Law Clerk - Summer Law Clerk Program 2024

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Law Clerk - Summer Law Clerk Program 2024 - Full Time - Annapolis, MD

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) is seeking highly motivated and dedicated individuals to join our team as part of our Summer Law Clerk Program in 2024. This program offers a unique opportunity for law students to gain hands-on experience in providing civil legal services to low-income and marginalized individuals and communities. As a law clerk, you will work under the supervision of a licensed attorney and have the opportunity to learn about basic policies and procedures of legal practice, office administration, and non-profit management.

Salary Information:

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

Job Title: Law Clerk - Summer Law Clerk Program 2024
Organization: Maryland Legal Aid (MLA)
Department: Civil Legal Services

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
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based applications

H1: Join Our Team as a Law Clerk - Summer Law Clerk Program 2024 at Maryland Legal Aid
H2: Gain Hands-On Experience in Civil Legal Services

Bold Headlines:

- Providing Life-Changing Civil Legal Assistance
- Dedicated to Preserving Basic Human Needs and Rights
- Equal Access to Justice for Economically Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Marylanders
- Professional Development Opportunities and Training Available

Qualifications:

- Junior or senior college/university student or law school student (all majors 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
- Ability to work within an office environment and have regular interaction via various means of communication

Duration:

- Program runs from May 20, 2024 to July 26, 2024
- Maximum of 35 hours per week for ten weeks during the summer

Application Requirements:

- Resume, academic transcripts, legal writing sample, and cover letter required
- References will be required at the time of final interview
- No telephone calls, please

Maryland Legal Aid is committed to equity, justice, and inclusion and seeks to hire individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Don't miss this opportunity to join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in need. Apply now for the Summer Law Clerk Program at Maryland Legal Aid.

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Professional development opportunities, training in civil law and cultural competency, networking opportunities, credit for school program, diverse and inclusive work environment

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Verbal and written communication, Microsoft Office, Cultural Competency, Teamwork, Time Management, Legal Writing, Client Intake, Administrative Forms, Legal Research, Networking

Junior or senior college/university student or law school student

Submit a 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, experience/interest in working with low-income populations, experience/interest in law or non-profit civil legal services, good communication skills, interest in dispute resolution and legal advocacy, ability to work independently and as part of a team, proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications

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