Family Law Intern
About The Position
The Legal Intern participates in a structured educational experience within the Firm’s Family Law practice and gains practical exposure to the day-to-day operations of a law firm. Under the direction and supervision of attorneys and other legal team members, the intern observes and assists with legal and case-related activities intended to develop professional communication, legal research, organization, judgment, and other practical legal skills. The internship is generally expected to involve approximately 20 hours per week, with a schedule designed to accommodate academic commitments. This unpaid internship includes supervised assignments, observation, training, and feedback to support professional development. The Firm will work with interns seeking academic credit to accommodate applicable educational institution requirements, including reasonable documentation or evaluation requirements. The internship is for a defined period and does not create an expectation or guarantee of paid employment upon completion.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited law school, college, or university.
- Strong verbal and written communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Dependable, punctual, professional, and accountable, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to follow instructions, accept constructive feedback, apply what is learned, and ask questions when clarification is needed.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise appropriate judgment when handling sensitive information.
Nice To Haves
- Law students are preferred, although undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in law or the legal profession will also be considered.
- Spanish proficiency is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys and legal team members with supervised case-related projects and assignments.
- Conduct basic legal and factual research and summarize findings for the legal team.
- Assist with preparing, proofreading, formatting, and organizing legal documents and correspondence.
- Assist with reviewing and organizing case files, records, exhibits, discovery, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with preparing hearing, mediation, trial, and other case-preparation materials.
- Review documents and case information for completeness, organization, and basic inconsistencies.
- Observe client meetings, consultations, hearings, and other legal proceedings when appropriate and authorized.
- Gain exposure to case management, Firm workflows, professional standards, client service, and legal-office procedures.
- Participate in Firm and team meetings, training sessions, and case discussions when appropriate.
- Assist with supervised case-related and administrative projects that support learning and professional development.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise professionalism when handling client and Firm information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
