Clinical Fellow, Immigrant Justice Clinic
Description
Suffolk University Law School invites applications for the position of Clinical Fellow in the Immigrant Justice Clinic. This Clinical Fellow is a ideal for a candidate who is interested in both serving immigrant communities and clinical teaching. It includes close collaboration with an experienced colleague and close mentorship on teaching and supervising students. The Immigrant Justice Clinic is one of fifteen in-house clinics in Suffolk’s nationally ranked Clinical Programs. The Immigrant Justice Clinic works with grassroots immigrants’ rights organizations to identify issues and cases that will further these organization’s work for immigrant justice. Over the past few years, these collaborations have provided important context for individual representation and opportunities to participate in local, state and regional efforts to improve conditions. In the past year, the Clinic’s work has included individual representation for those detained by Immigration Customs and Enforcement and projects that support affirmative litigation and policy making that supports immigrants’ rights. Each student in the clinic works on at least one project and represents several individuals seeking release from detention.
The Clinical Fellow will work with the current Director of the Immigrant Justice Clinic, Clinical Professor Ragini Shah, to supervise students in their individual representation work. This will include supervision of students representing noncitizens in habeas proceedings in federal District Courts and in bond hearings before the Immigration Court as well as other types of cases subject to the incoming fellow’s experience and interest.
Timing/Hours. The Clinical Fellow position is a 12-month, one-year position beginning July 1, 2026, with the possibility of renewal for at least one more year. It can be full-time or part-time depending on the circumstances of the successful candidate. The part-time position requires a commitment of 10-20 hours a week depending on the needs of the cases and students. The part-time position requires regular availability to work with students in person and during business hours.
Qualifications, J.D. and Massachusetts bar membership are required. At least three years of prior experience representing immigrants in removal proceedings is required, with a preference for experience representing clients who have been detained pending removal. Admission to one or more of several federal District Courts is a plus. The successful candidate should combine experience in immigration law with teaching experience and/or a demonstrated ability to mentor and teach young attorneys or law students.
Salary Range. Full time salary ranges from $70,000 to $75,000 annually commensurate with experience. Part time salary will vary according to the time committed, commensurate with experience.
Application Process and Required Materials. Applicants should submit a resume or curriculum vitae and teaching evaluations (if applicable), along with a cover letter addressed to Professor Christina Miller, Co-Chair of the Clinical Committee.
Salary Transparency
Suffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted. The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements. The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Suffolk University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a veteran in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs, activities, or employment.
As an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, the University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff that reflect the broad range of human experience who contribute to the robust exchange of ideas on campus, and who are committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented because of race/color, gender, religious creed, disability, national origin, veteran status or LGBTQ status. Suffolk University is especially interested in candidates who, through their training, service and experience, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the University community.
