Paid Law Clerk
Description:
Organization Overview:
Lakeshore Legal Aid serves low-income people, seniors, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual
assault in a holistic manner to address clients’ legal issues and improve our communities. Lakeshore
provides free direct legal representation in southeast Michigan and the thumb and client intake, advice,
and brief legal services throughout Michigan via our attorney-staffed hotline. Our practice areas include
housing, family, consumer, elder, education, and public benefits law.
Position Overview:
Lakeshore is seeking dedicated law students who will advocate and litigate on behalf of low-income and
senior clients. Law Clerks will be responsible for representing clients in a holistic manner to achieve
clients’ goals through advocacy including litigation. In addition to individual client representation, Law
Clerks are expected to treat clients, co-workers, and others with dignity and respect. This position is
seasonal based on Law School semesters.
LLA values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
• Provide high quality legal representation to clients in accordance with LLA’s Advocacy Manual and Rules of Professional Conduct with the supervision of a licensed attorney per MCR 8.120
• Represent clients in litigation, administrative advocacy, and other advocacy forums
• Provide counselling, advice, and other brief services and referrals
• Participate in client outreach and community organizations
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Job Requirements:
• Law Student in a law school approved by the ABA who has received a passing grade in law school courses and has completed their first year; preference will be given to those students who have completed their second year
• Ability to commit to work for 24-40 hours per week starting on September 26, 2022, with ability to extend through May 2023 preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono work
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• Flexibility
Salary
The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 per hour. Applicants must be able to start on September 26, 2022. Please include your preferences, if any, regarding working remotely, in-person, or in a hybrid work environment in a law clerk position.
To Apply:
To apply, submit your cover letter and resume at our website www.lakeshorelegalaid.org
** Applications will be accepted until 5 pm, September 19, 2022 **
Information
Submission Deadline:
November 8, 2022
Organization Information:
Lakeshore Legal Aid
MI
United States
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