Fall Domestic Violence/family Law Legal Program Internship

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Domestic Violence/Family Law Legal Program Internship
The intern will have significant contact with clients from a variety of cultures and will work directly with the attorneys and clients in helping to prepare cases. The DV/FL program represents clients in civil protection order (CPO) and domestic relations branch (DRB) cases (i.e. divorce, custody, and child support) as well as advocates for clients who are witnesses in criminal investigations and cases in DC. The DV/FL legal intern will perform tasks that include but are not limited to: conducting client intake interviews, accompanying clients to court as an advocate, drafting legal documents (i.e. complaints and motions), draft trial documents for attorneys (i.e. opening, direct examination, cross examination, closing), conducting legal research in complex CPO and DRB cases, translating documents in English and Spanish, and assisting the paralegal with pro se family law cases. Spanish proficiency required. Internship interviews will include a Spanish portion to evaluate proficiency if applicant states Spanish proficiency. Previous experience in immigration, domestic violence, family law, or criminal law is helpful. Previous experience working with immigrant communities, victims of crime, and/or LGBTI community is highly desired.
Fall: September – December

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