Minneapolis Legal Aid Fellowship Offers Experience Credit for ASL and Non-English Language Proficiency
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is offering a one-year Community Clinics Housing Justice Fellow position in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a dedicated attorney to represent low-income tenants and advance housing justice. The fellowship provides litigation experience, mentorship, and professional development. Notably, for client-facing roles such as this, MMLA offers a 'Language Proficiency Credit' where fluency in a relevant non-English language or American Sign Language (ASL) may count as one additional year of experience. To qualify, fluency must be certified at an 'Intermediate High' level or above, with sufficient oral and written skills to perform all job duties without an interpreter. This certification is conducted by an external testing service, and job offers are contingent upon meeting this standard.
