Legal Services of Eastern Missouri · 2 months ago
Fall / Spring Legal Intern (unpaid)
St Louis, MO
Internship
Onsite
InternLegal Services of Eastern Missouri advances justice through legal representation, education and supportive services. They are seeking a legal intern to assist in various duties including shadowing attorneys, drafting legal documents, and conducting research.
Legal
Responsibilities
Shadow attorneys in court, including at hearings, status conferences, trials and settlement negotiations
Attend client meetings and make phone calls to clients with case updates or to obtain information
Draft pleadings on new cases, assist with discovery in ongoing cases, draft and serve subpoenas
Perform research on legal issues for specific cases or for more systemic or ongoing projects
Write legal memoranda summarizing research findings
Draft policy letters and write papers
Assist in preparing for and attend community education and outreach presentations/events
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in an accredited law school
Demonstrated interest in public interest law work and/or working with low-income communities and individuals
Ability to engage and collaborate with clients from diverse backgrounds
Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with colleagues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic, high motivation, and able to take initiative and be resourceful
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and able to handle confidential information with discretion
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office/365 and able to learn new software, including case management systems
Company
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri advances justice through legal representation, education and supportive services.
Founded in 1956
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
Bayer Fund
2021-02-22Grant· $0.03M
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