Law Clerk - (Part-time)

Contract, Full-time

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Position: Law Clerk (Part-time)
Organization: Maryland Legal Aid (MLA)
Location: Allegany/Garrett Office, Cumberland, MD, US
Experience: Prior experience and/or interest in working with low-income populations and/or law.
Duration: 10 weeks
Salary: $17 - $20 per hour
Application requirements: Resume, academic transcripts, legal writing sample, and cover letter. References will be required at the time of the final interview.

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) is a non-profit organization that has been providing high-quality legal services to low-income and marginalized individuals and communities in Maryland since 1911. Our mission is to preserve the basic human needs and rights of our clients and to ensure that they have equal access to justice. We are dedicated to empowering our clients and helping them overcome challenges, achieve stability and independence, and improve their overall quality of life.

As a Law Clerk at MLA, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to the challenges and opportunities of providing civil legal services to those most in need. Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, you will learn about basic policies and procedures of legal practice, office administration, and non-profit management. Your responsibilities will include completing administrative forms, organizing and providing supporting documentation, conducting client intakes, and conducting legal research. You will also have the opportunity to work on special research projects and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:
- Junior or senior college/university student or law school student (all majors considered)
- 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, 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:
- Resume
- Academic transcripts
- Legal writing sample
- Cover letter describing your interest and qualifications
- References will be required at the time of the final interview

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.

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of those in need and gaining valuable experience in the legal field, we encourage you to apply for our Law Clerk position at Maryland Legal Aid. Join us in our mission to provide life-changing civil legal assistance and ensure equal access to justice for all.

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Verbal and Written Communication, Legal Research, Administrative Skills, Interview Techniques, Microsoft Office Applications

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

Legal