Law Clerk

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is Hawaiʻi’s oldest and largest non-profit public interest law firm with offices statewide. Through its dedicated staff, Legal Aid helps ensure justice and fairness for all by providing civil legal aid to the most vulnerable in our society. The Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi provides direct legal services to immigrants with a focus on providing services to survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking and other serious crimes. Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is seeking two part-time law clerks (10 hours per week) to work directly under Legal Aid immigration attorneys to assist with client representation, legal research and document preparation.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at an accredited law school as a 3L or 2L at the beginning of the internship
Located on Oahu
Demonstrable commitment to social justice and public interest
Able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships with diverse team of co-workers.
Culturally sensitive and able to work well with diverse, low-income populations.
Strong personal work ethic and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.
Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Microsoft Office program (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams), strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducting legal research
Drafting memos
Participating in client intakes and interviews
Case preparation for affirmative filings with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Assisting with preparation for immigration hearings at immigration court.
Participate in outreach and education efforts.