Student Paralegal Intern
Internship Term: Ongoing
Location: Hybrid Remote in Boston, Massachusetts
Commitment: Part-time, Hybrid Remote
Weekly Stipend Provided!
Last Updated: 3/1/2023
About Us:
Grace Legal Support Services is a rapidly growing, minority-woman-and -veteran-owned, Massachusetts-based Virtual Paralegal Agency.
We support Family Law solo practitioners and small law practices throughout the Commonwealth, as well as Immigration attorneys throughout the United States, by providing professional, senior-level, Virtual Paralegal support that is convenient and cost-effective to the Rockstar entrepreneur attorney!
Many of our clients are among Massachusetts’ Super Lawyers, who enjoy the increased productivity, efficiency, and peace of mind they experience when partnered with Grace Legal Support Services to take on their tedious, overwhelming, and paralegal-level casework.
Grace Legal Support Services was sparked by our CEO, Wendy Raymond's, personal life experiences and curiosity about the Family Law legal field. She started out as an intern, simply seeking to explore what the day in the life of an attorney might be like, and has grown to build this virtual agency, which impacts the lives of not only the attorneys we serve, but the neighbors around us facing legal dilemmas.
What You Will Learn:
How to Draft Motions, Pleadings, Affidavits, Immigration Applications, and Correspondence in the Family and Immigration Law practice areas
Gain an understanding of the pertinent laws involved in Family and Immigration Law
Opportunity to Shadow a Family Law attorney during one of GLSS' hosted legal clinics
In-Person and Electronic Court Filing
Gain hands-on experience
Position:
This Student Intern role is a hybrid remote position, in Boston, MA, that is flexible with the opportunity for hiring. The Intern will work closely with the CEO, Legal Assistant, and Paralegal team to gain hands-on experience in various legal capacities and increase their skillset.
The Student Intern must be enrolled at a Massachusetts college or university, and must have at least 1 year of professional work experience.
We are looking for self-motivated, and self-disciplined students who have a passion for law and seek to be challenged, grow and be a part of a down-to-earth community of legal professionals.
The ideal candidate for this position can collaborate in support of the company’s vision while bringing their own unique style and ideas to the table. This candidate will also thrive in environments where they are taught a skill and given space to work independently, with little supervision. The Student Intern must possess strong communication skills.
Qualifications:
Must be a College/University student, enrolled at a College/University in Massachusetts.
Minimum of 1 year of professional work experience
Must be able to commute to and from Boston, MA
Must be able to work independently
Strong writing & communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Must be open and willing to learn!
Interested applicants, please send an email to apply@gracelegalsupport.com with the subject "GLSS STUDENT INTERN", along with your most up-to-date resume and proof of active college/ university enrollment.