Bilingual Legal Advocate | House of Ruth Maryland

Bilingual Legal Advocate
Location: Rockville, MD
Salary: $22.16 per hour



Position Summary: The House of Ruth Maryland Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (the Clinic) provides free legal services to survivors of intimate partner violence in order to help them gain safety and independence from their abusive partners. The Clinic seeks applicants who are passionate about ending domestic violence and public service. This is an entry-level position which offers extensive training in working with survivors of domestic violence, the dynamics of domestic violence, and interviewing techniques.


Position Description: The Legal Advocate – Protective Order Advocacy and Representation Project (POARP) is the first point of contact for survivors of domestic violence who are seeking legal services for protective order and family law cases. Legal advocates conduct detailed interviews with potential clients to assess their legal needs, determine their history of abuse, and provide lethality assessment, safety planning and referrals. Legal advocates work with the Clinic’s attorneys to provide legal information to clients and connect clients with the attorneys for representation in protective order and family law cases. The Legal Advocate works on-site in the Clinic’s offices located in Rockville Circuit Court and Silver Spring District Court, which enables the Legal Advocate to provide immediate legal intervention to clients on a walk-in basis and to develop meaningful connections to courthouse personnel.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, trauma-informed services to survivors of intimate partner violence.
• Conduct comprehensive consultations with potential clients, which include a thorough interview about recent and past incidents of abuse, safety planning, lethality assessment, and referrals to appropriate community and legal resources.
• Provide prompt, compassionate services to clients on a walk-in basis and via phone.
• Maintain the Clinic’s client database and systems used for tracking clients’ cases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Investigative Paralegal | Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Investigative Paralegal
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $64,000 - $81,089.37



The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.


About the Role:
The Investigative Paralegal will perform a variety of investigative tasks and provide support to Lawyers’ Committee attorneys during all stages of litigation, and on programmatic initiatives, advocacy and policy projects, and other activities. This position will work with the Criminal Justice Project and one or more substantive project area(s), based on need, and will work closely with the project teams.

What You’ll be Doing:
Responsibilities of the Investigative Paralegal include but are not limited to:

• Prepare interview questions and conduct client outreach and interviews.
• Serve as liaison between The Lawyers’ Committee, clients and witnesses.
• Conduct factual research, including public records requests using various public and private databases.
• Compose public education materials, including reports, brochures, and social media pages.
• Manage and organize case files, case dockets, litigation calendars and ECF and PACER accounts.
• Review and edit filings and exhibits, including formatting, proofreading, cite-checking, and creating tables of authorities and tables of contents.
• Organize discovery requests and responses, coordinate depositions, schedule meetings, and other related tasks.
• Review and draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, extension requests, and correspondence according to judicial procedures.
• Adhere to court and local rules, and internal court operating procedures, including deadlines.
• Provide administrative and other support to attorneys for hearings, trials, expert interviews, depositions, oral arguments, coalitions, and speaking engagements.
• Prepare internal reports, including weekly updates, board books, grant and development, lobbying hours and project tracking.
• Assist attorneys with processing bar/court memberships.
• Maintain team calendar and update organization calendar.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys and clients.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Intern | Courtwatch PG - Life After Release

 

Intern
Location: Suitland, MD & PG County Courts

Courtwatch PG is looking for multiple interns to support their Accountability and Database Committees. Courtwatch PG is a growing community of volunteers from Prince George’s County, Maryland and the surrounding Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area — and beyond. We observe bail hearings in PG County District Court to document our county’s policies in action and to hold judicial actors accountable for injustice in the court system. Courtwatch PG is powered by Life After Release, and founded and led by formerly incarcerated Black women. We courtwatchers represent all ages and backgrounds. We are joined by the call to anti-racist action and by faith in abolitionist futures.

Three internship opportunities are available:

Courtwatch Student Intern: As a Courtwatch Student Intern, you will play a vital role in promoting transparency in Maryland’s courtrooms. This opportunity consists of attending and observing bond hearings, taking detailed notes, and flagging potential injustices. By serving as an independent community observer, you will help shine a light on practices that often go unseen.

What you will do: Attend scheduled hearings, record accurate observations, and report findings to the Accountability Committee for review. You will help identify patterns such as judicial misconduct, unlawful detention, or barriers to due process.

Skills you need: Attention to detail, strong note-taking skills, reliability, and an interest in justice reform. No legal background is required—training and guidance will be provided.

