Job o' the Day: Consumer Law in Cali
By Lauren Forbes
Public Law Center seeks an Equal Justice Works Americorps Legal Fellow for its consumer law issues.
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Provide direct legal services to low income clients on a variety of consumer law matters, including housing foreclosure and bankruptcy
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Organize and coordinate community legal clinics where client intake interviews will be conducted
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Assist in staffing courthouse based bankruptcy clinic to assist unrepresented Chapter 7 debtors
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Oversee case referrals to pro bono attorneys and provide support to those volunteers as needed
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Work with Pro Bono Director to facilitate and expand law student involvement in pro bono
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Conduct community education presentations to clients and service providers
- Represent PLC at legal networking and community outreach events
Qualifications
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Admission to California Bar or awaiting Bar exam results
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Excellent computer and oral/written communication skills
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Interest in problems of low-income communities
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Commitment to working with volunteer lawyers and law students
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Ability to manage multiple tasks
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Relevant Law School course work in subjects relevant to consumer law and/or clinical work or pro bono work on consumer or bankruptcy cases a strong plus
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Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese a strong plus
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Must have own transportation, valid California Driver’s license, and good driving record
- Occasional evening and weekend work required
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