Legal Admin Intern
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview:
CGLAs Legal Admin Intern assists with administrative tasks related to legal service provision. The position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who will ensure the smooth and effective operation of the organizations legal teams. This role provides administrative organizational and client-facing support functions that allow attorneys paralegals and advocates to focus on high-quality legal representation and community-based advocacy.
This position is unpaid but CGLA is open to applicants that have their own external funding sources. Timeline is flexible but would want a commitment to start as soon as possible and work through mid to late August.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative & Operational Support
Maintain case files databases and document management systems including court hearing tracking spreadsheets.
Sort review and organize incoming legal mail and distribute appropriately.
Process applications and create client profiles in CGLAs client database.
Perform eligibility screening for intakes that come through CGLAs online intake portal.
Collaborate with legal programs paralegals to facilitate CGLAs intake process.
Other operations tasks as assigned (i.e. front desk coverage mail sorting etc.)
Client & Community Support
Assist the Legal Admin with monitoring and appropriately responding to all incoming intake and legal voicemails.
Assist with client intake by screening online intake applications for legal issues answering basic questions preparing and scheduling intakes and providing referrals as needed.
Ensure client communications regarding intakes and applications are timely respectful and accessible.
Maintain confidentiality and trauma-informed practices in all interactions.
Experience and Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management software.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to take initiative by setting and being accountable to their own work plan.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to learn and retain new information and skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Commitment to a client-centered legal practice and demonstrated interest in working with CGLAs client population.
Preferred:
Current or past educational experience related to legal or paralegal studies
Fluency in Spanish or other languages spoken by our clients
Internship Start Date: June 1 2026
Internship End Date: August 7 2026
To apply please send your resume and cover letter to Mackensey Carter at and put Legal Admin Intern in the subject line.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
About Cabrini Green Legal Aid Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA) was established in 1973 to serve the legal needs arising from the lack of opportunity, criminalization of poverty, and racial inequity experienced within Chicago's Cabrini Green public housing community. Since then, CGLA has ... View more
