Clerkships
ALRP's law clerks provide essential support to our clients, often as their first and main point of contact. Under the supervision of a staff attorney, law clerks conduct intake interviews, provide support for short-term legal assistance and eviction defense litigation, refer complex cases out to ALRP volunteer Panel attorneys, and work on special projects.
Law clerk positions are available throughout the year. However, Summer clerkships are highly competitive and are often chosen by early spring. Please contact Jaime Rush, Managing Attorney, at jaime@alrp.org to see if openings are available.
ALRP Law Clerks provide essential support to the ALRP Client Services staff by serving as the first, and often main, point of contact for ALRP clients. Under the supervision of an ALRP staff attorney, law clerks conduct client intake interviews, assist clients with short-term legal assistance, engage in eviction-defense litigation, and refer complex cases out to ALRP volunteer Panel attorneys.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Perform direct client services—conduct client interviews, respond to general telephone inquiries, provide consultation and advocacy, and make referrals—in many areas of law
- Assist with eviction defense litigation, including discovery, motions, and court appearances
- Diligently record client interviews and case narratives in ALRP’s Salesforce database
- Participate in bimonthly Client Services meetings
- Participate occasionally in ALRP events, such as fundraisers and mailing parties
- Perform legal writing and research
If you have a passion for social justice and want to fight for those who need legal assistance the most, we want you to join our team!
Desired qualifications for law clerks include:
- Interest in working with extremely low-income clients with disabilities
- Developed interpersonal communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Word, and Excel
- Experience with databases, especially Salesforce
- Ability to learn and implement new skills quickly
- Strong writing skills
- General administrative experience and skills
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality
- General knowledge about HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ legal issues
- Desire to be a part of a diverse team of individuals
Bilingual/bicultural applicants are strongly preferred.
For Fall and Spring law clerks, we generally ask for a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week and a maximum of full-time hours. Compensation may be available for Fall and Spring clerkships. Contact ALRP Managing Attorney Jaime Rush at jaime@alrp.org for current information.
Summer law clerk positions are typically full-time and unpaid.
Please email a cover letter and resume to ALRP Managing Attorney Jaime Rush at jaime@alrp.org.
“I appreciated the opportunity to support ALRP’s housing team this summer. It was eye-opening to see how many LGBTQ+ individuals as well as individuals of color are affected by housing issues. It was very fulfilling to be able to keep these individuals from being evicted and get them connected to resources to ensure they stay housed.”
– Joseph Cremona, Summer 2024 Law Clerk
“Working at ALRP was an incredibly educational and fulfilling experience. Often, our clients are going through difficult times, whether it is an eviction, their house burning down, emergency end-of-life documentation needs, or something else. Yet, despite everything, they trusted me to help them navigate through their challenging legal issues so that they could ultimately emerge on the other side. I’m so grateful I could work and learn alongside from so many talented attorneys and see the impact our work makes.”
– Zoey Lin, Summer 2024 Law Clerk
“I loved working with ALRP’s clientele. It was always humbling to learn something new from our clients and build trusting relationships through active listening and hard work. The legal aspect of the job was important for my future career, but what made me motivated to come in each day was the knowledge that I was making a difference in someone’s life.”
– Bryce Dennis, Summer 2024 Law Clerk
“I really enjoyed being able to make a difference with the Spanish speaking immigration clients. I found it so rewarding to help these people in their asylum processes and help translate and advocate for them.”
– Jinx Martinez, Summer 2024 Law Clerk
“I love how hands-on the work at ALRP is, and I really appreciated the opportunity to work directly with clients. I feel like I was able to help them improve their quality of life with the help of ALRP’s resources.”
– Taytem Mathis, Summer 2024 Law Clerk
