Staff Attorney, Veterans Legal Clinic - UIC Law

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Apr 18, 2025
Staff Attorney, Veterans Legal Clinic - UIC Law Staff Attorney, Veterans Legal Clinic - UIC Law Hiring Department: UIC Law Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1032956 Posting Close Date: May 21, 2025 Salary: The budgeted salary for the position is $80,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary The Staff Attorney supervises second and third-year law students in a law school clinic, a teaching law office. The Veterans Legal Clinic represents clients in hearings and appellate proceedings in Veterans benefits and military discharge upgrades cases before the Department of Veterans Affairs and various military boards. Duties & Responsibilities Mentor, supervise, evaluate, and structure the practice work of law students. Represent clients in cases and projects in the clinic's subject matter areas. Develop relationships with client communities, organizations, and client populations. Conduct community outreach and develop marketing and outreach materials. Conduct and supervise community legal education. Teach in the clinic seminar, alone or with the Director of the Clinic or other clinic attorneys. Manage, in collaboration with the Clinic Director and other clinic attorneys, and supervise students in the administrative aspects of the management of a law office. Manage grant reporting in coordination with the Clinic Director and administrative staff. Handle clinic's cases and projects during breaks in the academic calendar. Participate in special project as assigned. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved law school or its equivalent from a foreign country. Licensed to practice law in Illinois or ability to be admitted by motion Experience in handling Vetrans benefits or discharge upgrade cases, and knowledge of the U.S. military Preferred Qualifications Skills, disposition, desire or experience mentoring, supervising, and teaching law students. Strong oral and written communication, organization skills, time management, and case management. Motivation to learn and achieve superior practice and supervision skills. Desire and ability to work creatively within the broader program goals. Commitment to access to justice, racial justice, and client-centered lawyering. Experience using trauma informed interviewing for at-risk or in-crisis clients. For fullest consideration, apply online https://jobs.uic.edu by the listed closing date, May 21, 2025. Include (upload) a .pdf copy of your letter of intent, current CV/resume, and the names of 3 references. Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process. 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