Spanish Speaking Legal Intern at WomensLaw.org

WomensLaw.org, a program of the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), is located in Brooklyn, NY. WomensLaw.org aims to provide easy-to-understand legal information and resources to women living with or escaping domestic violence and/or sexual assault. By reaching out through the Internet, we empower women and girls to lead independent and productive lives, free from abuse and assault.

Our website (http://www.womenslaw.org/) publishes state-specific legal information about domestic violence and sexual assault. We also provide help through email, directly to women and advocates, throughout the U.S. 
Law student interns at WomensLaw.org have the unique opportunity to produce information and materials that will be viewed by thousands of survivors. Currently, over 70,000 different people visit our site per month; we also answer over 400 emails from survivors monthly.

We are seeking a Spanish-speaking law school intern for Summer 2011 to work full time, Mon-Fri, approximately 35 hours per week from our Brooklyn, NY office (in DUMBO).
The intern will conduct legal research and prepare and update plain-language legal information for publication on the WomensLaw.org website. Topic areas include:

• Federal immigration information, 
• State-specific restraining order information, 
• State-specific custody information, 
• State-specific divorce information, 
• Information on stalking and other crimes, 
• Other legal areas affecting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, (including, but not limited to cross-cultural access to legal material and services). 
The intern will also answer e-mails, in English and Spanish, from victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and assist our Latina Outreach Project Coordinator with community workshops and presentations.
Qualifications

• MUST show a prior dedication to women's issues including, but not limited to, domestic violence, sexual assault, immigration, etc.

• MUST be fluent in written and spoken Spanish

• Family law and or Immigration law coursework or experience is strongly preferred but not required.

• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.

• Highly organized and self-motivated.

• Strong coordination and planning skills.

• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects at once, as well as assist with other organizational needs.

• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.

• Flexible, positive, and compassionate manner; able to handle sensitive situations.

• Basic computer skills required (MS Windows, Word, Internet)

WomensLaw.org offers a challenging and rewarding environment. We value creativity, respect, and a democratic approach to decision making. We seek interns, employees and board members with a diversity of experiences and backgrounds who are committed to empowering domestic violence survivors with legal information and support. WomensLaw.org envisions an organization built on the spirit of service, creative thinking, personal experience, and academic research, characterized by staff participation, diversity and the nurturing of staff aspirations. Interns are a vital part of WomensLaw.org and are included in organizational decision-making throughout the term.

Salary: None

To apply for a Summer 2011 internship with WomensLaw.org, please send a cover letter and resume to Stacey Sarver, Esq., Legal Director via email: stacey@womenslaw.org