UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HEALTH & ELDER LAW CLINIC FELLOWSHIP

Please see description below.  In order to apply for this position, please go to www.miami.edu/careers (position number 037881) Use keyword “Attorney”.
 
Job Title: Attorney, Public Services
Pay Grade: 8
Pay Band Min / Max: $37,149.67  –  $74,722.50
 Position Number: 037881
Department / Hospital: SCHOOL OF LAW

 
The University of Miami is committed to educating and nurturing students, creating knowledge, and providing service to our community and beyond. We are leaders in the area of education, scholarship, intercollegiate athletics and service. Come join our team!

The Health and Elder Law Clinic offers University of Miami School of Law students an intense legal practice experience in a dynamic and fast-paced in-house law office. The Clinic’s legal practice focuses on three core subject areas: Social Security/public benefits, immigration status adjustments and estate and probate issues. The Clinic also engages in community education and outreach in its core substantive areas, conducting ‘know your rights’ presentations and trainings for practitioners who deal with the Clinic’s client populations. The Clinic offers a two-year post graduate teaching/practice fellowship for individuals interested in an opportunity to learn to teach and practice law in a clinical setting. The Fellow’s duties include assisting with classroom clinical teaching, direct supervision of 6-8 law student practitioners and client representation.

Requirements: J.D. Degree, eligibility for admission to the Florida Bar and 1 year prior legal experience. Position #037881

Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills are also required.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 
 
 
Thank you,
Melissa Gibson Swain
Clinical Instructor/Supervising Attorney
University of Miami School of Law
Health & Elder Law Clinic
1311 Miller Drive, Room F-303
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Tel. (305) 284-1539 Fax (305) 284-6407