Summer Associate position for 1L or 2L with Cohen&Green, a small NYC-based civil rights firm that focuses mainly on cases involving police misconduct. In recent years, much of our work has been related to violations of individuals’ constitutional rights in the context of protests, county and state correctional facilities, and federal prisons. Our practice areas also include LGBTQ+ rights and equal protection, criminal defense, and trusts and estates. Full time for 10 weeks. Position can be be hybrid (2 days/week in person) or fully remote.
You will be assigned legal work of the same nature that an entry-level lawyer might perform in our office (to the extent allowable under NY law and ethics). Some possible tasks include helping prepare clients for hearings and depositions, drafting pleadings and motions, conducting factual investigations, and taking charge of legal research and other aspects of litigation.
Selected applicants will need to have external funding