Letter Writing Student Intern: As a Letter Writing Student Intern, you will directly contribute to holding the legal system accountable through advocacy. This role consists of reviewing flagged hearings, discussing findings with the Accountability Committee, and helping draft professional letters addressed to judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, elected officials, and law enforcement. These letters challenge unlawful practices and call for fairer pretrial decisions.

What you will do: Participate in biweekly committee meetings, collaborate with peers to refine advocacy letters, and ensure concerns are communicated clearly to decision-makers. Your writing will have a direct impact on advancing accountability in Maryland’s courts.

Skills you need: Strong writing and editing skills, critical thinking, and the ability to articulate legal or procedural concerns. Students passionate about law, advocacy, or social justice will find this role especially meaningful.

Data Analysis Student Intern: As a Data Analysis Student Intern for our yearly report, you will help transform courtroom observations into meaningful advocacy by collecting and analyzing data. This role consists of entering hearing notes, tracking the number and types of advocacy letters sent, and identifying systemic trends. Your work will help inform reports, community updates, and policy recommendations.

What you will do: Organize and create graphics from data trends, analyze recurring issues in bond hearings, and contribute to reports that highlight systemic injustices. You will help translate individual cases into broader evidence-based calls for reform.

Skills you need: Strong organizational and data entry skills, familiarity with spreadsheets or databases, and the ability to recognize patterns in both numbers and narratives. An interest in research, policy, or data-driven advocacy is a plus.

If you are interested in any of these positions, please send an email to aly@lifeafterrelease.org

Judiciary Clerk | Maryland Judiciary

Judiciary Clerk
Location: Rockville, MD
Job ID: 12874
Salary: $50,324
Closing Date: September 4, 2025



Essential Job Functions:

This is an entry-level clerical position performing case processing duties and responsibilities daily which entails a high volume of data entry work for the civil department of the Montgomery County District Court. Greets the general public and court related personnel and assists with information about cases, proper completion of court forms, or explaining court policies and procedures by telephone or in person. Performs other duties as assigned.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive filings/new cases, check to ensure filings meet requirements of rules and fees associated with filing. Distribute filings to appropriate desk/queue. Assist customers by telephone and at office counter, provide information within office guidelines. Assist and perform clerk duties in other sections, as needed.
• Retrieve files from file room for pleadings. File cases that have been updated.
• Perform other duties as assigned to include, but not limited to, providing backup cashier duties.

Probation Officer | Superior Court of the District of Columbia

 

Probation Officer
Location: Washington, DC
Announcement Number: SS-2025-0013
Salary: $68,405 to - $88,926
Closing Date: August 29, 2025


The Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Family Court, Court Social Services Division (CSSD) is accepting applications for the position of Probation Officer. The Probation Officer works specifically with juveniles and their families and is responsible for case management and supervision activities.


Duties
The Probation Officer is responsible for case management and supervision activities, which include conducting investigations, comprehensive report writing, completing home, school and curfew checks, Family Group Conferencing (FGC), coordinating supportive and rehabilitation services directly participating in community based alternative activities and educational trips, providing Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) Drop-In supervision (to include meal planning and preparation and some Saturday hours). The Probation Officer monitors the conduct of youth under supervision, participates in case conferences, produces written reports and oral presentations with recommendations to judicial officers and partner stakeholders regarding case progression and service needs, and is a representative on various committees.


Brief Description of Duties:

• Conducts face-to-face interviews with youth, family and identified individuals active in the maturation of the youth; analyzes youth’s risk to public safety and develops one or more of, but not limited to, the following: Pre-trial reports, Pre-disposition reports, and Post disposition Probation supervision plans/agreements.
• Supervises a diverse caseload in regular and specialized units including BARJ Drop-In Centers.
• May supervise and assist interns, volunteers and para-professionals assigned to the unit.
• Makes an independent evaluation of the youth’s compliance status, adjusts Pre and Post disposition supervision service plans and makes recommendations during various phases consistent with statutes embodied in the D.C. Official Code.
• Exhibits the knowledge and the utilization of community or other identified resources in the discharge of duties and for the benefit of assigned youth.
• Maintains files, records and case-related documents (CourtView/TAPS and original hard copies) in a well-organized manner.
• Prepares accurate and proficient reports and makes oral and written presentations of facts, which impact the judicial decision-making process as well as the rehabilitation of the youth and his/her family.
• Conducts home, school, and placement visits and monitors court-ordered curfews in accordance with the classification of supervision.
• Performs other duties (community activities for youth and families, educational/recreational trips, college tours, etc.) as assigned, consistent with established Division and Branch performance standards.

