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Spring Legal Intern - Remote

Posted 4 days ago
Finance / Legal
Internship
DC, USA
$22.00/hour

Overview

American Oversight (AO) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog that advances truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to government records. We use multiple tools, backed by aggressive litigation, to fight attacks on democratic institutions, threats to civil rights and liberties, abuses of power, and erosion of government transparency.

In Short

  • Seeking a part-time Spring Legal Intern.
  • Support the legal team through legal research and writing.
  • Work up to 15 hours per week for 10 weeks.
  • Coordinate schedule with supervisor.
  • Draft FOIA requests and court pleadings.
  • Conduct legal research to support litigation strategy.
  • Collaborate with research team.
  • Observe litigation proceedings.
  • Contribute to reports for AO's website.
  • Attend legal team and staff meetings.

Requirements

  • At least one semester at an ABA-accredited law school completed.
  • Strong writing, research, and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze situations and apply sound judgment.
  • High degree of professional ethics and integrity.

Benefits

  • Gain hands-on experience in legal advocacy.
  • Opportunity to work with experienced lawyers.
  • Flexible scheduling based on intern's availability.
  • Potential for future recruitment into the legal team.

A.O

American Oversight

American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog organization dedicated to promoting truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to access government records. Founded in 2017, the organization employs various strategies, including aggressive litigation, to combat threats to democratic institutions, civil rights, and government transparency. American Oversight has successfully exposed misconduct and abuses of power, revealing significant issues such as voter fraud claims, government pressure campaigns, and election integrity concerns. Committed to public-interest advocacy, the organization aims to defend marginalized communities and demand accountability at all levels of government.

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