Law Clerk - Summer Law Clerk Program 2024

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Law Clerk - Summer Law Clerk Program 2024 at Maryland Legal Aid

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) is seeking a law student to join their Summer Law Clerk Program for the year 2024. This full-time position will provide exposure to the challenges and opportunities of providing civil legal services to those most in need. Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, the law clerk will learn about basic policies and procedures of legal practice, office administration, and non-profit management.

Salary Information:

- Salary range of $17-19 per hour
- Applicants may receive credit for service completed through their school program

Job Title:

- Law Clerk - Summer Law Clerk Program 2024 at Maryland Legal Aid

Experience Information:

- Prior experience and/or interest in working with low-income populations
- Prior experience and/or interest in law or providing non-profit civil legal services

Qualifications:

- Junior or senior college/university student or a law school student; all majors will be considered
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in dispute resolution and legal advocacy
- Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment with a diverse client base
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based applications
- Ability to work within an office environment and have regular interaction via in-person, tele and concludes on July 26, 2024
- Maximum of 35 hours per week for ten weeks during the summer

Job Description:

- Gain exposure to the challenges and opportunities of providing civil legal services to those most in need
- Learn about basic policies and procedures of legal practice, office administration, and non-profit management
- Learn how to complete administrative forms, organize and provide supporting documentation
- Practice and apply basic interviewing techniques to conduct client intakes
- Track policy changes and conduct legal research
- File and mail relevant documents
- Assist with special research or other projects as assigned
- Other tasks as assigned

Professional Development Opportunities:

- Training in civil law and cultural competency
- Networking opportunities with community partners in the local area

Application Requirements:

- Resume
- Academic transcripts
- Legal writing sample
- Cover letter describing interest and qualifications
- References will be required at the time of the final interview
- No telephone calls, please. The position will remain open until filled.

Maryland Legal Aid is committed to equity, justice, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, MLA seeks to hire individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives that are reflective of the communities we serve, including people with disabilities, people of color, women, and members of traditionally underrepresented groups.

H1: Join the 2024 Summer Law Clerk Program at Maryland Legal Aid
H2: Gain Experience in Civil Legal Services for Those in Need

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- Law Clerk - Summer Law Clerk Program 2024 at Maryland Legal Aid
- Salary Range: $17-19 per hour
- Qualifications: Law Student with Interest in Low-Income Populations and Civil Legal Services
- Duration: May 20, 2024 - July 26, 2024
- Application Requirements: Resume, Transcripts, Writing Sample, Cover Letter

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Professional development opportunities, networking opportunities, credit for school program.

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Verbal and written communication, Microsoft Office, Web-based applications, Dispute Resolution, Legal Advocacy, Administrative Support, Legal Research.

Must be a junior or senior college/university student or law school student.

Submit resume, academic transcripts, legal writing sample, and cover letter online.

Qualification and Experience Junior or senior college/university student or law school student, prior experience and/or interest in working with low-income populations, prior experience and/or interest in law or providing non-profit civil legal services, good verbal and written communication skills, interest in dispute resolution and legal advocacy, ability to work independently and as a team member, proficient in Microsoft Office applications and web-based applications.

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