Law Clerk

Legal Aid Society

. Work directly under Legal Aid immigration attorneys .

Posted 9/24/2026part-timeHonolulu • Hawaii • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal research and document preparation skills while assisting immigration attorneys. Capable of engaging with diverse populations and managing multiple tasks under pressure in a professional manner.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal ResearchDocument PreparationClient RepresentationMicrosoft Office SuiteCultural Sensitivity

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchDocument PreparationClient Representation

Soft Skills

CollaborationEmpathyStrong Work EthicTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Immigration LawUSCISSocial JusticePublic Interest

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly under Legal Aid immigration attorneys
Assist with client representation, legal research, and document preparation
Conduct legal research
Draft memos
Participate in client intakes and interviews
Prepare cases for affirmative filings with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Assist with preparation for immigration hearings at immigration court
Participate in outreach and education efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 programs (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams), strongly preferred
Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave