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D.C. Bar · 2 months ago

Legal Extern, Consumer & General Civil

Washington, DC, US

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is an independent nonprofit organization providing free legal assistance. They are seeking a law student for a legal externship to support various programs by conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and assisting clients.

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Responsibilities

Conducts in-depth research on various legal issues, case law, statutes, and regulations. Externs often summarize their findings in memoranda or briefs

Assists in the preparation of legal documents, such as motions, pleadings, contracts, and briefs. Externs may also draft correspondence and other legal writing

Participates in clients and customer interviews, gathering facts, and helping to prepare clients for court appearances. Externs may also assist in drafting client letters or providing legal information

Observes court proceedings, hearings, and trials. Externs often take notes and may discuss the cases with their supervising attorney or judge

Assists with the organization and management of case files, including reviewing discovery documents, organizing exhibits, and summarizing depositions

Participates in meetings with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders

Performs administrative duties related to case management, such as filing, photocopying, and organizing documents

Assists Pro Bono Center staff in preparing for and reporting on various remote and in-person legal clinics

Attends in-person and virtual clinics and resource center, and provides support to Pro Bono Center staff, volunteer attorneys, and clients

Responds to phone calls and emails from members of the client community, and provides appropriate information and referrals, as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal researchLegal writingPublic interest lawClient interactionCustomer serviceDiversity commitmentInterpersonal skillsOrganizational abilitiesAdaptabilityConfidentialityTeamwork

Required

Successful completion of at least two semesters of law school

Successful completion of a course in legal research and writing

Record of academic and/or professional accomplishment

Demonstrated commitment to public interest law

Must be able to interact with individuals with diverse backgrounds, including people of limited means, with patience and compassion

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Must be detail oriented and deadline driven. Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact, including in-person, with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, the public and Pro Bono Center and Bar employees

Must work well under pressure, possess excellent organizational abilities, and able to manage several priorities in a day

Must be adaptable, creative, and self-motivated

Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information

Preferred

Additional language proficiencies

Previous experience at a non-profit or legal services organization

Company

D.C. Bar

Since 1972 the District of Columbia Bar has been enhancing access to justice, improving the legal system, and empowering lawyers to achieve excellence.

Founded in 1972