Staff Attorney
Duties: Spend 50% of their time providing direct representation to UCs in removal proceedings before the Immigration Courts. Representing children in state court to obtain predicate orders related to SIJS and representation before USCIS for those children with asylum claims, SIJS petitions, and/or other applications for relief. Will work handle all aspects of a client’s case, including appeals to the California Court of Appeals and Board of Immigration A... read more
Spring Internship
Intern must be interested in learning about the Los Angeles County dependency court system. This area of practice provides students with exposure to a wide range of child and family welfare issues. The participation of volunteer attorneys, graduate students, and undergraduate students is also welcomed. Will assist attorneys with trial preparation, witness interviews, research and preparation of motions, custody orders, guardianship papers, subpoenas, and ... read more
Attorney
The candidate will join Homelessness Prevention program, which focuses on eviction defense litigation and trial work. Will assist on jury trials, general pre-trial litigation, case assessment, depositions, discovery, and general advocacy on behalf of our clients seeking to avoid eviction and homelessness. Also be participating in other projects related to improving housing rights for low-income tenants. Must have excellent communication skills. Must have ability t... read more
Spring Legal/advocacy Internships
The candidate will work for Legal Intake Project. Will have an opportunity to conduct legal research and policy analysis. Legal interns also typically have the opportunity to interview potential clients, and to assist in public education efforts. Should be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours each week during the semester.
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Spring Legal/Advocacy Internships
The candidate will work Jails Project. Will have an opportunity to conduct legal research and policy analysis. Legal interns also typically have the opportunity to interview potential clients, and to assist in public education efforts. Should be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours each week during the semester.
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Spring Legal/Advocacy Internships
The candidate will work LGBTQ, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project Project. Will have an opportunity to conduct legal research and policy analysis. Legal interns also typically have the opportunity to interview potential clients, and to assist in public education efforts. Should be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours each week during the semester.
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Spring Legal/Advocacy Internships
The candidate will work for National Security Project. Will have an opportunity to conduct legal research and policy analysis. Legal interns also typically have the opportunity to interview potential clients, and to assist in public education efforts. Should be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours each week during the semester.
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Spring Legal/Advocacy Internships
The candidate will work Education, Student Rights & Juvenile Justice Project. Will have an opportunity to conduct legal research and policy analysis. Legal interns also typically have the opportunity to interview potential clients, and to assist in public education efforts. Should be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours each week during the semester.
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Spring Legal/advocacy Internships
The candidate will work for First Amendment Project. Will have an opportunity to conduct legal research and policy analysis. Legal interns also typically have the opportunity to interview potential clients, and to assist in public education efforts. Should be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours each week during the semester.
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Spring Legal/Advocacy Internships
The candidate will work Criminal Justice Project. Will have an opportunity to conduct legal research and policy analysis. Legal interns also typically have the opportunity to interview potential clients, and to assist in public education efforts. Should be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours each week during the semester.
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Fall Legal/advocacy Internships
The candidate will work for Police Practices Project. Will have an opportunity to conduct legal research and policy analysis. Legal interns also typically have the opportunity to interview potential clients, and to assist in public education efforts. Should be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours each week during the semester.
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Fall Legal/advocacy Internships
The candidate will work for Police Practices Project. Will have an opportunity to conduct legal research and policy analysis. Legal interns also typically have the opportunity to interview potential clients, and to assist in public education efforts. Should be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours each week during the semester.
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Fall Legal/Advocacy Internships
The candidate will work for Legal Intake Project. Will have an opportunity to conduct legal research and policy analysis. Legal interns also typically have the opportunity to interview potential clients, and to assist in public education efforts. Should be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours each week during the semester.
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Non-Minor Dependent (NMD) Attorney
Duties: Representing NMD clients in the EFC Court. Working collaboratively with County Counsel, DCFS, Court Officers, and attorneys, investigators, and peer advocates staffing the EFC Court. Working closely with all members, employing a holistic approach to representing the whole child to ensure clients’ needs are met including, participating in weekly 4 internal staffing and case reviews. Communicating regularly with assigned invest... read more
Paralegal
Duties: Provide services to Attorneys, Supervising Attorneys and Firm Directors. Paralegals report directly to the Writ Attorney Supervisor in their firm. Arrive promptly at work each morning. Prepare subpoenas. Assist attorneys in conducting legal research and applying case law for hearings, and prepare clear summaries with proper citations. Prepare motions and briefs at request of attorneys, and file at the Courthouse;. Prepare legal guardianship papers at... read more
Attorney
Duties: Handling a caseload of 60+ cases within the first year in the dependency courtroom. Attending and participating in all MDT meetings for youth on the caseload. Picking up all new 300(b)(2) filings assigned to the dependency courtroom. Working closely with other members of the team which may include attorney and investigator supervisors, investigators, peer advocates, MSW interns and other yet to be identified staff. Providing 24/7 access to clients on the c... read more