Michigan Advocacy Program · 6 days ago
Summer Law Clerk - Immigration Legal Services
Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing or Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$18/hr - $18/hrThe Michigan Advocacy Program is seeking law students for the position of Summer Law Clerk within the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. The role involves supporting staff attorneys in various legal tasks, including client interviews, legal research, and outreach efforts to immigrant communities.
CommunitiesLaw EnforcementNon ProfitSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Conducting client interviews
Drafting pleadings
Legal research
Appearing in court hearings under the Michigan student practice rule
Assessing legal problems
Conveying legal advice through oral and written communication
Conducting outreach to migrant labor camps
Conducting educational seminars for clients and migrant agency staff
Legal research and writing related to individual cases and broader policy issues
Legislative tracking and analysis
Other systemic advocacy projects in one or more areas of immigration law and immigrant worker rights law
Qualification
Required
Applicants must reside in the state of Michigan while working for MAP
Preferred
Spanish proficiency of any level is a bonus
Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required
Benefits
Students and casual employees will earn sick time pursuant to Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”).
Under the ESTA, sick leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked.
Company
Michigan Advocacy Program
Michigan Advocacy Program is a nonprofit organization that provides legal help to increase safety, independence, and economic stability.
Founded in 1997
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amanda Revels
Chief Operating Officer
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