AmeriCorps Justice Intern

Iowa Legal Aid; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 82,260 - 98,531; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Legal Aid is seeking AmeriCorps Justice Interns in Des Moines and other Iowa locations. Interns will work on various projects aimed at supporting low-income individuals, including victims of domestic abuse and ensuring access to essential services. Applicants should be law students who have completed at least their first year. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly Spanish or other languages, is preferred. This position offers a stipend and an education award upon completion.

Qualifications

• Completed at least their first year of law school by the time the internship begins.
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
• Commitment to equal access to justice for all Iowans.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects related to legal areas affecting low-income individuals.
• Support victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
• Assist in protecting consumers from scams and identity theft.

Skills

Background working with low-income, elderly, or disabled individuals

Bi-lingual skills

Education

At least first year of law school completed

Job description

Background

Iowa Legal Aid provides free, high quality legal education, advice and representation to low-income and elderly Iowans with civil legal problems that most dramatically affect them. Iowa Legal Aid seeks applicants for AmeriCorps Justice Intern positions for its regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City and Waterloo, subject to funding availability.

Responsibilities

AmeriCorps Justice Interns get the opportunity to work on projects from a broad range of legal areas, including ensuring housing stability, helping victims of domestic and sexual abuse secure safety and independence, protecting consumers from scams and identity theft, and safeguarding access to basic income, food, disability, and health benefits.

Qualifications

We seek applicants who have completed at least their first year of law school by the time their internship begins; communicate well with individuals and groups, both orally and in writing; are committed to helping make equal access to justice a reality for all Iowans. In compliance with federal law, interns will be required to verify identity and status as a US citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident, and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon enrollment.

• Background working with people who are low-income, elderly, victims of domestic/sexual abuse, and/or have disabilities;
• Bi-lingual skills (e.g. Spanish, Bosnian, Arabic, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, or ASL)

Opening/Closing Date

When filled, with members starting on or after September 8, 2026.

Salary/Benefits

Position # of weeks Hours/week Stipend Education Award

Justice Assistant 36 12.5 $8,100 $1,956.35

Justice Partner 34 9 $5,400 $1,565.08

Applications

Submit letter of application, including geographic preference, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to:

Iowa Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request.
Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats.

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