Job Title: Legal Intern - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Assist low-wage workers with claims related to unpaid wages, employment discrimination, paid sick leave, and other employment-related issues within the Workplace Justice team. - Provide legal support for workplace justice organizing campaigns and develop Know Your Rights education materials and workshops. - Support the Trans Immigrant Project (TrIP) by engaging in gender-identity-based removal defense, employment
Job Title: Legal Intern - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Assist in the representation of tenants and tenant associations in cases involving eviction, harassment, repairs, and overcharge. - Work on cases involving access to government benefits, including city, state, and federal benefits. - Participate in legal clinics and develop and present "Know Your Rights" workshops to community members. - Support the Trans Immigrant Project (TrIP) in gender-identity-based removal d
Job Title: Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Work with the immigration team on a wide range of casework, legal research, evidence submission preparation, and writing for both affirmative applications for relief and removal defense. - Engage with youth and adults, survivors of violence, and clients at risk of enforcement, such as those with criminal records and prior orders of deportation. - Assist in legal clinics and provide "Know Your Rights" presentations to community
Job Title: Fall 2026 Law Graduates, Family Defense Job Responsibilities: - Work as part of the organization's interdisciplinary legal teams, which include attorneys, social work staff, paralegals, and parent advocates, to provide high-quality legal defense for clients. - Meet objectives such as keeping children out of the foster system, shortening their lengths of stay, promoting quality visiting arrangements, and ensuring families receive services tailored to expedite safe
Job Title: Fall 2026 Law Graduates, Family Defense Job Responsibilities: - Work as part of organization’s interdisciplinary legal teams, which include attorneys, social work staff, paralegals, and parent advocates. - Provide high-quality legal defense to clients with objectives such as: - Keeping children out of the foster system. - Shortening lengths of stay for children in the foster system. - Promoting quality visiting arrangements. - Ensuring that families receive ...
Job Title: Fall 2026 Law Graduates, Family Defense Job Responsibilities: - Work as part of the organization's interdisciplinary legal teams, which include attorneys, social work staff, paralegals, and parent advocates, to provide high-quality legal defense to clients. - Meet objectives such as keeping children out of the foster system, shortening lengths of stay for children in the foster system, promoting quality visiting arrangements, and ensuring that families receive ser
Job Title: Spring 2026 Law Graduates, Family Defense Job Responsibilities: - Work as part of the organization's interdisciplinary legal teams, which include attorneys, social work staff, paralegals, and parent advocates, to provide clients with high-quality legal defense. - Meet objectives such as keeping children out of the foster system, shortening the length of stay for children in the foster system, promoting quality visiting arrangements, and ensuring families receive s
Job Title: Spring 2026 Law Graduates, Family Defense Job Responsibilities: - Work as part of the organization's interdisciplinary legal teams (comprised of attorneys, social work staff, paralegals, and parent advocates) to provide clients with high-quality legal defense. - Meet objectives such as keeping children out of the foster system, shortening lengths of stay for children in the foster system, promoting quality visiting arrangements, and ensuring families receive s
Job Title: Spring 2026 Law Graduates, Family Defense Job Responsibilities: - Work as part of interdisciplinary legal teams, which include attorneys, social work staff, paralegals, and parent advocates, to provide high-quality legal defense for clients. - Meet objectives such as keeping children out of the foster system, shortening lengths of stay for children in the foster system, promoting quality visiting arrangements, and ensuring that families receive services that exped
Job Title: Intern Job Responsibilities: Interns at Build Up Justice NYC will be assigned to a specific program or department, where they may have the opportunity to engage in various legal and advocacy tasks. Depending on their assignment, interns may be involved in: - Legal research and writing - Client interviewing and counseling - Community education - Representation at administrative or court hearings - Trial advocacy Interns will also participate in special programs an
Job Title: Paralegal, Domestic Violence Program Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal in the Domestic Violence Program will work closely with staff attorneys to ensure the successful and smooth operation of legal and administrative functions. Responsibilities include: - Researching cases and legal issues under attorney supervision to support client cases and preparing appropriate documentation according to established procedures. - Interviewing clients, entering cases into
Job Title: Staff Attorney, General Counsel Office Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney will manage a diverse range of legal matters that support the operations and general practice areas of Build Up Justice NYC (BUJ). Key responsibilities include: - Drafting and reviewing contracts, funder and grant agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other legal documents. - Regularly reviewing and updating proprietary program-specific manuals and handbooks, including model do
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Preserving Affordable Housing Program-Brooklyn Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney for the Preserving Affordable Housing Program at the organization will be responsible for various legal and advocacy-related duties essential for defending and preserving affordable housing in Brooklyn. Key responsibilities include: - Handling landlord litigation cases, including non-payment, holdover, HP, 7A, and harassment proceedings in both Housing Court and
Job Title: Deputy Director, Group Representation, PAH-Brooklyn Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Director, Group Representation at the organization is responsible for representing and supervising the representation of low-income tenant associations and individuals facing various housing challenges. The role involves handling a full caseload of representation in non-payment, holdover, HP, 7A, and harassment proceedings in Housing Court. Additionally, the Deputy Director manage
Job Title Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities The primary responsibilities of the Civil Practice Legal Intern include assisting Civil Practice attorneys in various New York City Borough offices and specialized units. The interns will work under the supervision of Civil Practice attorneys to improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers by helping families and individuals secure basic necessities such as housing, healthcare, food, and subsiste...
