Public Benefits Law Intern

4 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Legal Aid Society Of DC Full time
Job Description

Legal Aid Society of DC is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Public Benefits Law Unit as a Summer Intern. The intern will have the opportunity to work with a team of experienced attorneys and public benefits specialists to provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducting research and drafting legal documents
  • Assisting with client intakes and follow-up interviews
  • Observing administrative hearings and substantive client calls
  • Attending unit meetings and all-staff meetings
  • Reviewing medical records and drafting pro se materials

Requirements:

  • Enrollment in law school and interest in public interest law
  • Interest in or experience with public benefits programs preferred

Scholarship Funding:

Legal Aid Society of DC can provide scholarship funding to ensure that summer law students receive no less than $6,125 per summer.

Summer law students are required to apply for outside funding to fund their internships in order to receive supplemental scholarship funding.

We value an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourage applications from interested persons from diverse backgrounds.



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