Consumer Advocacy Internship

Overview:

The Higbee and Associates Consumer Advocacy Litigation division provides clients with legal counsel debt settlement defense litigation, representing debtors in settlement negotiations and court appearances when needed. This is an unpaid position that will provide a valuable opportunity for a university and/or college student interested in a career in the legal field to work with a fast-paced national law firm.  The position requires 10 hours a week for 10 weeks. Casual work environment and schedule can be flexible.

Program Description:

Civil Litigation intern duties include: researching legal issues; corresponding with clients; scanning and filing of documents; contacting opposing counsel and courts; negotiating court websites to find documents and calendaring information; and experience in the discovery process.  Students will leave this internship with real-world legal skills, knowledge of the litigation process and its documents, as well as client communication.

Qualifications:

We are seeking dedicated individuals who have an interest in gaining legal experience with Civil Litigation. Previous legal experience is preferred but not required. Organization skills, proficiency with Mac OSX/Microsoft Office, as well as written oral, and communication skills are a plus. Consistency, reliability, and professionalism with clients are a must.