Volunteer

Community Legal Aid SoCal is home to a vibrant volunteer and intern community! 

Currently, we are not accepting any new applications for volunteers. Please check back again later.

Please click here to learn about all the ways you can get involved with us as a private attorney.

We welcome volunteers with varying expertise and experience to better serve our clients and support our efforts to deliver our mission. We make every effort to match individuals with opportunities based on their qualifications and indicated areas of interest, and strongly encourage individuals who are fluent in foreign languages to apply. Please review the following positions carefully, as requirements differ greatly between positions.

The Process:

When your application is submitted, it is sent through to our pro bono coordinator. Please note that we receive several applications each day and are not always able to find a place for everyone. If you are not selected, we encourage you to check back again for new opportunities.

If you are selected, you will either receive a call or email from our pro bono coordinator.

The average time it takes to complete this application is 10-15 minutes.

Volunteer opportunities are below. (If you are looking for employment opportunities, click here.)

Assist low-income tenants facing eviction by helping to prepare answers to Unlawful Detainer complaints in this remote clinic that takes place twice a week. Volunteers and clients “meet” via a conference call, and housing staff attorneys are available to provide real-time assistance in a video conference room for the duration of the clinic.

Volunteers may elect to continue pro bono representation of the client in demurrer hearings, motions for summary judgment, and even trial – though there is no obligation to do so beyond the clinic.

Volunteer Opportunity For: Attorneys, Experienced Paralegals (bar waiters and non-CA attorneys also welcome)
Opportunity Type: Remote Limited-Scope Clinic
Time Commitment: Approximately 3 hour shift
Clinic Schedule: Every Tuesday & Thursday, shifts at 9:00am; 10:00 am; 1:00pm

To Apply:

  1. Email Monica Mar, Director of Pro Bono, at mmar@clsocal.org