Law School Clinic Attorney I 528616

Tuscaloosa, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $53500 - Midpoint: $66900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization:218141 - Trial Advocacy

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary:The Law School Clinic Attorney I provides legal advice and assistance to persons with civil criminal or transactional legal issues.

Additional Department Summary:Initial appointments are for two years.

Required Minimum Qualifications:Juris Doctorate; OR bachelors degree and currently enrolled in law school. Must have Juris Doctorate by start date. Must be licensed to practice law in Alabama OR must become a member of the Alabama Bar within six (6) months of start date.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. drivers license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge:Ability to manage a caseload including litigation at all levels of state and federal courts. Effective written and verbal skills commensurate with serving capably as an attorney. Knowledge of standard software applications.

Preferred Qualifications:Current third-year students or recent graduates from the University of Alabama School of Law. Licensed in Alabama or immediate plans to become licensed.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOCsKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.

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Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $53500 - Midpoint: $66900 (Salaried E8)Department/Organization:218141 - Trial AdvocacyNormal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pmJob Summary:The Law School Clinic Attorney I provides legal advice and assistance to persons with civil criminal or transactional le...