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We are currently hiring for three staff attorney positions.
If you are interested in exploring a career at NHLAA, please send your resume, cover letter, and three references to Employment@nhlegal.org.
After reviewing your application, we will be in touch with you.
NHLAA seeks an attorney to provide legal representation and advice to clients who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault and in need of legal representation in family law matters.
Office & Legal Support Manager
New Haven Legal Assistance Association, Inc. (NHLAA), a nonprofit legal services organization, seeks an experienced Office & Legal Support Manager to oversee the organization’s administrative support functions and supervise the legal support staff, including legal assistants, secretaries, and the office assistant. This position works closely with the Executive Director and management team to coordinate office administration, support the Board of Directors, and ensure the efficient operation of the organization’s administrative functions.
Application Instructions
Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of at least three references to Employment@nhlegal.org.
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Summer Law Student Internships
NHLAA accepts applications for summer law student internships. Responsibilities typically include: interviewing clients, providing legal advice through oral and written communication, conducting outreach or know-your-rights programs, researching and drafting legal memos and court pleadings, and supporting attorneys with pending litigation and other advocacy projects. Law student interns (including rising 2Ls) may also have the opportunity to argue motions in court, participate in trials, or represent clients at administrative hearings. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred, but not required. Other foreign language abilities are welcome. NHLAA typically invites a group of three to six law students for internships each summer. Applicants expressing interest in summer law student internships only should contact Attorney Ellen Messali (emessali@nhlegal.org) and Cassandra Saxton (csaxton@nhlegal.org).
School-Year Law Student Internships:
We also accept applications for school-year internships. Although we do not have funds to pay interns, we are happy to sponsor students under all work study and public interest fellowship programs. Law student interns at NHLAA will work under the supervision of experienced attorneys. We cannot offer internships to 1L students. Applicants interested in an internship with NHLAA should send a resume and letter of interest to Deputy Director Elizabeth Rosenthal (erosenthal@nhlegal.org).
Fellowship Opportunities
If you are a current law students or recent law school graduate and are interested in working at NHLAA as a legal fellow, please contact Elizabeth Rosenthal (erosenthal@nhlegal.org) or Alexis Smith (asmith@nhlegal.org)