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Attorney – Law School oversee and direct student-focused clinical and experiential programs such as the Family Law Clinic, Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic, and Agricultural Mediation Program; merge theory and practice; facilitate and augment student learning via case review meetings and work product feedback; research, write, and public outreach in support of grants obtained by the clinic, faculty member, or the institute; collaboration across disciplines when an institute is housed within another college or business unit at the university.

• Assign cases and tasks to certified legal interns and selected law school students; manage schedules and monitor case activity; meet regularly for case review and work product feedback; provide advice, direction, consultation, and assistance as students hone legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and critical thinking skills
• Oversee client intake, interviews, assistance, and advice; facilitate third-party communications, negotiations, mediations, and settlements; monitor docketing and filing applications; review subject-matter research and assess case interpretation/application; affirm conflict of interest and referral determinations
• Research current trends/issues in different types of law in support of educating the public and furthering the goals of a grant; write educational and other types of materials to obtain grants
• Engage with stakeholders, clients, and the public in order to further the goals of a grant
• Assist students with document, contract, and evidentiary reviews; help develop legal theory, case strategy, litigation/advocacy tactics
• Provide feedback on legal writings including point papers, white papers, contracts, business plans, law review articles, transactional documents, pleadings, and briefs, etc.
• Ensure students adhere to professional responsibilities of lawyers, ethic rules, and basic principles of law office administration, e.g., conflicts, client confidentiality, and time and expense recordkeeping
• Develop policies, procedures, and programs related to clinic and program services; identify internal controls and provide mechanisms to monitor and enforce statutory and regulatory compliance
• Remain current on case law and legislative developments; attend continuing legal education courses

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00