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June 29, 2009
Position: D.C. Law Students in Court Program seeks an experienced attorney, licensed in the District of Columbia, for its Civil Division. Start date: ASAP. This is a new announcement. Please do not apply if you have submitted a resume within the past six months.
Program Description: D.C. Law Students in Court Program is a non-profit legal education/legal services program associated with five major District of Columbia law schools: American, Catholic, Howard, Georgetown and George Washington. LSIC provides free legal services to low-income clients with cases arising in D.C. courts and agencies, and provides third-year law students with a high-quality introduction to the skills of lawyering and advocacy. The program represents and/or assists approximately 5,000 people each year in its Civil and Criminal Divisions. Civil Division cases involve mainly housing, landlord-tenant and consumer issues.
Responsibilities: The position in the Civil Division involves supervising law students on their cases, planning and teaching classes in lawyering and advocacy skills, overseeing intake, and litigating cases in the areas of housing and consumer law during times between student sessions. Related duties include participating in student recruitment, semester planning activities, weekly staff meetings, outreach to community groups, and mentoring of pro bono attorneys.
Qualifications: Must be a member of the D.C. Bar, have prior litigation experience, excellent writing and communication skills. Prior teaching, legal services background and/or litigation experience in the landlord-tenant/housing and consumer law areas a plus. Ability to speak Spanish highly desirable though not required.
Salary/Benefits: Salary to be based on experience and qualifications within LSIC's salary range. Liberal annual leave, health and other benefits.
Contact:
Mary Brittingham, Executive Director
D.C. Law Students in Court Program, Inc.
616 H Street, N.W. Suite 500
Washington DC 20001
Phone: 
202/638-4798
Fax: 202/638-0304
E-mail: mbrittingham@dclawstudents.org
Please include a resume, cover letter, writing sample and 3 professional references.
Closing Date: Until filled.
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