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rrUniversity of Idaho
rrPostdoctoral Fellow
rrLocation: Boise
rrDivision/College: College of Law
rrEmployee Category: Exempt
rrPay Range: \$70,000 annually
rrFTE: 1
rrFull/Part Time: Full Time
rrPosition Summary:
rThe University of Idaho is unique in maintaining dual campuses in Boise
and Moscow, which allows the Immigration Clinic to serve clients and
conduct outreach throughout the state, as well as in Eastern Washington.
The fellowship will be based in Boise, one of the nation\'s
fastest-growing and most vibrant communities, with excellent access to
outdoor recreation. Students in the Immigration Clinic represent
immigrant clients in cases pending before a variety of courts and
administrative agencies, including the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
The clinic focuses on asylum and other humanitarian forms of immigration
relief.
In its first year, the fellowship will emphasize litigation skills, and
the fellow will handle a modest caseload to hone immigration law
expertise. In addition, the fellow will co-supervise student teams and
help teach some clinic seminars. In their second year, the fellow will
focus more on student supervision and teaching. During winter and summer
breaks in the academic calendar, when students are not enrolled, the
Fellow will also cover client matters.
rrMinimum Qualifications:
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- A strong academic record and/or other indicia of ability
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- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Commitment to work for low-income and immigrant clients; and an
interest in supervision and teaching
- The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of immigration law practice
experience
- The fellow must be admitted to the Idaho bar or another state bar
rrPreferred Qualifications:
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- Spanish proficiency is preferred
rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:
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None
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rRequired Licensures, Certifications or other
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rPosting Number: SP004432P
rrPosting Date: 05/16/2024
rrClosing Date:
rrOpen Until Filled: Yes
rrSpecial Instructions:
rApplications received by June 3, 2024 will receive first consideration.
To apply, the following documents must be submitted:
- Cover Letter
- Rsum
- Unofficial law school transcript
- 1 writing sample (upload to Other Document 1)
rrBackground Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible
candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
rrTo apply, please visit:
jobs.uidaho.edu
rrEEO Statement
rUniversity of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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