Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor Family Court Clinic Director

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Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor, Family Court Clinic Director
The candidate handles cases and teaches students how to represent clients. Responsibilities of the position include developing and implementing the FCC's curriculum and mission; screening requests for assistance from community partners; substantive teaching in family law and lawyering skills; and regularly meeting with and supervising FCC students as they handle cases. Research, writing, and advocacy relating to clinical education and the legal concerns of low-income persons. Developing the Family Court Clinic's curriculum, courses, and mission consistent with Law School needs and objectives. Teaching in, and directing, the FCC, e.g.: providing substantive instruction in family law, lawyering skills, and related areas; screening and assigning appropriate cases to clinic students; holding individual conferences with FCC students as appropriate; reviewing, critiquing, and approving documents prepared by FCC students in their cases; providing regular written evaluations of students' work. Appearing on behalf of FCC clients in court and administrative proceedings (and managing the resolution of outstanding issues). Attending regular staff meetings and coordinating with other clinical faculty; collaborating and teaching in areas of common interest among the Law School's civil legal clinics. Assisting in legislative and administrative advocacy on issues of interest to the FCC and its students. Participating in Law School service and committee work. J.D. required. Experience in representing individuals in family law cases and in addressing civil legal needs of low-income citizens required. Experience in clinical legal education or other teaching experience preferred (required for the Associate level). Admitted to the Wisconsin Bar or eligible for prompt admission to the Wisconsin Bar required.

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