Struggling with credit card bills? Behind on medical payments? Overwhelmed by debt? Organization
Ascend Justice
177 N State St., Ste. 500
500 W Harrison St., Ste. 1900
Chicago, IL 60643
United States
Remote or telecommuting:
Only Economic Justice, Family Defense, Family Law, Immigration, and Incarcerated Survivors Program internships can be considered for hybrid work. The Order of Protection internship is fully in person at the Domestic Violence Courthouse office location (555W. Harrison St.)
Job Description
Interns choose one of our practice areas for their internship. Specific duties vary by program, however general intern duties include interviewing and communicating with clients; performing legal research on related issues; drafting pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and client communications; working directly with attorneys in preparing for contested hearings; and other duties as assigned. Students licensed under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 may act as counsel in court under the supervision of an attorney.
Internships run for an entire academic term. Intern can also elect to work for the entire school year. Internship may be fully remote or partially in person depending on current conditions, state and local regulations, and individual preference.
Qualifications
General Requirements
• Ability to work in fast-paced legal environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with people in crisis
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Flexible, self-motivated
General Requirements
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Sense of humor
• 12+ hours per week during school year (Mon-Fri only)
Economic Justice/Family Defense/Family Law/Incarcerated Survivors Interns
Interns must be law students. Spanish language proficiency and 711-License eligibility may be helpful, but not required.
Immigration Interns
Law students, graduate students, and undergraduate students are welcome. Spanish language proficiency is highly preferred.
Order of Protection Interns
Law students, graduate students, and undergraduate students are welcome. Spanish language proficiency and 711-License eligibility may be helpful, but not required.
Order of Protection interns MUST be able to work from 9AM-4PM at least one day a week. Interns in all other divisions must commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week during the school year. Ascend Justice offices are only open Monday-Friday. There are no evening or weekend opportunities.
Pay scale and benefits
Internshpis are unpaid.
Position type
How to Apply
Apply on our website: https://www.ascendjustice.org/join-our-team/internship/