Research Assistant- POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW DISABILTY LAW CLINIC (DLC) FELLOW Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant- POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW DISABILTY LAW CLINIC (DLC) FELLOW 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 ("Wayne Law") is seeking applications from Class of 2024 graduates of an ABA-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 Wayne State's Disability Law Clinic. The fellow's responsibilities may include, but are not necessarily limited to the following: Legal Research Assistance Assistance for preparing for, attending and representing clients and social security disability clinics Interviewing and counseling clients Data Entry/Management Student & Community Engagement Special Projects The fellow will work closely with the director of the DLC. The fellow will work on client matters for DLC. 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 an ABA-accredited law school required. Bar passage not required. Priority will be given to Class of 2024 law school graduates who have experience in working with clients seeking social security benefits. Candidates must be able to exercise independent judgment; responsibly manage multiple projects; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and complete assignments with minimal supervision. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until January 10, 2025. The candidate will start on or before March 10, 2025; the fellowship will last at least one calendar year from the candidate's start date. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a letter of interest describing the candidate's reasons for applying for the fellowship (not to exceed two pages) (2) a resume, (3) a writing sample, (4) a law school transcript, and (5) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. For additional information, contact: Rebecca Robichaud, Director of Experiential Education at fh4104@wayne.edu. School/College/Division: H07 - Law School Primary department: H0703 - Law Instruction Units Employment type: * Regular Employee * Job type: Full Time * Job category: Research Funding/salary information: * Compensation type: Annual Salary * Salary hire maximum: $45,000 Working conditions: The fellowship will be primarily in-person but there may be some opportunities for remote work. The fellowship is a 35 hour a week position. Job openings: * Number of openings: 1 Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required. Equal employment opportunity statement: Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.