Immigration Law Clerk - Social Justice Impact (PT)

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii; Hawaii; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi invites applications for two part-time Law Clerk positions at the Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center on Oahu. Each role involves assisting immigration attorneys with client representation, research, and document preparation, working 10 hours per week.

The internships require enrollment as a 2L or 3L law student, commitment to social justice, and the ability to collaborate with a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited law school as a 2L or 3L at the start of internship.
• Located on Oahu.
• Commitment to social justice and public interest.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work with low-income populations.
• Strong work ethic; capable of organizing time and meeting deadlines.
• Able to work under pressure with empathy.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research under supervision.
• Draft memos and case documents.
• Participate in client intakes and interviews.
• Prepare cases for USCIS affirmative filings.
• Assist with immigration court hearing preparation.
• Support outreach and education efforts.

Skills

Legal research

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Law student (2L/3L)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi invites applications for two part-time Law Clerk positions at the Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center on Oahu. Each role involves assisting immigration attorneys with client representation, research, and document preparation, working 10 hours per week.

The internships require enrollment as a 2L or 3L law student, commitment to social justice, and the ability to collaborate with a diverse team.