INTERNS - Internship Program Interns assist attorneys and paralegals with every level of case preparation including interviewing clients, investigating cases, taking depositions, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings. Interns are encouraged to participate in administrative hearings and second year students who meet NH student practice qualifications may represent clients in District Court proceedings. Because NHLA hires a small number of interns each year, interns have the opportunity to work on a wide array of cases. NHLA`s legislative efforts afford interested interns the opportunity to conduct legislative tracking and analysis on key poverty issues before the state legislature. NHLA accepts applications from first and second year law students. Internships are unpaid, but many interns have successfully obtained funding from other sources. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply for internships during the academic year as well. Please Submit a Cover Letter and Resume to: Intern Coordinator NH Legal Assistance 117 North State Street Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-4107 ext. 2831 (603) 223-9794 (f) officemanager@nhla.org

Deferred Associates Program - Deferred Associates will represent clients in a variety of cases and forums including administrative and state court hearings. Associates will receive training and supervision from experienced attorneys. Associates also have the opportunity to provide research and writing and other support in appellate and federal class action cases. NHLA’s legislative efforts afford interested associates the opportunity to conduct legislative tracking and analysis on key poverty issues before the state legislature and state boards such as the public utilities commission. Admission to the New Hampshire Bar is not required. NHLA handles many administrative cases (such as unemployment insurance and disability appeals) which allow representation by advocates other than licensed attorneys. The New Hampshire and Massachusetts bar exams are scheduled to allow candidates to sit for both. Travel is required and associates are required to have reliable transportation. Interested deferred associates should submit a cover letter resume, writing sample and three references to: Ruthie Cartlidge NH Legal Assistance 154 High Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 431-7411 ext. 2501 (603) 431-8025 (f) rcartlidge@nhla.org

NHLA is a private non-profit law firm with seven offices which provide legal services statewide. Recognized nationally for our achievements, NHLA has a proud history of aggressive, creative advocacy for low income and elderly clients in federal and state courts, as well as legislative and administrative forums. Because NHLA does not receive federal Legal Services Corporation (LSC) funding, we are not subject to LSC's restrictions on lobbying, class action litigation or welfare reform work. NHLA's resources are primarily focused on housing, health income benefits, elder law, domestic violence, and public utilities.

Locations:

Claremont Office: The Claremont office is located in a largely rural area that includes aging mill towns, the beautiful Monadnock region and the thriving Dartmouth/Hanover area.

Concord Office: Located in New Hampshire's capital city in the center of the state within easy driving range of the mountains and the seacoast.

Littleton Office: Located in the White Mountain region which is also largely rural and in close proximity to the vast recreational resources of Northern New Hampshire.

Manchester Office: With its restored mills and multicultural population, voted one of the top ten places to live, Manchester is the location of our largest office.

Nashua Office: Our newest office is in Nashua, a diverse and vibrant community and one of New Hampshire's largest cities.

Portsmouth Office: Located on the historic New Hampshire seacoast with easy access to metropolitan Boston and the beautiful Maine seacoast.

Berlin Office: Located in the heart of the Great North woods and adjacent the White Moutain National Forest.

Benefits: Excellent benefits, including medical and dental insurance, pension, and law school loan assistance.