Probation Counselor I | Fairfax County General District Court

Probation Counselor I
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Number: 25-01545
Salary: $59,700.37 - $99,499.92
Closing Date: August 29, 2025

This position is under general supervision of the Probation Supervisor I in the supervision unit of the Court Services Division in the General District Court. This position is responsible for providing high quality supervision to adult pretrial and post-trial clients (defendants and offenders) referred to the supervised release program (SRP) and adult probation services. The duties are as follows:

• Maintain a caseload of pretrial and probation clients.
• Assist in rehabilitation of clients through supervision, education, counseling, conflict resolution, and referrals to community resources.
• Maintain concise and accurate case records.
• Present cases in court and makes sound recommendations to the judiciary.
• Ensure the clients' compliance with the court orders, and that clients obey all laws and ordinances.

UMD Law School Fair 2025

 

UMD Law School Fair 2025

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

11am-2pm

Adele H. Stamp Student Union

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The University of Maryland's Pre-Law Advising Office is partnering with the University Career Center & The President's Promise to present the UMD Law School Fair on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Stamp Student Union, Grand Ballroom.

This event provides a unique opportunity for students and alumni considering law school to meet face-to-face with law school admissions representatives from across the country. Over 100 law schools typically attend this event. Suggested attire for this event is business casual.

This event is open to University of Maryland, College Park students & alumni, and other students in the Washington, DC region.

Click register on Handshake to reserve your spot at the fair and receive event updates! Missed pre-registration? That's okay! On-site registration will be available for ALL University of Maryland students and alumni as well as to students and alumni from other local schools with relevant career interests/backgrounds.

Commissioner, Prince George's County | Maryland Judiciary

Commissioner, Prince George's County

Job ID: 12579

Location: Prince George's County

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary:  $67,218

*Shift Differential: $3.00/hr. for hours worked between 5:00pm-7:00am

Main Purpose of Job:

District Court Commissioners are judicial officers whose primary function includes reviewing Applications for Statement of Charges by the public and police for the filing of criminal charges in the District Court. A Criminal Summons or an Arrest Warrant may be issued based upon a finding of probable cause in the Application for Statement of Charges. A District Court Commissioner performs the following duties but are not limited to: determining probable cause for charges on police on-view arrests of persons and thereafter determining pre-trial release for those arrested persons and accepting Bail Bond moneys and other forms of surety to secure the release of an incarcerated individual. When the Circuit and District Courts are closed, District Court Commissioners also serve in the capacity of the consideration of civil petitions for interim Peace Orders and interim Protective Orders.

District Court Commissioners are often the first impression of the court for the public and for those having business with the court system in Maryland. According to Courts and Judicial Proceedings 2-607 [c](3) "There shall be in each county, at all times, one or more commissioners available for the convenience of the public and police in obtaining charging documents, warrants, or criminal summonses and to advise arrested persons of their rights as required by law." Courts and Judicial Proceedings 2-607 outlines the scope, title, and duties of the District Court Commissioner.

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

Note: District Court Commissioner must reside in the county, or a contiguous county where employed (a Contiguous County is any Maryland County that is connected by land but includes roads and/or bridges). Note: Baltimore City residents are only eligible for consideration with Baltimore City District Court.

Juvenile Services Program Paralegal | The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia

Juvenile Services Program Paralegal
Location: Washington, DC
Job Vacancy #: PDS-2025-31
Salary: $58,811 - $81,071
Closing Date: August 22, 2025



The incumbent provides a number of paralegal and administrative functions to support the mission of the organization. The focus of the position will be to support JSP’s legal practice in support of youth incarcerated in DYRS’s juvenile detention facilities and reintegrating into the community, and CDD’s community engagement priorities and events. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Chief of JSP.

Division Overview:
The Community Defender Division (CDD) provides services through two specialized programs. The Prisoner Reentry Legal Services program for adult clients, and the Juvenile Services Program for juvenile clients.

