D.C. Bar · 3 months ago
Legal Extern, Advocacy & Justice Clinic
Washington, DC, US
Full-time
Hybrid
New GradThe D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is an independent nonprofit organization seeking a law student for a legal externship position in Spring 2026. The role involves supporting the Advocacy and Justice Clinic by conducting legal research, assisting in case management, and participating in community outreach programs.
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Responsibilities
Conducts in-depth research on various legal issues, case law, statutes, and regulations. Externs summarize their findings in memoranda or briefs
Investigates and researches best practices and successful model programs of legal services providers and bar associations, nationally
Participates in gathering facts and may also assist in drafting client letters or providing legal information
Performs administrative duties related to case management, such as filing, photocopying, and organizing documents
Assists Pro Bono Center staff in preparing, executing, and reporting data for various remote and in-person legal clinics
Attends in-person and virtual legal clinics, and provides support to Pro Bono Center staff, volunteer attorneys, and clients
Identifies and establishes relationships with community programs and organizations to present community education on Social Security disability benefits rights, protections, and responsibilities
Engages as main contact with community programs and organizations to schedule outreach programs
Participates in community workshops
Collaborates with Advocacy & Justice marketing and communication teams to create effective outreach materials
Keeps accurate and timely reports of contacts, participating programs, organizations and outreach activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
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
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Margarita Lorenzetti, CPA, CGMA
Chief Financial Officer
Matt Butler
Chief Operating Officer
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