Intern: Legal Team

ACLU FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC•, TX

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About The Position

The ACLU of Texas invites individuals, including undergraduate and graduate students, to apply for an internship in the Legal Department. Individuals passionate about civil liberties who are interested in developing skills in the social justice space in the local and state context will find an internship with the ACLU of Texas to be a rewarding learning experience. We are looking for individuals who are curious, creative, and detail-oriented; have strong critical thinking skills. Internships are part-time, requiring a minimum commitment of 10-12 hours per week. We generally prefer that part-time interns commit to work full workdays (i.e., two eight-hour days rather than four four-hour days), but schedules can be flexible. Internships are offered on a remote basis only. This generally requires students to have access to a computer and reliable internet. Houston based interns are welcome to work in our headquarters located in Downtown Houston.

Requirements

One year of college must be completed before the internship commences
Commitment to civil liberties and civil rights and an interest in working toward racial and social justice
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to research and synthesize information
Engaging, outgoing personality capable of projecting compassion and warmth when interacting with complainants
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across teams

Nice To Haves

Preference for rising 3rd or 4th year students

Responsibilities

Reviewing and responding to complaints from across Texas
Identifying community resources
Analyzing patterns in our intake system
Working on special projects alongside the intake coordinator and across departments for community outreach and analysis
Attending intake intern meetings