Fitzsimmons Center for Litigation and Advocacy Fellow - College of Law

West Virginia University • Morgantown, WV • 7h ago

Description The West Virginia University College of Law seeks a Fellow to start on or after August 1, 2025. The fellow position is a one-year non-tenure track appointment with the opportunity for reappointment based on performance and funding availability. The Fitzsimmons Center for Litigation and Advocacy's mission is to train law students to become effective legal advocates by enhancing and expanding the litigation and advocacy curriculum at the WVU College of Law. The Center aims to provide additional opportunities for students to hone essential lawyering skills including understanding and analyzing the applicable substantive and procedural law while translating the knowledge into effective written and oral advocacy. The Fellow will work with the Director of the Fitzsimmons Center for Litigation and Advocacy to support and assist in executing the strategic plan to enhance curricular opportunities and practical training for law students and instructors and work to enhance outreach to the bench and the bar. The Fellow will also support written advocacy by working in the College of Law Writing Center to provide writers with one-on-one consultations, group presentations, and instructional resources. The Fellow will design, coordinate, and execute writing support throughout the curriculum and coordinating activities of the Writing Center. The Fellow will support both Centers in designing and implementing assessment activities. The Fellow will report to the Director of the College of Law Writing Center. For further information, contact Melanie Jordan, Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Assessment, at melanie.jordan@mail.wvu.edu.

Qualifications Candidates must possess a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be a licensed attorney with a minimum of two years of experience practicing law and/or serving as a judicial law clerk. Applicants must have strong academic credentials; writing experience in a judicial clerkship, law practice, or both; as well as excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate with various constituencies preferred.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees. From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures. At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers. Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu. West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.

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