Domestic Violence Clinic Director at University of Oregon School of Law in Eugene, Oregon

Job Description:

The Domestic Violence Clinic provides real-world legal education for law students by training them to provide high-quality, trauma-informed legal services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The attorneys of the Clinic specialize in representing survivors of abuse in restraining orders, family law, and other related legal matters. The Clinic is an important educational experience for the law students who participate, as it prepares them to meet the legal needs of clients who have experienced abuse and offers them an opportunity to work on actual cases. It is also a crucial resource in Oregon for survivors seeking safety and access to justice as affordable legal services are very limited.

When fully staffed, the Clinic consists of three attorneys (the Clinic Director, a staff attorney and a post-graduate fellow), one legal assistant, and one advocate. All of the positions are funded through a combination of federal grants and state funding. The Clinic offers clinical classes to law students who want experience in representing low-income survivors of domestic violence in restraining orders and family law matters. There are two tracks: (1) the Domestic Violence Protective Order Clinic, where students focus on restraining order matters; and (2) the Domestic Violence Civil Clinic, where students focus on civil legal actions, with an emphasis on family law (divorce, child custody and parenting time, support, paternity), and may also work on cases involving public benefits, housing, employment, unemployment compensation, consumer credit, and related criminal matters. The attorneys who supervise the clinics also provide direct services to clients year-round. In addition to the Protective Order and Civil Clinics, the Clinic houses Student Survivor Legal Services. This program provides legal services to students at the University of Oregon and other higher education institutions in Lane County.

The Clinic Director will be responsible for managing the day-to-day functioning of the Clinic, administering the grants funding the Clinic, and applying for continuing funding for the Clinic to ensure the Clinic's long-term sustainability. In addition, the Director will work with the law school administration to continue to develop the academic programming and services offered by the Clinic. The Director also will teach the two clinic tracks.

The Domestic Violence Clinic Director will supervise the employees of the Clinic and will report to the dean of the School of Law. The Director position will be a 12-month, funding contingent, career non-tenure-track assistant clinic professor position.

Minimum Requirements • JD from an ABA-accredited law school. • Bar licensed in any jurisdiction with the capacity to become bar licensed in Oregon. • Three years of relevant professional experience in family law and/or working on civil legal matters or low-income survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. Read more by clicking the apply button below

Preferred Qualifications • Budget management and fundraising skills and experience, including grant writing. • Interest and/or experience in improving the laws for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking through appellate and/or legislative advocacy. • Experience teaching or supervising diverse learners with a range of foundational Read more by clicking the apply button below

Annual Basis: 12 Month Review of Applications Begins: March 14, 2025; position open until filled.

Benefits The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

To Apply Click the APPLY button to review the full job description and follow the application process, which includes: • A cover letter • A current resume

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