VAWA Grant Funded Law Clerk

Description

This position is a VAWA Grant Funded Law Clerk in the Department of Law.

Assists attorneys in research and drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, and motions. Develops legal training materials for the Department. Performs other duties as required.

Domestic Violence Law Clerks also engage in and/or assist with legal research and motion practice; criminal case management; administrative support; court proceeding observations; citizen/victim interactions; appellate work; issuance of subpoenas and other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED is required. Must be currently enrolled or have graduated from an accredited law school.

The position is grant‑funded and will end when the grant ends. Hours are variable, typically 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school seeking a juris doctorate degree.

Submit a cover letter, detailed resume and three writing samples of 5–8 pages in length.

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• Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work
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• Leading with Trust and Transparency
• Striving for Equity in All We Do
• Embracing Change

All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. General benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.