Job Title: Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Civil Practice Legal Intern will work under the supervision of attorneys within the department. The primary responsibilities include: - Drafting legal documents such as motions, pleadings, memoranda of law, and affidavits. - Conducting legal research to support cases. - Attending court and administrative hearings alongside attorneys. - Assisting with client interviews. - Performing additiona...
Job Title: Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Civil Practice Legal Intern will work under the supervision of Civil Practice attorneys at the organization. The role involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at assisting attorneys in improving the lives of low-income New Yorkers. The core duties include: - Drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda of law, and affidavits. - Conducting legal research. - Attending court and administrative he...
Job Title: Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Civil Practice Legal Intern will work under the supervision of Civil Practice attorneys at the organization, assisting in tasks aimed at improving the lives of low-income New Yorkers. Interns will be involved in: - Drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda of law, and affidavits - Conducting legal research - Attending court and administrative hearings with attorneys - Assisting with client inte...
Job Title: Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern 2L - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Juvenile Rights Practice (JRP) seeks dynamic, passionate, and creative legal interns committed to advocating for children's issues and juvenile justice. Interns will work directly under the supervision of JRP attorneys and be part of an inter-disciplinary team including social workers, paralegals, and investigators. Essential duties and responsibilities include: - Conducting legal res
**Job Title:** Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 **Job Responsibilities:** The Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern will work directly with supervising attorneys and be involved in a variety of tasks aimed at providing holistic, client-centered representation. The responsibilities include: - Drafting legal motions - Conducting legal research - Assisting with investigations - Assisting with client interviews - Reviewing and organizing discovery m...
Job Title: Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern will work under the supervision of experienced attorneys within the Criminal Defense Practice department at the organization. The intern's responsibilities will include: - Drafting motions and conducting legal research. - Assisting with investigations and client interviews. - Reviewing and organizing discovery materials. - Observing appell...
Job Title: Law Reform Legal Intern, 2L- Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Law Reform Legal Intern will engage in various aspects of the organization's law reform work. Responsibilities may include: - Conducting legal and factual research. - Interviewing clients. - Participating in discovery and trial practice as opportunities arise. - Contributing to legal papers, policy memos, or legislative testimony. - Engaging with the Criminal Defense Law Reform Team, specifically t
Job Title: Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: **Members Only**’s Civil Practice is offering non-paid internships at various NYC Borough offices and specialized units for Summer 2026. Legal interns will support Civil Practice attorneys in their mission to assist low-income New Yorkers in obtaining and maintaining essential life necessities such as housing, healthcare, food, and subsistence income. These attorneys work towards enhancing family and com...
Job Title: Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Civil Practice Legal Intern will work under the supervision of attorneys in the Civil Practice department. The responsibilities of the intern include: - Drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda of law, and affidavits. - Conducting legal research. - Attending court and administrative hearings with attorneys. - Assisting with client interviews. - Performing other duties as assigned. Education a...
Job Title: Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Civil Practice Legal Intern position is a non-paid internship offered by the organization’s Civil Practice in various NYC Borough offices and specialized units for Summer 2026. Interns will assist Civil Practice attorneys who work to improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers by helping vulnerable families and individuals obtain and maintain basic necessities such as housing, health care,...
Job Title: Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Civil Practice Legal Intern role at the organization involves assisting Civil Practice attorneys in various NYC Borough offices and specialized units. The primary responsibility of the legal interns is to support attorneys who work to improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers. This is achieved by helping vulnerable families and individuals obtain and maintain basic necessities such as hous...
**Job Title:** Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 **Job Responsibilities:** The selected legal interns will work under the supervision of Civil Practice attorneys at the organization. Their responsibilities include: - Drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda of law, and affidavits - Conducting legal research - Attending court and administrative hearings with attorneys - Assisting with client interviews - Other duties as assigned Interns are expected to c...
Job Title: Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Civil Practice Legal Intern will work under the supervision of Civil Practice attorneys at the organization. The primary responsibilities include: - Drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda of law, and affidavits. - Conducting legal research. - Attending court and administrative hearings with attorneys. - Assisting with client interviews. - Performing other duties as assigned. Interns will ass...
Job Title: Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The role of a Civil Practice Legal Intern involves assisting attorneys within the Civil Practice department. The primary responsibility is to support the efforts of the attorneys who are dedicated to improving the lives of low-income New Yorkers. This is achieved by helping vulnerable families and individuals secure basic necessities such as housing, healthcare, food, and income or self-sufficie...
