Law Student - Public Interest in Napa, CA

Public Interest

Napa, CA

Law Student - Public Interest in Napa, CA

Law Student

No

Job Title: Law Clerk (2025 Fall Semester Clerkships)

Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct client interviews and prepare initial case statements.
- Prepare clients for trials and obtain 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.
- Work on homelessness prevention, file administrative complaints using Fair Housing laws, address housing discrimination issues, preserve affordable housing, and fight illegal evictions under the supervision of staff attorneys.

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

Salary Information:
- Funding is not directly provided, but students are encouraged to apply for funding through their law school and other grant opportunities. More information can be found at /.

Additional Information:
- BayLegal is likely to have a hybrid remote/in-person work environment for Fall 2025.
- Law clerkships are available throughout the school year, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis for semester clerkships.
- To apply, submit a completed law clerk application through the provided link, along with a cover letter, résumé, and writing sample.
- Questions can be directed to Andrea Del-Pan, Director of Pro Bono, via email at ****.