Student Law Clerk Disability Law Center

Overview

The Disability Law Center (DLC), a dynamic non-profit civil rights agency, is seeking applicants for paid clerk positions. The successful candidate will possess strong research and legal writing skills, and will have a sincere desire to protect, enforce, and advance the human and legal rights of persons with disabilities. As Utah's designated Protection & Advocacy Agency (P&A), the DLC operates pursuant to unique federal statutory authority and engages in a wide range of practice areas, including employment, housing, and public accommodation discrimination; systemic advocacy in prisons, jails and other institutional settings; special education advocacy within public schools; systemic advocacy related to community integration for persons with disabilities; and legislative / public policy advocacy aimed at strengthening laws that protect people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Law clerks for the DLC carry a case load of individual clients and interact with prospective clients, draft demand letters, attend mediations, file discrimination charges, and draft litigation documents under the supervision of staff attorneys.
• Law clerks may also assist with class action litigation, systemic investigations, and will perform legal research on a wide range of cases and issues.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred; however, the ideal candidate would have a strong interest in working with clients with disabilities at a minimum, as well as a demonstrated commitment to social justice and civil rights.

Qualifications

Position details

The position(s) are 10-12 hours during the school year. $19.00 per hour. No benefits. Flexible schedule with remote work.

How to apply

People with disabilities and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please send a résumé, and cover letter to Lakshmi Vanderwerf, Staff Attorney at lvanderwerf@disabilitylawcenter.org. This position will remain open until filled.

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