Community HeLP Clinic Law Fellow

Posting Details
Posting Details Posting Number S15160P
Working Title Community HeLP Clinic Law Fellow
Department Law School-General
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Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
Employment Type Employee
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time Full Time
Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Occasional evenings required Advertised Salary $54,000.00
Posting Date 05/15/2026
Open until filled No
Closing Date 05/23/2026
Proposed Starting Date 08/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Anticipated position start date is early August, but is somewhat flexible. Location of Vacancy Athens Area
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Position Information Classification Title Legal Fellow I
FLSA Exempt
FTE 1.00
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent Preferred Qualifications Position Summary The Community Health Law Partnership (Community HeLP) at the University of Georgia School of Law seeks a 2026-2027post-graduate fellow for a 1-year position, with the possibility of renewal for a second year depending on performance and funding. Community HeLP is a two-semester legal clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law that focuses on the intersection of immigration status and health. Under the supervision of the Clinic Director and Staff Attorney, second and third year law students engage in a variety of interdisciplinary advocacy, including humanitarian and family-based immigration benefits, advocacy on behalf of immigrant detainees, and public education on issues at the intersection of health and immigration. The clinic has represented women alleging medical abuse and neglect in a Georgia detention center, noncitizen workers hurt by a gas leak at a poultry plant, asylum seekers, families and individuals fleeing violence here and abroad, and other clients whose health and well-being are affected by social determinants that have legal solutions. The Community HeLP Clinic Law Fellow will be expected to maintain a docket of cases and projects, and provide support for cases and projects handled by the Clinic Director, Staff Attorney, and students. The position will involve occasional travel. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Possess a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Fluency in both Spanish and English
Demonstrates knowledge of legal principles and the ability to meet licensure requirements for the practice of law in one U.S. state, preferably the State of Georgia. This includes current admission to the Bar or preparedness to sit for the July 2026 Bar Examination, with the capability to obtain full Bar admission within one year of employment.
Skills in administrative advocacy
Written and oral communication abilities
Demonstrated knowledge in public interest law and working with underserved populations
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to collaborate with law students effectively, and an ability to build and maintain community relationships. Physical Demands Standard for normal office environment.
The ability to travel for job-related duties. Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes
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Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Under the direction of the Clinic Director and Clinic Staff Attorney, engage in substantial legal work and advocacy, using a clinical practice model, which includes: (1) responsibility for a docket of cases and advocacy projects; and (2) providing support for cases and projects handled by the Clinic Director, Staff Attorney, and law students. Percentage of time 55
Duties/Responsibilities Under the direction of the Clinic Director and Clinic Staff Attorney, (1) engage in outreach and collaboration with relevant communities and partners; and (2) engage in travel as necessary for court proceedings, administrative hearings, and coalition-building. Percentage of time 35
Duties/Responsibilities Participate in trainings, conferences, and other professional development activities related to the Clinic's work. Percentage of time 5
Duties/Responsibilities Perform other Clinic-related duties as assigned by the Clinic Director. Percentage of time 5