Summer Law Student Internship - Fort Collins
About The Position
Law student interns in the Fort Collins office perform a variety of duties depending on their experience level and the needs of office at the time of the internship. The work will primarily be in the areas of family law (divorce, custody, restraining orders) and housing (eviction prevention). The duties can include (1) client interviews and case investigation; (2) drafting of pleadings, motions, and notices in divorce, custody, protection order, or housing actions; (3) legal research memoranda and briefs; and (4) direct representation at court hearings (if authorized to do so under Colorado Rule of Civil Procedure 205.7, Colorado’s Law Student Practice Act). Law student interns in the Fort Collins office also have the opportunity to participate in weekly staff meetings and attend client meetings, court hearings, and mediations.
Requirements
- At least one year of law school
- Strong commitment to legal issues affecting low-income survivors of domestic violence
- Interest in direct client contact
- Legal research and writing skills
- Candidate should be confident and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Responsibilities
- client interviews and case investigation
- drafting of pleadings, motions, and notices in divorce, custody, protection order, or housing actions
- legal research memoranda and briefs
- direct representation at court hearings (if authorized to do so under Colorado Rule of Civil Procedure 205.7, Colorado’s Law Student Practice Act)
- participate in weekly staff meetings
- attend client meetings, court hearings, and mediations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