Position Description:
The JSP Paralegal will work at the Youth Services Center (YSC) and New Beginnings detention facilities to monitor youths’ placement, assess the legality of their length of stay, assess youths’ programming options and opportunities, interview clients and assist in preparing for institutional disciplinary hearings, provide confidential meeting space to ensure communication between youth and their legal teams, and other tasks as assigned by the JSP Deputy Chief.

Major Duties:
The Paralegal's duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Responding to client requests for information; contacting appropriate authorities at various government agencies to address client inquiries; serving as a liaison to other PDS divisions on client-related issues; contacting appropriate authorities at DYRS, out-of-state facilities, BOP, and DOC to set up attorney-client visits and attorney-client telephone calls; communicating with family members of clients.
• Drafting and editing motions for filing in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (DCSC) and other administrative bodies, and ensuring their timely service and filing.
• Performing legal and non-legal research on issues pertinent to the rights of youth during incarceration and reentry, and drafting memos explaining the applicability of rulings and opinions to the work of the division.
• Requesting, reviewing, and organizing a broad range of client records in support of JSP’s representation and litigation.
• Supporting the reestablishment of the JSP hotline and responding to inquiries received and triaging questions from incarcerated youth, their family members, and others.
• Participating in CDD events, with an emphasis on community outreach, training, and education consistent with the PDS mission. Assisting at workshops for formerly incarcerated clients and other community members affected by the criminal and juvenile legal systems. Preparing materials (booklets, flyers, PowerPoint presentations, etc) for training sessions conducted by division attorneys; creating synopses of cases relating to youths’ rights and reentry issues for use in training sessions on recent developments in the law; and developing training materials for internal PDS use and external trainings.
• Assisting JSP and other division staff with the court-based electronic case filing system, case management, archiving, systems development, and data analysis; and
• other duties as assigned.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Intake Program | Legal Aid DC

 

Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Intake Program
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $52,428–$64,732
Closing Date: August 22, 2025



Legal Aid DC seeks a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support its Intake Program. The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will serve as an initial point of contact for members of our client community seeking legal assistance.


The Intake Program manages all aspects of Legal Aid DC’s walk-in, online, and telephone intake program. The Program coordinates with Housing, Public Benefits, Consumer, and DV/Family, Immigration law and other project staff to implement and monitor systems for client-centered initial legal interviews, efficient identification of legal issues within Legal Aid’s practice areas, and timely processing of requests for assistance. The Legal Assistant/Paralegal reports to the Intake Program Director.


The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will mainly work in Legal Aid’s main NW office and our community office in SE Washington, DC. Occasionally, work may be performed at other community-based sites. Legal Aid DC has a hybrid work schedule. The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will be required to work in the office a minimum of 4 days a week and may be required to work in the office more frequently, depending on job responsibilities.


Most of the Legal Assistant/Paralegal’s time will be spent supporting the Intake Program, including processing online intakes, sending rejection and referral letters, conducting in-person and phone intakes, monitoring our client database, updating client service information, and conducting intake interviews. They will also perform administrative functions that will support the entire organization.


Responsibilities:

• Collecting information from callers and walk-in applicants to screen their eligibility for Legal Aid’s services and providing referral information, when appropriate
• Conducting in-depth intake interviews by telephone and/or in-person
• Entering intake interview information into Legal Aid’s client database, LegalServer, and running reports when necessary.
• Conducting new client intakes in all of Legal Aid’s practice areas at community-based offices and intake sites.  
• Assisting with management of the online intake application process, including initial screening of online intake applications.
• Sending timely rejection and referral letters to applicants.
• Monitoring general intake voicemail box; triaging and returning calls as appropriate.
• Maintaining applicant and client data tracking systems; assisting with gathering data to track and analyze intake trends.
• Assisting with gathering data to track and analyze intake trends, including running LegalServer reports.
• Providing programmatic and administrative support to the Intake Program, including, but not limited to:
• Assisting the Director of Intake with new staff intake orientation sessions
• Providing administrative support to various projects handled by the Intake Director or Intake Supervising Attorney
• Coordinating efforts to update written referral materials, including Legal Aid’s legal and social services referral lists
• Responding to written requests for assistance
• Assisting with hiring process for new Intake Program staff.
• Staffing Legal Aid’s front desks.
• Performing administrative tasks as needed.
• Occasionally working on nights and/or weekends as necessary to be responsive to client, community, and operational needs.  

