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Legal Aid Services Of Oregon ยท 1 day ago

Summer Clerkships - Farmworker Program

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to representing low-income clients in civil cases, with a focus on farmworkers and Native American issues. They are seeking law clerks for their Farmworker Program for Summer 2026, where clerks will engage in client services, legal research, and outreach to support agricultural workers in accessing their legal rights.

Financial ServicesLegalNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Laura Rose
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Responsibilities

Work on many aspects of client services including outreach to labor camps and community organizations
Legal research and writing
Conducting client interviews
Drafting administrative complaints and pleadings

Qualification

Legal researchClient interviewsSpanish proficiencyAdvocacy for low-income populationsCultural competencyJudgmentTeam collaborationCreativityInitiative

Required

Class standing of 1L or above at time of application
Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations
Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression

Preferred

Bilingual candidates who speak English and Spanish or another language
Spanish language proficiency is highly preferred

Benefits

Opportunity to attend a two-day kick-off training in May in Washington D.C. before beginning their fellowships

Company

Legal Aid Services Of Oregon

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Legal Aid Services of Oregon is a non-profit organization that offers legal services for domestic violence and financial problems.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Drew Hartnett
Regional Director / Attorney
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