Public Interest Intake Intern (Spring 2027)

Legal Aid DC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 9,100 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship funding

Job summary

Legal Aid DC is seeking a Spring 2027 internship in the Intake Unit. The internship runs for 12 weeks, January 8, 2027, to April 2, 2027, with interns working primarily from our NW DC offices and potentially remote with supervisor approval.

Interns assist with intake processing, letters, docket review, document handling, interpreters, and translations, gaining hands-on exposure across practice areas. Interns receive scholarship funding up to $2,650 for the 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Current undergrad student or graduate.

Responsibilities

• Provide client intake support by receiving and processing inquiries and requests for assistance across all of Legal Aid’s practice areas.
• Provide administrative and operational support across all of Legal Aid’s practice areas.
• Assist in developing Intake material for internal use.
• Interact with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather information and provide support as needed.
• Collaborate with staff from across all Legal Aid’s practice areas.

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

Legal Aid DC is seeking a Spring 2027 internship in the Intake Unit. The internship runs for 12 weeks, January 8, 2027, to April 2, 2027, with interns working primarily from our NW DC offices and potentially remote with supervisor approval.

Interns assist with intake processing, letters, docket review, document handling, interpreters, and translations, gaining hands-on exposure across practice areas. Interns receive scholarship funding up to $2,650 for the 12 weeks.