Deputy Clerk | Superior Court of the District of Columbia

 

Deputy Clerk
Location: Washington, DC
Announcement Number: CTWD-2025-0002
Salary: $50,326 to - $65,425
Closing Date: August 18, 2025



The Deputy Clerk works in the divisions of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Deputy Clerk is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support in an office setting.


Duties
The Deputy Clerk will be expected to perform the following duties in a timely and competent manner; exercise sound judgment; work independently and cooperatively; and communicate in a clear and courteous manner.

• Greets customers, provides basic information, and shares relevant resources.
• Responds to inquiries regarding procedural information about cases, proper completion of court forms, and court rules, procedures, and processes.
• Answers incoming phone calls and responds to chat line, video and email inquiries as assigned and where appropriate.
• Monitors cases from initiation to final disposition in accordance with established procedures and designated timelines.
• Receives and processes initial and subsequent filings in accordance with applicable business processes and standard operating procedures, routes filings to appropriate office or work queue.
• Reviews, enters, and updates data in the Superior Court case management system to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in compliance with time standards.
• Assists in maintaining court calendars by scheduling hearings according to procedures and processes.
• Administers oaths and affirmations in accordance with established procedures and processes.
• Manages case dockets including monitoring overdue or missing documents, files, exhibits, or records.
• Opens, reviews, sorts, and processes or distributes incoming mail, processes outgoing mail.
• Processes checks, money orders, and electronic or cash payments or fees and prepares financial transaction receipts; Prepares end of day report and balances daily receipts to ensure correct reporting.
• Reviews judicial orders to ensure that instructions to the Clerk’s Office are carried out appropriately.
• Prepares correspondence, forms, or other documents such as notices, orders, certificates, warrants, and writs in the appropriate format, style, and content as established by business processes and standard operating procedures.
• Creates and certifies copies of the official record in all matters where certification is necessary.
• Performs special assignments, projects and other duties as assigned; and
• Provides coverage for other divisions and offices as needed.

Bilingual Adult Probation Counselor (English/Spanish) | Arlington County's Juvenile and Domestic Relations (JDR)

 

Bilingual Adult Probation Counselor (English/Spanish)
Location: Arlington, VA
Job ID: 911
Salary: $80,724.80 - $125,112
Closing Date: August 14, 2025



Arlington County's Juvenile and Domestic Relations (JDR) is seeking a Bilingual Adult Probation Counselor (English/Spanish) to join the Adult Probation Unit of the Court Services Unit. This position will be responsible for providing clients with court-ordered probation and supportive services, completing pre-sentence investigations and reports, developing supervision plans, preparing and maintaining reports and records, and providing verbal and written reports to the Court. The position will also assist in the management of a specialized program providing services to probation clients and their families.

The Adult Probation Unit provides services for adult offenders to encourage family stability and to protect the community through conducting presentence investigations, supervising defendants and coordinating effective and efficient interventions and services. These services are provided to a racially and ethnically diverse population, of whom many speak Spanish and may have limited English-speaking skills.


Responsibilities

Specific duties include:

• Conducting investigations into social and legal history of cases;
• Attending court hearings and testifying in court;
• Monitoring and assisting clients to comply with court orders;
• Counseling clients and family members to support their engagement in needed services;
• Consulting with treatment professionals, such as psychologists, therapists, or service providers;
• Making referrals for appropriate treatment programs and services, and tracking client progress;
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence, pre-sentence reports, memos; and
• Documenting case activities and maintaining probation records.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the court system, cultural competence, and knowledge of community-based resources, particularly those supporting substance use recovery and mental health treatment.


Experience working with diverse populations, especially Spanish-speaking individuals, is highly valued.

Legal Advocate | House of Ruth Maryland

Legal Advocate
Location: Baltimore, MD
Salary: $22.16/hr



Position Summary:

The Legal Advocate provides first contact to victims of intimate partner violence seeking legal services, including protective orders, peace orders, and divorce and custody representation. The Legal Advocate provides legal information, referrals, and advocacy to clients. The Legal Advocate conducts an intake with each client, obtaining demographic information, a description of recent and prior abuse incidents, and details about the relief requested in the client’s legal case, conducts a lethality assessment and creates a safety plan with each client. The Legal Advocate provides referrals to social services, housing and shelter assistance, mental health care services, and other crisis intervention services. The Legal Advocate participates in the identification of systemic obstacles for victims of intimate partner violence, and assists in formulating a plan and strategies for the removal of those obstacles.0


