Law Student - Public Interest in McMinnville, OR

Public Interest

McMinnville, OR

Law Student - Public Interest in McMinnville, OR

Law Student

No

Job Title: Law Clerk

Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with the litigation of cases throughout the state in all areas of poverty law, including housing law, family law, public benefits and healthcare, employment and farmworker law, immigration law, and civil rights.
- Represent clients in individual matters as well as impact litigation and advocacy.
- Conduct client and witness interviews and prepare clients for legal proceedings.
- Assist with drafting legal documents and research current and emerging areas of law.
- Participate in community outreach and education.
- Represent clients at administrative hearings.

Education and Experience Information:
- Applicants should be law students.
- Applicants must exhibit abilities and interest in poverty law issues, which can be demonstrated through coursework, employment, volunteer activities, internships, or other appropriate experience.
- Must have excellent research and writing skills, good communication skills, and be highly motivated.
- Spanish communication skills are highly desired but not required.

Salary Information:
- The organization encourages law clerk applicants to seek funding from the Oregon State Bar or other sources.
- If other funding cannot be obtained, a stipend may be available, depending on the organization's resources.

Additional Information:
- The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive organization and a healthy work environment for all staff, including law clerks.
- The organization strongly encourages people from diverse backgrounds and communities to apply.
- Many employees come from backgrounds that have not always been represented in the legal field or have not been socially or economically privileged, which helps them be more effective advocates for their clients and contributes to the organization's strength.
- Applicants are encouraged to address in their cover letter how their personal background or experiences have prepared them to effectively serve diverse client communities, work with colleagues from different backgrounds, acknowledge systemic barriers, and contribute to efforts to achieve racial justice.