Housing Summer Intern, CAMBA Legal Services, Brooklyn

CAMBA•New York, NY

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

CAMBA is a community organization dedicated to building an inclusive New York City by providing resources and support for individuals and families to thrive. CAMBA Legal Services (CLS) is the legal arm of CAMBA, offering free civil legal services in areas such as consumer law, foreclosure prevention, immigration, housing law, and domestic violence assistance. The Housing Unit specifically focuses on preserving affordable housing in Brooklyn and Staten Island by representing low-income individuals and families facing eviction, harassment, or habitability issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
First- or second-year law student (1L or 2L)
Demonstrated commitment to public interest work and economic justice
Excellent written & verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Strong Computer literacy in other Microsoft Office Suite products.
Demonstrated commitment to non-profit work and/or economic justice
Excellent research and writing skills

Responsibilities

Conduct client intake and assessment of client cases.
Interview clients in preparation for litigation and/or court proceedings.
Prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, etc. in landlord/tenant proceedings.
Gather evidence to formulate defense or to institute legal action on clients’ behalf.
Develop legal strategies, arguments, and testimonies in preparation for presentation of cases for trials, hearings, and oral arguments.
Draft and file motions, briefs, pleadings, legal memos, and appeals.
Record case notes and outcomes in a timely fashion in CLS’s data base.
Communicate effectively with clients, staff, peers, and supervisors.
Manage own time effectively and coordinate program activities to maximize efforts of the team.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive client files, including up to date case note documentation.
Research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, legal codes, etc.
Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations as they relate to clients’ cases.
Review written documentation related to clients’ cases for accuracy, completeness, and clarity (i.e., court documents, case files, etc.).
Participate in staff meetings.
Other duties as assigned.