Legal Internship / Externship

The ACLU of Arizona seeks legal interns/externs. Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working in our Legal Department and assisting in aspects of legal advocacy and litigation.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

The Legal Department Intern will help provide legal research and writing to support the litigation work of the Legal Department. This position is for the Legal Department at large, and the intern will gain exposure to areas of work not limited to a specific project or issue.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Interns will gain valuable experience by working with the team on a wide variety of issues. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct legal research and analysis Draft legal memoranda, briefs, or other legal documents as assigned Participate in discovery and trial practice as opportunities arise Conduct factual research and analysis in preparation for advocacy or litigation Attend department, staff, and cross-departmental campaign meetings Other projects as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

The internship is open to law students who have completed at least one year of law school. Interns should possess the following: Excellent research skills, including internet and legal database research Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing The ability to analyze complex legal issues Initiative to see projects through to completion Attention to detail, excellent organization and time-management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice Commitment to the mission of the ACLU of Arizona The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction. The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:View email address on click.appcast.io . Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr ARIZONA CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION