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CAMBA · 1 day ago

Summer Legal Intern, CAMBA Legal Services

Brooklyn, NY

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

CAMBA is a community organization that provides essential services to New Yorkers, and they are seeking a Summer Legal Intern to support their Consumer Law Project. The intern will assist with legal research, client meetings, and court proceedings, providing valuable support in consumer matters.

Health CareNon ProfitProfessional ServicesSocial

Responsibilities

Assist clients in completing CLS intake applications and forms, support attorneys at intake meetings, including by preparing questions, taking notes, copying documents, and speaking with the client directly

Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, legal articles, etc

Prepare legal documents such as affidavits, briefs, pleadings, and letters

Analyze discovery documents

Investigate facts and law to determine causes of action/defenses and prepare case accordingly

Inspect and investigate case files at court

File legal documents with court clerks

Follow up with clients and other organizations regarding client progress toward legal goals

Prepare document requests

Support attorneys providing limited-scope assistance at court-based clinics