About the role

  • Review prison files of incarcerated persons, criminal case files, legal documents, and supporting documents of incarcerated persons, under the direction of FTP staff attorneys
  • Synthesize and summarize documents into concise case summaries for review by FTP staff attorneys and the prosecutor’s office; identify issues in criminal cases for sentencing review consideration
  • Draft template motions, briefs, and case presentations to be provided to prosecutorial offices
  • Coordinate with community-based organizations, incarcerated people, and their support networks to gather information for case presentations
  • Support presentations to prosecutors’ offices, public defense offices, government leaders, and community groups
  • Conduct legal research and writing to support initiatives, legislative efforts and sentencing avenues at the federal, state, and local levels
  • Assist with researching and drafting materials for publication; specifically, state-specific guides on implementing sentencing review and informational/educational materials
  • Update Salesforce with relevant case information, and support other data quality efforts that allow FTP to measure legal team impact
  • Other projects as assigned

Requirements

  • Current enrollment in an accredited law school
  • Experience working with diverse communities and a deep commitment to social justice and impacting change
  • Excellent research skills, including conducting legal database research
  • Ability to review, spot issues, and synthesize large volumes of information into concise and informative summaries
  • Ability to manage time effectively and ensure the completion of projects on schedule
  • Quick learner with strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
  • Demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude focused on identifying solutions and the ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of organizations
  • A strong working proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Docs, PowerPoint, Box or equivalent, and Salesforce or equivalent
  • Proficiency with LexisNexis and/or Westlaw

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Job title

Legal Intern, Spring 2026

Job type

Experience level

Entry level

Salary

$4,800 - $8,000 per month

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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