Law Clerk - Intern

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) invites law students to apply for a paid internship starting Winter 2024/Spring 2025. The role offers exposure to public housing law and hands-on experience in a government attorney’s office under direct supervision.

The incumbent will perform legal research, draft and edit documents, and assist with trial preparation as needed, gaining broad exposure to the Legal Department and agency operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• Enrollment in or graduation from ABA-accredited law school.
• Paid internship for winter 2024/ spring 2025 at HACLA.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal research regarding HACLA litigation or transactional matters under attorney supervision.
• Edits legal documents and prepares motions and briefs.
• Summarizes records, depositions, and other documents for attorneys.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to work for a public law office where you have the opportunity to learn about affordable housing and solutions to homelessness, work closely with attorneys and staff who are mission driven, and perform meaningful work while learning about a career as a government attorney? If so, you belong here!

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles ("HACLA") places great value on early-career talent and is currently accepting applications from law students for a paid internship starting WINTER 2024/SPRING 2025. HACLA values all contributions made by their law clerks and aims to ensure each law clerk has a meaningful and rewarding experience.

The law clerk position will be open until filled.

NATURE OF WORK

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

Under direct supervision of a departmental supervisor or attorney, conducts legal research, edits legal documents, and prepares motions and briefs. Summarizes records, depositions, background information, and other legal documents regarding contacts with clients for use by attorneys. May assist attorney for trial preparation. Performs related professional and administrative duties. This classification is intended to provide the incumbent with broad exposure to the Legal Department and to the practice of law; specific duties will vary according to the business needs of the department. The employee receives assignments from the supervisor, who defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and assists the employee with unusual situations that do not have clear precedents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs legal research regarding HACLA litigation or transactional matters under attorney supervision; prepares legal education and training materials for Legal staff and employees throughout the agency; and prepares and updates reports and correspondence.
• Assists in the development and implementation of agency policies and procedures; interprets federal or state statutes as well as HACLA policies under attorney supervision.
• Assists in the review and revision of existing agency policies and procedures as well as the review, revision and creation of forms and documents to ensure they are compliant with law and best practices.
• Assists with records retention in the department and throughout the agency.
• Assists with discovery and unlawful detainer actions under the supervision of an attorney.
• Works with other departments and agencies to gather and disseminate information.
• Researches best practices of legal departments and public housing agencies.
• Develops and maintains departmental databases, records, and documentation; completes, types, copies, and files standardized documents; informs supervisor of policy and procedural activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s Degree.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Either (1) enrollment in an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited school of law or (2) graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited school of law.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education, and/or training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the most-qualified applicants will be considered and may be invited to the interview and selection process.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.

HIRING INFORMATION

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call [phone] for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.

DISCLAIMER

NOTE:The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES

Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at: http://www.hacla.org/Portals/0/Attachments/Others/ConflictofInterestPolicy.pdf

SUPPORT CONTACT

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