Summer Law School Student Internship – Coordinated Statewide Intake

Organization Overview:

Colorado Legal Services (CLS) is Colorados statewide nonprofit legal aid program with thirteen offices providing civil legalassistanceto low-income Coloradans throughout the state. CLS provides free legalassistancein a broad variety of legal areas including family law public benefits eviction defense consumer protection services to survivors of serious crime and human trafficking and many others.

CLS has strengthened livesassistedfamilies and supported communitiesone person at a time for over 100 years. We are committed to providing high-quality free legal advice and representation to eligible individuals throughout Colorado. We have a long history of successful impact and advocacy. CLS strives to bring about substantive transformational change in the lives of those we serve.

We value representation.

At CLS we value and respect our staffs wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We ensure representation of our client communities in our staff Board ofDirectorsand leadership teams. We also envision a fairjusttrusted and harm reductionist legal system which emphasizes access to and implementation of true justice for every Coloradan.

Position Summary:

Law students perform a variety of duties at CLS depending on their experience level and the needs of theparticular projector office.This position is in our Coordinated Statewide Intake Unit (CSI).The Unit receives over 30000 calls each year from applicants seeking legal help. Working with a team of dedicated and rotating staff in this fast-paced environment intake attorneys provide advice and brief services to applicants throughoutthe State. Law students will assist with the investigation of applicants legal issues through client interviews documentary reviewresearchand analysis.Additionalduties may include drafting of pleadings memoranda andbriefsand legal research. Students will be asked to become familiar with various resources and systems that provide services to clients in the local community forappropriate referrals.

Essential Duties:

• Assistwith hearing preparation memos legal research client communication and case management

Required Qualifications:

• Strongcommitment to legal issues affectinglow-income individuals

• Strong interest in researchwritingand interviewing.

• Candidateshould be confident and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Spanish-speaking ability

Location:

This position is housed in theDenveroffice.It may be a hybrid position.

Time commitment:

Full-time

Compensation:

The position is unpaid but is open to receiving other work study funds that arestudent generated. Students may apply for course credit through their Externship Program.

How to Apply:

Pleasesubmityour resume and cover letter via theApply for This Job link for this job opening onourcareers page.We will not be reviewing applications sent via e-mail or physical you have questions about this internship or any others at Colorado Legal Services please contact KirstenHoaby Denver Volunteer and Pro Bono Manager at

Required Experience:

Intern