2026 FALL INTERN

Your Impact on the Mission

Your Impact on the Mission – Excellence in Advocacy
Intern responsibilities may vary by assignment. They generally fall into three categories:

• Legal: Conduct phone calls to clients.
  Schedule client appointments.
  Observe/take notes during court proceedings.
  Accompany the attorney to client interviews; take notes.
  Manage and organize electronic case files.
  Complete standard judicial forms.
  Other administrative tasks as needed.
• Social Work: Attending home visits with CLC social work investigators and collaborating on report writing.
  Communicating with clients and families on case-related matters under the supervision of a CLC employee.
  Visit with clients, caretakers and others to develop a trusting and professional relationship with clients.
  Interview caretakers and children, to the extent possible, to observe and document the children’s current living situation, developmental progress and emotional wellbeing.
  Assist attorneys with client interviews
• Other Special Projects: Related to CLC policy work.
  Sorting clothes and toys for our foster youth donation center.
  Administrative support like filing, copying, etc.,
  Assisting other CLC departments as needed.

Requirements

• An enthusiastic attitude and desire to learn more about court- involved youth and their families.
• Effective and respectful communication skills with children, teens, their families, and caregivers.
• An ability to maintain professional and effective relationships with court personnel and coworkers.
• Availability of at least 8 hours per week, in blocks of 4 hours. We ask that you be available 8 am – 12 pm and/or 1 pm – 4 pm.
• If looking for a social work internship, dependable transportation is a requirement.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

The Fall Intern position is a temporary, unpaid position, designed to align with the academic calendars of local universities and colleges. CLC will work with successful candidates on appropriate arrangements with local universities and colleges regarding earning academic credit for time spent in the intern program, including tracking and verifying hours.

About CLC

CLC is the largest children's legal services organization in the nation, advocating for tens of thousands of children and youth in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Placer County foster care systems. We are a powerful voice for our clients, fighting in and out of the courtroom for family reunification, permanence, educational opportunity, health and mental health services, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being. We want all of California’s children to have the support they need to succeed. We work to accomplish this goal through direct legal representation for children, multidisciplinary advocacy and support, and public policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, individual with disability, medical condition, marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected group status or non-job related characteristic of an individual as directed by law.