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
Organization: Maryland Legal Aid (MLA)
Department: Civil Legal Services

Salary: - per hour
Type: Full Time
Duration: 10 weeks (May 20, 2024 - July 26, 2024)
Hours: Maximum of 35 hours per week

Job Summary:

The Law Clerk - Summer Law Clerk Program 2024 is a full-time internship opportunity for law students at Maryland Legal Aid (MLA). Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, the law clerk will gain valuable exposure to the challenges and opportunities of providing civil legal services to low-income and marginalized individuals and communities. This internship also provides professional development opportunities, including training in civil law and cultural competency, networking with community partners, and more.

Responsibilities:

Gain exposure to the challenges and opportunities of providing civil legal services to low-income and marginalized individuals and communities.
Learn about basic policies and procedures of legal practice, office administration, and non-profit management.
Assist with administrative tasks such as completing forms, organizing and providing supporting documentation, and conducting client intakes.
Track policy changes and conduct legal research.
Assist with special research or other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

(all majors will be 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 (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.

Application Requirements:

Resume
Academic transcripts
Legal writing sample
Cover letter describing interest and qualifications
References (required at time of final interview)

Compensation:

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

Application Process:

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 applying for the Law Clerk - Summer Law Clerk Program 2024, please submit your application online. The position will remain open until filled. No phone calls, please.

Salary Information:

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

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

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

H1: Join Our Team as a Law Clerk at Maryland Legal Aid (MLA)
H2: Gain Valuable Experience and Make a Difference in Your Community

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Verbal and written communication, legal research, administrative tasks, client intake

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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.

Qualification and Experience Junior or senior college/university student or law school student

Legal