Law Clerk Summer

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Law Clerk, Summer

The clerk will have the opportunity to build cases from the ground-up, including: conducting client interviews and initial case assessments; obtaining discovery and other evidence; preparing clients for trials; writing briefs and other legal memoranda; assisting self-represented litigants; participating in community outreach and education; and representing clients at administrative hearings and state court hearings/trials. May also assist in drafting writs of mandamus to Superior Court and California appellate courts, and participate in broader impact litigation. Will often work on projects and cases that have a wide-ranging and lasting impact on client communities. Will work with the Economic Justice Advocacy Project and assist clients in obtaining desperately needed health coverage as well as welfare and disability benefits. Will participate in direct individual representation and ongoing impact litigation. Learn about Medi-Cal, Medicare, Healthy Families, CalWORKs, General Assistance, Food Stamps, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and general health access issues. For SSI and SSDI clients, have the opportunity to identify eligibility, gather and build evidence, prepare briefs, assist with negotiations and possibly represent the client in an administrative hearing. Should have completed first year of law school. Must have a passion for social justice and poverty related issues, as well as sensitivity to working with people from diverse backgrounds. Special consideration will be given to students who have a demonstrated commitment to serving low income or disadvantaged communities. Students who speak Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Russian, or other Southeast Asian languages are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2021.

Additional Information

Submit a completed Law Clerk Application with copy of resume, cover letter and writing sample.

Company info

Bay Area Legal Aid
Andrea Del-Pan
1035 Market Street 6th Floor
San Francisco
California
United States 94103
Website : http://baylegal.org