Legal Intern, Housing Justice- Tenant Rights

SeniorLAW Center • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Housing Justice Team at SeniorLAW Center is excited to offer a 15 - 20 hour a week, paid internship opportunity to a Second or Third year law student for the Fall Semester, 2026. Legal Interns in this role will have a complete introduction to direct client advocacy in Philadelphia Municipal Court, the Court of Common Pleas, the Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission and the Philadelphia Eviction Diversion Program.

Requirements

• Second or Third year law student
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Superior writing and communication skills
• Interest in and ability to work with older people
• Sensitivity to older people of different backgrounds required

Nice To Haves

• Third-year law students are preferred
• Second-year students with exemplary direct public interest experience or other legal or relevant work or volunteer experience will be considered
• Relevant experience in a legal program or law office preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest preferred
• Bilingual capabilities a plus

Responsibilities

• Intake and client interviews (in person and by telephone)
• A small individual caseload with supervision
• Assist legal staff with more complex litigation and cases
• Help develop community education materials
• Help conduct outreach workshops and attend community events
• Conduct legal research, writing, and drafting
• Participate in systemic advocacy efforts
• Handle other office tasks and special projects, as needed

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Supportive and flexible hybrid work environment

What This Job Offers

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