Summer Student Law Clerk Unpaid- Senior Law
About The Position
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking rising 2L and 3L law students to work in our Minneapolis office. These positions require a minimum 30 hour ten week commitment. In your cover letter, please indicate how many hours per week you will be available to work. MMLA is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply. We welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further our goal of equal justice for all. We are committed to a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace. Senior Law: Legal Aid attorneys of our Senior Law Project (SLP) provide civil legal services to adults, 60 years of age and older, with a focus on seniors with the greatest social and economic need. We assist eligible clients with a variety of civil legal issues, including: Elder abuse Assisted living and nursing home discharges Public benefits Food support Cash assistance Social Security Unemployment denials Public health insurance coverage such as Medical Assistance denials Reduction of home care services Debtor/creditor issues A Law clerk in this practice group would work part time or full time conducting research, drafting documents, client interviews and if the opportunity presents itself, a hearing.
Responsibilities
- Apply the principles of MMLA's Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions.
- Interview clients.
- Conduct legal research.
- Prepare case documents including pleadings, memoranda, letters to opposing counsel, etc.
- Research current policy issues to prepare and present community education materials.
- Participate in weekly practice group case review meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
