Law Clerk - Intern Job at GovernmentJobs.com, Los Angeles, CA

  • GovernmentJobs.com
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Law Clerk Paid Internship

Are you looking for an opportunity to work for a public law office where you have the opportunity to learn about affordable housing and solutions to homelessness, work closely with attorneys and staff who are mission driven, and perform meaningful work while learning about a career as a government attorney? If so, you belong here! The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles ("HACLA") places great value on early-career talent and is currently accepting applications from law students for a paid internship starting WINTER 2024/SPRING 2025. HACLA values all contributions made by their law clerks and aims to ensure each law clerk has a meaningful and rewarding experience. All interested candidates who wish to apply for the law clerk paid internship must submit an application through the following link: Applications received will be reviewed, and applicants may be contacted for interview shortly thereafter. The law clerk position will be open until filled.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

Under direct supervision of a departmental supervisor or attorney, conducts legal research, edits legal documents, and prepares motions and briefs. Summarizes records, depositions, background information, and other legal documents regarding contacts with clients for use by attorneys. May assist attorney for trial preparation. Performs related professional and administrative duties. This classification is intended to provide the incumbent with broad exposure to the Legal Department and to the practice of law; specific duties will vary according to the business needs of the department. The employee receives assignments from the supervisor, who defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and assists the employee with unusual situations that do not have clear precedents.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's Degree.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Either (1) enrollment in an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited school of law or (2) graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited school of law.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education, and/or training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the most-qualified applicants will be considered and may be invited to the interview and selection process.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.

HIRING INFORMATION:

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION:

Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.

Job Tags

Internship, Work at office

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