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct intakes and provide legal information, referrals, and advocacy services to victims of intimate partner violence.
• Conduct a lethality assessment and help every client create an individualized safety plan.
• Assist victims of intimate partner violence to complete petitions for protective and peace orders, modifications, extensions, divorce and custody complaints and answers, and other legal documents.
• Explain how to file for a protective/peace order and how to file criminal charges.
• Provide information to clients in order to allow clients to represent themselves in protective and peace order proceedings.
• Present client information to POARP attorneys and advocate for representation of clients in those cases; to divorce/custody attorneys and advocate for representation of clients in their family law cases.
• Advocate orally and in writing on behalf of victims of intimate partner violence in various environments.
• Assist in trial preparation under the supervision of an attorney.
• Accurately conduct conflict checks for persons seeking services from the Legal Clinic.
• Act as a liaison between clients who are witnesses in criminal cases and the local State’s Attorney’s Offices.
• Accompany clients to court for civil and criminal proceedings.
• Travel to all courthouse offices to assist attorneys by conducting intakes, answering phones, and other duties as assigned.
• Complete requirements of all grants, including written reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update electronic shared calendar regarding client intakes and upcoming protective and peace order proceedings.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of family and intimate partner violence law.
• Recruit, train, and supervise interns and volunteers to provide victim advocacy services.
• Conduct follow-up surveys and research inquiries regarding efficacy of representation service.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to courthouse and HRM offices
• Provide back-up to paralegals and secretaries.
• Create and maintain manual of referrals and resources for use by the agency.
• Assist in fundraising efforts as needed.
• Participate in trainings (in person and online) to stay current on intimate partner violence issues and advocacy.
• Publicize and educate victims of intimate partner violence about services offered; educate, train and provide technical assistance to Clinic staff, probation officers, community organizations, court personnel and other agencies as requested, including weekends and evenings.
• Develop and maintain liaisons with court personnel, community, criminal justice system and other agencies that assist victims of intimate partner violence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Intern | U.S. Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Branch

Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Closing Date: August 8, 2025

The Civil Division’s Enforcement & Affirmative Litigation Branch develops and brings affirmative civil litigation to enforce federal laws and regulations, enjoin actions that conflict with or violate federal law, and seek monetary penalties where appropriate.

Branch attorneys handle a wide variety of cases, including:

• Unlawful prescribing or dispensing of opioids and other controlled substances;
• Unfair and deceptive trade practices;
• Data privacy and identity protection;
• Adulterated, counterfeit, and misbranded food, drugs, tobacco products, and medical devices;
• Hazardous and unsafe consumer products; and
• Affirmative litigation to enforce compliance with statutory and regulatory programs and to enjoin state or local interference with federal functions.

The Branch works closely with the Food and Drug Administration, Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Department of Transportation, Drug Enforcement Administration, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Housing & Urban Development, and the Department of Labor.

Interns work closely with attorneys on a broad range of substantive projects, including conducting factual research for the Branch’s cases, reviewing documents to identify evidence of fraudulent activity or victims of fraud, and summarizing transcripts and other court records.

In addition, interns will have the opportunity to attend presentations about recent cases by Branch attorneys, in addition to participating in Department-wide training programs and special intern events. As such, interns who work at the Branch can expect to have an experience that is both productive and educational.

We seek candidates who are in their junior or senior year of undergraduate academic study and can work part-time in the fall (24 hours/week minimum). Applicants should have a GPA of 3.3 or higher and show how they have demonstrated their interest in the law through extracurricular activities.

LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP: October 7 to December 5, 2025

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Criminal Background Check
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Junior or Senior Year Status in Academic Program

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 8, 2025

INTERNSHIP LOCATION:
Liberty Square Building, 450 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20530

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript (all together in one pdf) to Intern Coordinator Lisa Mitzelfeld: Lisa.Mitzelfeld@usdoj.gov

Deputy Clerk | Virginia Supreme Court

Deputy Clerk
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Number: 5087082
Salary: $48,207 + 15% City quarterly stipend
Closing Date: August 1, 2025


Under general supervision of the Clerk of Court or designee, the Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) performs a wide variety of clerical, courtroom and administrative support duties for the Court by following established policies and procedures based upon Virginia statues, rules and local ordinances. While working in a small office with frequent deadlines, the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to data entry, receipting payments, answering phones, and providing customer service at the counter. This position ensures the court’s instructions are executed and legal documents are prepared with accuracy and in accordance with state and local policies. You must be committed to providing excellent customer service to a diverse population.
This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation and short- and long-term disability.
All employees receive a 15% City quarterly salary supplement in addition to the state salary.

