About the role#
The Children's Law Center is seeking interns to support the daily operations of our Paralegal Department. You will learn about our areas of practice and gain hands-on experience by assisting our staff and clients. Each intern is paired with a mentor and receives supervision and training following an initial orientation.
What you'll do#
- Observe court proceedings, client interviews, and conferences.
- Digest case records including school, medical, forensic reports, and COIs.
- Perform legal and factual cite checking.
- Draft legal documents such as subpoenas, orders to produce, and notices of appeal.
- Draft correspondence for clients and collateral witnesses.
- Second seat for attorneys during trials by taking notes and managing exhibits.
- Conduct collateral interviews.
- Obtain and copy court files.
- Schedule the service of subpoenas and other legal documents.
- Handle administrative tasks like filing and scheduling interviews.
What you'll need#
- Strong analytical thinking and a curious nature.
- Ability to work as a self-starter both independently and within a team.
- Skill in multi-tasking.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Brooklyn, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7th to August 13th).
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Schedule: Full-time, 9am to 5pm.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About The Children's Law Center
The Children's Law Center is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997. Based in Brooklyn, New York, the firm employs 94 people. It provides legal representation to children involved in custody, visitation, guardianship, and domestic violence cases. The organization integrates legal services with social work to support children within the court system.
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