About the role#
Interns join the LegalHealth generalist practice at the New York Legal Assistance Group. You will work as a legal advisor, client advocate, and liaison with government agencies. You will collaborate with staff lawyers and paralegals to assist patients with government benefits, housing issues, immigration status, and estate planning documents.
What you'll do#
- Interview and intake clients.
- Draft pleadings and first drafts of substantive motions.
- Conduct legal research and write legal memos.
- Observe or participate in client calls and meetings.
- Maintain client files.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current law student.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in New York, New York.
- The term is for the Winter 2027 semester.
- This is an unpaid, full-time internship.
- The work modality is hybrid, with staff expected to work in the office or on-site at least two days each week.
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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