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    CEASE Clinic Law Fellow - Athens, United States - University of Georgia

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    Position Information

    Classification Title Attorney FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

    Terminal degree required. Additional professional licensure and/or certification in the field may be required.

    Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

    Legal Services:

    The Fellow will represent survivors of child sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking in a variety of civil, juvenile, and post-conviction matters.

    The Fellow will serve as client-directed attorney for children under 21 involved in Chatham County Juvenile Court foster care dependency proceedings and who are participants in-or eligible to participate in-the state's first and only treatment court for survivors of child trafficking.

    The Fellow will also represent survivors in post-conviction vacatur and record restriction cases involving convictions directly resulting from or occurring during trafficking victimization, as well as in civil claims against perpetrators of child sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking.

    As part of the University of Georgia's mission to prepare law students for practice, the Savannah Fellow will supervise law students in providing legal services.

    The Fellow will work under the supervision of the CEASE Staff Attorney.

    The Fellow is responsible for working together with the Staff Attorney and Clinic Director to ensure the effective management of CEASE's legal practice in Savannah.

    The Fellow will also work closely with the CEASE Clinic's Social Work Advocate to ensure intensive case management services for clients in the area.


    Community Outreach & Education:

    The Savannah Fellow will be charged with building community relationships and networks in Savannah and surrounding areas through outreach, education, and other initiatives.

    Community outreach and education includes, but is not limited to, representing CEASE on the child trafficking treatment court multidisciplinary team; referring survivors to community-based services; collaborating with victim-services providers, placements, and other community members and organizations working with survivors; building a pro bono network in Savannah and surrounding counties to increase post-conviction relief legal services in the area; and developing and conducting trainings for attorneys and other advocates working with survivors.

    This is a grant-funded position. Continuation after the end of the project will be dependent on the allocation of external or internal funding.

    The Fellow position is a one-year appointment and will require travel to Athens, GA as requested by the supervising Staff Attorney.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies


    • Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and seek guidance when appropriate.
    • Advocacy skills, excellent writing skills, and experience working with varying and vulnerable clients.
    • Georgia Bar admission is required upon the date of hire.
    Physical Demands

    Travel.

    Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

    Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

    Background Investigation Policy


    Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

    You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

    Duties/Responsibilities

    Duties/Responsibilities


    Serve as co-counsel with the director and/or staff attorney in litigation on behalf of the clinic, including, but not limited to communicating with courts and opposing counsel; drafting and filing pleadings; appearing at hearings on behalf of clients; legal research and writing on behalf of clients; providing guidance and feedback on student work; supervising students in hearings if deemed appropriate and assigned by the staff attorney; performing client intake; drafting and sending client advice, referral, and closing letters; and assisting with clinic attorney consultation services.

    Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities

    Undertake research and writing projects on behalf of the CEASE Clinic as assigned by the staff attorney.

    Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities


    Engage in community outreach and education on behalf of the clinic, including, but not limited to speaking at or attending bar or law conferences, community events, and stakeholders meetings.

    Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

    Other duties as assigned by the staff attorney.

    Percentage of time 5

    Contact Information

    Recruitment Contact

    Contact Details

    For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

    Recruitment Contact Name UGA School of Law Budget Office Recruitment Contact Email Recruitment Contact Phone

    Posting Specific Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).


    • Do you possess a Law degree (JD) from an American Bar Association accredited law school and are you a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia or immediately eligible for admission?
    • Yes
    • No
    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents


    • Resume/CV
    • Cover Letter
    Optional Documents

    Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact University HR ).

    The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.


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