Public Interest
Fort Wayne, IN
Law Student - Public Interest in Fort Wayne, IN
Law Student
No
Job Title: Part-time Legal Internship
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and writing tasks related to legal issues.
- Engage in client interaction, including meetings and phone calls.
- Collaborate and interact with community partner staff.
- Draft pleadings and correspondence for legal proceedings.
- Prepare for and attend hearings as necessary.
- Investigate and develop facts pertinent to individual cases.
- Strategize with organization attorneys on handling individual cases.
- Participate in meetings, trainings, and educational sessions.
Education and Experience Information:
- is required.
- Candidates should demonstrate dedication to the mission of the organization, which focuses on using the law to fight poverty and racism, empowering clients, and improving access to justice.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary.
- Candidates should have the ability and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team member is important.
- Compliance with organization policies and procedures and the ability to competently perform all job duties are required.
- Completion of trial practice, professional ethics courses, and certified legal intern status may be beneficial but are not mandatory for consideration.
Salary Information:
- The intern will receive compensation at a rate of per hour, paid on a bi-weekly basis.
- The internship requires a commitment of 10-15 hours per week, totaling 180 hours over a 12-15 week period.
- Interns have the flexibility to maintain a schedule that meets their commitment during the internship duration.
Jun 08, 2025
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