Law Student - Public Interest in Oakland, CA

Public Interest

Oakland, CA

Law Student - Public Interest in Oakland, CA

Law Student

No

Job Title: Summer Law Student Clerkship

Job Responsibilities:
- Work closely with supervising attorneys in all aspects of the Workers’ Rights Program.
- Conduct one-on-one consultations with low-income, primarily monolingual Spanish-speaking workers at legal clinics.
- Assist workers in preparing claims related to wage theft, workplace discrimination, and retaliation.
- Conduct legal research and prepare briefs to support workers’ claims through both administrative advocacy and litigation.
- Represent workers in conferences or hearings before the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.

Education and Experience Information:
- s are eligible to apply for the clerkship positions.
- Ability to communicate and work in Spanish is a requirement.

Salary Information:
- Not specified in the text.

Additional Information:
- The organization is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
- Encourages applications from people of color, LGBTQ identified individuals, persons with disabilities, and people over 55.

Application Process:
- To apply, candidates should email a cover letter, state their preferred practice area, submit a resume, and provide a list of three references.
- Suggested application submission periods are:
- Summer: August 1 – February 15
- Fall semester: December 1 – September 15
- Spring semester: August 1 – January 1