First Amendment Clinic Law Fellow

S09424P

First Amendment Clinic Law Fellow

Law School-General

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 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 employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 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

$50,000

11/04/2022

Yes

08/01/2023

Applications are considered on a rolling basis.Apply by December 15, 2022 to guarantee full consideration.

Athens Area

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Attorney

Exempt

1.00

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

• Candidates must possess a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 1 year or more of litigation experience and Georgia Bar admission preferred.

The First Amendment Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law seeks a 2023-2024 post-graduate fellow for a 1-year position, with the possibility of renewal for a second year depending on performance and funding.

Supported by the Stanton Foundation, the First Amendment Clinic defends and advances the rights of free speech, press, assembly, and petition via regional litigation and advocacy, while providing law students with the practice and real-world experience to become leaders on First Amendment issues. The Clinic also serves as a resource for journalists, students, government employments, local and state officials, and members of the public on issues of government transparency and expressive freedoms in order to promote First Amendment rights and a better-informed citizenry.
In collaboration with the Clinic Director and existing Clinic Fellow, the 2023-2024 post-graduate fellow will: engage in substantial legal work and advocacy including intake/case evaluation, factual investigation, case development, drafting advocacy correspondence and pleadings, client counseling, and discovery and motion practice; develop and deliver external presentations and other programming on First Amendment and government transparency issues; research and author resource materials and policy analysis; help supervise law students who are engaging in similar activities; and assist with building and maintaining relationships with public interest organizations, private attorneys, journalists, other law school clinics, and various stakeholders committed to protecting expressive freedoms and furthering access rights throughout Georgia and the southeast. May involve some travel.

• Possess a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school. 1 year or more of litigation experience and Georgia Bar admission preferred.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough and accurate legal research and engage in persuasive legal writing.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to successfully build and maintain relationships with students, clients, and community/professional partners.

Standard for normal office environment. Traveling for job related duties.

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Yes

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No

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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.

Under the direction of the Clinic Director, the Fellow will:

• Engage in substantial legal work including intake/case evaluation; factual investigation and case development; drafting advocacy correspondence and pleadings; communications with opposing counsel, outside co-counsel, and the court; discovery practice; motion practice; and court appearances.
• Help supervise law students working on the same.

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Under the direction of the Clinic Director, the Fellow will:

• Plan, create, and conduct external presentations, community education, and trainings.
• Research and author resource and policy analysis materials.
• Help supervise law students working on the same.
• Assist with building and maintaining relationships with public interest organizations, private attorneys, journalists, other law school clinics, and various stakeholders committed to protecting expressive freedoms and furthering access rights throughout Georgia and the southeast.

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• Participate in trainings, conferences, and other professional development activities related to the Clinic’s work.

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• Perform other Clinic-related duties as assigned by the Clinic Director.

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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Law Budget

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