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Summer Ombudsman Legal Intern (Legal Counsel for the Elderly)

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Washington, DC, USA
Full-time

The Office of the D.C. Long-Term Care Ombudsman at LCE advocates for residents of nursing home, assisted living facilities, community residence facilities and residents in their private homes.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • The legal intern would assist the DC Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s staff attorney with individual cases before the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). This support would include resident visits, drafting motions and participation in hearings.  In addition, the intern would assist with legal research on a variety of issues including long-term care Medicaid, nursing home resident rights and social security.
Educational Background: 
Interns must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school.
Skills/Experience: 
  • AARP also considers non-traditional interns who are looking to re-enter the workforce or change careers.  This may include those who have previously graduated college and are now enrolled in a continuing education program. 
Compensation/Benefits: 

Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Job Function: 

Organization Info

AARP

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Founded: 
1967
About Us
Mission: 

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age. AARP champions positive social change and delivers value through advocacy, information, and service. AARP's vision is a society in which everyone lives with dignity and purpose, and fulfills their goals and dreams.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 26 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 26 2018
Hiring Organization: 
AARP
industry: 
Nonprofit