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Summer Associate in San Jose, CA

Bay Area Legal Aid Dec 04,2015 May 22,2015 Location San Jose CA
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Public Interest

Summer Associate

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

$13.50-$15.00/hour

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Summer Law Clerk The interns will have the opportunity to build cases from the ground-up, including conducting client interviews; initial case assessments; obtaining discovery and other evidence; preparing clients for trials; writing briefs and other legal memoranda; assisting self-represented litigants; community outreach and education; and representing clients at administrative hearings and state court hearings/trials. Interns also assist in drafting writs of mandamus to Superior Court and California appellate courts and participating in broader impact litigation. Interns often work on projects and cases that have a wide-ranging and lasting impact on client communities. Will work in the area of Housing Preservation Advocacy wherein interns work on homelessness prevention, preservation of affordable housing, and fighting illegal evictions. Interns also interview clients, prepare legal pleadings, and see a full civil litigation case during a short amount of time (including possible jury trial). Law students with a strong commitment to public interest and social justice advocacy to help provide comprehensive legal services to the poor will be preferred. 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: March 1.

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Submit a completed BayLegal Law Clerk Application indicating office and project preference with a copy of resume, cover letter, a list of 3+ references and writing sample.

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