D.C. Bar · 2 months ago
Legal Extern, Future Planning and Probate
Washington, DC, US
Full-time
Hybrid
New GradThe D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is an independent nonprofit organization seeking a law student for a legal externship in Spring 2026. The role involves supporting the Future Planning and Probate Program by assisting with legal research, client interactions, and preparation of legal documents.
AssociationComplianceConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Conducts in-depth research on various legal issues, case law, statutes, and regulations. Externs often summarize their findings in memoranda or briefs
Assists in the preparation of legal documents, including as various probate forms and estate planning documents such as powers of attorney, disposition of bodily human remains, and last wills and testaments. Externs may also draft correspondence and other legal writing
Participates in client and customer interviews, gathering facts, and helping clients complete forms for court filings. Externs may also assist in drafting client letters or providing legal information
Assists with the organization and management of case files, including reviewing discovery documents, organizing exhibits, and summarizing depositions
Participates in meetings with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders
Performs administrative duties related to case management, such as filing, photocopying, and organizing documents
Assists Pro Bono Center staff in preparing for and reporting on various remote and in-person legal clinics
Attends in-person and virtual clinics and resource center, and provides support to Pro Bono Center staff, volunteer attorneys, and clients
Responds to phone calls and emails from members of the client community, and provides appropriate information and referrals, as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of at least two semesters of law school
Successful completion of a course in legal research and writing
Record of academic and/or professional accomplishment
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law
Must be able to interact with individuals with diverse backgrounds, including people of limited means, with patience and compassion
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be detail oriented and deadline driven. Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent 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
Must work well under pressure, possess excellent organizational abilities, and able to manage several priorities in a day
Must be adaptable, creative, and self-motivated
Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information
Preferred
Additional language proficiencies
Previous experience at a non-profit or legal services organization
Company
D.C. Bar
Since 1972 the District of Columbia Bar has been enhancing access to justice, improving the legal system, and empowering lawyers to achieve excellence.
Founded in 1972
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Margarita Lorenzetti, CPA, CGMA
Chief Financial Officer
Matt Butler
Chief Operating Officer
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