What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Legal Intern position at North Carolina Justice Center?
Description
North Carolina Justice Center
Legal Internship
Summer 2026
To Apply: Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter to: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/47be28c3-a5c7-4b34-b6b4-89ec95cd3c0d/North-Carolina-Justice-Center
Upon request, the North Carolina Justice Center will provide reasonable accommodation for all candidates with disabilities.
Location: Hybrid (Raleigh, NC)
Job Title: Legal Intern
Positions: Multiple Positions
Overview
The North Carolina Justice Center (NCJC) is a progressive research and advocacy organization dedicated to expanding opportunity and protecting the rights of low-income individuals and communities in North Carolina. For over 29 years, the Justice Center has been on the front lines in the courts, at legislature, in the media, and communities advocating for positive changes for poor and working North Carolinians. The Justice Center has played a primary role in most of the state’s major policy debates and successfully litigated hundreds of individual cases and class actions. For more information, visit www.ncjustice.org.
The North Carolina Justice Center seeks law student interns to help us carry out our mission. This opportunity is for the summer of 2026, starting in mid-May. This is a hybrid opportunity where interns will be required to work in the office at least one day per week. We will begin reviewing applications in January 2026, conducting interviews on a rolling basis, positions will be open until filled.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Internships: Legal interns work with NCJC staff on a variety of issues:
• Legal research and writing
• Litigation support
• Drafting model legislation
• Legislative research
• Assistance with lobbying efforts
• Research for policy reports or briefs
• Communication with clients and constituents
• Other related legal duties as assigned
Compensation:
The North Carolina Justice Center is a non-profit organization entirely dependent on grants and donations, consequently we encourage candidates to apply for funding through their schools and explore alternate funding opportunities. Nevertheless, the Justice Center provides limited funding to interns based on needs.
Equal Opportunity
The NC Justice Center is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, disability, pregnancy, personal appearance, citizenship, military service, genetic information, natural hairstyles, or any protected status. We are a Fair Chance Employer and strive to reduce barriers to employment for individuals with criminal records.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Legal interns must have a college undergraduate degree and completed at least one year of an accredited law school. Strong writing and analytical skills and ability to work with others are critical. Spanish proficiency is desirable.