Who We Are:
Founded in 1990, the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) is a leading not-for-profit civil legal services organization advocating for adults, children, and families that are experiencing poverty or have low income. We tackle the legal challenges and systemic barriers that threaten our clients’ economic stability, well-being, and safety. We address emerging and urgent needs with comprehensive, free civil legal services, direct representation, impact litigation, policy advocacy, financial counseling, medical-legal partnerships, and community education and partnerships. NYLAG’s staff of 380 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year.

Employment Law Project Internship:
The Employment Law Project provides representation in cases involving discrimination, wage and hour, sick and family leave, as well as unemployment insurance issues. Intern responsibilities will include client intake and interviewing, legal research and writing, drafting demand letters and pleadings, as well as other duties that arise related to ongoing litigation. Strong preference for applicants with Spanish fluency.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Client intake and interviewing
Drafting demand letters and pleadings
Legal research and writing
Other tasks as they arise

Qualifications:

MUST BE CURRENT LAW STUDENT. UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
Strong commitment to public interest law
Superior communication (oral, written, and presentation) skills
Professional presence and demeanor

Application Instructions: Please save resume, cover letter, and a writing sample in one pdf.

NYLAG’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.

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