Legal Intern at Community Resources for Justice in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Community Resources for Justice



Location: Virtual
Req Number: Req #706

CJI is seeking 2025 summer legal interns to support projects working in jurisdictions around the country on the development and implementation of policy and practice changes in adult and youth justice systems. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter that has an interest in data-driven policy development and nonpartisan technical assistance. Candidates must be able to work independently and possess strong communication skills. The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and virtually based work environment is critical. Travel is an expected component of most of CJI’s projects and may be requested based on project need.

Interested applicants should apply by March 28th, 2025.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Assist with documenting group processes, including strategic planning sessions, consensus building processes, and focus groups.

• Contribute to the development of presentations to varied audiences, including line staff, mid-managers, executives, and policymakers.

• Assist in producing policy reports, including narratives and graphics. Perform literature reviews using all available research methods and summarize findings.

• Research and summarize policies related to court process, corrections and community supervision, and present findings internally during team meetings.

• Identify and summarize statutes related to criminal procedure, criminal law and corrections.

• Copy-editing and fact-checking deliverables prior to publication.

• Working with the supervising attorney to draft court administrative orders, rules, agency regulations and statutes.

• Support efforts to evaluate policies and practices related to people involved in (and transitioning out of) the adult and youth justice systems, including preparing for stakeholder interviews, conducting desk research on specific topics, and compiling and summarizing other public sources.

• Provide general administrative support to projects, including taking meeting notes; document and materials preparation; information tracking; and other duties as assigned by the project lead.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience Required:

• Ability to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information in a clear and concise manner.

• Proficient in legal research methods and software (e.g. Lexis, Westlaw)

• Ability to identify the appropriate sources to evaluate justice system policies.

• Possess high standards regarding work quality.

• Ability to interact with a variety of people, both in-person and virtually, in a professional and collaborative manner.

• Ability to coordinate and respond to multiple priorities with tight deadlines.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, and Power Point, Access, Publisher.

Requirements:

• This internship is available to law students.

• Preference will be given to candidates with work experience, coursework, or internships in criminal and/or juvenile justice, law, policy, administration, and research.

About UsCommunity Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four service lines; Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute, are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work.

• Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes.
• Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs.
• Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs.
• The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice.

CRJ’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many. CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.

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