PUBLIC INTEREST CLEARINGHOUSE
San Francisco, CA

Two Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellows will work on a Bay Area initiative that instills in law students the value of pro bono contributions. The AmeriCorps Legal Fellow will cultivate relationships and volunteer opportunities with legal aid programs, government agencies and court-based programs; build relationships with student groups, professors and school administrators to raise awareness of the importance of pro bono work; match students with projects commensurate with their interests and skills; conceive and plan on-campus presentations, ceremonies and other events; and perform evaluation surveys to ensure program effectiveness.

Partner Law Schools

• University of California, Hastings College of the Law
• University of San Francisco School of Law
• University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

Positions

• Position 1 - 2008 Position filled
  
• Position 2 - 2008 Position filled
  

Qualifications

Law school graduate with:

• A demonstrated commitment to social justice and the mission of the Clearinghouse;
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills for some one-on-one counseling, group presentations, meeting facilitation, recruiting students and attorneys for pro bono partnerships; and
• Strong planning, administrative and organizational skills.

Supplemental Benefits

In addition to the standard Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps benefits, PIC will also provide:

• Bar dues; and
• A flextime employment arrangement.

To Apply

Mail, email or fax cover letter (please state how you learned of the position), résumé and three references to:

E-mail: kglaser@pic.org

These one-year, renewable positions will begin in August 2008. A writing sample will be requested if an interview is scheduled.