Name Change Project Intern - Resource Focus
About Us
Founded in 2024, 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. Born from a merger of NCTE and TLDEF, 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 in name changes. And we’re just getting started.
Position Overview
Reports to: Senior Name Change Project Coordinator
Type: Internship
This is an opportunity to play a role in our nation’s movement for transgender rights and gain exposure to the legal landscape for name changes and identity document updates. The Name Change Project Resource Intern will conduct research and develop resources to support transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary applicants with their legal name changes and identity document updates. The Intern may also be asked to perform research or other tasks to support the name change projects as is needed and of interest.
The summer internship is a ten-week, full-time position. Work hours will be agreed upon in advance and will generally be between 9:00am and 6:00pm Eastern. The internship is remote, and the intern may work from any location.
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, including those living with HIV; formerly incarcerated people; and people with lived experiences of poverty are all strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Resource Development
- Compile information about identity document updates for A4TE’s ID Documents Center.
- Familiarize with the Name Change Project’s existing resources and referral lists.
- In coordination with the Name Change Project Director, communicate with court clerks, local attorneys, and others to gather accurate information about various aspects of the legal name change process.
- Conduct online research to identify other organizations that provide name change assistance.
- Prepare written work product such as resource lists and guides.
- Communicate regularly with team members across the Name Change Project to relay new developments and learn of new research needs.
Intake Management
- Using Microsoft Office, correspond with applicants to provide them with appropriate resources and referrals.
- Assist with phone intakes and other aspects of the intake process as needed.
- Using Salesforce, conduct complete and accurate data entry of client information and contact notes.
- Attend and actively participate in regular weekly Name Change Project meetings and assist with notetaking.
Required Qualifications
- Professional alignment with A4TE’s/A4TE’s mission.
- Community-driven approach to your work.
- Understanding of issues impacting low-income and transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people.
- High level of attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Interpersonal skills by phone and email when interacting with external parties.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Ability to set and meet multiple deadlines and triage where necessary.
- Ability to manage and maintain confidentiality of personally identifiable information and legally privileged information.
- High degree of emotional intelligence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest, background, or study in law or a related field.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, Zoom, Slack, Asana, and/or Salesforce.
Compensation: $17/hour
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Application Requirements
Please include your resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please explain 1) why you are interested in working at A4TE and 2) why you are interested in this area of the legal field. You may include any other information you would like to share. Please use Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1.5” line spacing in your cover letter. Please include your first and last name (the one you use) in the top right corner. We will accept cover letters up to 2 pages long.
Incomplete applications missing any materials are automatically disqualified. Make sure to submit complete applications with all required materials. If you have access needs regarding your application, please reach out to people @ transequality.org.