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Law Student Positions Available
Summer 2014
1 position available
Organization Description:
Equal Rights Advocates, founded in 1974, protects and expands economic and educational access and opportunities for women and girls, using a three-pronged advocacy approach consisting of impact litigation, policy and direct services. Visit our website at .
Law Clerk Job Description:
Law Clerks have the unique opportunity to work in an exciting non-profit women’s rights law firm. ERA has been fighting for women’s equality through litigation and advocacy for 39 years. Under the supervision of ERA attorneys, law clerks staff our advice and counseling hotline. They interview callers and provide legal advice regarding sex discrimination, sexual harassment, Title IX enforcement, family & medical leave, and other employment issues. Law clerks also assist with impact litigation and legislation by conducting research and writing assignments; attending court hearings, depositions, and internal litigation strategy sessions; and working with ERA lawyers on legislative advocacy. Law clerks may also have the opportunity to present educational workshops to community groups regarding sex discrimination and women’s rights.
Qualifications: 2nd year law students and 3rd year students participating in a four-year graduation schedule only
+ Excellent writing & research skills
+ Commitment to public interest law, women’s issues
+ Experience working with marginalized communities (people of color, low-income individuals, immigrants)
+ Coursework or experience in employment and/or discrimination law preferred
+ Students with bilingual ability, especially Spanish, are strongly encouraged to apply
+ Students with proficiency in Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog or Vietnamese also a plus
Unpaid: Many of our clerks work for academic credit. ERA will submit support letters and other documentation to help students obtain funding.
Hours:
Summer: 37.5 hours per week
Application deadlines:
Position will remain open until filled. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
To apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample (5-10 pgs), contact information, and three references via email to aflores@. Applications via email are preferred but you may also apply by fax or mail to:
Ruth Chance Law Fellow
180 Howard Street, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94105
Fax: 415-621-6744
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