Job Title: Temporary Legal Aid Staff Attorney: Sealing Eviction Records Job Responsibilities: The Temporary Legal Aid Staff Attorney will work for a period of one year, focusing on assisting tenants in sealing their eviction records under a newly enacted state law. The responsibilities include drafting and filing petitions, representing tenants in court on sealing petitions, and working closely with members of the housing unit to identify tenants who can benefit from the sea
Job Title: Spring Law Student Intern Job Responsibilities: Law student interns at the organization are tasked with a variety of responsibilities that assist attorneys in representing clients. The specific duties can vary depending on the practice area they are assigned to, but generally include: - Conducting client interviews and providing advice under appropriate supervision - Researching legal issues and drafting briefs along with other legal documents - Assisting in the p
Job Title: Summer Law Student Intern Job Responsibilities: Law student interns at the organization are expected to work within one of the organization's substantive practice areas, assisting attorneys in client representation. The duties of the interns are varied and depend on the specific unit they are assigned to. The responsibilities may include: - Conducting client interviews and providing advice to clients under appropriate supervision - Researching legal issues and dr
Job Title: Fall Law Student Intern Job Responsibilities: Law student interns at the organization are expected to engage in various responsibilities within the substantive practice areas of the organization. The specific duties of the interns include: - Conducting client interviews and providing advice to clients under appropriate supervision - Researching and drafting briefs and other legal documents - Assisting in the preparation of pleadings - Aiding in trial and/or heari
Job Title: Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with Community Legal Aid (CLA) and Central West Justice Center (CWJC) to apply for post-graduate fellowships such as Skadden, Equal Justice Works, Justice Catalyst, or other similar opportunities. - Engage in effective advocacy for vulnerable residents to help them obtain safe and stable housing, access necessary services in schools, and secure unemployment, disability, and other benefits to stabilize their income. -
Job Title: Temporary Legal Aid Staff Attorney: Sealing Eviction Records Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the Temporary Legal Aid Staff Attorney is to assist tenants in sealing their eviction records under a newly enacted state law. This involves drafting and filing petitions, as well as representing tenants in court for sealing petitions. The attorney will work closely with members of the organization's housing unit to identify tenants who can benefit from