Federal Litigation Clinic Fellow

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Job Summary

Reporting to a Professor at the Law School, the Federal Litigation Clinic Fellow provides representation to clients and clinical legal education to students of the Federal Litigation Clinic.

Essential Functions

• Supervises students in federal criminal and civil cases and collaborates with other supervisors to manage the clinic caseload and represent clinic clients.
• Attends regularly scheduled team meetings and supervises and conducts all required lawyering activities, including court appearances, jail visits, fact investigations, and other facets of federal litigation.
• Shares responsibility, under supervision, for designing and teaching seminar sessions with full time faculty colleagues.
• Fulfills administrative and case handling responsibilities of the clinic.
• Participates in a clinical pedagogy seminar and other activities designed to support an interest in clinical teaching and legal education.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of post J.D. legal experience.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Outstanding analytic, legal research, legal writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as familiarity with and commitment to the principles of clinical legal education.
• Proficient computer skills, including Google and Microsoft office suites, website management and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal criminal defense litigation, and related civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels.

Salary

Minimum Starting Salary: $85,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $95,000

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Application Questions

• Do you have a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a minimum of 2 years of post J.D. legal experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• Have you been admitted to the New York State Bar?
  • Yes
  • No

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.