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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.

Family Law Attorney

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 its Summer Law Student Internship Program each year. Summer law student interns work under the supervision of experienced attorneys and gain practical experience through client interviews, legal research and writing, outreach and know-your-rights presentations, and litigation support. 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.

NHLAA typically hosts three to six law student interns each summer. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred, but not required. Other foreign language skills are welcome.

Applications are accepted annually from October 1 through March 1. Summer law student interns may be eligible for a stipend, subject to available funding and organizational approval.

Applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest to internships@nhlegal.org. In their letter of interest, applicants should indicate the practice area or unit in which they are most interested in interning.

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 internship@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)