Summer Law Student Intern Colorado Springs
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Job Location:
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.These duties include client interviews and case investigation drafting of pleadings memoranda and briefs direct representation at administrativehearingsand legal research.
In the Colorado Springs office of CLS the law student will shadow and work in general legal addition to the duties above the law student will shadow attorneys at various hearings including family law public benefits housing consumer law and other matters. The law student will haveadditionaltraining on client-centered approaches.
Essential Duties:
- Draft letters and simple motions for review
- Assistwith hearing preparation memos legal research client communication and case management
- Ifappropriate advocate in court under the Law Student Practice requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Strong commitment to legal issues affectinglow-income individuals
- Strong interest in research writing and interviewing
- Candidate should 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 theColorado Springsoffice.
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
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
