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Job description
Clinical Practitioner-in-Residence - Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic
Job no:
Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Legal/Audit Services/Compliance
Department: - LW-ASSOC DEAN-ACADEMIC
Classification Title:
Assistant In
Classification Minimum Requirements:N/A
Job Description:
The University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law invites applications for a Clinical Practitioner-in-Residence in its Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic to start as soon as practicable. This position will offer entry-level and newly-practicing attorneys exposure to law school clinical teaching and research opportunities at one of the nation's premier public law schools.
The Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic represents veterans in claims before the Veterans Administration, appeals before the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and Board of Veterans' Appeals, and discharge upgrade petitions before the military branches' boards of correction of military records and review boards.
The position will be supervised and mentored by the Director of the Clinic and work collaboratively with students and clinical staff. Some local travel for clinic-related work will be required. The position will initially be offered as a one-year opportunity, contingent on continued funding and job performance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in supervision of the Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic course, as directed by the Clinic Director.
Manage a caseload, supervised by the Clinic Director
Meet with clients and prospective clients
Provide education and outreach to Veterans and Veterans organizations
Develop publication-worthy scholarship in Veterans Law, Administrative Law, or related scholarship topics
Expected Salary:
$70,000
Required Qualifications: Admitted to bar in any state
JD from accredited law school
Valid driver's license
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred: One to three years as a practicing attorney, with experience in Veterans Law, Administrative Law, or appellate litigation
Accredited to represent veterans before the Veterans Administration
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a time-limited position.
Candidates are required to submit the following application materials: A cover letter that includes a detailed description of the candidate's relevant practice experience and teaching/supervision experience;
A resume or curriculum vita;
A law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable for application purposes);
A list of three professional references;
Course evaluations from prior teaching experience, if any; and
A legal writing sample (including a short cover page that describes the nature of the project, when and in what capacity it was written, and the extent of any outside editing).
Other materials relevant to a candidate's qualifications and interest in the position may be included.
This position is open until filled.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 10 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Worksite address
gainesville, FL, 32635, US
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