Intern, Intake Unit
About The Position
Legal Aid DC is seeking a spring intern to join its Intake Unit. The 12-week internship runs from January 8, 2027, through April 2, 2027. Interns receive substantive assignments that support clients, and Legal Aid will help spring-semester interns receive course credit. Interns primarily work from Legal Aid’s offices in NW DC, with the option to work remotely for some tasks if approved by their supervisor. Interns may also work from the SE office based on organizational needs. Spring interns should expect to work at least 12 hours per week. The Intake Intern assists with conducting and processing intakes from applicants and provides administrative and operational support across Legal Aid’s practice areas. Additional tasks may include composing letters, reviewing assigned court dockets for follow-up, filing court documents electronically or in person, gathering and organizing documents, requesting interpreters and translations, and supporting outreach partnership events. The intern is expected to work independently, with support and supervision from the Intake Program Director and a member of the Intake Unit. The internship offers a scholarship of up to $2,650 for the 12-week term. Interns are not eligible for this funding if they receive outside internship funding or participate in a school program that precludes payment.
Requirements
- Be a current undergraduate student or graduate interested in public interest.
- Be able to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Provide client intake support by receiving and processing inquiries and requests for assistance across all of Legal Aid’s practice areas.
- Provide administrative and operational support across all of Legal Aid’s practice areas.
- Assist in developing Intake material for internal use.
- Interact with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather information and provide support as needed.
- Collaborate with staff from across all Legal Aid’s practice areas.
- Compose letters; review assigned court dockets for follow-up action; file court documents electronically or in person; assist with document gathering and organization; request interpreters and document translations; and support outreach partnership events.
Benefits
- Scholarship of up to $2,650 for the 12-week internship, subject to funding eligibility.
- Legal Aid will help spring-semester interns receive course credit for their internships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
