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Real Estate & Nonprofit Law Intern

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Job Summary The Legal Intern will support 3CDC's Chief Legal Officer and all legal work for the organization by assisting with a wide range of legal and regulatory matters related to nonprofit ...

Real Estate & Nonprofit Law Intern

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Job Summary The Legal Intern will support 3CDC's Chief Legal Officer and all legal work for the organization by assisting with a wide range of legal and regulatory matters related to nonprofit ...

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A Nonprofit Legal Intern provides legal support to nonprofit organizations, working under the supervision of licensed attorneys. Their tasks often include conducting legal research, drafting documents, assisting with compliance issues, and supporting advocacy efforts. Interns gain hands-on experience in nonprofit law, such as tax exemption, governance, and regulatory matters. This role helps students or recent graduates develop practical legal skills while contributing to the mission of nonprofit organizations.

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As a Nonprofit Legal Intern, you can expect to assist with legal research and writing, draft documents such as memoranda or contracts, and support attorneys in case preparation. You may also help with compliance reviews, attend meetings with clients or partners, and participate in advocacy initiatives. Interns often collaborate closely with legal staff, program teams, and sometimes external stakeholders, providing a diverse perspective on nonprofit operations and public interest law. This hands-on experience offers valuable insight into the unique legal challenges faced by nonprofit organizations.

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To thrive as a Nonprofit Legal Intern, you need a solid understanding of legal research, writing, and analysis, typically gained through law school coursework or related experience. Familiarity with legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis and proficiency in Microsoft Office are commonly expected. Strong organizational skills, professionalism, and a commitment to social justice help interns excel in fast-paced nonprofit environments. These competencies enable interns to effectively support legal teams, advance organizational missions, and build essential skills for a legal career.
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CAMBA Legal Services - Consumer Summer Intern

CAMBA INC

Brooklyn, NY • On-site, Remote

$0.01/mo

Temporary, Internship

Re-posted 27 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Assist clients in completing intake applications and support attorneys at intake meetings.

  • Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.

  • Prepare legal documents such as affidavits, briefs, pleadings, and letters.


Job description

Program Overview:

CAMBA Legal Services is a community-based law practice in Brooklyn and Staten Island that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New York City residents. Our mission as a dedicated and diverse staff of lawyers and paralegals is to provide our clients with the highest quality of legal representation while standing committed with our communities in the fight for racial, social and economic justice. Our unique approach at CLS seeks to empower clients through collaborative and holistic representation that provides the tools needed to navigate New York City’s legal systems and corresponding governmental agencies. We believe that housing, the freedom from unjust lending and collection practices, and the safety of immigrant communities are inalienable human rights that must be protected at all times to realize true justice and equity.

Position Overview:

CAMBA’s Consumer Law Project provides legal assistance to clients in consumer matters, including debt collection proceedings, broken lease cases, auto fraud cases, identity theft, and other consumer frauds. We represent consumers citywide, defending individuals who have been sued in state court as well as litigating affirmative suits in state and federal court. The intern’s responsibilities may include legal research and writing, factual investigating, participating in client meetings, observing court proceedings, shadowing and assisting at limited-scope assistance clinics. This position is unpaid. The internship will be based in CAMBA’s Brooklyn office and partially remote.

What The Summer Legal Intern Does:

CAMBA’s Consumer Law Project provides legal assistance to clients in consumer matters, including debt collection proceedings, broken lease cases, auto fraud cases, identity theft, and other consumer frauds. We represent consumers citywide, defending individuals who have been sued in state court as well as litigating affirmative suits in state and federal court. The intern’s responsibilities may include legal research and writing, factual investigating, participating in client meetings, observing court proceedings, shadowing and assisting at limited-scope assistance clinics. This position is unpaid. The internship will be based in CAMBA’s Brooklyn office and partially remote.

The person filling this position is expected to do legal research and writing; factual investigation; participate in and support client meetings; and attend and observe court proceedings. This may further include:

  • Assist clients in completing CLS intake applications and forms, support attorneys at intake meetings, including by preparing questions, taking notes, copying documents, and speaking with the client directly.
  • Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, legal articles, etc.
  • Prepare legal documents such as affidavits, briefs, pleadings, and letters.
  • Analyze discovery documents.
  • Investigate facts and law to determine causes of action or defenses and prepare cases accordingly.
  • Inspect and investigate case files at court.
  • File legal documents with court clerks.
  • Follow up with clients and other organizations regarding client progress toward legal goals.
  • Prepare document requests.
  • Support attorneys providing limited-scope assistance at court-based clinics.

Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Currently enrolled in a JD program as a first or second year law student

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated commitment to non-profit work and/or economic justice
  • Excellent research and writing skills

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About CAMBA

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Industry

Non-profits

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1977