S07443P

Law School Fellow

Law School-General

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Occasional evenings required

$45,000

11/18/2021

Yes

08/01/2022

Proposed Starting Date: August 1, 2022, negotiable. The Fellow position is a one year appointment with the opportunity for reappointment based on performance and funding availability.

Applications received by December 10, 2021 are assured of consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

A background investigation will be required as part of the hiring process.

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

Attorney

Exempt

Administrative

1.00

Terminal degree required. Additional professional licensure and/or certification in the field may be required.

• A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school

• Either admission to the Georgia Bar or the ability to gain admission to the Georgia Bar with 6 months of starting the position. (Preferred)

This position supports the mission of the Veterans Legal Clinic as determined by the clinic Director, including representation of veterans and their dependents, supervision of students doing clinic work, and outreach to and education for veterans in Georgia. The Fellow position is a one year appointment.

0-3 years experience. Experience providing services to veterans and veterans families; demonstrated skill in representing clients, especially in administrative proceedings; experience supervising students in a clinical setting; experience in law practice settings, especially public interest practices; and experience with outreach and community education.

General Office Conditions

No

Yes

No

No

No

No

Yes

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Represent veterans and their dependents on legal and administrative claims, as determined by the Director, including appearances in federal and state judicial and administrative proceedings.

50

Supervise students in the Clinic, as determined by the Director.

20

Help to develop and deliver educational and other resources to Georgia veterans.

10

Collaborate with the Director in building the scope and efficiency of the Clinic’s practice.

10

Other duties as assigned.

10

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. For assistance with your application or login, please email hrweb@uga.edu.

UGA School of Law Budget Office

LawBudget@uga.edu