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Legal Intern

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Internship

United States

March 20, 2025 Summer Associate / Legal Internship

Job Description

Student Technical Specialist

Requisition ID	req32865
Working Title	Legal Intern
Pay	23.00 Hourly
Campus	Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department	Off Campus Work Study (454F)
Employment Type	Student Employment
Student Type
Status	Non-Exempt
Background Check Required	No
For Best Consideration Date	3/31/2025
Position Summary	Organization: Pegasus Law Center Location: 505 Marquette Ave NW Suite 1350 Albuquerque, NM 87102 MUST have a Work-Study Award. Job purpose Demonstrated interest in working on behalf of children and youth. Commitment to working with marginalized communities and working towards a more just and equitable legal system. This position offers experience in Kinship Guardianship, Emancipation, Child Custody, Child Support, Name Changes, Declaratory Judgments, and Adoptions by assisting attorneys with legal research, document drafting, case preparation, and client interaction. Duties and responsibilities ●Assist with case preparation in matters involving children, youth, and guardians in various court proceedings. ●Draft legal documents including petitions, motions, and final orders under attorney supervision. ●Conduct legal research on various legal issues. ●Promote policies that affect children's law. ●Observe client meetings and contribute to client communication. ●Collaborate with other Pegasus staff teams as needed and participate in Pegasus-wide meetings. Attend and assist at Pegasus outreach events and events in collaboration with partner organizations NOTE: This is a paid internship with pay at $23 an hour with flexible hours during the summer months; however, keep in mind that our office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You may be required to participate in some Friday hearings
Minimum Qualifications	Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Preferred Qualifications	Qualifications ●Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) program, with at least one year of law school completed. ●Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. ●Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications ●Strong academic record with a demonstrated interest in youth and family law. ●Those with lived experience related to Pegasus’ work and mission are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions	Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work-Study Award. Please submit a Writing Sample.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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