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Jobs at NHLA
Jobs at NHLA
The following is NHLA’s Equal Opportunity policy as it pertains to employment:
NHLA prohibits discrimination of all kinds based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, veteran status, military service status, age, physical or mental disability, genetics or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or other applicable law. Based on the preceding categories, NHLA does not:
Discriminate in employment opportunities or in the terms or conditions of employment, including salary, fringe benefits, and access to training and education opportunities, for employees or applicants for employment.
When any employment opportunity is available, NHLA will affirmatively seek out a diverse pool of qualified applicants. All job postings will contain, at a minimum, a statement that NHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All hiring, promotion, and assignment of duties will be made based on individual qualification and performance and NHLA’s staffing needs.
We welcome candidates to inquire about other employment-related policies during the hiring process.
Immigration Staff Attorney
New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA) seeks a Staff Attorney to work in our immigration law practice. The Staff Attorney will have a comprehensive immigration law practice including screening, in-depth consultations, pro se assistance, and full representation; collaboration with other legal services providers and community support organizations; and outreach and community education. The Staff Attorney will handle work statewide in New Hampshire, plus make appearances in person, as needed, in EOIR and USCIS adjudications and appeals and in the U.S. District Courts and Circuit Courts of Appeal.
Full position details and how to apply here.
Administrative Manager
New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA) seeks a full-time Administrative Manager for our Manchester office. The Administrative Manager has responsibility for office administration, legal secretarial support for attorney and paralegal colleagues, and client relations including intake. This is an in-person position, with occasional remote work as needed (for example, due to inclement weather). Some travel throughout New Hampshire is a requirement of this position (mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate is provided).
Full position details and how to apply here.
Internships at NHLA
NHLA is no longer accepting applications from law students for summer 2026 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:
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
Requests for Proposals/ Qualifications
Request for Proposal
NHLA seeks consulting services related to strategic planning. Full RFP here.