American Oversight
Government • Non-profit • Compliance
American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog organization that focuses on promoting truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to access government records. They engage in investigations and litigation to uncover evidence of government misconduct, and work to ensure transparency in government activities, with a particular emphasis on issues like election integrity, attacks on education, and voting rights. Their efforts are aimed at strengthening democratic principles and holding those in power accountable for their actions.
11 - 50 employees
Founded 2017
🏛️ Government
🤝 Non-profit
📋 Compliance
Spring Legal Intern
Job not on LinkedIn
October 25
American Oversight
Government • Non-profit • Compliance
American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog organization that focuses on promoting truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to access government records. They engage in investigations and litigation to uncover evidence of government misconduct, and work to ensure transparency in government activities, with a particular emphasis on issues like election integrity, attacks on education, and voting rights. Their efforts are aimed at strengthening democratic principles and holding those in power accountable for their actions.
11 - 50 employees
Founded 2017
🏛️ Government
🤝 Non-profit
📋 Compliance
📋 Description
• Review and research current events to spot potential legal issues. • Collaborate with our research team to craft, review, and revise draft federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and state open records requests. • Draft court pleadings, including complaints, motions, and briefs or brief sections. • Conduct legal research to support litigation strategy. • Observe litigation proceedings or meetings. • Contribute to reports and other editorial content for AO’s website based on the findings of investigations.
🎯 Requirements
• At least one semester at an ABA-accredited law school completed before the internship commences. • Strong writing, research, and oral communications skills. • An ability to analyze situations and information to apply sound decision making skills and sound judgment. • High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
🏖️ Benefits
• Remote work options • Hands-on legal experience
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