Legal Intern, LGBTQ & HIV Project

The ACLU seeks a Summer Legal Intern for the LGBTQ & HIV Project to conduct legal research, drafting, and support advocacy efforts in a remote or hybrid setting. Your RoleHere’s what you will be doing:• Complete research and writing projects supporting the LGBTQ & HIV Project’s litigation, policy advocacy, and public education goals• Draft memoranda, affidavits, and briefs• Conduct legal and policy research• Research prospects for new litigation, including factual and legal claims• Draft materials for public education• Work under close supervision of attorneys with varying experiences and management stylesAbout YouThe company is looking for:• Current law students who have completed at least one year of law school by the internship start• Demonstrated commitment to advancing civil liberties of LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV• Excellent research skills, including internet and legal database research• Strong verbal and written communication skills• Attention to detail, excellent organizing and time-management skills• Proficiency in bolthires Office Suite• Initiative to see projects through to completion• Must be based in the U.S.for the entire internship durationCompensation & Benefits• Stipend of $24/hour (taxed) for lawfully authorized students• Remote or hybrid work options based in New York City• Full-time commitment of 35 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeksTraining & DevelopmentInterns receive close supervision and exposure to attorneys with diverse experiences to develop substantive legal skills and civil rights advocacy. All candidates must formally submit an application. The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails regarding application status.Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possibleReport this job Apply tot his job