Boston area law firm seeking unpaid help

This job pays NOTHING. Literally, no salary. Thanks to the reader who forwarded this...

Small boutique civil practice having a diverse pool of clients with plenty of opportunities to learn about and get involved with being an entrepreneur. The position does not come with salary, your financial future is in your hands, your ability to work independently, generate business, and ability to market yourself. Compensation is based upon billable hours billed and collected. This firm is well-suited to the junior associate or associate or one returning to the practice and ready to take on responsibility. We'd love to speak to you about this position.

Location: Quincy
Compensation: NONE
Telecommuting is ok.

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/lgl/4117079037.html

Unpaid law clerk job in Central New Jersey

But you get paid after 90 days!!!

Unpaid law clerk/legal intern position at a small general practice. The position will become compensated upon certain criteria being met, after 90 days. Admitted attorneys willing to start unpaid for a 90 day period may also apply. Must draft complaints, answers, motions and handle legal research. Admitted attorneys must also make court appearances. Flexible schedule.

 

http://cnj.craigslist.org/lgl/3239879780.html

New NYC law firm seeks volunteer attorneys

Fairly new and expanding law practice seeks 2 interns. Preference given to admitted attorneys. This is a general practice and will provide you with a great deal of experience. Interns should be motivated, self-starters and most importantly, should take ownership of their work product. Interviews will be held on Monday in the Financial District. Please forward a copy of your resume and briefly describe your interests. Please note, this internship is not paid but may lead to a paid position as the firm expands. We look forward to expanding our team with exciting and energetic new people.

Compensation: Non Paid Internship

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/2932975737.html

Fairfield, Conn. law firm hiring entry-level attorney

This job ad was passed along to us by a reader, who remarks: "This firm should be ashamed. 12 weeks no pay…who the f do these people think they are? I wish there was a way to mess with a firm like this who blatantly take advantage of graduates who fell for the myth of what becoming a lawyer would mean financially.I have been practicing 25 years, and the job market has never been worse. Just horrible. And it really is not funny ... it sucks.

Small general practice firm seeks intelligent, motivated and personable recent law school graduate for an unpaid twelve-week apprentice that can lead to a permanent position for the right candidate. Firm is located in lower Fairfield County Connecticut. Candidate must be licensed to practice law in Connecticut (NY admission is a plus but not required). No prior legal experience is required. Busy practice. Firm practice areas include bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, real estate, wills and probate, and small business representation.

The permanent salary is between $24,000 and $30,000, plus bonuses.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/lgl/2907675705.html

Unpaid Spanish-speaking attorney jobs in NYC

This law firm is seeking several "recent law school graduate" and the compensation is listed as "unpaid (but) academic credit available." How are you supposed to receive academic credit if you've already graduated law school? Might as well just pay your employees in Monopoly money...

Recent Law School Graduate and Paralegal Graduate

A Civil and Criminal Litigation Law firm handling various legal cases of personal injury, divorces, criminal arrests, vehicle and traffic law, administrative law, commercial transactions
and others.

Qualifications: JD Degree or Paralegal Degree-Spanish Speaking Fluency Required.

Position Description: Interns will be exposed to the inner working of a law firm. Interns shall receive training in the areas of practice of the firm. Daily assignment include accompanying attorneys to court and attend client consultations. This is a great opportunity for exposure to Criminal and Civil cases. Interns will learn about commercial disputes, divorce, arrests and personal injury cases.

Position Starts: As soon as possible
Hours: 15-20
Openings available: Several
Salary: Unpaid. Academic Credit Available

http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/lgl/2876212824.html

Entry-level attorney apprentice job in South Florida

Job highlights: "There is a remote possibility of receiving sporadic income from contingency fees as collected by the firm on litigation work; such income would be minimal and undependable at best. The firm does not offer benefits." 

Small law firm has a part-time opening for one recently admitted attorney to work as an unpaid intern/apprentice. Firm consists of one experienced corporate/M&A/transactional lawyer. The firm handles transactional or business law matters, primarily related to corporate and commercial transactions, financial transactions. To a lesser extent, the firm also handles civil litigation, which would be the candidates' primary focus. There is no secretarial or support staff (yet). There is a remote possibility of receiving sporadic income from contingency fees as collected by the firm on litigation work; such income would be minimal and undependable at best. The firm does not offer benefits. Although this internship is a good opportunity to gain experience and build your resume, it should be viewed as a stepping stone rather than as an opportunity to grow into a permanent salaried position. Please do not apply if you do not have the economic means to support yourself during the period of your commitment. You should live in central or northern Palm Beach County.

