Job Title: UMKC School of Law Tenant Representation - Truman Summer Clerk, 77621
Location: UMKC Volker Campus
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 40903
Hiring Department

UMKC School of Law

Job Description

The UMKC School of Law Tenant Representation Initiative plans to hire up to three Truman Summer Clerks to work with Truman Fellows and Clinical faculty who provide legal representation to tenants facing eviction. This is a two-month, full-time summer clerkship. These summer clerkships are grant funded to assist with representation of tenants facing these challenges. Summer clerks will assist with client intake, negotiation with opposing counsel or pro se landlords, and under supervision make court appearances on behalf of clients of the initiative.

This is a two-month, full-time summer clerkship. Start date between June 1 and June 15.

The Fellowships and the Summer Clerkships are named for Harry S. Truman, 33^rd President of the United States, who attended Kansas City School of Law and served for a time as the presiding judge in Jackson County, Missouri.

Minimum Qualifications

• Students must be eligible for Missouri Supreme Court Rule 13 certification (JD students who have completed at least 46 credits and be in good standing at the School of Law).
• Prior clinical experience, externship experience, strong lawyering skills, and a commitment to public service are helpful, but not essential.

Full Time/Part Time

This is a two month summer clerkship, 40 hours per week position not eligible for university benefits due to contract term. This position is not eligible for Field Placement internship JD-credit because it is compensated.

Salary

$2,750/month

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the positions are filled. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Associate Dean Jeffrey Thomas, thomasje@umkc.edu, 816-235-2378.

Application Instructions

To be considered, you must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least five references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /,&, %, etc.).

If you need technical assistance, please call (800) 488-5288.

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