USD $87,200.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary USD $69,759.00/Yr.