Fall Domestic Violence/family Law Legal Program Internship

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Fall Domestic Violence/Family Law Legal Program Internships

Intern will have significant contact with clients from a variety of cultures and will work directly with the attorneys and clients in helping to prepare cases. The DV/FL program represents clients in civil protection order (CPO) and domestic relations branch (DRB) cases (i.e. divorce, custody, and child support) as well as advocates for clients who are witnesses in criminal investigations and cases in DC. Will perform tasks that include but are not limited to: conducting client intake interviews, accompanying clients to court as an advocate, drafting legal documents (i.e. complaints and motions), draft trial documents for attorneys (i.e. opening, direct examination, cross examination, closing), conducting legal research in complex CPO and DRB cases, translating documents in English and Spanish, and assisting the paralegal with pro se family law cases. Spanish or Amharic proficiency required. Undergraduate Interns: Spanish or Amharic proficiency strongly preferred.

Duration: September – December (at least 16 hours per week).

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AYUDA.
8757 Georgia Ave Suite 800
Silver Spring
Maryland
United States 20910
Website : http://ayuda.com/