Summer Ombudsman Legal Intern (Legal Counsel for the Elderly)

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AARP
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. 
How to Apply: 

https://careers.aarp.org/ShowJob/Id/1504860/Summer-Ombudsman-Legal-Intern-(Legal-Counsel-for-the-Elderly)/

Job Function: 
Legal Services

Organization Info

AARP

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Website: 
aarp.org
Founded: 
1967
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Association / Union
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
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: 
May 9 2018
Active Until: 
Jun 9 2018
Hiring Organization: 
AARP
industry: 
Nonprofit