About the role#
The Estate Planning Project focuses on protecting generational wealth by assisting New Yorkers with estate planning and combatting deed theft and related scams. This internship provides an opportunity to support the Foreclosure Prevention Project through legal representation and community education efforts.
What you'll do#
- Conduct intakes to assess potential client eligibility.
- Execute Transfer on Death Deeds, Heir at Law Deeds, property transfers, and Powers of Attorney.
- Assist with pro se probate and administration petitions.
- Table at community events and deliver Know Your Rights presentations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Superior communication skills, including oral, written, and presentation abilities.
- Professional presence and demeanor.
- A strong commitment to public interest law.
- Relevant academic backgrounds include Political Science, Business Administration, Real Estate, Philosophy, Nursing, Communications, Public Health, or Criminal Justice.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid (requires in-person work at least two days per week).
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
- Note: Sponsorship is not provided for this position.
