Since 1932, Legal Aid DC has provided civil legal assistance to clients in individual cases and engaged in systemic reform. Currently, we provide individual representation in consumer law, domestic violence/family law, housing, public benefits, and appellate matters. We also work on immigration matters and help individuals with the collateral consequences of their involvement with the criminal justice system. From the experiences of our clients, we identify opportunities for law reform, public policy advocacy, and systemic impact and appellate litigation.
Legal Aid believes that meaningful pursuit of our anti-poverty mission requires an unwavering commitment to racial justice and equity. We aspire both to reflect the rich racial diversity of the communities we serve and to value, respect, and empower our staff and clients to be effective agents of change. For more information about Legal Aid please visit our website, www.LegalAidDC.org.
This internship is for Summer 2025 and will be 10.5 weeks in duration. Interns at Legal Aid DC have the unique opportunity to receive substantive assignments that will have an immediate impact on our clients. Interns work primarily out of Legal Aid’s offices in NW DC, with the option to perform some work remotely if approved by their supervisor. Interns may also work out of our SE office based on organizational needs. Summer interns should expect to work full time.
The Development & Intake Intern may also assist with other tasks assigned by various staff across all of Legal Aid’s practice areas, including, but not limited to composing letters, review assigned court dockets for follow up action; file court documents electronically or in person, assist with document gathering and organization, request interpreters for scheduled meetings, and request document translations through third party provider and provide support to various outreach partnership events.
Responsibilities:
Development Department
- Support individual and organizational donors by providing acknowledgment letters and other important tax documentation.
- Maintain Legal Aid’s donor database system, DonorPerfect, ensuring that donor records are up-to-date and that all contributions have been properly recorded.
- Conduct in-depth research on current and prospective philanthropic funders to identify alignment with Legal Aid DC values and priorities
- Other duties as assigned
Intake Program
- Provide client intake support by receiving and processing inquiries and requests for assistance across all Legal Aid practice areas.
- Provide administrative support across all Legal Aid practice areas.
- Assist in developing Intake material for internal use.
- Interact with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather information and provide support as needed.
- Collaborate with staff from across all Legal Aid practice areas
Requirements: Current undergrad or graduate student interested in social justice, legal services, and/or nonprofit development.
To Apply:
Legal Aid DC values an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourages applications from interested persons from diverse backgrounds of any race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
We strongly encourage applications from people with personal experience with the criminal justice system and/or with lived experiences in the communities we serve.
Submit your application, cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript or letter of matriculation here. Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2025.
