Description:
Job Requisition:JR101105 Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Prof of Law & Director, Lewis B. Puller, Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic (Open)
Job Posting Title:
Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Prof of Law & Director, Lewis B. Puller, Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic
Department:
Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Prof of Law & Director, Lewis B. Puller, Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic
Department:
CC00202 WM001 | PROV | Law School Faculty Operations
Job Family:
Faculty - Non-Tenure Track (12 months)
Faculty - Non-Tenure Track (12 months)
Job Requisition Primary Location:
School Of Law
School Of Law
Primary Job Posting Location:
School Of Law
Job Description Summary:
The Puller Clinic has been at the forefront of clinical legal education in support of veterans and continues to look for innovative and effective ways to accomplish its mission. We are not content with the status quo; we are seeking a Veterans Benefits Clinic Director who possesses the vision, initiative, and drive to raise the Clinic's level of performance and support to veterans.
The Puller Veterans Benefits Clinic provides legal services to veterans in their disability compensation claims at the administrative agency, Board of Veterans Appeals, and U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. In addition, the Puller Clinic engages in informal advice, counsel and outreach, and offers an online certificate program for those interested in veteran's advocacy. When appropriate and practicable, the Clinic operates in partnership with graduate psychology clinics and additional medical professionals in order to address both the legal and medical needs of veteran clients.
To accomplish its mission the Puller Clinic educates and trains law students in a clinical law school setting to be thoroughly familiar with a difficult area of administrative law, to develop law office management skills, to refine research and legal writing abilities, to interview clients and witnesses, to interact with opposing counsel, to draft legal briefs and memoranda when appropriate, and to create relationships with clients and investigate and advocate on their behalf.
Job Description:
The Puller Clinic has been at the forefront of clinical legal education in support of veterans and continues to look for innovative and effective ways to accomplish its mission. We are not content with the status quo; we are seeking a Veterans Benefits Clinic Director who possesses the vision, initiative, and drive to raise the Clinic's level of performance and support to veterans.
The Puller Veterans Benefits Clinic provides legal services to veterans in their disability compensation claims at the administrative agency, Board of Veterans Appeals, and U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. In addition, the Puller Clinic engages in informal advice, counsel and outreach, and offers an online certificate program for those interested in veteran's advocacy. When appropriate and practicable, the Clinic operates in partnership with graduate psychology clinics and additional medical professionals in order to address both the legal and medical needs of veteran clients.
To accomplish its mission the Puller Clinic educates and trains law students in a clinical law school setting to be thoroughly familiar with a difficult area of administrative law, to develop law office management skills, to refine research and legal writing abilities, to interview clients and witnesses, to interact with opposing counsel, to draft legal briefs and memoranda when appropriate, and to create relationships with clients and investigate and advocate on their behalf.
The Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Law and Director will be responsible for all aspects of Puller Clinic operations, including, but not limited to:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Job Description:
Job Profile:
JP0384 - Associate Professor (12 months) NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99
Qualifications:
Recruiting Start Date:
School Of Law
Job Description Summary:
The Puller Clinic has been at the forefront of clinical legal education in support of veterans and continues to look for innovative and effective ways to accomplish its mission. We are not content with the status quo; we are seeking a Veterans Benefits Clinic Director who possesses the vision, initiative, and drive to raise the Clinic's level of performance and support to veterans.
The Puller Veterans Benefits Clinic provides legal services to veterans in their disability compensation claims at the administrative agency, Board of Veterans Appeals, and U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. In addition, the Puller Clinic engages in informal advice, counsel and outreach, and offers an online certificate program for those interested in veteran's advocacy. When appropriate and practicable, the Clinic operates in partnership with graduate psychology clinics and additional medical professionals in order to address both the legal and medical needs of veteran clients.
To accomplish its mission the Puller Clinic educates and trains law students in a clinical law school setting to be thoroughly familiar with a difficult area of administrative law, to develop law office management skills, to refine research and legal writing abilities, to interview clients and witnesses, to interact with opposing counsel, to draft legal briefs and memoranda when appropriate, and to create relationships with clients and investigate and advocate on their behalf.
