Position Description

The Safe Sisters Circle is currently seeking survivor centered and culturally competent applicants for a Legal Intern/Law Clerk (unpaid) opening with our organization. The Legal Intern/Law Clerk will support the work of The Safe Sisters Circle’s legal team in supportive holistic litigation on behalf of survivors. We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate and thoughtful individual who is committed to the work of advancing the legal interests of Black women survivors of intimate partner abuse.

Duties and Responsibilities

• This position reports to the Executive Director of The Safe Sisters Circle;
• The Legal Intern/Law Clerk will be a member of the legal team working on behalf of Black women survivors of intimate partner abuse;
• Provides support in the compassionate, holistic and culturally competent delivery of legal services to Black women survivors of intimate partner abuse;
• Conducts legal research and drafts legal documents, including legal memoranda, briefs pleadings, motions, letters;
• Conducts case related investigations;
• Conducts client intake and case management services;
• Observes client interactions and court;
• Participates in the organization’s community outreach efforts in Washington, DC’s Wards 7 and 8;
• Participates in the organization’s educational resource development;
• Attends survivor-centered community working group meetings; and
• Other tasks as may be assigned.

Qualifications

We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

• Enrollment in an accredited law school program with at least one year completed;
• Demonstrated commitment to women’s issues, gender based violence, and intimate partner abuse;
• Survivor-centered focus, with an interest in issues impacting Black women survivors;
• Excellent legal research skills;
• Excellent legal writing skills;
• Trauma informed and culturally competent advocacy skills;
• Ability to take direction and accept constructive feedback;
• Ability to work well independently as well as in team environment;
• Past experience with a survivor-focused organization is a plus.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter (including a clear statement of why you are interested in this position) and writing sample to Alana Brown, Executive Director of The Safe Sisters Circle at info@safesisterscircle.org. Diverse applicants encouraged to apply.