Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc. · 15 hours ago
Undergraduate Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026
Portland, Maine, United States
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerPine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc. is a non-profit organization in Maine providing civil legal assistance to vulnerable residents. They are offering four full-time undergraduate internship opportunities for Summer 2026, where interns will engage in client intakes, legal research, and assist with various program needs while gaining insights into Maine's civil legal system.
Law EnforcementLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Work closely with paralegals to intake new clients both in court and through call center hours
Meet with clients and assist with preparation of necessary paperwork and the collection of relevant evidence, including gathering documents, and photographing living conditions
Attend case meetings (as schedule allows) where attorneys collaboratively review cases and develop legal strategies for litigation
Shadow advocates at a variety of court proceedings, and possibly observe trial or law court arguments
Assist with community outreach programs and research related to project and grant development
Assist with administrative tasks (data entry, copying, filing, etc.) as assigned
Qualification
Required
Highly motivated student interns
Demonstrated interest in working with low-income individuals from diverse backgrounds
Strong research skills
Strong writing skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a group
Students must successfully pass a conflict and criminal background check before the internship is finalized
Preferred
In-person or hybrid (partially in-person, partially remote) schedule is strongly preferred for the Consumer Unit internship
Work primarily in person, but a hybrid schedule (partially in-person, partially remote) may be considered for the Lewiston Basic and Family Law/Victims' Rights Units internship
Company
Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc.
Our Vision We believe that there should be fairness, justice and equality for all, and, that if we can instill more fairness in our society, there will be less poverty.
Founded in 1967
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-04-30
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