Paralegal Internship (Summer 2027)

Children's Law Center•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Children's Law Center (CLC) is a non-profit legal services organization representing children in custody, visitation, guardianship, paternity, family offense, and related child protective proceedings in New York Family Courts and Integrated Domestic Violence Parts of the State Supreme Court, as well as in appeals. CLC represents approximately 5,000 children annually across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. Its mission is to empower clients, prevent trauma, and promote wellbeing. CLC seeks enthusiastic and competent Paralegal Interns to support the day-to-day activities of its Paralegal Department. The internship is intended to help interns learn the areas of law in which CLC practices, gain hands-on experience, and assist CLC staff and clients. Following orientation and training, each intern is paired with a mentor and receives close supervision and training. The summer program follows a full-time hybrid schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., June 7 through August 13, 2027.

Requirements

Analytical thinking.
A curious nature.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software.

Responsibilities

Observe court proceedings, interviews, and conferences.
Digest case records, including school and medical records, COI’s, and forensic reports.
Conduct legal and factual cite checking.
Draft legal documents, such as subpoenas, orders to produce, and notices of appeal.
Draft correspondence to clients and collateral witnesses.
Serve as a second-seat attorney during trials by taking notes and gathering and distributing exhibits.
Conduct collateral interviews.
Obtain and copy court files.
Schedule service of subpoenas and other legal documents.
Perform administrative tasks, including filing and scheduling interviews.