Truman Summer Clerks, Adjuncts, UMKC School of Law

University of Missouri – Kansas City School of law

Tenant Assistance Initiative

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The UMKC School of Law Tenant Assistance Initiative plans intends to hire up to three Truman Summer Clerks to work with Truman Attorneys to provide legal representation to tenants facing eviction. Summer clerks will assist with client intake, negotiation with opposing counsel or pro se landlords, and under supervision with Rule 13 certification may make court appearances on behalf of clients of the initiative.

This is a two-month, full-time summer clerkship. Start date between June 1 and June 15. Because employment is short-term, the clerkships are not eligible for benefits.

The Fellowships and the Summer Clerkships are named for Harry S. Truman, 33^rd President of the United States, who attended Kansas City School of Law and served for a time as the presiding judge in Jackson County, Missouri.

Students must have completed at least the first year of law school and be in good academic standing.

Preferred qualifications:

Eligibility for Missouri Supreme Court Rule 13 certification (JD students who have completed at least 46 credits and are in good standing at the School of Law), prior clinical or externship experience, strong lawyering skills, and a commitment to public service.

$5000/month

For optimal consideration, applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Brian Larios ([email protected]).

Candidates must apply through the UMKC Human Resources website: https://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/.

In addition to completing the standard UMKC employment application, please upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references (which may be included in the cover letter or the resume).

You must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all application materials (a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and a list of at least three references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11 MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /,&,%, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email [email protected]

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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