Professor of Clinical Studies & Director of the General Litigation Clinic

Capital University Law School seeks to hire a full-time Professor of Clinical Studies and Director of the General Litigation Clinic to begin in the summer of 2025. This is a full-time faculty position. The Professor and Director will be eligible for long-term contract status which provides security of position and will have full voting rights at faculty meetings on all matters (including hiring), except matters pertaining to tenure and promotion of faculty on the tenure-track.

Our General Litigation Clinic represents clients in a broad range of areas, including general civil, criminal defense, Wills and probate, domestic relations, and landlord-tenant, and it places and oversees students working in local mayor's courts. The Professor and Director manages Clinic operations, teaches and supervises students, and participates in faculty governance. Serving in this position requires legal experience in multiple practice areas; experience in managing a small-medium law firm or legal clinic; strong skills in organization, analysis, and oral and written communications; and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with integrity and professionalism.

Management of Legal Clinic Operations: The Professor and Director manages all aspects of the General Litigation Clinic. Specifically, the Professor and Director:

• Supervises Clinic staff, including conducting employee performance evaluations and approving payroll for hourly employees.
• Prepares and maintains Clinic budgets.
• Oversees intake and assignment of cases, including maintaining a calendar/docket system.
• Maintains the IOLTA account.
• Handles client, court or public complaints regarding Legal Clinic students or operations.
• Secures and maintains professional liability insurance for the General Litigation Clinic.

Training, Education, and Supervision of Students: The Professor and Director supervises, instructs, and mentors legal interns. Specifically, the Professor and Director:

• Teaches, develops, and updates course materials for the General Litigation Clinic, including integrating technology.
• Conferences with students individually throughout the semester to provide detailed feedback on casework and performance.
• Is available to students on an open-door basis.
• Reviews all substantive correspondence and legal documents prepared by students.
• Attends all court hearings with students.
• Evaluates and grades student performance.

Service at the Law School and in the Legal Community: The Professor and Director collaborates with deans, administrators, faculty, and the broader legal community to enhance the Law School's mission. Specifically, the Professor and Director:

• Attends faculty meetings and other University functions.
• Serves on Law School and University committees.
• Cooperates with other personnel and departments.
• Develops and maintains professional contacts within the local community.
• Stays current on relevant law and local practices.

Supervises Grant-Funded Operations: The Law School contracts with the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations & Juvenile Branch to oversee the Franklin County Domestic Court Self-Represented Resource Center. The Professor and Director writes grant applications for the funding; prepares and submits bi-annual reports and quarterly invoices; participates in hiring and training court-funded staff; maintains statistics/data; meets with court personnel as necessary; handles complaints regarding court-funded operations; and coordinates with the University's finance office.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.).
• Licensed to practice in the State of Ohio and in good standing (or admitted to practice in Ohio before assuming job duties).
• At least 3 years of previous legal practice, including client representation and courtroom experience.
• A record of strong academic achievement.
• Strong skills in the areas of organization, planning, interpersonal relations, oral and written communications, and providing student services.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Capital University Law School is located in downtown Columbus, Ohio, a vibrant city full of cultural and intellectual opportunities. Following its long-established mission of providing broad access to high quality legal education, the Law School has a student body rich in diversity, including students from a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, and religions, as well as many first-generation students.

Capital University is committed to increasing the dynamic nature of the Capital community and curriculum. This commitment includes Capital's dedication to the development of faculty and staff who are committed to welcoming practices in teaching, learning, working and all other campus and community interactions. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are particularly encouraged to apply.

Capital University offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, family education benefits, long-term disability, life insurance and free parking.

Please apply at: https://capital.applicantpro.com/jobs/.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Preference will be given to applications submitted by May 4, 2025.

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For more information on Capital University Law School, visit our website at www.law.capital.edu

Capital University is an equal opportunity employer. Capital University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by the law.