Law Clerk - Summer Law Clerk Program 2024

Contract, Full-time

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Job Title: Law Clerk - Summer Law Clerk Program 2024
Location: Annapolis, MD, US
Organization: Maryland Legal Aid (MLA)
Department: Civil Legal Services

Salary: - per hour (annually)
Experience: Junior or senior college/university student or law school student

Overview:
- Maryland Legal Aid provides civil legal assistance to low-income and marginalized individuals and communities in the state.
- Dedicated to preserving basic human needs and rights for clients navigating the justice system.
- MLA is able to serve tens of thousands of economically disadvantaged and vulnerable Marylanders every year with the support of staff, pro bono attorneys, community partners, and general supporters.

Job Summary:
- Full-time summer law clerk program for law students.
- Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, gain exposure to challenges and opportunities of providing civil legal services to those in need.
- Learn about legal practice, office administration, and non-profit management.
- Develop skills in completing administrative forms, conducting client intakes, tracking policy changes, conducting legal research, and more.
- Professional development opportunities provided through this internship include training in civil law and cultural competency, and networking opportunities with community partners.

Qualifications:
- Junior or senior college/university student or law school student in any major.
- 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 in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment with a diverse client base.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and web-based applications.
- Ability to work within an office environment and have regular interaction via in-person, tele - July 26, 2024
Hours: Maximum of 35 hours per week for 10 weeks during the summer.

Compensation: - per hour. Applicants may receive credit for service completed through their school program.

Application Requirements:
- Resume, academic transcripts, legal writing sample, and cover letter describing interest and qualifications required.
- References will be required at the time of the final interview.
- No telephone calls, please.
- 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 Maryland Legal Aid as a Law Clerk for their Summer Law Clerk Program 2024
H2: Gain valuable experience and make a difference in the lives of low-income and marginalized individuals and communities in Maryland.

Bullet Points:
- Full-time summer law clerk program for law students.
- Gain exposure to challenges and opportunities of providing civil legal services to those in need.
- Develop skills in legal practice, office administration, and non-profit management.
- Professional development opportunities provided, including training in civil law and cultural competency.
- - per hour compensation.
- Applicants may receive credit for service completed through their school program.
- Application requirements include a resume, academic transcripts, legal writing sample, and cover letter.
- References will be required at the time of the final interview.
- Maryland Legal Aid is committed to equity, justice, and inclusion.
- MLA seeks to hire individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Position will remain open until filled.

Professional development opportunities, training in civil law and cultural competency, networking opportunities, possible credit for school program

Verbal and written communication, legal research, Microsoft Office, cultural competency, networking, team collaboration, time management, attention to detail

Junior or senior college/university student or law school student

Submit a resume, academic transcripts, legal writing sample, and cover letter through the online application. References will be required at the time of the final interview.

Qualification and Experience Junior or senior college/university student or law school student, all majors considered, prior experience or interest in working with low-income populations and/or providing non-profit civil legal services

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