CLS Summer Intern
CLS Summer Intern
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
Community Legal Services summer program is designed to give law students exposure to many facets of the firms practice. Summer Interns attend training programs where they have the opportunity to interact with other Summer Interns across the firm. Additionally in their local offices they participate in outreach practice group sessions depositions trials and other court proceedings administrative proceedings and business transaction closings. We closely monitor work assignments to ensure that Summer Interns work on multiple projects with a variety of lawyers in different practice areas.
RESPONSIBILTIES
- Support host/mentoring attorney with:
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Litigation support
- Memos
- Other duties as assigned
- Attend:
- Lunch and Learns
- Bar association activities
- Outreach activities
REQUIREMENTS
1. Commitment
a. Demonstrating commitment to promoting the mission vision and values of CLS.
b. Unwavering dedication to highquality legal programs fiscal strength and organizational integrity.
2. Background and Experience
- Superior academic records
- Completion of one or two years of law school
- High levels of initiative and motivation
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic
- Extracurricular involvement and leadership experience
- Valid drivers license vehicle and proof of auto insurance.
3. Physical Requirements
a. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
b. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
STIPEND: $3000 for the entire internship
GENERAL STATEMENT
CLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We value a diverse workforce and the promotion of inclusive culture at all levels.
CLS does not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment from all qualified individuals on the basis of age race color creed national origin ancestry marital or familial status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression sex disability socioeconomic position religion political belief protected genetic information military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal or State law.
The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
