About the role#
The Foreclosure Prevention Project provides legal representation and community education for homeowners facing foreclosure and other risks to homeownership. This project assists clients with foreclosure defense litigation, deed transfers, real estate contracts, closings, and short sale applications. This is a paid internship for the Fall 2026 term.
What you'll do#
- Conduct intakes to assess potential client eligibility.
- Draft motions for legal proceedings.
- Assist with settlement conferences and court appearances.
- Conduct in-depth legal research.
- Assemble mortgage modification packets and other homeowner program applications.
- Perform data entry and assist with the service of documents.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current law student. Undergraduate applications are not considered.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
- A strong commitment to public interest law.
- Superior communication skills, including oral, written, and presentation abilities.
- Professional presence and demeanor.
- Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is based in New York, New York.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a full-time internship for the Fall 2026 term.
About New York Legal Assistance Group
New York Legal Assistance Group is a civil legal services organization based in New York. Founded in 1990, the nonprofit provides legal aid and financial counseling to people experiencing poverty or crisis. The organization employs 486 people and operates out of an office in lower Manhattan. Its work spans areas such as family law, housing rights, and immigration support.
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