Job Title: Legal Assistant Job Responsibilities: A legal assistant at the organization is responsible for providing comprehensive support to attorneys and general office support services. Key duties include: - Assisting with client matters under the supervision of an attorney, including conducting interviews, maintaining communication with clients and witnesses, gathering facts, and keeping client files updated. - Performing general office duties such as word processing, fi
Job Title: Legal Assistant Job Responsibilities: - Under the supervision of an attorney, assist with client matters such as interviews, client and witness communication, fact gathering, and keeping client files updated. - Provide general office support, including word processing, filing, answering phones, greeting and interacting with visitors, scheduling appointments, and maintaining office equipment and the physical office environment. - Assist with community outreach and
Job Title: Temporary Family Law Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide holistic, client-centered legal advocacy for domestic violence survivors seeking court protection. - Assist victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other crimes in completing applications for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Orders. - Advise self-represented parties as they navigate the court restraining order process. - Provide legal representation at court hearings when appropriat
Job Title: Temporary Family Law Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide holistic, client-centered legal advocacy for domestic violence survivors seeking court protection. - Assist victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other crimes in completing applications for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Orders. - Advise self-represented parties as they navigate the court restraining order process. - Provide legal representation at court hearings when appropriat
Job Title: Family Law Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Represent families and individuals in administrative hearings and in state and federal courts. - Advocate for changes in laws and systems to benefit low-income communities. - Work in teams with other legal services lawyers and/or local community agencies to address complex or systemic client issues. - Primarily assist victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other crimes by representing clients at h
Job Title: Temporary Family Law Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide holistic, client-centered legal advocacy for domestic violence survivors seeking court protection. - Staff one of two court offices, located in either Bridgeport or Stamford Superior Court. - Assist victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other crimes in completing applications for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Orders. - Advise self-represented parties as they navigate the court
2026 Summer Law Clerk Job Title 2026 Summer Law Clerk Job Responsibilities The 2026 Summer Law Clerk position involves advancing environmental protections at various governmental levels under the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and other relevant environmental laws. The law clerks will engage in a variety of tasks, including: - Conducting legal research and writing related to environmental, administrative, and information-collecting statutes and regulations. - Reviewi
Job Title: Summer Internship Job Responsibilities: Internship opportunities are available for students pursuing Associate, Bachelor, and Law degrees. The internships are designed to provide hands-on experience and enhance the understanding of civil rights issues affecting persons with psychiatric disabilities. The responsibilities vary according to the level of education and field of study: 1. Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on topics related to civil ri
**Job Title: Summer Internship** **Job Responsibilities:** 1. **Law Students:** - Conduct legal research and writing on topics related to civil rights issues affecting the organization's clients. - Analyze state and federal statutes, synthesize relevant cases, and draw conclusions on various legal issues. - Prepare research memos on topics such as involuntary medication, constitutionality of providers requiring a conservator for acceptance criteria, restraints, and patie
Job Title: Summer Internship Job Responsibilities: Internship opportunities are available for students seeking Associate, Bachelor, and Law degrees. The organization aims to match the skills of interns with program needs to create a beneficial experience for both parties. The responsibilities vary based on the degree program the intern is enrolled in: 1. Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on civil rights issues faced by the organization's clients. - Prepar
Job Title: Summer Internship Job Responsibilities: The organization offers a variety of internship opportunities for students pursuing Associate, Bachelor, and Law degrees, catering to those interested in civil rights, legal research, advocacy, and communications. The responsibilities and tasks vary based on the educational background of the intern: 1. Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on civil rights issues. - Analyze statutes (both state and federal), s
Job Title: Summer Internship Job Responsibilities: Interns will engage in a variety of tasks, depending on their education level, to support the organization’s mission and operations. Responsibilities are tailored to align with the intern's skills and the organization's program needs. Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on civil rights issues relevant to the organization's clients. - Prepare research memos by analyzing state and federal statutes and synthes...
