Job Title: Law Clerk
Job Responsibilities:
- Work directly on immigration cases involving citizenship, relief for survivors of domestic violence and other crimes, DACA, removal defense, and other humanitarian relief cases.
- Assist with case preparation under the supervision of a staff attorney, including consulting with and interviewing clients, drafting client and witness declarations and other documents, compiling evidence, completing immigration applications, and conducting legal and factual research.
- Conduct eligibility screenings and consultations for potential clients.
- Participate in pro bono legal clinics sponsored by the organization and/or its partners.
- Maintain documents and prepare forms using electronic case management systems.
- Communicate with clients in person, on the phone, and via mail and email.
- Assist with general office responsibilities as needed, including finalizing application packets for submission, scheduling client appointments, maintaining client files, and coordinating special projects.
Education and Experience Information:
- Currently enrolled in law school.
- Preferably able to commit to 10 or more hours per week during the academic year and 10 weeks of full-time work during the summer.
- Second language proficiency desired, preferably in Spanish.
- Well-organized, attentive to detail, accurate, and reliable.
- Strong computer skills, with administrative experience preferred.
- Experience interacting with clients and the public in a professional manner.
- Committed to serving and compassionate about issues faced by low-income immigrant communities.
Salary Information:
- These are unpaid positions.
Additional Information:
- Gain direct and varied substantive legal experience in a well-respected, collegial immigration law office.
- Receive hands-on supervision and mentoring, with access to training and other learning opportunities.
- If applicable, earn class credit or fulfill community service requirements.
- Opportunity to give back to the community and make a difference for Bay Area residents in need.
This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of clients and the organization's operations, responsibilities may be modified at any time.
The organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Persons receiving services in the programs are entitled to freedom from harassment and retaliation and reasonable accommodation for qualified disabilities.
