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Legal Department Intern

LocationWashington D.C.
SetupOn-site
LevelEntry
Posted1w ago
Legal

Quick answer

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is hiring an in-person Legal Department Intern in Washington D.C. paying $18.40 per hour to assist with research, administrative work, and legal department projects.

Role
Legal Department Intern
Organization
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law
Location
Washington D.C.
Work setup
On-site
Level
Entry
Compensation
$18.40 per hour
Category
Legal

The role

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is seeking an intern to provide administrative, research, writing, and general project support to the Legal Department in Washington D.C.

What you'll do

  • Assist with general research and administrative work
  • Coordinate meetings and draft routine correspondence
  • Attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations
  • Assist with data entry relating to past and current litigation matters
  • Compile template litigation pleadings and court rules
  • Review and update litigation-related website content

What it takes

  • Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Independent self-starter
  • Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
  • Experience with database or information-management systems
  • Passion for legal and policy issues

What you'll bring

Excellent researchwritingand analytical skillsHighly organized and detail-orientedIndependent self-starterExperience with Windows

Frequently asked questions

Where is the internship located?

The internship is in-person at the Washington D.C. office of The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law.

What is the compensation?

The internship pays $18.40 per hour.

What are the key qualifications required?

The key qualifications include excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, highly organized and detail-oriented, independent self-starter, experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word, and passion for legal and policy issues.

How do I apply?

Applications should be submitted through the online system or by email to [email protected] with 'Spring Legal Department DC Internship' in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early application is encouraged.

Is the internship paid?

The internship is paid at a rate of $18.40 per hour, but the Brennan Center will follow the rules of your school regarding internships, which may affect whether the internship is paid or not.

How to apply

Apply directly on The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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