Legal Counsel for the Elderly Intern
About the position
Responsibilities
• Interviewing current and prospective clients
• Meeting clients in the community (at home or in various facilities)
• Conducting fact-finding investigations
• Drafting correspondence
• Performing legal research and writing
• Preparing discovery requests
• Drafting motions
• Aiding in the preparation of court cases
• Observing the formulation and implementation of legal strategies
• Observing attorneys in court or in administrative proceedings
• Following settlement negotiations
• Documenting in computerized case management database
Requirements
• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school
• Classified as a rising 2L, 2L, rising 3L, or 3L at the start of the internship
• Demonstrated interest in serving the needs of low-income individuals aged 60 and above
• Sensitivity to the needs of the elderly
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Independent judgment in evaluating options to make sound decisions
Nice-to-haves
• Ability to speak languages in addition to English
Benefits
• Hourly rate of $21
• Hybrid work environment with remote work on Mondays and Fridays
Apply Now
Apply Now
Responsibilities
• Interviewing current and prospective clients
• Meeting clients in the community (at home or in various facilities)
• Conducting fact-finding investigations
• Drafting correspondence
• Performing legal research and writing
• Preparing discovery requests
• Drafting motions
• Aiding in the preparation of court cases
• Observing the formulation and implementation of legal strategies
• Observing attorneys in court or in administrative proceedings
• Following settlement negotiations
• Documenting in computerized case management database
Requirements
• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school
• Classified as a rising 2L, 2L, rising 3L, or 3L at the start of the internship
• Demonstrated interest in serving the needs of low-income individuals aged 60 and above
• Sensitivity to the needs of the elderly
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Independent judgment in evaluating options to make sound decisions
Nice-to-haves
• Ability to speak languages in addition to English
Benefits
• Hourly rate of $21
• Hybrid work environment with remote work on Mondays and Fridays
Apply Now
Apply Now