Clinical Assistant Professor, Health Justice Project

Responsibilities

• Engage in direct legal representation, research, and policy work to improve access to health care, public benefits, and stable housing.
• Supervise law students, volunteers, and staff, including overseeing intake, case advocacy, and reviewing legal correspondence and pleadings.
• Assist the HJP Director with strategic planning, management, and administration of the clinic.
• Train students and community partners on poverty law, client counseling, and the social determinants of health.
• Maintain professional communication with community health centers and collaborating entities.
• Support faculty research, develop materials for publication, and assist with event planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Admission or eligibility for admission to the Illinois Bar.
• Two or more years of public interest direct legal and/or policy experience.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze legal sources, including statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, interprofessional environment.
• Commitment to client-centered lawyering and addressing health inequities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP), public interest, or law school clinic setting.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish.
• Expertise in areas such as disability law, housing, immigration, education, or civil rights.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $80,000 – $85,000.
• Comprehensive and affordable benefits package.
• Opportunities for leadership development and clinical teaching experience.

About the Company

Loyola University Chicago is a leading Jesuit, Catholic research institution dedicated to academic excellence and community engagement. The Health Justice Project (HJP) is an interprofessional program within the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy, utilizing a medical-legal partnership model to address the legal needs of vulnerable populations and promote health equity.