Consumer Intern, CAMBA Legal Services, Brooklyn

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty.

CAMBA Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) is the legal services arm of CAMBA, Inc. CLS provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers in the areas of consumer law, foreclosure prevention, immigration, housing law, and domestic violence assistance. In addition to providing direct representation and legal advice to thousands of clients, CAMBA attorneys engage in legislative advocacy, impact litigation, community education, and expert training.

About the Role

The Consumer Summer Intern will support legal proceedings in consumer law, working under the supervision of Matthew Schedler at our Brooklyn location (20 Snyder Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226). This is a full-time, hybrid remote position for 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake and assessment of client cases.
• Interview clients and witnesses in preparation for litigation and/or court proceedings.
• Prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, and gather evidence for consumer proceedings.
• Develop legal strategies, arguments, and testimonies for trials, hearings, and oral arguments.
• Draft and file motions, briefs, pleadings, legal memos, and appeals.
• Record case notes and outcomes in CLS’s database in a timely fashion.
• Communicate effectively with clients, staff, peers, and supervisors.
• Manage time effectively and coordinate program activities to maximize team efforts.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive client files, including up-to-date case note documentation.
• Research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, and codes.
• Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations as they relate to clients' cases.
• Review written documentation related to clients' cases for accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• First or second-year law student.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest work and economic justice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong computer literacy in other Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Excellent research and writing skills.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply.