Law Student - Public Interest in Coos Bay, OR

Public Interest

Coos Bay, OR

Law Student - Public Interest in Coos Bay, OR

Law Student

No

Job Title: Law School Student, Academic Year

Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with litigation of cases throughout the state in all areas of poverty law, including housing law, family law, public benefits and health care, employment and farmworker law, immigration law, and civil rights.
- Represent clients in individual matters as well as impact litigation and advocacy.
- Conduct client and witness interviews.
- Prepare clients for legal proceedings.
- Assist with drafting of legal documents.
- Research current and emerging areas of law.
- Participate in community outreach and education.
- Represent clients at administrative hearings.

Education and Experience Information:
- Qualified applicants should exhibit abilities and interest in poverty law issues, demonstrated through coursework, employment, volunteer activities, internships, or other appropriate experience.
- Applicants must have excellent research and writing skills, good communication skills, and be highly motivated.
- Spanish communication skills are highly desired, but not required.

Salary Information:
- Law clerks are encouraged to seek funding from the Oregon State Bar or other sources.
- If other funding cannot be obtained, a stipend may be available, depending on the organization's resources.

Additional Information:
- The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive organization and a healthy work environment for all staff, including law clerks.
- The organization strongly encourages people from diverse backgrounds and communities to apply.
- Many employees come from backgrounds that have not always been represented in the legal field or have not been socially or economically privileged, which helps them be more effective advocates for clients and contributes to the strength of the organization.
- Applicants are asked to address in their cover letter how their personal background or experiences have prepared them to serve diverse client communities effectively, work with colleagues from different backgrounds, acknowledge systemic barriers faced by clients and colleagues, and contribute to efforts to achieve racial justice.