Clinical Supervising Attorney - Death Penalty Clinic - School of Law

The Berkeley Law Death Penalty Clinic is one of the few clinics nationwide engaged in the defense of indigent clients facing the death penalty. Under the direct supervision of clinical faculty, clinic students learn first-hand the responsibility and skills required to defend individuals in capital cases. Students gather life history documents, conduct fact investigation, interview witnesses, and collaborate with experienced capital investigators and a variety of forensic experts. They research and draft legal pleadings, and they assist in hearings and trials in courts ranging from state trial courts to the United States Supreme Court and in jurisdictions as diverse as Alabama, California, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia.

Students are enrolled in the Death Penalty Clinic for the entire academic year. They also take a required companion seminar taught by the Clinic faculty.

The Death Penalty Clinic is committed to building an equitable and inclusive faculty and staff to teach and work in a multicultural learning environment.

Duties

Under the supervision of the Clinic Co-Directors, the Clinic Supervising Attorney will be responsible for:

Clinic Supervision and Advocacy (95%)

• Develop and manage Clinic docket (projects/cases)
• Train and supervise 3-4 Clinic students per semester
• Travel and offsite meetings as needed with Clinic students to work on cases.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• Perform other duties as needed

UC Field Work Supervisors are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by American Federation of Teachers - Unit 18.

For more information: https://www.law.berkeley.edu/experiential/clinics/death-penalty-clinic/

J.D. degree, or equivalent international degree

• Admission to practice law in U.S. jurisdiction and ability to appear pro hac vice in jurisdiction in which the Clinic practices.
• At least three (3) years of post-graduate experience

• At least three years of experience in clinical teaching or other law student supervision
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with diverse communities, clients and other stakeholders

• 2-3 required (contact information only)

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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