ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Neighborhood Legal Services Jobs (NOW HIRING)

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE

Paralegal Non-Exempt

Chicago, IL · On-site

$24.03 - $25.96/hr

Erie Neighborhood House (ENH), a social service agency serving the Chicago metropolitan area and ... Support the Legal Services Department's deportation defense team for both detained and non ...

Erie Neighborhood House

Paralegal

Chicago, IL · On-site

$24.03 - $25.96/hr

Erie Neighborhood House (ENH), a social service agency serving the Chicago metropolitan area and ... Van Buren St office and their basic function is to provide paralegal support to the legal team ...

previous page

Showing results 41-60

All JobsLegal JobsLegal Specialist JobsNeighborhood Legal Services Jobs

Neighborhood Legal Services information

What is the difference between Neighborhood Legal Services vs Public Defender?

AspectNeighborhood Legal ServicesPublic Defender
CredentialsLegal degree, bar admission, legal experienceLegal degree, bar admission, legal experience
Work EnvironmentNonprofit offices, community outreachCourts, detention centers, legal offices
Employer & IndustryNonprofit legal aid organizationsGovernment, criminal defense
Primary FocusCivil legal aid for low-income communitiesCriminal defense for indigent clients

Neighborhood Legal Services and Public Defenders both require legal credentials and serve low-income populations. However, Neighborhood Legal Services primarily provides civil legal aid, while Public Defenders focus on criminal defense. Their work environments and employer types differ, with Neighborhood Legal Services working in nonprofit settings and Public Defenders in government courts.

More about Neighborhood Legal Services jobs

What cities are hiring for Neighborhood Legal Services jobs?

Cities with the most Neighborhood Legal Services job openings:

What states have the most Neighborhood Legal Services jobs?

States with the most job openings for Neighborhood Legal Services jobs include:

What job categories do people searching Neighborhood Legal Services jobs look for?

The top searched job categories for Neighborhood Legal Services jobs are:

Neighborhood Legal Services jobs near you
Infographic showing various Neighborhood Legal Services job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Legal Intern

Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs

New York, NY • On-site

$17/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Join a team where your professional growth directly impacts vulnerable families across New York City by providing crucial housing services and eviction prevention legal support that helps clients achieve permanent, stable housing.
At NAICA, we're committed to being an employer of choice by attracting top talent, fostering an engaging work environment, and providing the support you need to advance your career while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Title: Legal Intern
Location: Bronx, NY (On-site)
Reports to: Director of Legal Services
Pay Range: $17.00 - $17.00 per hour
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
Status: Part time (up to 25 hours per week)
About NAICA: Since 1974, NAICA has provided culturally and linguistically client-centered housing, legal, and social support services to residents of the Bronx. Our mission is to promote self-efficacy and improve the quality of life for individuals and families across New York.
NAICA's Legal Department provides free legal services to low-income households facing eviction and those residents with immigration matters throughout the Bronx. We advise, assist, and represent tenants to prevent displacement, secure essential repairs, and ensure access to critical public benefits. Our Immigration attorney can provide advice, representation and referrals for low-income Bronx residents with immigration matters. Through direct representation, housing advocacy, and community education, NAICA serves some of New York City's most vulnerable communities.
About the NAICA Legal Support Center: The legal support center provides advice, representation and referrals for underserved and marginalized immigrants in the Bronx. We provide free legal services and consultations in a culturally and linguistically sensitive manner, working closely with clients, community partners, the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) and social service providers.
Role Summary: NAICA seeks law students to join our Legal Department as Legal Interns/Fellows during the Fall, Spring, or summer terms. Interns work directly with the Staff Attorney and gain hands-on experience in Immigration law. This internship is ideal for students interested in civil legal services, immigration law, public interest law, and direct client advocacy.
Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties:
The Legal Intern is responsible for, but not limited to:
  • Support Staff Attorney handling matters in various Immigration Courts and at Know Your Rights workshops.
  • Conduct legal research and draft memos, briefs, motions, and other substantive filings.
  • Draft legal correspondence.
  • Shadow Staff Attorneys during proceedings.
  • Attend client meetings and assist with case preparation.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, and bend over.
  • Ability to lift, reach, and handle objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to travel to different locations within New York City, as needed

Work Environment / Schedule Requirements:
  • While standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, employees may be required to work on or during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications:
  • Open to 1L and 2L law students (full-time or evening programs).
  • Strong interest in immigration law, public interest work, civil legal services, or poverty law.
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Familiarity with immigration law and previous immigration internship or clinic experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds with sensitivity and professionalism.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Commitment to racial, economic, and housing justice.
  • Spanish proficiency is a plus but not required.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Gain direct experience in immigration law.
  • Strengthen legal research, writing, and courtroom skills.
  • Develop a working understanding of immigration law.
  • Learn how to support clients navigating USCIS, the court system, and any applicable public benefits.
  • Build the competencies required for public interest legal practice.

Equal Employment Opportunity
NAICA is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. As such, discrimination in any aspect of hiring or employment based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.
Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. NAICA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. NAICA also offers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Applicants seeking an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process should contact Human Resources by sending an email to HumanResources@naicany.org with the Subject "Reasonable Accommodation Request."
Competitive Benefits Package
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for full-time employees
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • Paid Time-off
  • Vol Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Term Life and AD&D insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program support (EAP)
  • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Aflac: Short-Term Disability, CA, Accident and Hospital
  • Employee Discount Program

False Statements
Misrepresentation of your experience, skills, education, or other qualifications, or submission of false/fraudulent information or documentation during or after the application process may result in the rejection of your application or termination of your employment.
At-Will Employment Disclaimer
While we sincerely hope to form a long and mutually beneficial working relationship, NAICA is an at-will employer. Therefore, employment is subject to termination at any time, with or without notice or cause, at the discretion of you or the organization.

Apply