Fall 2026 + Spring 2027 Legal Intern, Employment Law Project

Who We Are: Founded in 1990, the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) is a leading not-for-profit civil legal services organization advocating for adults, children, and families that are experiencing poverty or have low income. We tackle the legal challenges and systemic barriers that threaten our clients’ economic stability, well-being, and safety. We address emerging and urgent needs with comprehensive, free civil legal services, direct representation, impact litigation, policy advocacy, financial counseling, medical-legal partnerships, and community education and partnerships. NYLAG’s staff of 380 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year.Employment Law Project Internship: The Employment Law Project provides representation in cases involving discrimination, wage and hour, sick and family leave, as well as unemployment insurance issues. Intern responsibilities will include client intake and interviewing, legal research and writing, drafting demand letters and pleadings, as well as other duties that arise related to ongoing litigation. Strong preference for applicants with Spanish fluency.Roles and Responsibilities:Client intake and interviewingDrafting demand letters and pleadingsLegal research and writingOther tasks as they ariseQualifications:MUST BE CURRENT LAW STUDENT. UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDEREDExcellent research, writing and analytical skillsStrong commitment to public interest lawSuperior communication (oral, written, and presentation) skillsProfessional presence and demeanorApplication Instructions: Please save resume, cover letter, and a writing sample in one pdf.NYLAG’s Commitment to Diversity and InclusionNYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.