**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking passionate and dedicated law clerks to join our team and make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable members of our community. As a law clerk, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of legal cases and issues, gaining valuable experience and making a positive impact in the civil justice system. With a focus on housing preservation, BayLegal works to prevent homelessness, address housing discrimination, and preserve affordable housing in counties such as Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, San Francisco, and Santa Clara.
JOB TITLE: Law Clerk
SALARY: Dependent on funding and experience
EXPERIENCE:
BayLegal's Priority Areas:
- Housing Preservation in Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, San Francisco, and Santa Clara counties
- Fighting homelessness
- Addressing housing discrimination issues
- Preserving affordable housing
- Fighting illegal evictions
Responsibilities:
- Conducting client interviews and preparing legal pleadings
- Assisting with full civil litigation cases, including jury trials
- Obtaining discovery and other evidence
- Writing briefs and legal memoranda
- Participating in community outreach and education
- Representing clients at administrative hearings and state court hearings/trials
- Drafting writs of mandamus to Superior Court and California appellate court
Application Process:
Requirements:
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- Passion for social justice and poverty-related issues
- Sensitivity to working with people from diverse backgrounds
Desired Skills and Abilities:
- Completion of Evidence Course and certification by California State Bar to represent clients in court
- Fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, Russian, Vietnamese, or other Southeast Asian languages
- Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income or disadvantaged communities
Funding:
- Students are encouraged to apply for funding through their law school and other grant opportunities
- See / for more information
Timeline:
- Law clerkships available throughout the school year
- Applications accepted on an ongoing basis for semester clerkships
- For 2025 summer clerkships, BayLegal will begin reviewing applications in mid-October and recommend applying before February 2025
- Summer program is nine weeks from early June to early August
- For 2024 fall semester clerkships, submit completed application by clicking on the application button above
Questions?
Email Andrea Del-Pan, Esq., Director of Pro Bono – ****
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a non-profit organization that works to ensure fairness in the civil justice system for the most vulnerable members of our community. Our clients include the working poor, families with children, foster youth, seniors, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Through our regional county offices, mobile advocacy clinics, and Legal Advice Line, BayLegal provides essential legal services to those in need.
H1: Join Our Team as a Law Clerk and Make a Difference in Your Community
H2: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Seeking Passionate and Dedicated Law Clerks
BayLegal's Priority Areas:
- Housing Preservation
- Homelessness Prevention
- Fighting Housing Discrimination
- Affordable Housing Preservation
- Illegal Eviction Prevention
JOB TITLE: Law Clerk
SALARY: Dependent on funding and experience
EXPERIENCE:
Responsibilities:
- Conduct client interviews and prepare legal pleadings
- Assist with full civil litigation cases, including jury trials
- Obtain discovery and other evidence
- Write briefs and legal memoranda
- Participate in community outreach and education
- Represent clients at administrative hearings and state court hearings/trials
- Draft writs of mandamus to Superior Court and California appellate court
Application Process:
Requirements:
-
- Passion for social justice and poverty-related issues
- Sensitivity to working with people from diverse backgrounds
Desired Skills and Abilities:
- Completion of Evidence Course and certification by California State Bar to represent clients in court
- Fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, Russian, Vietnamese, or other Southeast Asian languages
- Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income or disadvantaged communities
Funding:
- Students are encouraged to apply for funding through their law school and other grant opportunities
- See / for more information
Timeline:
- Law clerkships available throughout the school year
- Applications accepted on an ongoing basis for semester clerkships
- For 2025 summer clerkships, BayLegal will begin reviewing applications in mid-October and recommend applying before February 2025
- Summer program is nine weeks from early June to early August
- For 2024 fall semester clerkships, submit completed application by clicking on the application button above
Questions?
Email Andrea Del-Pan, Esq., Director of Pro Bono – ****
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring fairness in the civil justice system for the most vulnerable members of our community. Our law clerks play a crucial role in this mission by assisting with a variety of legal cases and issues. Under the supervision of staff attorneys, law clerks have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and make a positive impact in the lives of our clients.
Join our team as a law clerk and help us make a difference in the Bay Area community.
