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 Medical Legal Partnership Project. Will assist in providing wrap-around support for clients whose legal issues are affecting their health, while learning about the Medical-Legal Partnership model of addressing social determinants of health. Meet with families on-site at San Francisco General Hospital to help identify legal needs and provide assistance (from advice/counsel to representation) in a number of legal areas, including housing, special education, and public benefits. 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