Teams at Legal Aid Society

Law Reform Legal Interns support impact litigation and policy initiatives addressing systemic issues affecting Legal Aid clients. Responsibilities may include legal and factual research, client interviewing, discovery and trial practice, drafting legal papers, policy memoranda, legislative testimony, and coalition or public education work. Applicants must be second- or third-year law students with strong research, writing, communication, analytical, and organizational skills, plus a commitment to racial and social justice.

Provides immigration legal services through limited-scope clinics, including preparing applications, consulting with clients, conducting community presentations, training volunteers, identifying legal trends, and developing client resources and best practices. The attorney manages high-volume matters, collaborates with Legal Aid staff and community partners, supports grant-related data updates, and represents the organization in community settings.

Provides paralegal support for criminal defense trial offices, including researching case records, drafting legal documents, filing court materials, preparing cases for trial and discovery, maintaining client files, obtaining court records, interviewing clients, coordinating with attorneys, and connecting clients with services. The role requires legal research, strong writing and organization, computer proficiency, knowledge of New York criminal law, and relevant education or legal work experience.