Job Title: Summer Internship Job Responsibilities: Internship opportunities are available for students pursuing Associate, Bachelor, and Law degrees. The responsibilities and experiences vary according to the academic level of the student and the specific program needs. Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on civil rights issues relevant to the organization's clients. - Analyze statutes (both State and federal) and synthesize relevant cases to draw conclusion
Job Title: Summer Internship Job Responsibilities: Internship opportunities are available for students pursuing Associate, Bachelor, and Law degrees. The responsibilities vary based on the level of education and field of study, but generally include the following: 1. Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on civil rights issues experienced by the organization's clients. - Prepare research memos by analyzing state and federal statutes, synthesizing relevant cas
Job Title: Summer Internship Job Responsibilities: - Law Students: Conduct legal research and writing on civil rights issues affecting clients. Tasks include analyzing statutes, synthesizing cases, and drafting research memos on topics such as involuntary medication, conservatorship criteria, restraints, and patient rights in hospital settings. Participate in client interviews, observe treatment environments, review records, and assist with client outreach in community or ho
Job Title: Spring Internship Job Responsibilities: Internship opportunities are available for students pursuing Associate, Bachelor, and Law degrees. The responsibilities vary depending on the educational level: 1. Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on civil rights issues affecting the organization's clients. - Prepare research memos after analyzing state and federal statutes, synthesizing relevant cases, and drawing conclusions. - Topics may include invo
Job Title: Spring Internship Job Responsibilities: Internship opportunities at the organization are designed for students pursuing Associate, Bachelor, and Law degrees. The responsibilities of interns may vary depending on their area of study and the needs of the organization. However, the organization aims to match the skills of the interns with program needs to ensure mutual benefit. 1. Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on topics related to civil rights
Job Title: Spring Internship Job Responsibilities: Interns at the organization will engage in a range of responsibilities that are tailored to their field of study and the needs of the department. These responsibilities are designed to provide hands-on experience and enhance the intern's understanding of advocacy and civil rights issues, particularly those affecting individuals with psychiatric disabilities. 1. Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on civil ri
Job Title: Spring Internship Job Responsibilities: - Law students are tasked with legal research and writing on civil rights issues affecting the organization's clients. This involves analyzing state and federal statutes, synthesizing relevant case law, and drawing conclusions on various topics such as involuntary medication, the constitutionality of requiring a conservator for acceptance, restraints, and patient cell phone use in hospital units. Additional responsibilities
Job Title: Spring Internship Job Responsibilities: - Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on civil rights topics related to the organization's clients. - Analyze state and federal statutes and synthesize relevant cases to draw conclusions. - Engage in topics like involuntary medication, the constitutionality of requiring a conservator for acceptance, restraints, and patient cell phone use in hospital units. - Interview clients, observe or participate in th
Job Title: Spring Internship Job Responsibilities: Internship opportunities are designed for students pursuing Associate, Bachelor, and Law degrees. Interns will be involved in various tasks tailored to their field of study, with the organization aiming to match the students' skills with the organization's program needs to ensure a mutually beneficial experience. For Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on civil rights issues affecting the organization's clie
Job Title: Spring Internship Job Responsibilities: 1. Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on civil rights issues affecting the organization's clients. - Analyze statutes (State and federal), synthesize relevant cases, and draw conclusions. - Explore topics such as involuntary medication, the constitutionality of provider requirements, restraints, and patient cell phone use in hospital units. - Interview clients, observe and participate in the treatment mil
Job Title: Spring Internship Job Responsibilities: Internship opportunities are available for students pursuing Associate, Bachelor, and Law degrees. The roles and responsibilities vary according to the level of education and specialization: 1. Law Students: - Conduct legal research and writing on civil rights issues experienced by the organization's clients. - Analyze state and federal statutes, synthesize relevant cases, and draw conclusions. - Research topics may incl
Job Title: Senior Attorney - Detained Job Responsibilities: - Oversee a team of attorneys and paralegals to ensure the provision of high-quality intakes and legal orientations for unaccompanied children residing in immigration detention facilities. - Review intakes by detained team and make determinations regarding eligibility for immigration relief. - Liaison with shelter staff and other stakeholders as needed to maximize efficient and effective services to detained childre
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization is tasked with providing expert legal services to unaccompanied children facing removal proceedings. This includes zealous direct representation and pro bono facilitation, which involves consultation, training, and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys handling organization cases. The Staff Attorney is also responsible for supervising Senior Paralegals, Paralegals, interns, and other
Job Title: Paralegal Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal is responsible for supporting the delivery of legal services through various case support tasks in coordination with attorneys. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting legal research and filling out immigration benefits and other standard forms. - Drafting affidavits and basic motions. - Assisting with hearing and interview preparation. - Maintaining case files and data entry in the case management database. - Condu
Job Title: Christy Fisher Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: The Christy Fisher Legal Fellowship is designed for a 2L or 3L student who will engage in the development of their legal skills within the medical-legal partnership model at the organization. This model is integral to providing holistic care for clients, particularly veterans, as they work towards recovery. The fellowship offers an opportunity for the fellow to immerse themselves in a robust legal aid environme