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Fall River

Legal Intern

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  • Internship
  • Fall River, MA

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:    The Legal Intern is directly responsible for review of cases and assisting with legal matters concerning clients of the Guardianship Program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
  • Assist with drafting correspondence, pleadings, and other documentation in connection with case work.
  • Shadow case managers to learn legal aspect of treatment with antipsychotic medication.
  • Become familiar with court forms and filing fees.
  • Assist with court hearings, appeal hearings, etc.
  • Assist with research for specific cases.
  • Respond to reasonable expectations of the Agency and/or Program Director.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Must be a candidate for J.D. Degree and currently enrolled in law school or a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a member in good standing with the Board of Bar Overseers.
 



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