Legal Support Intern

Summary: The NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families. They are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Support Undergraduate Intern to support the Brooklyn FCLS team with day-to-day tasks within the Borough Office and Brooklyn Family Court. Responsibilities: - Draft and prepare subpoenas for service, and redact case records - Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings and trials by organizing evidence, exhibits, and case materials - Perform data entry into various electronic databases - Assist attorneys and supervisory staff with retrieving/delivering items from various agencies throughout the city, file organization, and photocopying records and related documents - Assist with special projects and provide administrative/clerical support to agency attorneys and the Brooklyn FLCS 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: Legal research, Data entry, Microsoft Office Suite Important Skills: Interpersonal skills, Communication skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Attention to detail, Problem-solving, Self-starter Benefits: Public Service Loan Forgiveness