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Form of workDeadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date ListedApr 1, 2024
Job Description
The Legal Aid Society has an immediate unpaid opening for an intern in the Talent Acquisition Department. This internship offers valuable experience in clerical and office support tasks essential to the department's operations. These duties include, but are not limited to, scheduling meetings, record-keeping, event programming, research, and posting job descriptions. The intern will report directly to the Talent Manager and provide assistance to the Director of Talent Acquisition.
The internship period spans from May 27th 2024, to August 9th, 2024. It is a part-time, hands-on opportunity for professional growth. The intern will operate both independently and within a team setting, supporting Talent Acquisition Specialists in various capacities.
The intern will be expected to work partially remotely and onsite on an as-needed basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Department members to develop innovative strategies and initiatives
- Effectively post job openings on various platforms to maximize visibility
- Assist with the creation and distribution of Talent Acquisition-related communications and materials, such as newsletters
- Support the planning, coordination, and execution of Talent Acquisition events
- Conduct and present research on industry trends and stay informed about best practices related to Talent Acquisition
- Work on projects and other duties as assigned
LocationManhattan - Legal Aid Society Headquarters
Requirements
- Current Undergraduate or Graduate Student in good standing
- Have an interest in Human Resources/ Talent Acquisition and Legal Recruitment
- Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Words, Excel, and PPT)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Demonstrated commitment and interest in serving racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
SALARY TRANSPARENCY
As an intern position, this role has no salary
STIPENDS & BENEFITS
Interns who meet the eligibility criteria have an opportunity to receive a $1,000 stipend from the Howard Rossbach fund. The Stipend was established in memory of Judge J. Howard Rossbach, Attorney-in-Chief of The Legal Aid Society (1950-1952, 1953-1955), whose mentorship encouraged young lawyers’ dedication to civic engagement through legal aid. The J. Howard Rossbach Internship Stipend, awarded through a lottery system, aims to support 4-5 interns annually who demonstrate financial need and lack funding for their internship at The Legal Aid Society. To be considered for this stipend, interns must:
- Applicants must be enrolled as a degree seeking undergraduate or graduate student at any accredited institution
- Complete the Howard Rossbach Internship Stipend Form at the time of submitting their internship application.
- Must ultimately be accepted to participate in an internship program at LAS
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must lack funding for their internship
- Must submit a statement reflecting the student’s strong interest in working at Legal Aid upon graduation
Application deadline(s):
Please refer to the deadline listed on the internship description you wish to apply to.
Stipend application:
To be considered for the J. Howard Rossbach Internship Stipend, simultaneously fill out the J. Howard Rossbach Internship Stipend Form during the submission of your internship application. Only one application per applicant per year is permitted. If more than 4 or 5 applicants are eligible, then recipients will be selected by lottery. Please do not submit multiple forms even if you are applying for multiple internships. Selected interns will be notified prior to the start of their internships. The stipend will be treated as taxable income.
For additional information or inquiries about the internship, please reach out to jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
The leadership of The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be completed online. We do not accept paper submissions. Please visit our Careers Page to review all current job postings and instructions on the application process. For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply-held sense of one’s gender which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice, or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Documents
Please submit these documents as a single combined PDF when you apply via the LAS (Legal Aid Society) Recruitment Portal.
- Students MUST submit: 1) a cover letter and (2) a resume
- Please answer the following questions in the Personal Statement: How will an internship with the Legal Aid Society help you pursue your future career goals? Why should you be selected to be an intern in the Talent Acquisition Department at The Legal Aid Society?
