Legal Support Intern

Summary: The NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the safety and well-being of children and families. They are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Support Undergraduate Intern to assist the Manhattan FCLS team with various tasks related to family court and child welfare law. Responsibilities: - Attend and observe hearings and record notes - Conduct outreach to case planners and witnesses via telephone and email - Perform data entry into various electronic databases - Assist attorneys and supervisory staff with retrieving/delivering documents throughout the city, file organization, and photocopying records and related documents - Assist with special projects, and provide administrative and clerical support to agency attorneys and the Manhattan FCLS office, as needed Required Qualifications: - As of June of the Program year the prospective intern must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year) Preferred Qualifications: - Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in criminal justice, government, social work, human services, education, or a related field - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Ability to handle confidential information with discretion - Keen attention to detail, a self-starter, and a proactive approach to problem-solving Required Skills: Criminal justice, Microsoft Office Suite, Communication skills Important Skills: Attention to detail Nice-to-Have Skills: Problem-solving Benefits: Public Service Loan Forgiveness