Description:

Summary:
A Washington, District of Columbia (DC) Law Firm runs the longest running firm-led health law clinic in the country (the “Deinard Legal Clinic”), located at the Community-University Health Care Center (“CUHCC”) in the Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis. The range of cases that attorneys work on from the Deinard Legal Clinic includes family law matters, housing issues, immigration matters (adjustment of status, naturalization, U visa, asylum), supplemental security income (SSI) administrative appeals, consumer/identity theft issues, and criminal expungements.

The Pro Bono Law Clerk works both in a professional office environment (est. 20%) and in a fast-paced, non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis (est. 80%.) The clerk should have a commitment to working with low-income people and medical-legal partnerships. The position is part-time (up to 29 hours a week) and pays $22.00 an hour. No benefits are provided. The position starts in June 2024 and runs through August 2024.

Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the Posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

Required Education & Experience:
The student should have just completed their first, second, or third year of law school.

Preferred Education & Experience

Experience working with the indigent and/or individuals from underserved communities,
Experience in family law, immigration, or housing law areas and prior law school clinical experience.
Fluency in Spanish, Somali, or Hmong helpful.
Has completed or is currently enrolled in a professional responsibility course.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pro Bono Work (90%)

The law clerk will work under the supervision of A Washington, District of Columbia (DC) Law Firm's Pro Bono Attorney, Tim Sanders Szabo, a licensed attorney, on the initial client intake and screenings, and will interface with CUHCC staff on client matters and case support
Perform intakes with clients/patients referred to the Deinard Legal Clinic on a weekly basis. The law clerk will be expected to be on-site at the Deinard Legal Clinic at least three days per week for at least four hours each day. The law clerk's on-site schedule will be established in coordination with Pro Bono Attorney and the law clerk will be expected to maintain that schedule.
Draft intake/screening memos, present intakes and screenings to A Washington, District of Columbia (DC) Law Firm's Deinard Legal Clinic Screening Committee every two weeks, draft correspondence to clients, attorneys, and CUHCC staff
Meet with Pro Bono Attorney on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to review and discuss intakes/screenings
Provide brief service and advice on matters and assist with referrals to other legal agencies under Pro Bono Attorney's supervision
Work with a variety of A Washington, District of Columbia (DC) Law Firm attorneys in the Minneapolis office in support of those attorneys' pro bono matters

General and Administrative (10%)
Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies:

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Highly professional with a strong client service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions
A team player who motivates and educates other team members
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel:
Travel to and from CUHCC (2001 Bloomington Avenue South, MPLS) and A Washington, District of Columbia (DC) Law Firm's MPL office (50 South 6th Street, MPLS) multiple times per week. Parking at CUHCC is open to the public. Parking at A Washington, District of Columbia (DC) Law Firm's MPL office will be included.