Law Clerk - (Part-time)

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Organization: Maryland Legal Aid
Job Title: Part-time Law Clerk
Experience: Junior or Senior college/university student or law school student
Salary Range: to per hour
Location: Allegany/Garrett Office, Cumberland, MD, US
Duration: Maximum of 15 hours per week for 10 weeks
Application Deadline: Open until filled

H1: Join Our Team as a Part-time Law Clerk at Maryland Legal Aid!
H2: Gain Valuable Experience and Make a Difference in Your Community

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) is seeking a part-time Law Clerk to join our team at the Allegany/Garrett Office in Cumberland, MD. As a Law Clerk, you will gain exposure to the challenges and opportunities of providing civil legal services to those most in need, and learn about basic policies and procedures of legal practice, office administration, and non-profit management.

MLA has been providing high-quality legal services to low-income and marginalized individuals and communities since 1911. Our mission is to preserve the basic human needs and rights of our clients, and ensure equal access to justice for all. With the support of our staff, pro bono attorneys, community partners, and general supporters, we are able to be a voice for tens of thousands of economically disadvantaged and vulnerable Marylanders every year.

As a Law Clerk at MLA, you will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about basic policies and procedures of legal practice, office administration, and non-profit management
- Complete administrative forms and organize supporting documentation
- Conduct client intakes using basic interviewing techniques
- Track policy changes and conduct legal research
- File and mail relevant documents
- Assist with special research or other projects as assigned

Qualifications:
- 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 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, telephone, videoconference, IM, and email

Duration: Maximum of 15 hours per week for ten weeks during the semester.

Compensation: $17 - $20 per hour. Applicants may receive credit for service completed through their school program.

Application Requirements:
- Please submit a resume, academic transcripts, legal writing sample, and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application.
- 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.

Join our team and make a difference in your community as a part-time Law Clerk at Maryland Legal Aid. Apply now!

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Verbal and Written Communication, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Client Intake, Document Organization

Junior or Senior College/University Student or Law School Student

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

Qualification and Experience Junior or Senior College/University Student or Law School Student

Legal