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Jobs at NHLA
Jobs at NHLA
NHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities of low-income and older (age 60 plus) people NHLA works alongside, and we value equity and inclusion in our workplace. NHLA actively seeks applications from Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, people of diverse national origin, the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, older adults, veterans, people who have lived experience with poverty, and other people belonging to communities that have historically experienced injustice.
Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Advocacy Project
New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA) seeks a Staff Attorney to work on our Domestic Violence Advocacy Project (DVAP). The Staff Attorney’s work will involve representation of victims and survivors of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and human trafficking in protective order and family law cases, as well as through NHLA’s Domestic Violence Clinic programs in Manchester and Nashua. The Staff Attorney will also be responsible for occasional community engagement and education work.
The Staff Attorney will work out of NHLA’s Manchester office, and will be responsible for handling work throughout New Hampshire, most often in the following regions: Seacoast, Manchester, and Nashua. Full position details and How to Apply here.
Internships at NHLA
Summer 2024 intern positions are filled.
Applications for academic year internships will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early for summer internships.
NHLA legal 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 only 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.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but students are strongly encouraged to apply early each academic year for summer positions. Students are encouraged to apply for academic year internships as well.
To apply for a legal internship at NHLA, please send a cover letter and resume to: internship@nhla.org. You may also send questions about our legal internships to this email address.NHLA Legal Aid Internships
NHLA Legal Internship Program:
Each year NHLA hosts law students as legal aid interns who 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 accepts only a small number of legal 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.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but students are strongly encouraged to apply early each academic year for summer positions. Summer interns receive a stipend of $2,500 and may be eligible for further compensation through work-study programs, in which NHLA is happy to participate. Students are encouraged to apply for academic year internships for academic credit as well; these for-credit internships are not paid.
To apply for a legal internship at NHLA, please submit a cover letter and resume to:
New Hampshire Legal Assistance
Intern Coordinator
117 North State Street
Concord, NH 03301
Internship positions may be available in Claremont, Concord, Berlin, Manchester, and Portsmouth. Please indicate any geographic preferences in the cover letter.
Contact internship@nhla.org if you have any additional questions.
How to volunteer for our programs
603 Legal Aid maintains a vibrant training and support program for attorneys in New Hampshire who wish to be Pro Bono volunteers.
Learn more here: 603legalaid.org/for-volunteers