2027 SPRING INTERN

Children's Law Center of California • Monterey Park, CA

2h

About The Position

Children's Law Center (CLC) is accepting applications for its Spring 2027 intern program. Interns gain hands-on experience working with CLC attorneys, social work investigators, and other staff. The program is open to applicants seeking academic credit and to those seeking experience and insight into CLC’s work and the child welfare field. Candidates with varied education and work experience levels will be considered. Current law students and practicing attorneys are not eligible.

Intern assignments may involve legal support, social work activities, special projects, or general administrative assistance. Legal work is conducted under an attorney’s direct supervision. Social work activities are undertaken with CLC social work investigators or other employees. The position is temporary and unpaid, and is designed around local university and college academic calendars. CLC will coordinate with successful candidates and their schools on academic-credit arrangements, including tracking and verifying hours.

Interns must be available at least eight hours per week in four-hour blocks, during the stated 8 a.m.–12 p.m. and/or 1 p.m.–4 p.m. availability periods. Some remote work may be possible, but interns must be able to come to the office as needed and complete a virtual orientation during their first week of onboarding. The role may require offsite travel; dependable transportation is required for social work internships. Applications must include a cover letter. The application deadline is Friday, November 20, 2026.

Requirements

• Have an enthusiastic attitude and a desire to learn about court-involved youth and their families.
• Have effective and respectful communication skills with children, teens, families, and caregivers.
• Be able to maintain professional and effective relationships with court personnel and coworkers.
• Be available at least eight hours per week in four-hour blocks, during 8 a.m.–12 p.m. and/or 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
• Be able to come into the office as needed, even though some remote work may be available.
• Complete a virtual orientation during the first week of onboarding.
• Have dependable transportation for possible offsite travel; dependable transportation is required for social work internships.
• Submit a cover letter with the application.
• Current law students and practicing attorneys are not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Conduct phone calls to clients under an attorney’s direct supervision.
• Schedule client appointments.
• Observe court proceedings and take notes.
• Accompany attorneys to client interviews and take notes.
• Manage and organize electronic case files.
• Complete standard judicial forms and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Attend home visits with CLC social work investigators and collaborate on report writing.
• Communicate with clients and families about case-related matters under the supervision of a CLC employee.
• Build trusting and professional relationships with clients, caretakers, and others.
• Interview caretakers and children, to the extent possible, to observe and document children’s living situations, developmental progress, and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist attorneys with client interviews.
• Work on special projects related to CLC policy.
• Sort clothes and toys for the foster youth donation center.
• Provide administrative support, including filing and copying.
• Assist other CLC departments as needed.

Benefits

• CLC will work with successful candidates and local universities and colleges on arrangements for earning academic credit, including tracking and verifying hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed