Legal Intern, Family Law

District of Columbia Bar•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Intern, Family Law provides legal research, legal analysis, and support to Pro Bono Center clinics and programs. The internship is expected to begin June 2026 and will run through August 2026. This is an hourly position working up to 35 hours per week.

Requirements

Interns must be enrolled in a full-time or part-time ABA accredited law school program.
Demonstrated interest in public interest law.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
Strong writing skills.
Ability to attend in-person meetings and events as needed.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact, including in-person, with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, the public and Pro Bono Center and Bar employees.
Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

Law school clinical experience.
Experience with a legal services organization that provides legal services to indigent individuals.
Proficiency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assists staff attorneys and managing attorneys in preparing for legal clinics and resource centers.
Provides legal research and legal analysis on family law issues and related topic areas.
Staffs the Family Law Assistance Network (FLAN) in person.
Reviews documents providing legal information for accuracy and advises Pro Bono Center attorneys on necessary changes to any such documents.
Updates and drafts new materials for self-represented litigants and responds to and maintains records of requests for materials or information.
Conducts intakes with clients, both remotely and in person.
Attends hearings with attorneys to observe, takes notes, and supports staff.
Refers appropriate matters to Pro Bono Center programs as well as other area legal services providers.
Helps to identify emerging issues and develops recommendations for service models.
Assists in preparing community outreach and legal education materials for prospective clients and community members.
Drafts forms, pleadings, reports, correspondence, notices, and other documents for attorney review.
Performs other duties as assigned.