Preferred Qualifications: Availability to start immediately; limited litigation experience; admission to practice law in Florida; strong academics, writing, critical thinking and analytical ability, and organizational skills; self-motivated; fast learner; relevant academic or work experience; strong work ethic; computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); positive attitude and other positive attributes or skills will all be considered.

If this position is of interest, please reply by e-mail with your resume, confirming your availability for an interview weekdays during the next two weeks (February 20 through March 2) and your availability to start immediately. If we contact you, you will need to provide: an unofficial copy of law school grades, writing sample, references, and any other information you deem relevant (e.g., letters of recommendation, deal sheets if you have been practicing or anything illustrative of the above qualifications). Our reply will contain a link to our website which will allow you to find out more about the firm. You will have an opportunity to ask questions about our firm during the interview.

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/lgl/2849769598.html

Entry-level civil litigation attorney jobs near Los Angeles

This was forwarded to us by a couple readers...

We are a civil litigation firm handling primarily consumer fraud cases. Our cases range from individual fraud litigation to class actions.

What you would be doing:
Client intake - screen calls, obtain case info/docs, review/evaluate cases, consult with senior attorney, explain retainer terms to PC, retain.
Pre-lit - analyse case merits with senior attorney, prepare pre-litigation demand package, coordinate client concerns/requests
Litigation - draft complaints, propound discovery, draft/oppose motions, depositions, mediation, trial prep, trial assistance

What we will teach you:
We will train you in all aspects of the job outlined above.

Requirements:
Intelligence
Attention to detail
Perfect English grammar
Legal experience - we prefer candidates with NO or LITTLE experience as we prefer to train our legal assistants, attorneys, and interns to handle matters according to our preferences

Pay:
First four (4) weeks are without pay. We invest our time and best effort in training you at the risk of you making mistakes. This may sound harsh but the reality is that we will likely spend just as much time correcting your work in the first few weeks as you spend doing it. At the end of the 4 weeks we will hire you depending on the skill level demonstrated and/or acquired by you during your training. If you demonstrate superb skills early on we will not hesitate to hire you at that point. If hired, your pay will be:
Associate attorney: $15 to $25 per hour
Admin Assistant: $10 to $17.50
Intern: $10 to $17.50

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/lgl/2857955929.html

Manhattan law firm seeks attorneys to work for free

It seems appropriate that this marks our 1,000th shit law job post...

Newly-Formed Law Firm located in the financial district seeks 2 newly-admitted attorneys/law students. Interns must be motivated and enthusiastic. Also, we are seeking a marketing intern who can help with social media and advertising.

The positions are unpaid as we are still building our practice but may lead to a permanent paid position. Interns will be exposed to diverse areas of practice and will be provided with a great deal of experience. We look forward to meeting you and potentially adding great people to our team!

Please submit a copy of your resume, contact information and your work availability for consideration.
*Interviews will be held by the end of the week.*

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/2853004026.html

Unpaid entry-level attorney job in Los Angeles area

Thanks to the reader who forwarded this...

We are a boutique litigation firm in the Miracle Mile area seeking motivated Law Clerks.

We are seeking part-time Law Clerks wih strong writing and research skills. This is a great opportunity for hands-on, substantive experience, including drafting motions, preparing discovery, and conducting legal research. Clerks will receive immediate feedback from attorneys and be exposed to client interaction, litigation strategy, depositions, mediations/arbitrations, and trials.

Former clerks have become staff attorneys. 3Ls and recently admitted lawyers preferred.

Please email your resume and writing sample.

This position is unpaid.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/lgl/2783898328.html

New York City attorney wanted for lawsuit

This was spotted by a reader, who observes: "This reeks of a difficult/unbalanced client. No doubt if the attorney loses, he/she will be sued for malpractice by the client."

TENACIOUS LITIGATOR NEEDED FOR POTENTIALLY PRECEDENT SETTING CASE THAT ALREADY HAS HIGH MEDIA INTEREST. Compelling, multifaceted case involving diverse rage of legal claims and issues including False Imprisonment, Judicial Misconduct, Guardian Abuse, Medicaid & Social Security Fraud, Defamation as well as multiple torts and violations of State and Federal law, Civil Rights and Due Process. Deep pocketed defendants. Involves 80 year old woman forcefully removed from her apartment and currently imprisoned in a nursing home where she is not allowed visitors or phone calls including visitation by immediate family. Judge was recently removed. Situation is urgent!

CONTINGENCY FEE ONLY

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/2797095737.html

Unpaid entry-level attorney job in Los Angeles

Thanks to the reader who sent us this...

This posting if for a full-time, unpaid legal internship opportunity for a 2L, 3L, JD, or entry level attorney.

