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Organization Overview: Colorado Legal Services (CLS) is Colorado’s statewide nonprofit legal aid program, with twelve offices providing civil legal  assistance  to low-income Coloradans throughout the state. CLS provides free legal  assistance  in a broad variety of legal areas, including family law, public benefits, eviction defense, consumer protection, services to survivors of serious crime and human trafficking, and many others. CLS has strengthened lives,  assisted  families, and supported communities–one person at a time for over 100 years. We are committed to providing high-quality, free legal advice and representation to eligible individuals throughout Colorado. We have a long history of successful impact and advocacy. CLS strives to bring about substantive, transformational change in the lives of those we serve. We value representation. At CLS, we value and respect our staff's wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We ensure representation of our client communities in our staff, Board of  Directors  and leadership teams. We also envision a fair,  just,  trusted, and harm reductionist legal system which emphasizes access to and implementation of true justice for every Coloradan. Position Summary: Law students perform a variety of duties at CLS depending on their experience level and the needs of the  particular project  or office. These duties include client interviews and case investigation, drafting of pleadings, memoranda and briefs, direct representation at administrative  hearings and legal research. In the Colorado Springs office of CLS, the law student will shadow and work in general legal services. In addition to the duties above, the law student will shadow attorneys at various hearings, including family law, public benefits, housing, consumer law, and other matters. The law student will have  additional  training on client-centered approaches. Essential Duties: • D raft letters and simple motions for review • A ssist  with hearing preparation, memos, legal research, client communication, and case management • If  appropriate , advocate in court under the Law Student Practice requirements Required Qualifications: • S trong commitment to legal issues affecting  low-income individuals • S trong interest in research,  writing  and interviewing • Candidate should be confident and able to work both independently and as part of a team Preferred Qualifications: • Spanish-speaking ability Location: This position is  supporting  the  Colorado Springs  office.  Some in-person hours  required  but  we can consider hybrid or remote options for the right candidate. Time commitment: Part -time . Compensation: The position is unpaid but is open to receiving other work study funds that are  student generated . Students may apply for course credit through their Externship Program. How to Apply : Please  submit  your resume and cover letter via the “Apply for This Job” link for this job opening on  our   careers page .  We will not be reviewing applications sent via e-mail or physical mail.  If you have questions about this internship or any others at Colorado Legal Services, please contact Kirsten Hoaby, Denver Volunteer and Pro Bono Manager, at [email protected]