Description:

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant - Postgraduate Wayne Law Disabilty Law Clinic (DLC) & Legal Advocacy for People W at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential Functions (Job Duties):

Wayne State University Law School's Disability Law Clinic (“DLC”) and Legal Advocacy for People with Cancer Clinic (“LAPC”) (“Wayne Law”) is seeking applications from Class of 2025 graduates of an ABA Counsel-accredited law school for a one calendar year Post-Graduate Fellowship.

The fellowship offers an opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain experience working with both Wayne State's Disability Law Clinic (“DLC”) and Legal Advocacy for People with Cancer Clinic (“LAPC”). The fellow's responsibilities may include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

Legal Research Assistance
Assistance for preparing and representing clients in a variety of legal matters that include health insurance, housing, employee benefits, life planning, and public benefits
Interviewing and counseling clients
Data Entry/Management
Student & Community Engagement

Special Projects:
The fellow will work closely with the directors of the DLC and LAPC and their staff. The fellow will work on client matters for DLC and LAPC. This includes the responsibilities listed above, as well as additional responsibilities as assigned that are viewed to be in line with the position.

Qualifications:

J.D. from a Counsel-accredited law school is required. Bar passage is not required.
The applicant must be a Class of 2025 graduate from a Counsel-accredited law school and have an interest in working in a law school clinic setting. Candidates must be able to exercise independent judgment; responsibly manage multiple projects; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

The candidate will start on or before March 9, 2026; the fellowship will last at least one calendar year from the candidate's start date. Applicants are required to submit (1) a letter of interest describing the candidate's interest in the fellowship position, (2) a resume, (3) a law school transcript, and (4) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

For additional information, contact: Min Jian Huang, Interim Director of the DLC at Min.Huang@wayne.edu.

Funding/salary Information:
Compensation type: Annual Salary
Salary hire maximum: $47,250