Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Post Graduate Attorney FellowPosting Number 23TM0085 Department Sch of Law-Nwk, Dean's Office Overview
The Child Advocacy Clinic is aimed at comprehensively addressing the needs of low-income children and their families. The CAC provides representation to foster children, undocumented immigrant children, and low-income children with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Child Advocacy Fellow. The Child Advocacy Clinic at Rutgers Law School in Newark, NJ (CAC) is pleased to announce a new post-graduate fellowship program focused on the legal representation of unaccompanied immigrant minors.
This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:
This opportunity will commence in August 2023 and is available to law school graduates who are within two years of completing their JD.
Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week 40 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the [email protected] Application System. Additional information may be found at https: // futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA Exempt Position Salary $55,000 to $60,000 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Requires experience as a Law school graduate within two years of completing their JD.Bilingual attorneys and first-generation attorneys
Certifications/Licenses Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual attorneys and first-generation attorneys highly preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Open Date 02/15/2023Posting Close Date 05/14/2023 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-Newark Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark City Newark State NJ Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre- employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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