Duties include but are not limited to: preparing detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines, entering data into an automated case management system, imaging case files, scheduling matters for court, preparing correspondence and legal documents, assessing fines and court costs, providing customer service at the front counter and on the telephone, filing court documents, docket preparation and attending court sessions. The selected candidate must possess the ability to professionally interact with diverse customers from attorneys, law enforcement, and staff members from various agencies to the general public. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and enjoy working in a small office with tight deadlines. Must be patient, flexible and open to assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Legal Undergraduate Internship - Immigration Team (MD/VA) | Ayuda

Legal Undergraduate Internship - Immigration Team (MD/VA)
Location: Silver Spring, MD or Fairfax, VA
Salary: $150 - $300 stipend per month
Closing Date: August 8, 2025


The Legal – Immigration Team undergraduate intern will primarily have administrative duties, such as scanning, copying documents, shredding documents, mailing out documents, correspondence to clients, reminding clients of appointments and any other support needed for the team. The undergraduate internship will also include opportunities to work on legal projects, such as: substantiative research and writing, translating documents, and conducting outreach to the community.


The fall internship lasts 12 – 14 weeks from late August/early September up till early/mid-December. We have 2 interns spot available within our Legal Department – Immigration Team for our Fall 2025 cohort, 1 at our Silver Spring, MD office and 1 at our Fairfax, VA office.


Preference given to undergraduate interns with strong verbal and written communication skills and can join in person at our MD office as well as having English – Spanish bilingual abilities in a language spoken by the individuals we support.


Department/Individuals Assisting: Ayuda’s Legal Department – Immigration Team (MD)


Responsible to: Interns will be assigned to an Ayuda attorney who will serve as their primary supervisor over the course of their internship.


Responsibilities:

• Drafting correspondence
• Conducting relevant legal and background research
• Translating of legal and background documents
• Fact-checking. proofreading and citation formatting
• Scheduling internal and external team meetings
• Identifying and communicating with area practitioners to review the manual, and coordinating deadlines for review
• Interns participate in internal meetings and are responsible for mostly administrative duties. Interns may have the opportunity to attend client meetings and observe hearings and trials, but such is not guaranteed

Legal Records Clerk | Fairfax County Circuit Court & Records

 

Legal Records Clerk
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Number: 25-01314
Salary: $45,255.39 - $75,424.96
Closing Date: July 25, 2025



The position assists the public with the case file review requests and miscellaneous questions; updating the case information in the FCE (FullCourt Enterprise) case management system; gathering and distributing case files for motions dockets; and maintaining the integrity of records housed at the offsite records center, including expanding the physical case file when necessary. Scans, uploads, and images legal documents into Case Management system, updates case file information and indexes images to a register of action (ROA) in FCE. Ensures the accuracy of entries in ROA as it is populated for public view.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Receives and reviews documents to ensure completeness for filing and recording;
• Prepares and processes legal documents;
• Enters and updates case information in the case management system;
• Scans and indexes documents in the case management system;
• Calculates and collects fines, court costs, and restitution;
• Notifies defendants of court fines, fees, and restitution balances and payment options;
• Reconciles daily receipts, identifies discrepancies and makes corrections;
• Assists customers by phone, and in person with miscellaneous inquiries;
• Maintains, stores, and ensures accessibility of case files;
• Assists the public requesting to review, and/or obtain copies of case files;
• Prepares and monitors Court dockets;
• Ensures the confidentiality of court records in accordance with the Code of Virginia and the Rules of the Supreme Court.

Behavioral Health Specialist I - Jail & Court Based Services | Fairfax County Diversion First Program

 

Behavioral Health Specialist I - Jail & Court Based Services
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Number: 25-01290
Salary: $62,482.37 - $104,137.49
Closing Date: July 25, 2025



This position supports the efforts of Diversion First in the Jail Diversion program. You'll be a part of a team of diverse professionals helping individuals who have had contact with the criminal justice system transform their lives and achieve recovery. We strive to create a work environment that facilitates professional growth by broadening your skill base with extensive training and development, modeling best practices in employee relations, employee recognition programs and advancement opportunities along with providing a highly competitive wage and benefits package.

