Law Clerk- Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

$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 alaidhawaii.org

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

• 924 Bethel Street
• Honolulu, HI 96813
• O‘ahu

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Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is a recipient of federal funding. Legal Aid does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of its programs and activities.

How to file a complaint:

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination by Legal Aid, there are 3 ways to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.