PRO SE ASSISTANCE AND MEDIATION CLINIC OPENING

September, 2008

The Adams Center will open the Neysa Adams Pro Se Assistance and Mediation Clinic in September, 2008, to serve Northumberland, Snyder and Union Counties. The opening of the clinic has been made possible by a grant from Good Samaritan, Inc. The clinic will initially operate at the CareerLink location on Bridge Street in Selinsgrove. Over time, the Adams Center intends to open satellite locations during each month in various municipalities within the three counties. Further information regarding clinic hours and locations will be posted in August.

The clinic will not provide legal advice. It will, however,

  -make available brochures and other written information regarding area service providers;

  -coordinate a pro bono services project and a separate project that would refer clients to attorneys willing to engage in a brief consultation at a reduced rate, with the understanding that neither the attorney nor the client would be obligated to extend the relationship beyond the initial meeting;

  -maintain, distribute and help pro se litigants complete needed forms, and provide related filing and procedural instructions.  The forms and instructions will be available both at the clinic offices during clinic hours and on-line;

  -collaborate with North Penn Legal Services to provide education to the public regarding common subjects of litigation; and

  -recruit volunteers to be trained and then serve as mediators in a voluntary, cost-free mediation program.

 

JOB OPPORTUNITY AT THE ADAMS CENTER

Administrative Assistant
Pro Se Assistance and Mediation Clinic, Arlin M. Adams Center for Law and Society

PT, 20 HPW, benefits-eligible. Susquehanna University seeks an administrative assistant for the Arlin M. Adams Center for Law and Society. This individual will be the primary office support for the Pro Se Assistance and Mediation Clinic and its director. The Adams Center focuses on the law and its impact on institutions and people, providing a rich learning and experiential resource for students, faculty, visiting scholars and members of the community. Primary responsibilities include greeting and assisting those who contact the clinic; developing and maintaining professional relationships with area attorneys, area court staff and staff at local government and non-governmental social service agencies; organizing the clinic’s documents; maintaining the filing system and website; organizing mass mailings, including document preparation; drafting and producing letters and other documents; and maintaining the clinic’s mailing lists and listservs. A high school diploma plus a minimum of three years of relevant experience is required. The successful candidate must possess the ability to organize and prioritize tasks, work independently and provide excellent customer service. Prior experience in the justice system is strongly preferred. Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs are essential, as are excellent telephone and written communication skills. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resumé to:

Mr. Allan D. Sobel
Arlin M. Adams Center for Law and Society
Job Code: AMAAA08Jul
Susquehanna University
514 University Avenue
Selinsgrove , PA 17870

Review of resumés will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Susquehanna University is committed to creating a more diverse community. The university encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Susquehanna University is an EO/AA employer.