Civil Rights Legal Intern

The Civil Rights Legal Intern will gain an inside look at CAIR’s civil rights work, providing exposure to a variety of case types and various aspects of a non-profit law office. Interns will conduct intake interviews with clients who call the hotline and manage their own caseload of clients.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal case intakes and screening potential cases
• Legal research and writing related to pertinent civil rights issues
• Providing litigation and administrative support to the legal department
• Assisting admin staff in office processing and management
• Supporting projects and tasks assigned by attorneys
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to public interest or civil rights work
• Strong research and writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and phone skills
• Ability to work well in team environments

Requirements

• Minimum time requirement of one semester
• Part- or full-time schedules preferred.