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:
- Assist tenants in addressing habitability issues
- Provide limited scope representation in eviction cases
- Offer Pro Per assistance with eviction cases
- Deliver limited and full scope representation in hearings before the Oakland Rent Adjustment Program
- Work under the supervision of housing attorneys to support monolingual Spanish-speaking tenants
- Prepare Pro Per answers to unlawful detainer complaints and relevant motions
- Potentially represent tenant clients at hearings before the Oakland Rent Adjustment Program contesting rent increases and seeking rent reductions for decreased housing services
- Assist with the organization's housing clinics

Education and Experience Information:
- s are eligible to apply
- Ability to communicate and work in Spanish is a requirement

Salary Information:
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Application Information:
- Submit a cover letter, state preferred practice area, resume, and a list of three references via email
- Email applications to
- Suggested application submission periods:
- Summer: August 1 – February 15
- Fall semester: December 1 – September 15
- Spring semester: August 1 – January 1

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