About Colorado Legal Services (CLS)
Colorado Legal Services (CLS) is a nonprofit legal aid organization that has been serving low-income Coloradans for over 100 years. With 13 offices across the state, CLS provides free civil legal assistance in various areas, including family law, public benefits, eviction defense, consumer protection, and support for survivors of serious crimes and human trafficking.
About the Internship
Colorado Legal Services, in collaboration with the Colorado Access to Justice Commission and the Legal Services Corporation Technology Initiative Grant Program, is offering an internship for students interested in civil law and legal self-help technology. Interns will contribute to the development of Law Help Colorado, a bilingual online resource that provides legal information and tools for self-represented litigants (SRLs).
Internship Details
| Position | Legal Intern (Remote) |
|---|---|
| Hours | 10-15 hours per week |
| Location | Remote (Candidates must be based in Colorado) |
| Reporting To | IT Unit, Denver Office of CLS |
| Key Responsibilities | Researching and drafting content related to Colorado housing, family, and consumer law, using AI tools to refine content, ensuring accessibility, organizing legal information, reviewing materials for readability, and supporting SEO best practices. |
Qualifications
- Law students or pre-law undergraduates located in Colorado
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Interest in access to justice and legal self-help resources
- Familiarity with website content organization
Bonus Qualifications:
- Spanish proficiency
- Experience with web accessibility and plain-language legal writing
- Knowledge of SEO and legal information design
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications via the provided website link.
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