Law Student - Public Interest in Richmond, CA

Public Interest

Richmond, CA

Law Student - Public Interest in Richmond, CA

Law Student

No

Job Title: Law Clerk

Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct client interviews and initial case statements.
- Prepare clients for trials and assist in obtaining discovery and other evidence.
- Write briefs and other legal memoranda.
- Participate in community outreach and education.
- 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.

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 Spanish, Cantonese, Russian, Vietnamese, or other Southeast Asian languages is desirable.
- Special consideration for students with a demonstrated commitment to serving low-income or disadvantaged communities.

Salary Information:
- Not provided. However, students are encouraged to apply for funding through their law school and other grant opportunities.

The organization offers clerkships that provide an opportunity to gain practical experience in civil legal services, focusing on areas such as housing preservation, homelessness prevention, and fighting illegal evictions. Clerks will work under the supervision of staff attorneys in a hybrid remote/in-person environment. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and students can apply for semester clerkships throughout the school year.