Law Clerk- Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center

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

Law Clerk- Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is Hawaiʻi’s oldest and largest non‑profit public interest law firm with offices statewide. Through its dedicated staff, Legal Aid helps ensure justice and fairness for all by providing civil legal aid to the most vulnerable in our society. The Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi provides direct legal services to immigrants with a focus on providing services to survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking and other serious crimes.

Position Description

Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is seeking two part‑time law clerks (10 hours per week) to work directly under Legal Aid immigration attorneys to assist with client representation, legal research and document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research
• Drafting memos
• Participating in client intakes and interviews
• Case preparation for affirmative filings with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
• Assisting with preparation for immigration hearings at immigration court.
• Participate in outreach and education efforts.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at an accredited law school as a 3L or 2L at the beginning of the internship
• Located on Oahu
• Demonstrable commitment to social justice and public interest
• Able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships with diverse team of co‑workers.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work well with diverse, low‑income populations.
• Strong personal work ethic and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.

• Basic computer skills required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office program (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams), strongly preferred.

Compensation

$22.94 - $24.80/hour commensurate with experience. Paid Vacation and Sick Leave.

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org

This posting does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The position requirements, duties, and offered benefits are subject to change.

Contact Information

• 924 Bethel Street
• Honolulu, HI 96813
• O‘ahu
• 808-536-4302

Neighbor Islands

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