Constitutional Litigation Intern (Remote) - Public Interest

Americans United; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for ten weeks

Commuter subsidy

Remote work option

Job summary

Americans United for Separation of Church and State seeks fall and spring legal interns devoted to civil rights and First Amendment protections. Interns gain substantive legal experience through research, writing, and exposure to major constitutional issues.

You may work remotely from anywhere in the United States, with opportunities to work in our Washington, D.C. office. Compensation includes a prorated stipend for ten weeks of full-time work and commuter subsidy where applicable.

Qualifications

• Law students (any year) with commitment to public interest and separation of religion and government.
• Willingness to support civil rights and First Amendment issues in litigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ongoing litigation by conducting legal and factual research and writing.
• Analyze potential new litigation and draft demand letters to resolve constitutional violations.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, or discovery as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Factual analysis

Communication

Education

Law school student

Tools

Video conferencing

Job description

Americans United for Separation of Church and State seeks fall and spring legal interns devoted to civil rights and First Amendment protections. Interns gain substantive legal experience through research, writing, and exposure to major constitutional issues.

You may work remotely from anywhere in the United States, with opportunities to work in our Washington, D.C. office. Compensation includes a prorated stipend for ten weeks of full-time work and commuter subsidy where applicable.