Jobs
Law for the People Internship
The National Lawyers Guild Bay Area Chapter (NLGSF) seeks an enthusiastic and administratively competent intern for the spring semester. The individual will gain access to the Bay Area progressive legal community and knowledge of challenges and attacks on civil liberties happening throughout the country. Includes working on issues such as demonstrations law (defending protesters), holding former Bush administration figures accountable, immigrant rights, and queer/transgender rights.
The internship is a semester long, during which time the intern will assist office staff with general administrative duties and be assigned individual projects to complete during the semester. Must be computer literate, comfortable working in a hectic environment, have a good phone demeanor and a passion for social justice.
Applications must be received by December 1, 2008. Internships will begin in January, 2009. A minimum commitment of 15 hours per week is required. Must be able to work between 10:30am-6:30pm, Monday through Friday and attend some evening meetings. Please send a cover letter outlining your interest, experience and schedule availability via email to carlos@nlgsf.org or fax to 415-285-5066.
Perfect for activists and pre-law students. People of color and members of the GLBTQI community strongly encouraged to apply.