Job Title Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities The Civil Practice Legal Intern will work under the supervision of Civil Practice attorneys at the organization, assisting in a variety of legal tasks aimed at improving the lives of low-income New Yorkers. Key responsibilities include: - Drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda of law, and affidavits. - Conducting legal research. - Attending court and administrative hearings alongside attorne...
Job Title Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities The Civil Practice Legal Intern will work under the supervision of attorneys in the Civil Practice department. Key responsibilities include: - Drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda of law, and affidavits - Conducting legal research - Attending court and administrative hearings with attorneys - Assisting with client interviews - Performing other duties as assigned Education and Experience...
Job Title: Law Reform Legal Intern, 2L- Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Law Reform Legal Intern position offers law school students the opportunity to engage in the organization’s impact litigation and policy initiatives. Interns will be assigned to specific units within the Criminal Defense Law Reform Team, which includes various specialized units such as the LGBTQ+ Law and Policy Initiative Unit. The responsibilities of the interns include: - Conducting legal and ...
Job Title: NYIFUP Director, Immigration Practice Job Responsibilities: - Lead and oversee all aspects of the New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP) team within the immigration practice. - Ensure high-quality legal representation for detained immigrants and manage legal strategy. - Support the professional development of staff and collaborate with other NYIFUP providers, community partners, and stakeholders. - Ensure the NYIFUP team provides the best possible repres
Job Title: Immigration Attorney, Detained Removal Defense Job Responsibilities: - Represent noncitizen clients in both detained and non-detained removal proceedings and immigration appeals. - Litigate issues such as custody and bond, removability, and eligibility for immigration relief. - Make regular appearances in immigration court, with in-person appearances when required. - Maintain consistent communication with clients, including meeting detained clients in person at im
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Litigation Team Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney position within the litigation team focuses on investigating, developing, and litigating cases on behalf of transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals. Specific responsibilities include: - Investigating and developing potential new cases by corresponding and meeting with potential clients, conducting research, reviewing records, and drafting demand letters. - Developing litigation stra
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Litigation Team Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney on the Litigation Team will play a pivotal role in the **Members Only**'s efforts to advocate for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals through legal channels. The primary responsibilities of this position include: - Investigating and developing potential new cases by engaging with potential clients, conducting comprehensive research, reviewing records, and drafting demand l
Job Title: Legal Internship - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal, policy, and factual research to support litigation, policy advocacy, and related initiatives. - Draft memoranda, court documents, and research materials. - Collaborate with partner organizations and state and local officials on litigation and policy matters. - Analyze, research, and draft materials for public education, including policy reports, white papers, and press materials. - Assist
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Project Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney is tasked with providing direct legal services, which include consultations and representation before both the . Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Executive Office for Immigration Review. A significant part of the role involves conducting presentations and trainings aimed at internal and external audiences, including community-based organizations and other servi
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Law Project Job Responsibilities: - Independently litigate family and matrimonial cases throughout New York City from intake to trial. - Conduct in-depth interviews with domestic violence victims, compile history, and investigate to corroborate allegations. - Draft all legal documents and make court appearances with domestic violence victims. - Prepare witnesses and clients for court appearances. - Assist clients with a holistic
JOB TITLE: Managing Attorney – Employment Unit JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Managing Attorney is responsible for overseeing all work done by the Employment Unit to ensure alignment with the organization's mission, delivery of high-quality services, and fulfillment of contractual obligations with funders. Key duties include: - Developing the vision for the Employment Unit in collaboration with the Director of Legal Services, Deputy Director, and staff members. - Directly...
Job Title: Civil Practice Legal Intern – Spring 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Interns will work directly under the supervision of Civil Practice attorneys. - Duties may include drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda of law, and affidavits. - Conducting legal research and attending court and administrative hearings with attorneys. - Assisting with client interviews. - Other duties as assigned by the supervising attorneys. Education and Experience Information: - Applicants m...
Job Title: Civil Practice Legal Intern – Spring 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Interns will work directly under the supervision of Civil Practice attorneys. - Duties may include drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda of law, and affidavits. - Conducting legal research and attending court and administrative hearings with attorneys. - Assisting with client interviews. - Performing other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Information: - Applicants must be current 2L ...
Job Title: Civil Practice Legal Intern – Spring 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Interns will work directly under the supervision of Civil Practice attorneys. - Duties may include drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda of law, and affidavits. - Conducting legal research; attending court and administrative hearings with attorneys. - Assisting with client interviews. - Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Information: - Is a current 2L or 3L law school student in ...
Job Title: Civil Practice Legal Intern – Spring 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Interns will work directly under the supervision of Civil Practice attorneys. - Drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda of law, and affidavits. - Conducting legal research and attending court and administrative hearings with attorneys. - Assisting with client interviews and performing other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Information: - Applicants must be current 2L or 3L law school s...