Since 1969, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has served individuals of all ages who have mental illness, substance use disorders, serious emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Our vision, aligned with the goals of One Fairfax, is that everyone in our community has the support needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Fairfax County is a dynamic and diverse community spanning over 400 square miles. With over 1.2 million residents, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia. Operating as part of Fairfax County government's human services system the CSB provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.

More information about CSB Services may be found at Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Community Services Board (fairfaxcounty.gov).

Jail Diversion Team:
The Behavioral Health Specialist I supports Behavioral Health Specialist II’s and Behavioral Health Senior Clinicians in providing intensive case management (ICM) services with Jail Diversion clients in the community. These services range from assisting clients with basic needs such as food, shelter, and benefits; to interventions such as helping navigate the legal system, improving independent living skills, maintaining a meaningful day activity, and psychoeducation. This position requires work in the community to include driving clients in county vehicles, attending court hearings with clients, and meeting clients at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Functions as an active member of a treatment team;
• Functions as a co-leader in groups;
• Assists with data gathering for needs assessment;
• Contributes to the development of individual service plans, with consideration given to the nature and severity of the behavioral health and psychosocial needs, individual strengths and preferences, and support systems;
• Makes interventions as outlined in the service plan;
• Brings forward timely information on individuals' progress and evolving needs to the treatment team;
• Provides individual supportive counseling and skill-building involving specific concerns;
• Conducts admission and orientation into the program/services;
• Provides individual and group psycho-educational sessions for clients, family members, and significant others;
• Maintains and updates information on community resources for individuals, families, and other concerned persons;
• Provides skill building to clients in developing and practicing daily living, recovery, and self-advocacy skills;
• Observes client behavior and provides de-escalation techniques;
• Maintains client records in accordance with state and department regulations;
• Maintains all appropriate program logs and information;
• Provides program coverage and supervises program activities;
• Transports and accompanies individuals to various appointments.

Deputy Clerk | Arlington County General District Court

 

Deputy Clerk
Location: Arlington, VA
Job Number: 5085103
Salary: $48,207
Closing Date: July 21, 2025



Arlington County General District Court is looking for a dynamic individual that is looking for a position that requires strong multi-tasking abilities, exceptional inner-personal skills, and customer service. Position requires an individual to discuss and explain complicated courtroom procedures and policies to the public through phone or in person. Furthermore, position requires daily interaction with judges, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel. If you are looking for a highly rewarding, yet challenging position, a career opportunity awaits you at the Arlington County General District Court.

Job Summary:
This position (Grade 8) is assigned operational responsibilities in a high-volume office with frequent deadlines. This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation and short-and long-term disability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for assessing fines and costs accurately; accepting and receipting payments; processing and filing court documents; answering phone inquiries; and handling a wide range of complex clerical tasks as well as data entry; alpha/numeric filing. The qualified candidate is committed to interacting with the public, external or internal agencies and divisions in a friendly, courteous, and patient manner.

Immigration Paralegal | Morgan Lewis

 

Immigration Paralegal
Location: Washington, DC; Dallas, TX; or Miami, FL
Job ID: R356
Salary: $62,000 - $99,200


Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms, with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire an Immigration Paralegal that would report to the Senior Manager of Legal Practice Support. Our internationally-recognized immigration practice is dynamic and collegial, with excellent opportunities for professional growth, and the tools and support of one of the world’s largest full-service law firms.

Based in either our Washington DC, Dallas, or Miami office, this position offers a flexible, hybrid in-office/remote working arrangement.


PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist attorneys with preparation and filing of a broad range of immigrant and non-immigrant petitions and applications with focus on the writing intensive cases such as O-1 and I-140 Extraordinary Ability/Outstanding Researcher/National Interest Waiver petitions.
• Written and oral communication with clients to gather needed information and documents required for the preparation of petitions and applications.
• Enter, update, and maintain data in immigration case management system.
• Management of caseload and timely completion of work.
• Track and manage critical deadlines.
• Run active cases workload and client NIV expiration reports in immigration case management system.
• Attend team meetings and continue educational programs/seminars.
• Enter and close time entries in the firm’s time recording system.