Compensation: $18.67/hour
Part-time/Full-time, Temporary Position
Description
The National Center for LGBTQ Rights is seeking law clerks to assist with all aspects of its national impact litigation, public policy, and educational work. Much of the clerk’s time will be devoted to interacting with members of the community who contact NCLR’s legal information helpline and handling their questions from start to finish under the supervision and training of NCLR staff attorneys. Clerks also conduct case research, update publications, and draft memos on a wide range of issues affecting LGBTQ people and their families.
Summer clerks work full time, and semester clerks may work full or part-time (minimum 12 hours per week). This is a remote work position, and clerks may work from anywhere in the U.S.
NCLR hires law clerks for the summer as well as the fall and spring semesters.
Benefits
This position does provide sick leave accrual, but no other leave or benefits. NCLR will provide you with a laptop for the duration of your law clerk position. However, you are expected to provide your own internet connection for all job expectations and provided assignments.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed one year of law school and demonstrate a commitment to practicing social justice and progressive civil rights law. Preference will be given to applicants who have familiarity with LGBTQ-related issues. Excellent communication and writing skills are essential as is the ability to take initiative and see projects through completion.
Application Requirements
A cover letter and resume are required to apply to this position. Please make sure to include in your cover letter the semester you are interested in applying for (e.g., “Summer 2025”) and describe your commitment to practicing social justice and progressive civil rights law when submitting your application.
Open Date
6/10/2025
Location
Main SF Office
Application Process
To apply please send your resume and a cover letter by email with “Law Clerk Application” along with the semester you are interested in applying for (e.g., “Fall 2025”) in the subject line Shauna Madison, Vice President of People, Culture, & Equity, at apply@nclrights.org.
Questions? Contact apply@nclrights.org or call (415) 343-7680.
About the National Center for LGBTQ Rights
NCLR is a strong and effective national legal organization dedicated to achieving full civil and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) people and their families through impact litigation, public policy work, direct legal services, and community and public education. NCLR values team and community collaboration and fosters an engaged and dynamic work culture where staff are valued and thrive.
NCLR advocates for more than 5,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families in all fifty states each year, including LGBTQ seniors, immigrants, athletes, and youth. Our impact litigation serves all LGBTQ people in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Statement
NCLR is an equal opportunity employer. NCLR is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex, sex stereotype, race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, weight, height, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all employment practices including hiring, benefits, promotions, training, disciplinary action, and termination.
NCLR affirmatively values diversity and seeks to hire staff that reflect the diversity of our communities. Research shows that Transgender people, non-binary people, intersex people, people of color, formerly incarcerated people, and people with disabilities are less likely to apply for positions they are qualified for. If you believe that you can do this job, we want to hear from you!
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
NCLR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, NCLR will take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully
participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact NCLR’s Vice President of People, Culture and Equity and Compliance Counsel– Shauna Madison, Esq. at smadison@nclrights.org.
