2026 FALL INTERN
About The Position
Children's Law Center is now accepting applications for our Fall intern program. If you are a candidate seeking real-life, hands-on experience with our attorneys, social work investigators, and other CLC staff, this is a great opportunity for you! Internship opportunities are open to applicants seeking academic credit through the program, as well as those who are simply looking to obtain some experience and insight into our organization's work and the larger child welfare field. Candidates of various education and work experience levels will be considered. CLC will not consider current law students or practicing attorneys for the fall intern program.
Requirements
- An enthusiastic attitude and desire to learn more about court- involved youth and their families.
- Effective and respectful communication skills with children, teens, their families, and caregivers.
- An ability to maintain professional and effective relationships with court personnel and coworkers.
- Availability of at least 8 hours per week, in blocks of 4 hours. We ask that you be available 8 am – 12 pm and/or 1 pm – 4 pm.
- While the role may allow for some remote work opportunities, successful candidates must be able to come into the office as needed.
- Role may require travel offsite; candidates should have dependable means of transportation. If looking for a social work internship, dependable transportation is a requirement.
Responsibilities
- Conduct phone calls to clients.
- Schedule client appointments.
- Observe/take notes during court proceedings.
- Accompany the attorney to client interviews; take notes
- Manage and organize electronic case files
- Complete standard judicial forms.
- Other administrative tasks as needed
- Attending home visits with CLC social work investigators and collaborating on report writing.
- Communicating with clients and families on case-related matters under the supervision of a CLC employee.
- Visit with clients, caretakers and others to develop a trusting and professional relationship with clients
- Interview caretakers and children, to the extent possible, to observe and document the children’s current living situation, developmental progress and emotional wellbeing
- Assist attorneys with client interviews
- Special projects related to CLC policy work.
- Sorting clothes and toys for our foster youth donation center.
- Administrative support like filing, copying, etc.,
- Assisting other CLC departments as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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