Law Clerk Summer

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Law Clerk, Summer
The clerk will have the opportunity to build cases from the ground-up, including: conducting client interviews and initial case assessments; obtaining discovery and other evidence; preparing clients for trials; writing briefs and other legal memoranda; assisting self-represented litigants; participating in community outreach and education; and representing clients at administrative hearings and state court hearings/trials. May also assist in drafting writs of mandamus to Superior Court and California appellate courts, and participate in broader impact litigation. Will often work on projects and cases that have a wide-ranging and lasting impact on client communities. Will work with the Consumer Protection Advocacy Project and provide assistance with economic and financial problems affecting low-income consumers including foreclosure prevention, bankruptcy, student loans, fair debt collection, unfair businesses practices, and consumer scams. Assist with client interviews and learn to issue spot legal problems, draft legal pleadings, and conduct legal research and writing. Certified law students are encouraged to appear in court. Should have completed first year of law school. Must have a passion for social justice and poverty related issues, as well as sensitivity to working with people from diverse backgrounds. Special consideration will be given to students who have a demonstrated commitment to serving low income or disadvantaged communities. Students who speak Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Russian, or other Southeast Asian languages are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2021.

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