Summer Clerk Program 2026
Minami Tamaki LLP is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Clerk Program.
The Summer Clerk Program is a 10-week paid internship at Minami Tamaki's San Francisco office. Our Clerks work primarily on employment litigation, personal injury litigation, consumer and antitrust class actions, and business immigration. Summer Clerks perform extensive legal research and writing, and receive hands-on experience in case evaluation and management, client interaction, discovery practice, and trial preparation. Summer Clerks also have the opportunity to contribute to the firm's social justice work with numerous bar associations and community organizations.
The firm is seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals who are genuinely interested in plaintiff-side civil litigation and/or business immigration work. Applicants must have outstanding academic credentials, strong legal research and writing skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We value Summer Clerks who have a demonstrated interest in civil rights and community service.
About the Firm: Established in 1975, Minami Tamaki LLP takes pride in providing the highest quality legal representation with an emphasis on personalized service. Minami Tamaki has a strong and historical commitment to social justice and community outreach. The firm brings its deep background in civil rights work to its current practice in the areas of Consumer and Employment Rights, Personal Injury, Immigration, and Corporate and Nonprofit Counseling. The firm's culture is collegial and collaborative, but tenacious in its representation of its diverse clientele. Our attorneys combine outstanding lawyering skills with an ethical and progressive approach to solving our clients' legal problems.
To Apply
Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to [email protected]
No phone calls, please.
The application deadline for the 2026 Summer Clerk Program is January 31, 2026.
Immigration Paralegal
We are seeking a paralegal with 1-4 years of business immigration experience who possesses a passion for immigration law and working with people from around the world.
Responsibilities focus on assisting our attorneys in preparing employment-based non-immigrant and/or immigrant visa petitions. Other case types may include PERM, naturalization, and family-based cases. We will train from the ground up, offering insight into the law behind the processes and best practices to ensure success for our clients.
Requirements: BS/BA degree, clear written and oral communication, strong aptitude for persuasive writing, a focus on attention to detail, and efficient time management
Candidate must be organized, must be able to prioritize and multi-task, possess excellent English communication and client service skills, possess experience in MS Suite and must enjoy working in a team environment. In return, we offer a warm, collegial environment and an excellent benefits package.
If this describes you, and you are available now, please email your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: [email protected]. No calls please.
Minami Tamaki LLP provides quality legal representation with an emphasis on personalized, client-centric and responsive service. Our clients tell us that we provide excellent legal services which we balance with a commitment to pro-bono work and community involvement.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary range: In accordance with California's pay transparency law, the expected base salary range for this position is between $57,000-$71,000, depending on experience
- Competitive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan
- Flexible hybrid work environment
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