Busy boutique small firm in San Gabriel, CA seeks immediate legal intern interested in gaining experience in litigation, law and motion, legal research and writing, and client management.
The ideal candidate will be interested in gaining hands-on experience in the areas of civil and business litigation, state and federal criminal defense, and employment law. A licensed attorney intern will have the opportunity to appear in court, with the possibility of trial work experience.
The desired candidate will be full time (40 hours/week), however we will consider a part-time arrangement if the intern is in school or has other work. This position is unpaid, with a required commitment of at least three months. However, the internship has room for growth for the right candidate as they gain experience. In addition, a licensed attorney intern would be compensated for court appearances.

Fun office atmosphere, and frequent (but non-mandatory) company lunches and social events.

Please reply to this listing with your resume and hourly availability.

Bi-Lingual Chinese Mandarin speaking a plus, but not required.


Location: San Gabriel
Compensation: Unpaid
This is an internship job

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/lgl/2782973872.html

Unpaid Spanish speaking attorney jobs in Manhattan

A Civil and Criminal Litigation Law firm handling various legal cases of personal injury, divorces, criminal arrests, vehicle and traffic law, administrative law, commercial transactions and others.

Qualifications: JD Degree or Paralegal Degree-Spanish Speaking Fluency Required.

Position Description: Interns will be exposed to the inner working of a law firm. Interns assist the administrative and legal staff to carry out the daily assignments, including accompanying attorneys for court appearances, filing pleadings and motions in court and assist during client consultations. This is a great opportunity for exposure to Criminal and Civil cases. Interns will learn about commercial disputes, divorce, arrests and personal injury cases.

Additional Information:
Position Starts: As soon as possible
Hours: 15-20
Openings available: Several
Salary: Unpaid.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/2776217851.html

Unpaid Long Island internship for law school graduate

Boutique Melville, Long Island Law Firm specializing in Labor & Employment Law seeks interns for immediate placement. Law students, college students considering law school, law school and college graduates, paralegals and paralegal students are invited to apply. The position will entail both administrative and substantive work. Duties and responsibilities will vary depending on initiative, knowledge, and desire. This is an internship position but you can receive school credits and recommendations. The candidate should be mature, motivated, and eager to learn. Word processing skills are a must, and you should have your own laptop computer. Legal research and writing skills are also a plus. The candidate should also be well-organized, enthusiastic, and a hard-worker. The practice is extremely interesting and entails a dynamic and changing area of law. Because the firm is small, you will receive hands-on experience that will prove invaluable, with skills that are easily applicable in a wide array of work environments. Full-time applicants are preferred. The experience you will get will prepare you to work in a law firm, agency, corporation, or on your own. You and your resume will benefit from learning the application of law, and having real-time significant legal experience in an easy-going and professional environment. All previous interns have invariably loved the experience, and have successfully used it to further their careers and educational opportunities. Compensation: School credit and recommendations available; also, great resume experience.

http://longisland.craigslist.org/lgl/2773923083.html

PI and property claims attorney job in Los Angeles

A Redondo Beach Insurance Adjuster firm is interviewing for California licensed attorneys to represent injury victims and property damage claimants. Ideal for attorneys with their own office looking to supplement their income and add PI or PD cases to their caseload. Most injuries are non-litigated soft-tissue cases. Will train as needed. Clerical support is included. Please respond by attaching your resume if interested. Contingency fee payment arrangements only.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/lgl/2766296363.html

Unpaid entry-level attorney job in Northern Jersey

Small, full-service Essex County law firm seeks an unpaid legal intern to work closely with our attorneys and legal team on a wide range of practice areas including: Family, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Immigration, Contracts, Municipal, Landlord/Tenant.

We are looking for someone motivated and reliable with great interpersonal skills, the ability to follow through, multitask and that can stay organized. We are a fast-paced, growing law firm with a great reputation for equipping our interns with the skills and experience to be successful in a tough job market. Although we cannot guarantee a full-time paid position at the moment, we have hired past interns who have proved invaluable to our firm.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in the legal field. If you are in law school, a recent grad, awaiting bar results or seeking real job experience - our firm is an excellent place to get your start.

Please email us an updated resume, hours of availability and a brief statement letting us know a little more about yourself and why you are pursuing this internship opportunity.

The internship is unpaid, but well worth the experience.

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/lgl/2713593824.html

Legal fellowship in Washington, D.C.

Thanks to the reader who brought this opportunity to our attention. As she observes, "A volunteer fellow to carefully examine the company's labor and business practices, huh? I can think of one to change..."

Position: Legal Fellow
Reports To: Legal Counsel
FLSA Status: Volunteer, Part-to-full time

Summary:
The Legal Fellow will assist LEAP's Legal department by carefully examining the Company's labor and business practices to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide assistance to Legal Counsel and work with corporate management to develop and administer human resource policies, programs and services, including legal compliance, employee benefits, employee relations, employment practices and procedures, employee communications, and employee events.

