Associate Director, Student Legal Svcs

ASO DIR, Student Legal Services

Employee counsels and advises UF students on a variety of legal matters that include, but are not limited to:

• Landlord-tenant
• Consumer, criminal
• Traffic
• Dissolution of marriage
• Adoption
• Name change
• Sealing/expunction of criminal records
• Property damage
• Non-profit student group entity formation and EIN assistance
• Other general civil matters
• The attorney communicates with clients, opposing parties, attorneys and others to negotiate resolutions to the legal matters being handled.
• The attorney, when appropriate, represents UF students in litigation in accordance with program guidelines in landlord-tenant, dissolution of marriage, adoption, name change, and sealing/expunction of criminal records matters.
• Employee supervises the functionality of the front desk reception area including the full-time staff/administrative assistants and student staff.
• Employee also reviews applications for services to determine eligibility for services under the SLS Plan and office policies.
• Employee works with the law school and pre-law programs to implement, expand and develop extern, pro bono, intern and volunteer programs to meet the needs of the students and Student Legal Services.
• Employee supervises the volunteers, law clerks, externs, interns and all other students working at Student Legal Services, including bar references, employment verification and letters of recommendation.
• Employee oversees the marketing and outreach efforts to UF students, faculty and staff that includes supervision of the marketing interns, implementation of a marketing plan and development of marketing materials.
• Employee develops, implements and maintains the departmental assessment initiatives, including generating monthly and yearly reports.
• Employee oversees the development, implementation and maintenance of the departmental database and website, including generating statistical data.
• Employee develops and presents legal educational opportunities and outreach programs, including presentations to large groups of UF students.

Annually $70,000 - $75,000

J.D. or LL.B. and four years of appropriate experience. Must be a member of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.

• Experience with administration and practicing law in a not for profit legal environment such as SLS.
• Experience with UF policies and procedures relevant to SLS.
• Proficient in MS Word and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate successfully with opposing parties.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a small office environment.
• Demonstrable patience and consideration in helping students from diverse backgrounds deal with legal issues.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.