Description:

General Job Duties

Client Interaction: Perform new case intake interviews; contact clients for follow-up through interviews and telephone calls; perform fact gathering; present new cases at weekly Case Acceptance meetings.
Legal research & writing: Prepare opening case memos; draft correspondence, pleadings, and motions.
Pro Bono Support: Assist in drafting manuals, samples, and educational presentations to support pro bono attorneys working on PLC cases. Prepare cases for placement.
Community Education and Outreach: Research legal issues; prepare client education materials; assist in conducting presentations to clients.
Positions will be on a hybrid schedule.

Specific Project Duties
In addition to the general duties described above, each law student will be assigned to the following project:

Impact Litigation and Policy Advocacy
Students will focus on impact litigation cases and policy issues affecting low-income communities. Students will assist in the preparation of pleadings, motions, and discovery requests. Students will also gain experience in policy advocacy, including drafting regulatory comments and letters, researching legal issues, and participating in coalition meetings.

Qualifications:

First, second, or third year (part-time) law student
Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income or disadvantaged individuals, families, and communities
Excellent research and writing skills
Sensitivity and ability to work with victims of domestic violence and other sensitive populations

Time Commitment:
Full-time for 10 weeks, exact dates to be released in February 2025