Law Student - Public Interest in San Francisco, CA

Public Interest

San Francisco, CA

Law Student - Public Interest in San Francisco, CA

Law Student

No

Job Title: Law Clerk

Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct client interviews and prepare initial case statements.
- Prepare clients for trials, including obtaining discovery and other evidence.
- Write briefs and other legal memoranda.
- Participate in community outreach and education initiatives.
- Assist self-represented litigants.
- Represent clients at administrative hearings and state court hearings/trials.
- Participate in broader impact litigation.
- Draft writs of mandamus to Superior Court and California appellate court.
- Engage in immigration advocacy for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, including assisting with VAWA Self-Petitions and U Visa Non-Immigrant Petitions.

Education and Experience Information:
- Completion of the first year of law school is required.
- A passion for social justice and poverty-related issues is essential.
- Sensitivity to working with people from diverse backgrounds is necessary.
- Students who have completed the required Evidence Course are encouraged to become certified by the California State Bar to represent clients in court.
- Proficiency in languages such as Spanish, Cantonese, Russian, Vietnamese, or other Southeast Asian languages is encouraged.
- Special consideration is given to students with a demonstrated commitment to serving low-income or disadvantaged communities.

Salary Information:
- No specific salary information is provided in the text. However, students are encouraged to seek funding through their law school and other grant opportunities.

Additional Information:
- The organization is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the San Francisco Bay Area, serving vulnerable community members, including the working poor, families with children, foster youth, seniors, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
- The clerkship program likely offers a hybrid remote/in-person work environment for Fall 2025.
- Law clerkships are available throughout the school year, and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for semester clerkships.
- A diverse range of individuals from various educational and professional backgrounds are welcome to apply for pro bono and volunteer opportunities.