Other Attorney in Washington, DC

Academic

Washington, DC

Other Attorney in Washington, DC

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

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Job Title: Practitioner-in-Residence in the Entrepreneurship Law Clinic

Job Responsibilities:
The Practitioner-in-Residence at the reputed firm is a role designed to train lawyers or entry-level clinicians interested in becoming clinical teachers in the practice and theory of clinical legal education. Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising student casework within the Entrepreneurship Law Clinic.
- Co-teaching weekly clinic seminars and case rounds alongside students.
- Engaging in course planning and preparation with the clinic’s tenured faculty.
- Teaching a course outside of the clinical curriculum.
- Participating in the Practitioner-in-Residence Program, which includes training in clinical theory and methodology.
- Attending a writing workshop aimed at assisting in the development of their scholarship.

Education and Experience Information:
Minimum qualifications for this position include:
- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- An outstanding academic record.
- A minimum of three years’ experience as a practicing lawyer.
- Membership in a state bar.

Salary Information:
The salary for the Practitioner-in-Residence position is $90,000.

Additional Information:
- The Practitioner-in-Residence Program was created in 1998 and has successfully transitioned over 25 graduates to tenure-track teaching positions at other law schools.
- The reputed firm offers a competitive benefits package, including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, and several leadership development certificates.
- The firm has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.
- Hiring offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
- Employees must deliver their services from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
- The job announcement is not exhaustive of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required. These may change at any time with or without notice.
- The firm is an E-Verify employer and an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, compliant with applicable laws and regulations. The firm does not discriminate based on any protected bases in its programs and activities.