Location: California-Berkeley
Description: <div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText">Position overview Position title: Clinic Supervising Attorney Salary range: $127,039 (fixed starting rate) Percent time: 67% - 100% (flexible) Anticipated start: January 1, 2023 Application Window Open date: November 23, 2022 Most recent review date: Thursday, Dec 8, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Friday, Dec 23, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Environmental Law Clinic (ELC)) seeks applications for a Clinic Supervising Attorney. Under the supervision of the Clinic directors, the Supervising Attorney's general responsibilities include training and supervising students in client representation; working on the clinic's docket of projects and cases, managing one or more legal cases or projects independently (i.e., without a co-supervisor); mentoring Clinic Teaching Fellows; and performing varied administrative and other tasks to assist in Clinic's operation. ELC is a multi-tool advocacy clinic that focuses on environmental health and environmental justice. In our clinic, we train students to be creative problem-solvers by engaging them in a combination of investigation, litigation, legislative drafting, regulatory advocacy, and strategy advising to further our clients' goals. In our companion seminar, we probe the systemic forces (including racial, economic, and gendered injustices) that shape current environmental laws, and strategize about high-leverage avenues for reform. Additionally, in both clinic projects and seminar, we probe the role of media in framing/reframing narratives to effectuate client goals. This includes training students in writing op eds, and working with clients on media campaigns. Our current docket addresses air pollution from a local factory; California's siting of locally unwanted land uses in disadvantaged communities; the need to include Native voices and priorities in plans for a decarbonized energy future; addressing toxic pollution in drinking water; and expanding rooftop solar energy in low-income communities. Berkeley Law seeks candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in all facets of higher education. ELC is committed to building an equitable and inclusive staff to teach and work in a multicultural and antiracist learning environment. Qualified members of historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants need not have attended an elite institution or have a record of scholarship. The law school provides support for Supervising Attorneys to attend conferences that advance their professional development goals and interests. DUTIES Under the supervision of the Clinic Director, the Supervising Attorney will be responsible for: Clinical Supervision and Advocacy (80%) Training and supervising six to eight clinic students per semester Managing clinic projects and cases and vetting new clinic projects and cases Developing and maintaining clinic relationships with clients, partners, co-counsel, and other stakeholders Traveling to offsite meetings as needed to work on clinic matters (often with students) Attending and assisting in teaching of the weekly clinic seminar on an as-needed basis Managing the clinic docket during summers, winter break, and faculty leaves Administrative Duties (15%) Helping maintain clinic and client files, course materials, website, and social media feeds Organizing programmatic events, such as conferences, workshops and speaker series Promoting the clinic to students and other constituencies Engaging in media relations and development Speaking at public events and with the press, and otherwise participating in professional networking, training, and development activities Other Duties as Assigned (5%) Other duties as needed UC Field Work Supervisors are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by American Federation of Teachers - Unit 18. Additional materials may be required of applicants. You can read more about the Clinic's matters and staff here: : https://www.law.berkeley.edu/experiential/clinics/environmental-law-clinic/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Candidates must hold a J.D. degree, or equivalent international degree, at the time of application Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Admission to practice law in California At least three (3) years of post-graduate experience in law practice Preferred qualifications Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and planning skills Willingness to work on the ELC's full range of cases and projects Career intention to practice in public interest, public sector, and/or clinical setting Substantive knowledge and experience in environmental law and Indian law At least two (2) years of experience in clinical teaching or other student supervision At least three (3) years of professional experience in the field of environmental/social justice law Experience working with diverse communities, clients and other stakeholders Ability to manage cases and projects and supervise students independently Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Legal Advocacy Writing Sample Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity ). Reference requirements 2-3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03748 Help contact: lmukha@law.berkeley.edu Campus Information Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging. The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality ( http://apo.berkeley.edu/ucb-confidentiality-policy ) prior to submitting their letter. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Positions that are represented by a collective bargaining unit or agent have particular contracts. For more information, please refer to the relevant contract: Lecturer contract , Postdoctoral contract , Research Series contract , and Librarian contract . Questions about represented positions can be directed to the hiring unit. Job location Berkeley, CA To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03748 jeid-dfbede58df29694bb3e01af001a147ac</div>
Posted: 09-Dec-2022
Updated: 06-Sep-2024
Closed: 30-Nov-2023
Employer Type: In-House

Clinic Supervising Attorney - Environmental Law Clinic - School of Law

University of California Berkeley