What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Law School Student Internship position at Colorado Legal Services?
Organization Overview
Colorado Legal Services (CLS) is Colorado’s statewide nonprofit legal aid program, with thirteen offices providing civil legal assistance to low-income Coloradans throughout the state. CLS provides free legal assistance in 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. You may learn more about CLS on the website at htttp://www.coloradolegalservices.org/.
CLS has strengthened lives, assisted families, and supported communities–one person at a time for over 90 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.
Position Summary
Law students perform a variety of duties at CLS depending on their experience level and the needs of the particular project or office. These duties include client interviews and case investigation, drafting of pleadings, memoranda and briefs, direct representation at administrative hearings and legal research.
In the Colorado Springs office of CLS, the law student will shadow and work in general legal services. In 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. If appropriate, the law student will advocate in court under the Law Student Practice requirements. The law student will have additional training on client-centered approaches.
The law student will draft letters and simple motions for review, will assist with hearing preparation, memos, legal research, client communication, and case management.
Qualifications
Legal professional with strong commitment to legal issues affecting the poor. Requires strong interest in research, writing and interviewing. Candidate should be confident and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.
Compensation
$7000 stipend for 10 weeks full-time (375 hours). In addition, the position is open to receiving other work study funds that are student generated. Students may apply for course credit through their Externship Program.
Location
There are multiple positions open in the Denver office and additional opportunities available in Alamosa, Boulder, Colorado Springs, La Junta and Pueblo.
How to Apply
CLS requires a resume as well as a cover letter expressing areas of interest and qualifications.
Salary : $7,000
