Georgia Legal Services Program

Summer Intern

Georgia Legal Services Program  •  Georgia (Onsite)  •  17 days ago
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Job Description

Georgia Legal Services Program (“GLSP”) provides free legal services on a wide range of civil

matters, including family law, housing, access to public benefits, eviction prevention,

farmworkers rights, and access to education. Our team works to give our clients the means to

escape abuse, feed their families, maintain their homes, and improve their quality of life.

GLSP seeks to hire 1L or 2L summer legal interns. The legal intern will work in one of GLSP’s

10 regional offices in Georgia. GLSP has regional offices located in Atlanta, Albany, Augusta,

Columbus, Dalton, Gainesville, and Macon.

DUTIES:

• Assist local attorneys with client cases in the areas of family law, housing, public

benefits, education, health, and estate planning, and others.

• Draft briefs, motions and memorandums in preparation for use in court and

administrative hearings.

• Conduct direct client interviews under the supervision of a licensed attorney.

• Engage in monthly visits to local community centers to identify the legal needs of

community members.

• Conduct community legal education sessions and engage in outreach activities.

• Produce quality legal research for assistance in client cases and the creation of pro se

client materials.

• Observe and participate in court proceedings for client’s cases.

• Actively participate in weekly case review meetings.

Requirements

• Current law student who is a 2L or 1L at an ABA accredited law school.

• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team in a professional and collaborative

manner.

• Must have reliable transportation and a valid license.

• Ability and interest in working with diverse populations, backgrounds and perspectives.

• Willingness to commute or temporarily relocate to the local office assigned for the

internship period.

• Ability to speak Spanish is highly valued.

The internship period is ten weeks with the dates being negotiable. A $7,000 salary will be

provided. Submit a resume, cover letter, statement of interest, and writing sample by e-mailing it

to Smills@glsp.org

GLSP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Georgia Legal

Services Program not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race,

color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy,

medical condition, veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital or other

protected status

Georgia Legal Services Program

About Georgia Legal Services Program

For 49 years, Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), has offered free legal services to Georgians with low incomes who reside outside metro Atlanta in 154 of the state’s 159 counties. We believe everyone has a right to high quality legal services regardless of location. Our nonprofit law firm exists to ensure qualifying Georgians have access to quality legal services from trusted advocates and partners. Our 10 regional offices provide free legal services in the areas of family law, housing, access to public benefits, eviction prevention, farmworkers rights, and access to education.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Year Founded
1971
Website
glsp.org
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