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Legal Counsel For The Elderly Lce Intern

AARP

Legal Counsel For The Elderly Lce Intern

Washington, DC
Internship
Paid
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    Job Title: Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) Intern Job ID: 12459934 Job Function: Intern Full/Part Time: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Job Category: Legal Location: Washington, DC US Business Unit: Human Resources Group City: Washington Business Unit Description Founded in 1975, Legal Counsel for the Elderly chions the dignity and rights of vulnerable Washington, D.C. seniors, 60 and older, providing free legal and social work services to those in need empowering, defending and protecting. LCE staff help 6,000+ clients each year in many areas of civil law. Attorneys represent seniors facing foreclosures, evictions, and consumer fraud. LCE handles Medicaid and Social Security cases, provides benefits checkups to assure that seniors and Veterans are receiving the benefits they are due, prepares Wills and Powers of Attorney, and educates elders in ways to avoid Medicare and Medicaid fraud. Clients come to LCE directly through the LCE Legal Hotline, they are referred by partner organizations and the courts, and LCE attorneys, plus its more than 800 volunteers, are regularly in the community meeting elders at senior centers and faith-based organizations. LCE also accommodates homebound seniors by providing legal services in their homes. LCE houses the office of the D.C. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which advocates on behalf of seniors in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and those receiving home health care. LCE has a strong relationship with a number of pro bono law firms that assist staff with approximately 600 cases a year. LCE staff testify and make recommendations regarding laws before the D.C. Council that affect seniors, and have been instrumental in bettering conditions for D.C. seniors through assistance with local legislation. More than 40 years after its founding, LCE continues to develop innovative, cost-effective ways to deliver legal services, serving as a model for organizations around the country. LCE is incorporated as a 501(c) (3) and is an affiliate of AARP. Summary Under the supervision of an experienced and licensed attorney, the LCE intern will be exposed to and participate in a variety of legal functions related to the practice of law in an elder law setting for low and moderate income older persons. The intern will complete the internship with an exposure to and some knowledge of various functions in the practice of law and have the opportunity to engage in such activities as well as learn a significant amount of elder law in the process. Responsibilities The intern will engage in a variety of functions, typically including the following: * Interviewing of current and prospective clients; * Conducting fact investigation; * Calling clients on the phone and/or visiting them in the community or at the court or administrative tribunal; * Documenting computerized case management data bases; * Conducting legal research and writing; * Observing attorneys in court or in administrative proceedings; * Drafting correspondence; * Observing the formulation and implementation of legal strategies; * Following settlement negotiations. Requirements The successful applicant will be enrolled as a law student in an accredited law school, have demonstrated interest in serving the needs of lower income older people and have a sensitivity to their needs. Spanish-speaking ability is a plus. AARP also considers non-traditional interns who are looking to re-enter the workforce or change careers. This may include those who have previously graduated college and are now enrolled in a continuing education program. To Apply for this Opportunity 1. Click APPLY to complete the online application and submit a current resume in response to this posting; 2. Attach a copy of your transcript detailing the number of accumulated credits and your current GPA (a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required); 3. Be prepared to submit two letters of recommendation; which can be from a college or university professor or a manager who is familiar with your work (please note that we cannot complete the hiring process without these references) 4. Be prepared to submit writing sles, if required for the position Benefits Offered Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

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