POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

STAFF ATTORNEY – CIVIL RIGHTS LITIGATION CLINIC

Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg, seeking an energetic person to fill a staff attorney position in the Civil Rights Litigation Clinic.  This clinic is one of four (4) in-house clinics in the Law Center which offer experiential learning for upper-level law students while providing needed service to the community.  The Civil Rights Litigation Clinic represents persons who have been diagnosed as mentally ill and provides services authorized under the Federal Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act (“PAIMI”).  The Clinic engages in cutting-edge litigation likely to have a substantial impact upon the rights and conditions of treatment and confinement of the mentally ill. 

            The staff attorney assists the Clinical Director with complex litigation and maintains an active federal and state litigation docket and assisting in the supervision of student work within the clinic.  The clinic emphasizes research and writing, discovery techniques, the exercise of professional judgment, and high ethical standards.

            The staff attorney must serve as a role model for students and be able to display the patience and encouragement conducive to their professional development.

            A minimum of two years litigation experience, preferably in civil rights litigation is required, although highly qualified recent graduates will be considered.   The salary is commensurate with other public interest positions and contains the college’s benefits package.  The position is open now and applications will be taken until filled.

Touro College is an equal opportunity employer.  Minorities, women, and the handicapped are encouraged to apply.

            Interested individuals should e-mail a letter of interest, resume, writing sample, and the name and telephone numbers of two references to:  Professor William M. Brooks

Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, 225 Eastview Drive, Central Islip, NY  11722.

Send your resumes and other documents  to

                                    Prof. William Brooks at WilliamB@Tourolaw.edu

or Prof. Marianne Artusio MarianneA@Tourolaw.edu

Telephone inquiries are also invited;

            Prof. William Brooks, Civil Litigation Director  (631) 761-7086

            Prof. Marianne Artusio, Director of Clinical Programs   (631) 761-7090