LAW CLERK-IMMIGRATION LAW PROJECT (ILP)

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111 N. 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Mid Minnesota Legal Aid
Street address: 
111 N 5th Street
City: 
Minneapolis
State: 
Minnesota
ZIP: 
55403
Organization URL: 
https://mylegalaid.org/employment
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

LAW CLERK-IMMIGRATION LAW PROJECT (ILP)

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

If you require a reasonable accommodation for completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in our employee selection process, please contact Ann Cofell at [email protected].

Please direct all other inquiries to [email protected].

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Requirements: 

 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.

To apply: 

Submit resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position online at https://mylegalaid.org/employment

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
$20/hour on a part-time basis as soon as hired, preferably through part of Fall 2024

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