Job Title: Summer 2026 Law Student Internship Job Responsibilities: - Perform legal and case-preparation research - Draft motions - Participate in client interviews and fact-gathering - Maintain contact with existing clients of the organization - Work with attorneys and staff in a collaborative environment, providing high-quality legal services to clients - Attend court hearings and other administrative hearings - Participate in direct examination of clients and witnesses, a
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney is responsible for providing a wide range of legal services to low-income individuals, older adults, veterans, and people with disabilities. The primary focus is on legal problems that impact clients' ability to meet basic human needs such as physical safety, access to healthcare, adequate housing, and financial stability. The key responsibilities include: - Providing legal services on issues including housi
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Staff Attorney, Immigrant Legal Defense Project Duties: Conducts preliminary intake interview, gathers all relevant facts for presentation at Unit meetings. Makes assessment of income eligibility and makes appropriate referrals for those individuals not eligible for Organization services. Recommends exceptions to financial guidelines to the Supervisor. Develops and implements preliminary case strategy in terms of immigration law and procedure. Develops further strategy in te read more
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Paralegal, Immigrant Legal Defense Project The candidate provides general paralegal support for the Immigrant Legal Defense (ILD) Legal Protection team. Conducts intake, research, case review, documentation preparation and other related tasks to support general operations and the work of staff and pro bono attorneys. Conducts intake, as assigned. Conducts legal and factual research. Assesses cases to determine eligibility. Conducts interviews with clients and witnesses. Draf read more
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Summer Internship The law students perform a variety of duties at organization depending on their experience level and the needs of a particular office or project. These duties may include client interviews and case investigation; drafting of pleadings, memoranda and briefs; negotiation; direct representation at administrative hearings; court representation under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711; and legal research. Spanish-speaking ability is a plus. read more
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Part Time Spring Internship The law students perform a variety of duties depending on their experience level and the needs of a particular office or project. These duties may include client interviews and case investigation; drafting of pleadings, memoranda and briefs; negotiation; direct representation at administrative hearings; court representation under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711; and legal research. Spanish-speaking ability is a plus. read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here
Part Time Fall Internship The law students perform a variety of duties depending on their experience level and the needs of a particular office or project. These duties may include client interviews and case investigation; drafting of pleadings, memoranda and briefs; negotiation; direct representation at administrative hearings; court representation under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711; and legal research. Spanish-speaking ability is a plus. read more
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Summer: 2 month prior Prairie State Legal Services - Waukegan Contact Mr. Lawrence Smith Managing Attorney Prairie State Legal Services 325 W. Washington Street Suite 100 Waukegan, IL 60065 Website: Description: This office of Prairie State Legal Services serves Lake County, Illinois (one of the six counties surrounding Chicago). They provide civil representation to low income, elder and disabled clients in cases of domesti read more
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Fall Internship The students work directly with attorneys. Students attend court and administrative hearings, do legal research, interview clients and witnesses and assist with program outreach. Duties include: legal research, observing court proceedings, interviewing witnesses, settlement negotiations, pre-trial discovery, correspondence, trial practice, and drafting documents. 1Ls and 2Ls are considered. Application Deadline: 2 months prior read more
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Spring Internship Students attend court and administrative hearings, do legal research, interview clients and witnesses and assist with program outreach. Intern duties include: legal research; observing court proceedings; interviewing witnesses; settlement negotiations; pre-trial discovery; correspondence; trial practice; and drafting documents. Areas of Practice Exposure: Public Benefits; Domestic/Domestic Violence; Housing; Disability Rights; and Elder Law. Deadline: read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here
Summer Internship Students attend court and administrative hearings, do legal research, interview clients and witnesses and assist with program outreach. Interns' duties include: legal research; observing court proceedings; interviewing witnesses; settlement negotiations; pre-trial discovery; correspondence; trial practice; and drafting documents. Areas of Practice Exposure: Public Benefits; Domestic/Domestic Violence; Housing; Disability Rights; and Elder Law. Deadlin read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here
Summer Internship The students work directly with attorneys. Students attend court and administrative hearings, do legal research, interview clients and witnesses and assist with program outreach. Duties include: legal research, observing court proceedings, interviewing witnesses, settlement negotiations, pre-trial discovery, correspondence, trial practice, and drafting documents. 1Ls and 2Ls are considered. Application Deadline: 2 months prior read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here