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    Staff Attorney - 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


    • JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
    • Either admission to the Georgia Bar or the ability to gain admission to the Georgia Bar within 2 years of starting the position.
    • Preference will be given to candidates who have obtained accreditation as a veterans attorney from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
    Position Summary


    The Clinic represents veterans and their dependents with claims for benefits from the Veterans Administration and from the branches of military service.

    The Clinic represents veterans throughout Georgia, with a particular focus on those in rural areas. The Clinic enrolls between 6-12 law students every semester and includes undergraduate veterans in the clinic's work.


    The staff attorney will work under the direction of the Director of the Clinic to represent veterans, supervise students, and build the Clinic's practice.

    The staff attorney will be attorney of record on claims from the VA and other agencies, discharge upgrades from the military, and other forms of relief from the VA and elsewhere.

    The staff attorney will supervise law students and undergraduates. The staff attorney will collaborate on outreach efforts into rural communities throughout Georgia.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies


    Possess outstanding skills in litigation and administrative advocacy; excellent written and oral communication abilities; a successful track record of working effectively with veterans and with other vulnerable client populations; and a demonstrated commitment to working with veterans or other under-served populations.


    The position expects:

    an ability to supervise young lawyers effectively; strong organizational and time management skills; and an ability to engage in community education and outreach initiatives.

    Physical Demands

    Traveling.

    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? No 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


    Under the direction of the clinic director, engage in substantial administrative advocacy and related litigation on behalf of veterans, using a clinical practice model, including: supervision of law students working in a team-based setting; review of and feedback on students' written work, client interactions, and advocacy on behalf of clients.

    Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities


    Under the direction of the clinic director, assist in managing the clinic's law practice, in developing and engaging outreach to relevant communities of clients and other service providers, and in developing clinic policy and litigation initiatives.

    Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

    Other duties as assigned by the clinic director.

    Percentage of time 20

    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 (*).

    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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