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Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Occasional evenings or weekends required
Ability to travel

For full consideration, please apply by March 25, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Proposed Starting Date: As soon as possible, but no later than June 1, 2024.

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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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

-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.

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.

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.

Traveling.

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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 .

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.

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.

Other duties as assigned by the clinic director.