Legal Admin Intern

Cabrini Green Legal Aid•Chicago, IL

About The Position

CGLA’s Legal Admin Intern assists with administrative tasks related to legal service provision. The position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who will ensure the smooth and effective operation of the organization’s legal teams. This role provides administrative, organizational, and client-facing support functions that allow attorneys, paralegals, and advocates to focus on high-quality legal representation and community-based advocacy. This position is unpaid, but CGLA is open to applicants that have their own external funding sources. Timeline is flexible, but would want a commitment to start as soon as possible and work through mid to late August.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management software.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to take initiative by setting and being accountable to their own work plan.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to learn and retain new information and skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Commitment to a client-centered legal practice and demonstrated interest in working with CGLA’s client population.

Nice To Haves

Current or past educational experience related to legal or paralegal studies
Fluency in Spanish or other languages spoken by our clients

Responsibilities

Maintain case files, databases, and document management systems, including court hearing tracking spreadsheets.
Sort, review, and organize incoming legal mail and distribute appropriately.
Process applications and create client profiles in CGLA’s client database.
Perform eligibility screening for intakes that come through CGLA’s online intake portal.
Collaborate with legal programs paralegals to facilitate CGLA’s intake process.
Other operations tasks as assigned (i.e. front desk coverage, mail sorting, etc.)
Assist the Legal Admin with monitoring and appropriately responding to all incoming intake and legal voicemails.
Assist with client intake by screening online intake applications for legal issues, answering basic questions, preparing and scheduling intakes, and providing referrals as needed.
Ensure client communications regarding intakes and applications are timely, respectful, and accessible.
Maintain confidentiality and trauma-informed practices in all interactions.