AARP · 18 hours ago
Abe Krash Law Fellow (Summer)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$21/hr - $21/hrAARP’s Legal Counsel for the Elderly champions the dignity and rights of vulnerable Washington, D.C. seniors. The Abe Krash Law Fellow will work with LCE’s Tenant Advocacy and Support practice to expand access to justice for low-income senior tenants at risk of homelessness, gaining hands-on experience with client representation and legal research.
ElderlyNon ProfitSocial Impact
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys in providing legal representation to tenants in housing matters
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents
Participate in client meetings, gather evidence, and help investigate cases
Prepare education materials and participate in outreach efforts to educate senior tenants of their rights and protections in eviction proceedings
Analyze housing right-to-counsel initiatives in other jurisdictions and identify strategies to strengthen efforts in DC
Collaborate with attorneys, social workers, community-based organizers, and policy advocates to address client needs and systemic issues
Qualification
Required
Completion of a bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 2 years completed at an accredited law school at the start of the fellowship
Demonstrated commitment to public interest, with a preference for landlord-tenant law
Direct experience and familiarity with the legal services setting (clinical experience may count toward this requirement)
Superb written and oral communication skills
Amenability to local travel
Knowledge of DC housing laws, DC government agencies, DC neighborhoods, and community resources is a plus
Ability to speak languages in addition to English is a plus, but is not required
Regular and reliable job attendance
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise
Company
AARP
AARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50.
Founded in 1958
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Consumer Technology Association
2019-07-29Grant
Leadership Team
M
Myechia Minter-Jordan
Chief Executive Officer
Andy Miller
SVP, Innovation & Product Development
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