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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong legal research and writing capabilities, with a focus on litigation support and advocacy for civil liberties, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals and those living with HIV. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and committed to equity and inclusion in collaborative environments.
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Legal Research SkillsDrafting Litigation DocumentsVerbal and Written CommunicationAttention to DetailMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchDrafting Research MemorandaDrafting Discovery RequestsDrafting AffidavitsDrafting MotionsResearch for Legislative AdvocacyWriting Projects for Public EducationLitigation SupportPolicy AdvocacyTime Management
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizationInitiativeCollaborative Work
Industry Keywords
Civil Rights AdvocacyLGBTQ+ RightsHIV AdvocacyACLU MissionEquity and InclusionDiversityBelongingRespectful Conflict Resolution
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct legal and factual research for current and prospective litigation
- Draft research memoranda
- Potentially draft litigation documents, including discovery requests, affidavits, and motions
- Research and draft materials for legislative advocacy and public education
- Complete research and writing projects supporting litigation, policy advocacy, and public education
- Receive assignments from attorneys across the LGBTQ & HIV Project
- Work under close supervision from the primary intern supervisor and assigning attorneys
- Contribute creative insights and substantive work while developing as a future civil rights advocate
Requirements
What you’ll need- Currently matriculated law student
- Must have completed at least one year of law school by the start of the internship
- Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
- Lawfully authorized to work to receive the stipend
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing and protecting the civil liberties of LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV
- Excellent internet and legal database research skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Initiative to see projects through to completion
- Commitment to the ACLU mission
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, belonging, diversity, collaborative work, and respectful conflict resolution
Benefits
Comp & perks- Stipend of $24/hour for legal interns, taxed
- Partial stipend available for students receiving outside funding, bringing total funding up to the ACLU’s stipend amount
- Remote or hybrid work arrangement
- Full-time internship of 35 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks
- Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
- Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion commitments