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Law Student - Public Interest in Oakland, CA **

Bay Area Legal Aid Nov 19,2021 Jan 02,2020 Location USA Oakland CA
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Public Interest

Law Student

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Law Clerk, School Year The law clerk, under the supervision of staff attorneys, will have the opportunity to build cases from the ground-up, including: conducting client interviews and initial case assessments; obtaining discovery and other evidence; preparing clients for trials; writing briefs and other legal memoranda; assisting self-represented litigants; participating in community outreach and education; and representing clients at administrative hearings and state court hearings/trials. Will work with the Housing Preservation Advocacy Project. Law clerks work on homelessness prevention, housing discrimination issues using Fair Housing laws to file administrative complaints (HUD & DFEH), preservation of affordable housing and fighting illegal evictions. Clerks interview clients, prepare legal pleadings and assist with a full civil litigation case during a short amount of time (including possible jury trial). Law clerks may also assist in drafting writs of mandamus to Superior Court and California appellate courts, and participating in broader impact litigation. Will often work on projects and cases that have a wide-ranging and lasting impact on client communities. Should have completed first year of law school. Must possess 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. The organization encourages students who have completed the required Evidence Course to become certified by the California State Bar to represent clients in court. Will work 10-15 hours per week. Students who speak Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Russian, or other Southeast Asian languages are encouraged to apply.

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Submit completed Law Clerk Application with copy of resume, cover letter and writing sample.

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