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Metropolitan Family Services · 3 days ago

Intern Legal Aid Society

Chicago, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Metropolitan Family Services is a comprehensive human services agency that empowers families to reach their greatest potential. The Legal Aid Society seeks an intern to gain litigation exposure, assisting with client representation, legal research, and document preparation.

Communities

Responsibilities

Provide research case law and procedure for effective client representation

Assist in identifying and analyzing legal problems and solutions relevant to a practice group’s area of law

Support in participating with attorneys in client interviews and negotiations with adverse parties

Assist in preparing legal documents including motions, discovery materials, and pleadings in connection with court proceedings

Assist maintaining client files; and

Work effectively with staff and a diverse client population

Qualification

JD program enrollmentResearch skillsWriting skillsIllinois 711 LicenseSpanish fluencyProfessionalismPatienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

Currently enrolled in a JD program

An interest in public interest law and direct services legal work

Strong research and writing skills

The ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and co-workers

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work effectively on individual assignments and as part of a team

Patience and professionalism while working with diverse clients

Preferred

An Illinois 711 License or ability to obtain one early in the internship

Spanish language fluency

Company

Metropolitan Family Services

Metropolitan Family Services is a family social services company providing programs to help families in various communities. It is a sub-organization of Metropolitan Peace Initiatives.

Founded in 1857