Clinical Supervising Attorney
Brooklyn Law School, New York, NY, United States
Brooklyn Law School – Disability and Civil Rights Clinic
The Disability and Civil Rights Clinic launched in 2015 functions as a small pro bono law firm representing low-income adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of civil legal matters, including public benefits, parental rights, alternatives to guardianship, and discrimination in access to programs and services. The clinic engages in direct legal services, affirmative litigation, public policy reform, and community education. We seek a Clinical Supervising Attorney to oversee all clinic operations and supervise students.
Responsibilities
Supervise at least 8 clinic students per semester in case work (may include travel and offsite meetings).
Manage clinic projects and vet new cases and projects.
Oversee the clinic’s docket during summer and winter breaks.
Co‑teach the weekly clinic seminar covering substantive law, skill development, and reflection topics such as guardianship, disability justice, and federal disability anti‑discrimination laws.
Assist in designing and teaching components of the clinic seminar.
Develop and maintain relationships with clients, strategic partners, co‑counsel, and community stakeholders.
Support development of clinic policies and training materials.
Promote the clinic to students and community‑based organizations.
Participate in professional development, training, and networking activities.
Perform other duties as needed.
Terms of Employment
This is a non‑faculty, contract appointment. The supervising attorney is not eligible for faculty research support, development funding, tenure, or promotion review, except as required by law or institutional policy. The appointment is at will and subject to applicable law and policies, with continuation based on periodic review.
Qualifications
J.D. degree.
Admission to practice law in New York State.
At least 5 years of public interest or disability law experience with an interest in student teaching and innovative disability law approaches.
At least 1 year of supervision experience.
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Career intention to practice in public interest, public sector, or clinical setting.
Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders.
Preferred: clinic participation while in law school.
Salary
Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000. Brooklyn Law School offers an excellent benefits package, including paid time off, a generous retirement plan, dependent tuition scholarship, and summer Friday PTO.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
It is the policy of Brooklyn Law School to be impartial in the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, religion, color, natural origin, citizenship status, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, union affiliation, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preferences or any other legally protected status.
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The Disability and Civil Rights Clinic launched in 2015 functions as a small pro bono law firm representing low-income adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of civil legal matters, including public benefits, parental rights, alternatives to guardianship, and discrimination in access to programs and services. The clinic engages in direct legal services, affirmative litigation, public policy reform, and community education. We seek a Clinical Supervising Attorney to oversee all clinic operations and supervise students.
Responsibilities
Supervise at least 8 clinic students per semester in case work (may include travel and offsite meetings).
Manage clinic projects and vet new cases and projects.
Oversee the clinic’s docket during summer and winter breaks.
Co‑teach the weekly clinic seminar covering substantive law, skill development, and reflection topics such as guardianship, disability justice, and federal disability anti‑discrimination laws.
Assist in designing and teaching components of the clinic seminar.
Develop and maintain relationships with clients, strategic partners, co‑counsel, and community stakeholders.
Support development of clinic policies and training materials.
Promote the clinic to students and community‑based organizations.
Participate in professional development, training, and networking activities.
Perform other duties as needed.
Terms of Employment
This is a non‑faculty, contract appointment. The supervising attorney is not eligible for faculty research support, development funding, tenure, or promotion review, except as required by law or institutional policy. The appointment is at will and subject to applicable law and policies, with continuation based on periodic review.
Qualifications
J.D. degree.
Admission to practice law in New York State.
At least 5 years of public interest or disability law experience with an interest in student teaching and innovative disability law approaches.
At least 1 year of supervision experience.
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Career intention to practice in public interest, public sector, or clinical setting.
Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders.
Preferred: clinic participation while in law school.
Salary
Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000. Brooklyn Law School offers an excellent benefits package, including paid time off, a generous retirement plan, dependent tuition scholarship, and summer Friday PTO.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
It is the policy of Brooklyn Law School to be impartial in the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, religion, color, natural origin, citizenship status, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, union affiliation, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preferences or any other legally protected status.
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