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University of Idaho Postdoctoral Fellow in Boise, Idaho
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2200825
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.
{=html} <!-- --> - 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 a member of the Idaho Bar or be eligible for prompt admission to the Idaho 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: SP004409P
rrPosting Date: 04/25/2024
rrClosing Date:
rrOpen Until Filled: Yes
rrSpecial Instructions:
rApplications received by May 9, 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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