Legal Admin Intern

Position Overview:

CGLA’s Legal Admin Intern assists with administrative tasks related to legal service provision. The position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who will ensure the smooth and effective operation of the organization’s legal teams. This role provides administrative, organizational, and client-facing support functions that allow attorneys, paralegals, and advocates to focus on high-quality legal representation and community-based advocacy.

This position is unpaid, but CGLA is open to applicants that have their own external funding sources. Timeline is flexible, but would want a commitment to start as soon as possible and work through mid to late August.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative & Operational Support

· Maintain case files, databases, and document management systems, including court hearing tracking spreadsheets.

· Sort, review, and organize incoming legal mail and distribute appropriately.

· Process applications and create client profiles in CGLA’s client database.

· Perform eligibility screening for intakes that come through CGLA’s online intake portal.

· Collaborate with legal programs paralegals to facilitate CGLA’s intake process.

· Other operations tasks as assigned (i.e. front desk coverage, mail sorting, etc.)

Client & Community Support

· Assist the Legal Admin with monitoring and appropriately responding to all incoming intake and legal voicemails.

· Assist with client intake by screening online intake applications for legal issues, answering basic questions, preparing and scheduling intakes, and providing referrals as needed.

· Ensure client communications regarding intakes and applications are timely, respectful, and accessible.

· Maintain confidentiality and trauma-informed practices in all interactions.

Experience and Education Requirements:

· High School Diploma or GED

· Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management software.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Ability to take initiative by setting and being accountable to their own work plan.

· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

· Ability to learn and retain new information and skills.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

· Commitment to a client-centered legal practice and demonstrated interest in working with CGLA’s client population.

Preferred:

· Current or past educational experience related to legal or paralegal studies

· Fluency in Spanish or other languages spoken by our clients

Internship Start Date: June 1, 2026

Internship End Date: August 7, 2026

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to Mackensey Carter at internships@cgla.net and put Legal Admin Intern in the subject line.