Law Fellow, Water Project (Extended Temporary)

Law Fellow, Water Project (Extended Temporary) Posting Number req7880 Department Law Instruction Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law is seeking to fill the position of Law Fellow, Water Project. The Law Fellow will support the Assistant Director, Water Project in supervising students and representing small claimants in the Arizona General Stream Adjudication from case initiation through settlement negotiation, as authorized by the Arizona Legislature. The Law Fellow will support the Assistant Director in developing a curriculum to prepare students for practice in the Adjudication. The Law Fellow will support the Assistant Director in developing and implementing eligibility criteria for selecting clients that satisfies legal authority, needs of the claimants, and educational opportunities for students.Funding approved for one year and will possibly be extended for an additional year. This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.Duties & Responsibilities Identify potential clients for the Clinic Water Project and assist in client selection.Represent, and educate and supervise students in representing, small landowners in the Arizona stream adjudications.Assist Clinic and University Cooperative Extension staff in educational outreach to communities impacted by the Arizona general stream adjudications.The fellow may also choose to research and write at least one article, policy paper, or other approved project of publishable quality on a topic relating to natural resource law. Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctor degree Preferred QualificationsArizona Bar Association licensure FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Academic Administration Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 7 Career Stream and Level PC1 Job Family Academic Program Mgmt Job Function Academic Administration Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Priya SundareshanDirector, Natural Resource Use & Management Clinic Email: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] Open Date 8/11/2022 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Created: 2025-11-15