Summer Law Student Internship - Alamosa

Colorado Legal Services • Alamosa, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alamosa office of Colorado Legal Services provides client-centered and trauma-informed advice and representation to low-income people in a variety of legal areas impacting basic personal needs in a resource-disadvantaged community. These areas include housing, consumer, family, and public benefits law. The Alamosa office of Colorado Legal Services proudly serves the six counties of the San Luis Valley, providing excellent legal assistance, advice, and in-court representation to the most vulnerable people of this proud community. Law student interns in the CLS Alamosa office begin working with clients on the very first day and can expect to feel essential to our office staff. Individual duties will be assigned based on experience level, but all interns work together with the CLS Alamosa team to complete applicant interviews, research case histories, draft pleadings, and participate in hearings before courts or administrative agencies. Interns in the Alamosa office will have the unique opportunity to get hands-on exposure in a wide-variety of civil practice areas in the San Luis Valley. In addition to client-centered experiences, CLS Alamosa interns participate in community outreach activities to learn more about the needs of our clients against the backdrop of day-to-day life as part of our income-eligible community.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to legal issues affecting low-income individuals
• Strong interest in research, writing and interviewing
• Candidate should be confident and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-speaking ability

Responsibilities

• Draft letters and simple motions for review
• Assist with hearing preparation, memos, legal research, client communication, and case management
• Participate in and conduct client interviews and assist the staff with identifying legal issues in our clients’ cases
• If appropriate, advocate in court under the Law Student Practice requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees