Law Student - Public Interest in Hillsboro, OR

Public Interest

Hillsboro, OR

Law Student - Public Interest in Hillsboro, OR

Law Student

No

Job Title: Law School Students, Academic Year

Job Responsibilities:
The **Members Only** (OLC) offers law clerk positions to law students, providing them with practical experience in poverty law issues. The law clerks assist in litigation across various areas including housing law, family law, public benefits and healthcare, employment and farmworker law, immigration law, and civil rights. Responsibilities include:

- Conducting client and witness interviews
- Preparing clients for legal proceedings
- Assisting with the drafting of legal documents
- Researching current and emerging legal areas
- Participating in community outreach and education
- Representing clients at administrative hearings

Education and Experience Information:
Applicants for the law clerk positions should be law students with a demonstrated interest in poverty law issues. This interest can be shown through coursework, employment, volunteer activities, internships, or other relevant experiences. Essential skills for applicants include:

- Excellent research and writing skills
- Good communication skills
- High motivation
- Spanish communication skills are highly desired but not required

Salary Information:
Law clerk applicants are encouraged to seek funding from the Oregon State Bar or other sources. If external funding is not available, OLC may provide a stipend, contingent on their resources.

Additional Information:
OLC is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive organization and healthy work environment for all staff, including law clerks. The organization values diversity and strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities to apply. This diversity enhances the effectiveness of advocacy for clients and strengthens the organization.

Application Process:
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume to Ed Johnson, Director of Litigation, via email. In the cover letter, applicants should address how their personal background or experiences have prepared them to:

1. Serve diverse client communities effectively
2. Work effectively with colleagues from different backgrounds
3. Acknowledge systemic barriers faced by clients and colleagues
4. Contribute to efforts to achieve racial justice

Applicants are encouraged to provide examples and draw from various aspects of their life and personal experiences in their responses.