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Type of Position:
Clerical
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Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
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University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Department:
Bowen School of Law
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Bowen Summer Public Interest Fellowship will be granted to five 5 students who intend to dedicate ten 10 weeks to working fulltime in the public sector. Applicants are responsible for securing their public service experience with a reputable public interest employer. Preference will be given to applicants who dedicate their time to organizations that cannot compensate them. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. In addition to these five 5 fellowships a fellowship is available for students who wish to work in an Arkansas rural community. Applicants are responsible for securing their public service experience with a reputable public interest employer. Preference will be given to applicants who are dedicating their time to organizations that cannot compensate them. This fellowship has been funded by Wilson & Associates.
Each selected fellow will receive a $6000 stipend an initial $1000 the remainder will be received bimonthly.
Qualifications:
Required Education and or Experience:
- Applicants must have completed at least two semesters of fulltime law school study (or equivalent credits for parttime students).
- Applicants who dedicate their time to organizations that cannot compensate them.
Job Duties:
- Students will work fulltime for 12 weeks with a public service organization during the summer months;
- Performing legal research;
- Drafting documents
- Completingother tasks as requested
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to perform legal research using a computer and/or physical materials
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office computer programs.
Additional Information:
Please upload all required documents in the Resume/Cover attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button) if you want to be considered for this position.
Salary Information:
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Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Assistant Dean for Career Services
501.916.5461
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check RequiredThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry MVR check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing N/A Talking Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing Sitting Standing Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
NoEmployment Type
Part-Time
