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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. of Western New York · 2 days ago

Summer Associate

Buffalo, NY, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$20/hr - $20/hr

Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. of Western New York is currently accepting applications for Legal Internships. This 9-week program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in public interest law while assisting clients in various legal matters.

LegalNon ProfitProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Assist Staff Attorneys with the preparation of legal documents for trials, hearings and depositions

Attend trials, hearings, depositions, and related events

Provide critical research and feedback to the attorneys for any case, study, or assigned tasks

Proofread and provide content suggestions for legal documentation

Provide general legal support to the program attorneys, plus other duties and special projects as assigned

Demonstrate cultural competency to work with clients of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and limited English proficiency

Qualification

Legal research skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteProfessional writingCommunication skillsOrganization skillsCultural competencyIndependenceProject management