Internship

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Internship

The intern will work with staff attorneys on routine cases, handle administrative cases as the primary advocate under the supervision of an attorney, and participate in significant client advocacy projects. Handle Administrative Cases As primary advocate under attorney supervision, handle limited number of administrative cases such as Unemployment Insurance appeals, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid disability appeals, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamp or other administrative cases; attend to cases on a timely basis; keep clients notified of progress on cases; maintain case files in accordance with program policy; maintain tickler system, prepare periodic case reports as required; close cases promptly upon completion of representation. Primarily responsible for at least one administrative hearing and generally will handle between two and five hearings during the summer. Although opportunities are presented to watch one or two hearings and close attorney supervision is provided, actually make the presentation of cases. Will consider students who qualify for public interest stipends through law school, who are eligible for work-study grants, or who can work on a volunteer basis.

Additional Information

Send resume ; writing sample; the names and telephone numbers of two references.

Company info

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
Mary Schilli
1431 Elisabeth Avenue,
Charlotte
North Carolina
United States 28204
Website : https://charlottelegaladvocacy.org/