Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (Legal Aid) is seeking a law clerk for its Minneapolis office as part of its immigration law unit.
The ILP provides legal representation to clients in a full range of immigration contexts including removal work, adjustment of status, applications for citizenship and VAWA-based cases including U and T visas.
We receive funding from several government and private sources and enjoy a close relationship with immigrant-led community organizations.
ILP works closely with other units within MMLA to provide holistic legal services.
This position will start as soon as possible after an offer is extended.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Dedicate yourself to the principles of Legal Aid's Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions.
Client communication and follow up to gather necessary information
Collect evidence and related documents for cases
Work on case assistance projects for Staff Attorneys, including client
correspondence, country conditions research, and organizing filings
If applicable, research applicable law for cases and draft memos, briefs, and
motions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Be in second year or beyond of law school
Be available to serve as a clerk during the summer and potentially fall of 2024, preferred
Experience in immigration law, preferred
Commitment to working as a team member to serve clients' needs.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office required.
Language proficiency, particularly in Arabic, Hmong, Oromo, Somali, or Spanish, preferred.
Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences preferred.
COMPENSATION: $20/hour on a part-time basis as soon as hired, preferably through part of Fall 2024
APPLICATIONS: Submit resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position online at https://mylegalaid.
org/employment by February 26, 2024.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in our employee selection process, please contact Ann Cofell at acofell@mylegalaid.
org.
Please direct all other inquiries to hiring@mylegalaid.
org.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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