Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/5

Salary Range: $74,933-$80,059

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The Managing Attorney of Clinical and Experiential Programs assists in oversight of the high-quality legal services provided by the clinical and experiential programs. The Managing Attorney has supervisory authority over administrative matters related to the experiential programs, which includes responding to the needs of faculty and students. The Managing Attorney is expected to use his/her/their expertise in client service, case management, and law office administration to ensure the highest level of client service is delivered by the programs. The Managing Attorney reports to the Associate Dean for Clinical and Experiential Programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and leads the administrative operations and professional infrastructure for the School of Law’s full range of clinical and experiential programs in keeping with ABA and other professional standards and best practices.
• Supervises administrative staff for the experiential and clinical programs.
• Drives the marketing work of the clinical and experiential programs, including the website and social media accounts. In conjunction with the faculty and marketing team, produces materials about the experiential and clinical programs for applicants, marketing, fundraising activities, events, and other stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains network of supporters and case-referral sources for both clinic intake needs as well as referrals when the clinical program is unable to take a case.
• Leads the clinic recruitment and enrollment process; oversees student practice applications.
• Oversees the client information management systems (paper and electronic) to include training and records retention activities.
• In consultation with the Development Director, manages the grant process (pre- and post-award) for all experiential grants.
• Manages the budget of the Clinical Law Program in collaboration with the Associate Dean; and manages program budgetary needs and procurement of supplies, services and equipment with appropriate personnel.
• Develops appropriate reporting materials for program evaluation annually. This includes the collection of data about externship placements, clinic caseloads, and other relevant data.
• Responds to non-substantive management of clinic client and admin work during breaks in the academic calendar. With adequate notice, may be asked to provide substantive oversight of clinic client work during breaks in the academic calendar and as needed during the semester.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

 Required Competencies

• Familiarity with law office management including computer-based case/project record keeping systems.
• Knowledge of non-profit, governmental (including judicial and legislative), and public interest communities highly desirable.
• Facility with basic software for collecting and interpreting data (e.g., Excel).
• Comfortable working and traveling to a variety of professional and community settings.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and at least three years of relevant experience.
• Examples of relevant experience include, but are not limited to, professional administrative and/or program/practice management, delivery of legal services to low-income or otherwise marginalized populations, non-profit programming, government systems, supervision of staff, and project management.
• Must be admitted to or eligible for admission to the D.C. Bar.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .