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Legal Counsel For The Elderly Intern

Company

AARP
Address , Washington, 20049
Employment type INTERN
Salary $21 an hour
Expires 2023-10-12
Posted at 8 months ago
Job Description
Overview:
AARP’s Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) champions the dignity and rights of vulnerable Washington, D.C. seniors 60-plus, providing free legal and social work services to those in need — empowering, defending, protecting, and helping thousands of clients each year in many areas of civil law.

Under the supervision of an experienced and licensed attorney, the LCE intern will be exposed to and participate in a variety of legal functions related to the practice of law in an elder law setting for low income older persons. Interns will complete the internship gaining client interaction skills, subject area knowledge, and a supervised experience in individual client representation and systemic advocacy.

Students interested in issues related to landlord-tenant, economic security, healthcare benefits, long-term care services, homeownership preservation, combatting fraud and financial abuse, and identifying solutions to systemic problems, should apply. This paid internship position will begin in the Fall of 2023 and end in late December.
Responsibilities:
The intern will engage in a variety of functions, typically including but not limited to the following:
  • Performing legal research and writing
  • Meeting clients in the community (at home or in various facilities)
  • Interviewing current and prospective clients
  • Observing the formulation and implementation of legal strategies
  • Observing attorneys in court or in administrative proceedings
  • Documenting in computerized case management database
  • Conducting fact-finding investigations
  • Drafting correspondence
  • Following settlement negotiations
  • Preparing discovery requests
  • Drafting motions
  • Aiding in the preparation of court cases
Qualifications:
  • Prospective intern must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school, classified as a rising 2L, 2L, rising 3L, or 3L at the start of the internship; have demonstrated interest in serving the needs of low income 60+ individuals and have a sensitivity to the needs of the elderly
  • The ability to speak languages in addition to English is a plus but is not required

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements
  • Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
  • Regular and reliable job attendance
  • Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
  • In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

Compensation and Benefits
The hourly rate is $21. Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as telecommuting workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work and telecommuting can only be done within the United States and its territories.


Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.