Job Description:
The Puller Clinic has been at the forefront of clinical legal education in support of veterans and continues to look for innovative and effective ways to accomplish its mission. We are not content with the status quo; we are seeking a Veterans Benefits Clinic Director who possesses the vision, initiative, and drive to raise the Clinic's level of performance and support to veterans.
The Puller Veterans Benefits Clinic provides legal services to veterans in their disability compensation claims at the administrative agency, Board of Veterans Appeals, and U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. In addition, the Puller Clinic engages in informal advice, counsel and outreach, and offers an online certificate program for those interested in veteran's advocacy. When appropriate and practicable, the Clinic operates in partnership with graduate psychology clinics and additional medical professionals in order to address both the legal and medical needs of veteran clients.
To accomplish its mission the Puller Clinic educates and trains law students in a clinical law school setting to be thoroughly familiar with a difficult area of administrative law, to develop law office management skills, to refine research and legal writing abilities, to interview clients and witnesses, to interact with opposing counsel, to draft legal briefs and memoranda when appropriate, and to create relationships with clients and investigate and advocate on their behalf.
The Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Law and Director will be responsible for all aspects of Puller Clinic operations, including, but not limited to:
- Clinical Teaching: Bi-weekly seminar instruction; evaluating student performance and the status of cases through regularly scheduled student meetings; working with students to understand various levels of legal authority in their cases; guiding and advising students on work with clients; overseeing outreach activities of the Clinic with student interaction; advising students on practical legal work; preparing students for the ethical and reflective practice of law.
- Case Work and Client Representation: Directing the operations of the Puller Clinic as a small law office with law student associate attorneys. Case management of client files includes tasks such as selecting clients, representing clients in claims before administrative bodies and courts (as applicable); interviewing clients and witnesses; monitoring and supervising student work on the cases; making decisions on the method of pursuing cases and the objectives; giving legal advice to clients; and working with students and medical professionals (as appropriate and practicable) to develop evidentiary support for cases.Case supervision is during the academic year as well as in the summer months, the latter with assistance from student research assistants.
- Conducting strategic planning to ensure the Clinic has the resources, visibility, and appropriate organization to continue to excel in meeting the pedagogical needs of Clinic students and the disability claims related needs of the Clinic's clients.
- Developing, implementing, and supervising administration of the Clinic budget.
- Supervising the Professor of Practice and other staff personnel employed by or otherwise serving or supporting the Clinic.
- Outreach and fundraising activities: As appropriate, conducting and supervising outreach and fundraising activities, to include interacting with elected officials, writing grants and proposals and implementing same.
- Coordinating and conducting public relations activities designed to raise awareness of the Puller Clinic, encourage financial support, attract clients, and maintain the Clinic's reputation as a premier academic and veteran support organization.
- Consulting and coordinating with the Puller Clinic Advisory Board.
- Coordinating and conducting Military Mondays, the advice and counsel sessions held at a local Starbucks.
- Organizing conferences, symposia, and educational outreach as appropriate; collaboration and partnership with other organizations; and supervision of clinical fellows, when necessary.
- Supervising administration of the Clinic's online certificate program in veteran advocacy.
- Planning and conducting the Clinic's Student recognition and social events.
Required Qualifications:
- JD and valid state bar license required. Admittance to Virginia Bar, or willingness to seek admission, strongly preferred.
- VA accreditation and admission to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims or eligibility for same.
- Knowledge of and experience with representing veterans in disability compensation claims. Must have client-based experience, advocacy experience, and superior research and legal writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Virginia Bar License, or willingness to seek admission to Virginia Bar.
- At least five years' experience as a licensed attorney.
- Prior experience in Clinical teaching.
- Veteran status is preferred but not required.
Additional Job Description:
Job Profile:
JP0384 - Associate Professor (12 months) NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99
Qualifications:
Recruiting Start Date:
2025-11-05
Review Date:
Position Restrictions:
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Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal
Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.