Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are looking for highly motivated law students to join KIPP DC’s Legal Team in the spring or summer. The Legal interns will support the Legal team for approximately ten weeks between January and May (Spring) or June and August (summer). Dates are flexible.
Legal Interns will have the opportunity to assist the Legal Team and work on a broad variety of projects including Title IX, employment, corporate governance, real estate, and education policy. Additionally, Legal Interns will have the opportunity to engage with other senior staff through meetings, informational interviews, and skill-building workshops. Legal Interns are a non-exempt position and will report to the Assistant General Counsel.
Qualifications
● Current enrollment in a J.D. program
● Dedication to KIPP DC’s mission
● Organized and detailed-orientated
● Willingness to take initiative do whatever it takes to get the job done
● Belief that no job is too big or too small
● Willingness and desire to learn
● Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Additional Information
HOW TO APPLY:
All interested applicants should visit online at http://www.kippdc.org/careers/apply-now/ and the job posting located under “Regional Roles" section. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment Team via e-mail at careers@kippdc.org. Please include a cover letter with your application.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.
Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.
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