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CAMBA · 1 day ago

Summer Legal Intern, CAMBA Legal Services

Brooklyn, NY

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

CAMBA is a community organization dedicated to providing inclusive resources and support to New Yorkers. They are seeking a Summer Legal Intern to assist in providing legal assistance to low-income residents, focusing on consumer law matters and supporting attorneys in various legal tasks.

Health CareNon ProfitProfessional ServicesSocial

Responsibilities

Assist clients in completing CLS intake applications and forms, support attorneys at intake meetings, including by preparing questions, taking notes, copying documents, and speaking with the client directly

Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, legal articles, etc

Prepare legal documents such as affidavits, briefs, pleadings, and letters

Analyze discovery documents

Investigate facts and law to determine causes of action/defenses and prepare case accordingly

Inspect and investigate case files at court

File legal documents with court clerks

Follow up with clients and other organizations regarding client progress toward legal goals

Prepare document requests

Support attorneys providing limited-scope assistance at court-based clinics