In honor of long-time volunteer Cheryl Polydor, the Polydor Fellow will support the work of both the Systemic Reform Project at Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LC) and the Office of the DC Long Term Care Ombudsman. The Fellow will conduct legal research, assist with special projects and write legal memoranda. The Fellow may also conduct factual investigations, interact with clients, and collaborate with attorneys and staff of both LCE and the Ombudsman Program. The Fellow may help draft pitches used to recruit volunteer pro bono attorneys to work on Systemic Reform/Ombudsman projects, and help to manage and track the completion of those projects.
**This position can last up to one year. The work schedule will be 20 hours per week during the summer and 10 to 12 hours per week during the school year.**
- Conducts legal research, writes legal memoranda, and assists with work related to individual case representation, systemic issues, or special projects.
- Prepares summaries of proposed systemic and other special projects for purpose of engaging pro bono attorneys to work on such projects, and assists in managing and tracking such projects to completion.
- Maintains accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records and notes in the case management system concerning cases and projects handled.
- Performs case work under the supervision of an attorney including gathering facts and evidence, searching records and documents, conducting research, and/or contacting potential clients and witnesses to gather information.
- Prepares educational materials and participates in community outreach and workshops as requested.
- Assists with the provision of legal information through speaking engagements, workshops, self-help seminars, and other ways to inform the public of our services.
- Possesses a demonstrated interest in public interest law, with a preference for those with a strong interest in long-term care and systemic reform for the elderly.
AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.