Part-Time Spanish-Speaking Assistant or Intern
Firm Background: Valerian Law is a social justice-oriented law firm representing plaintiffs in employment and consumer protection cases. We handle exciting individual and class action cases in state and federal courts in California and beyond, from our home base in the East Bay. We are particularly known for handling novel employment cases, including class and representative actions, with tenacity and creativity, and for achieving substantial monetary and non-monetary remedies for clients.
Job Description: We seek an administrative assistant or intern who will work bilingually in Spanish and English with our legal team and clients approximately 15-20 hours per week. Assist in administrative operations for the office and legal secretarial work. Opportunities for professional development and progression from part-time to full-time.
Location: Hybrid or in-office. Minimum of 5 hours per week during traditional business hours; the rest of the hours may be done remotely and flexibly.
Pay: $20 per hour and up, depending on experience. For a part-time position, there are no benefits other than paid sick leave in accordance with the law.
Qualifications: The required qualifications are:
- High school graduate with minimum 3.5 GPA;
- 1+ year of work experience in an office environment, preferably in a professional services firm;
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish verbal and written communications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams, or equivalent software;
- Ability to work in person, via videoconferencing, by telephone and by email with a wide variety of individuals;
- Enthusiasm for learning new tools, technologies and policies/rules applicable to a professional services office environment;
- A commitment to civil rights and an interest in the law;
- Fastidious organizational skills and close attention to detail;
- Ability to work effectively with teammates and with members of the public;
- High ethical standards and ability to serve those in need with compassion.
Valerian Law is strongly committed to EEO principles and values a diverse workplace.
Application Procedure: Please send a statement of interest in Spanish of half-page or less, and a resume in English by email to recruit@valerian.law. Resume must indicate GPA. All documents should be sent in .doc or .pdf format. Qualified candidates may be requested to provide school transcript and 2 references.
Immediate Opening for Junior Associate
Firm Background: Valerian Law, P.C. is a boutique social justice-oriented law firm with an exciting docket of employment, consumer and complex cases. We handle individual and class action cases in state and federal courts in California and beyond, from our home base in the East Bay near UC Berkeley. We primarily represent workers and whistleblowers who are suffering wage theft, unequal pay, unsafe workplaces, retaliation, discrimination and wrongful termination.
Job Description: Assist with a variety of our wage theft, civil rights and class action matters in a hands-on, substantive manner with increasing case management responsibility and/or case complexity depending on experience. Drive cases from intake through case closing. Lead discovery and investigation. Assist with trial preparation, and mediations with superior legal research and writing. Manage and support clients and diverse case teams. California-barred associates will have opportunity to run their own cases, get deep experience with both individual and class action representations, appear in court, take depositions, and author briefs on cutting-edge issues.
Work Period: Start date is negotiable.
Work Location: In-office in Albany, CA with partial work-from-home depending on experience and tenure.
Qualifications: JD and minimum 1 year of relevant post-JD experience. Judicial clerkship experience highly desirable. California bar license is strongly preferred.
We look for applicants with:
- Commitment to social justice;
- Experience in litigation and/or employment law;
- Practical legal experience through internships or law school clinics;
- Strong academic credentials;
- Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills;
- Excellent research and analytical capabilities, including a strong attention to detail;
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to supervise legal assistants;
- Desire to work directly with clients and witnesses from all backgrounds;
- well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Valerian Law is strongly committed to EEO principles and values a diverse workplace.
Compensation: The base salary range is $110,000 to $130,000. We offer subsidized medical, dental and vision and retirement benefits.
Application Procedure: Applicants are encouraged to submit applications immediately as decisions will be made on a rolling basis. Please send a cover letter along with a resume, law school transcript and two writing samples to recruit@valerian.law. All documents should be sent in .doc or .pdf format. Please include in the subject line of the email a heading “2023 Associate Application.”
Part Time Law Clerk
Firm Background: Valerian Law, P.C. is a social justice-oriented law firm representing plaintiffs in employment and consumer cases. We handle exciting and cutting-edge individual and class action cases in state and federal courts in California and beyond from our home base on Solano Avenue, close to UC Berkeley. Our work includes recovering fair compensation, protecting professional reputations, and improving workplace environments for workers and whistleblowers who are suffering wage theft, unequal pay, unsafe workplaces, retaliation, discrimination and wrongful termination, as well as consumer protection litigation.
Job Description: Assist with a variety of our wage theft, civil rights, consumer rights and class action matters in a hands-on, substantive manner. Primary duty will be to support cases with legal research and writing. Opportunity to work closely with attorneys in all aspects of case evaluation and litigation, including investigations and drafting of memoranda, motions, affidavits, briefs, and correspondence. Opportunity to write briefs on cutting-edge issues.
Work Period: Start date ASAP with a minimum time commitment of six months. Part time and flexible hours 10 to 20 hours per week.
Work Location: First 4 weeks on-site in our office in Albany, CA. Thereafter a minimum of 50% of hours onsite.
Qualifications: To be minimally eligible, applicants must be at least a rising 3L in California on track to graduate law school in Spring 2024. Recent graduates may also apply as this position may be suitable for those looking for a part-time job pending admission to the California bar. We look for applicants with:
- Commitment to social justice;
- Demonstrated interest in litigation;
- Practical legal experience through internships or law school clinics;
- Strong academic credentials;
- Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills;
- Excellent research and analytical capabilities, including a strong attention to detail;
- Initiative, energy and organizational skills to see projects to completion;
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment;
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Valerian Law is strongly committed to EEO principles and values a diverse workplace.
Compensation: Our law clerk salary scale starts at $33/hour for 3Ls.
Application Procedure: Please send a cover letter along with a resume, transcript and one legal writing sample to recruit@valerian.law. Candidates selected for interview should also prepare two law-related references. All documents should be sent in .doc or .pdf format. Please include in the subject line of the email a heading “2023 Part Time Law Clerk Application.” Decisions will be made on a rolling basis
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