Job Description

About Us  

Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) is a national organization committed to advancing justice and equity for transgender and non-binary people through impact litigation, direct legal services, advocacy, and public education. A4TE's Legal Programs Department currently includes the Impact Litigation Project, Name Change Project, and Trans Health Project. A4TE has sued counties in New York and Florida for violence against trans people in jails. We've won federal lawsuits in Georgia and North Carolina seeking the removal of transgender-related exclusions in employee health care plans. We are actively partnering with grassroots leaders and organizations in Texas and other states to push back against the attacks on transgender young people. Last year alone, we assisted over 500 low-income trans people with name changes. And we're just getting started.

Position Overview   

• Reports to : Staff Attorney 
• Compensation : $17/hour or school credit 
• Type : Internship 
• Location: Remote 

This is an opportunity to play a role in our nation's movement for transgender rights. Summer legal interns will primarily assist the impact litigation and Trans Health Project teams with legal research and writing, direct representation, policy advocacy, alternative dispute resolution, and client intake, but also may perform some work for the Name Change Project, including updating our repository of information on how to update identity documents in various states. Summer Legal interns' preferences among our program areas will be taken into account in assigning work; however, the internship will likely comprise at least some work in each. The Summer internship is a twelve-week, full-time position with availability for at least 32 hours per week.

Responsibilities   

• Assisting in the drafting of pleadings, memoranda of law, demand letters, negotiation materials, and health insurance appeals; 

• Conducting client intake and meeting with clients; 

• Researching legal questions and drafting memoranda for existing and potential cases; 

• Researching and drafting policy advocacy documents; 

• Researching and drafting materials for public education; and 

• Compiling legal information and referral resources. 

Required Qualifications   

• Enrolled in law school. 

• Professional alignment with A4TE's mission.

• Community-driven approach to your work.

• Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. 

• Highest levels of initiative, creativity, and good judgment. 

• Well-organized, self-directed, and able to complete multiple tasks in a timely and efficient manner. 

• A commitment to actively working in alignment with other social, racial, and economic justice movements. 

• Ability to organize and prioritize work. 

• Ability to work independently with little supervision. 

• Experience with or commitment to serving transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary people. 

Application Requirements   

Please include your resume, cover letter, and writing sample of no more than 10 pages. In your cover letter, please explain 1) why you are interested in working at A4TE and 2) why you are interested in non-profit legal work. You may include any other information you would like to share.

Hiring at A4TE : 

A4TE acknowledges that applicants from groups that have been historically marginalized are less likely to apply for positions unless they feel that they meet 100% of a job description's qualifications. We understand that the ideal candidate might not completely meet the criteria listed in our job descriptions or be equally proficient in each area. If your background and skills are a close match for an open position, you are strongly encouraged to apply; we especially encourage potential applicants who are impacted by A4TE's work to submit their application. 

A4TE is an equal opportunity employer. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color (BIPOC); lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; immigrants; people with disabilities; people living with HIV; formerly incarcerated people; and people with lived experiences of poverty are all strongly encouraged to apply. 

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