2. Assist with detailed project plans.

3. Assist with the coordination of the Recruiter Program.

4. Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:
Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Legal Studies, Political Science, Public Health or related field from an accredited academic institution.
Must possess (or be in pursuit of) Juris Doctor from an accredited academic institution.
Must possess at least one year of general office experience.

Location: Washington, D.C.
Compensation: unpaid Internship

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/lgl/2702441015.html

Volunteer attorney jobs in NYC

20+year general practice law firm hosting internship program. We seek Two (2) interns to learn and assist in law firm responsibilities, for three (3) months, subject to renewal. A friendly, fast-paced international environment to gain experience and learn while working with supportive colleagues. Mandarin A+, but not necessary.

The law firm has offices in 01) Flushing, Queens; 02) 8th Avenue, Brooklyn; 03) Chinatown, Manhattan; and 04) Taipei, Taiwan and is well versed Real Estate, Immigration, Matrimonial, Corporation, Bankruptcy, IP, PI, Labor/Employment and City, State & Federal Litigations.

Excellent training for a new attorney, awaiting admission, law graduate and student with little experience needing to obtain crucial experience in above specialty work in a competitive market or experience to apply to the future careers, and/or a rookie from foreign states with no or little idea about NY legal practice.

Intern will gain experience in all aspects of litigation practice, and will work directly with Attorneys. Intern will receive training in (1) Initially evaluating all type of cases, (2) Writing correspondence, legal motions, and memos(3) Completing forms, training ECF, PACER, NYSCEF for Fed, State and Bankruptcy, (4) Interviewing clients, going to court, (5) Working with gov agencies and (6) Preparing trial Notebook, pretrial order, jury instruction, voir dire, motion in limine, and trial.

A strong letter of recommendation will be provided upon request and successful completion of internship. An Evaluation and Exit Interview will be conducted and intern will be considered for a formal offer of employment at conclusion.

Law firm can provide academic credit under school program as internship, externship or OPT. Please note that this is an unpaid position to gain valuable experience only.

Location: Flushing, Queens
Compensation: Please note that this is an unpaid position to gain valuable experience only.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/lgl/2692644551.html

Unpaid attorney internships in NYC

INTERNSHIP LAW STUDENT, PARALEGAL OR GRAD, SPANISH SPEAKING SKILLS (JACKSON HEIGHTS)

A Civil and Criminal Litigation Law firm handling various legal cases of personal injury, divorces, criminal arrest, vehicle and traffic law, administrative law, commercial transactions and others.

Qualifications: Strong writing skills, knowledge of Windows XP and WordPerfect, some experience in an office setting. Spanish speaking is a plus.

Position Description: Interns will be exposed to the inner working of a law firm. Interns are expected to fulfill administrative duties, handle correspondence, and engage in legal work such as fling motions in court and assisting attorneys with legal investigations and client relations.

This is a great opportunity for exposure to criminal and civil litigation cases. Interns will learn about commercial disputes, divorce, arrests and personal injury cases. Please visit

Additional Information:
Position Starts: As soon as possible
Hours: 15
Openings available: Several
Salary: Unpaid. Academic Credit Available

http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/lgl/2695898797.html

Manhattan appearance attorney job

Downtown general practice firm seeking NEW YORK ADMITTED attorney to make court appearances. Bankruptcy, immigration, and landlord/tenant experience a plus.

Strong work ethic, positive attitude and superior organization skills required.

Please note that this is an unpaid internship with the potential for a paid position in the future for the right person.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/2695588397.html

Unpaid attorney job in Manhattan

A Small Manhattan Law Office, focusing primarily on Bankruptcy, Commercial & Civil Litigation, is seeking to hire a Law School Intern. The Law Firm is Located in Downtown Manhattan near all major Courthouses and, the building for Immigration services.

The Intern will gain experience in all aspects of litigation practice, and will work directly with an Attorney. The Intern will receive training in (1) Initially evaluating all type of cases, (2) Writing correspondence, legal motions, and memos (3) Completing legal forms, (4) Interviewing clients, going to court, and (5) Legal Research.

Candidates must have excellent research and writing skills. Fluency/Proficiency in Spanish is a plus, but not required. Candidates must have excellent customer service skills.

This is excellent training for a new attorney, awaiting admission, law graduate or even student with little experience needing to obtain crucial experience before entering and competing in this competitive and limited market.

The Law firm can also provide academic credit under a school program as an internship, as well as a strong letter of recommendation (provided upon request and successful completion of internship).

Position available immediately.
Email us your resume
Please note that this is an unpaid position to gain valuable experience only

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/2693639531.html