New York Bar Foundation Joan L. Ellenbogen Fellowship

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New York Bar Foundation Joan L. Ellenbogen Fellowship

The fellow will work under the supervision of Her Justice staff attorneys and the senior director of legal services. Will learn basic interviewing skills through client interviews and will also learn substantive matrimonial law. Conduct client intakes for divorce matters; Assist clients in all aspects of uncontested and litigated divorces; Draft responsive pleadings and motions; Research legal issues and write memoranda of law; Attend working group meetings; Work with litigating attorneys on active divorce cases in the Supreme Courts and attend court appearances. Must be current third-year law student or newly graduated law student from a New York State law school (J.D. or L.L.M.). Knowledge of family or matrimonial law helpful. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

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Send a cover letter with two references, resume and writing sample.

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Her Justice Inc.
100 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York
New York
United States 10005
Website : http://www.herjustice.org/