Summer 2026 Intern, Legal
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 17 - 25
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the team:
Veras Legal Department provides comprehensive in-house legal services to the organization including each of its administrative departments centers programs and demonstration projects and to its Board of includesadvising onwritten agreements risk management and mitigation lobbying and political activity insurance corporate governance employment law conflicts of interest and compliance.
This position will be based in Veras New York office in Industry City report to theDeputyGeneral Counseland will work with the entire Legal Department to provide legal advice andassistancetotheentireorganizationand its various role does NOT encompass doing initiative or policy work related to Veras mission.
By the end of the summer internship theintern will learn:
- Whatin-house legal work entails
- Enhancedskills in the areas of legal research draftingvarious typesof work product and oraland written communication with non-lawyer colleagues.
About the role:
1. Assistthe departmentwith ongoing projects.
- Conduct research and analysispertaining tofederal state and local laws asrequested;
- Editing and compiling pertinent materials on legal topics and organizational initiatives such as procurement lobbying and social impact.
- Perform initial reviews of certain draft agreements.
2. Assistthe departmentsattorneys witharising researchtransactions and compliance.
- Perform preliminary legal research on a wide array of legal areas (corporate governance compliance intellectual property tax etc.) facing 501(c)(3) organizations and related entities;
- Conduct research and analysispertaining tofederal state and local laws asrequested;
- Monitor and track compliance of registration documents such as sales tax exemption certificates and other required filings;
- Review and help organize documents (electronically and in tangible form) as instructed.
What qualifications are we looking for
- Currently enrolled as a2Lin an ABA accredited law school although 1Ls with impeccable credentials may be considered.
- Strong legal research and writing skills including strong familiarity with LexisNexis Westlaw or similar platforms.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- A demonstrated interest in criminal legal and immigration systems reforms by recognizingsocial justice and racial disparities
Knowledge Skills & Abilities youll bring:
Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft Teams
Technical knowledge helpful for this role:
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity in the workplace specifically we value diverse experiencesregardingeducational background and justice system contact.
Location:
Please note this role will report to our Brooklyn NY office. Vera employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule that generally amounts to 10 days per month.
Compensation and Benefits:
The compensation range for this position is $17.00 - $25.00.Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. The salary range listed is just one component of Vera Institutes total compensation package for employees. As an employer of choice in our field supporting Vera staff - both personally and professionally - is a priority. To do this we invest in the well-being of our staff through other rewards including merit pay generous paid time off a comprehensive health insurance plan student loan repayment benefits professional development training opportunities and up to $2000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work employer-funded retirement plan and flexible time.To learn more about Veras benefits offeringsclick here.
Application Process:
Applications may also be faxed to:
ATTN: People Place and Culture / Summer 2026 - Intern Legal
Vera Institute of Justice
34 35th St Suite 4-2A Brooklyn NY 11232
Fax:
Please use only one method (online mail or fax) of submission.
No phone calls please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Vera is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race color creed national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation military status prior record of arrest or conviction citizenship status current employment status or caregiver status.
Vera works to advance justice particularly racial justice in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences includingwith regard toeducational background and justice system contact and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.
For more information about Vera please visit.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Vera works closely with government and civic leaders to urgently build and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, promote safety, and strengthen…
