Jobs and Internships

The FHJC is currently accepting applications for spring 2027 interns.

Summary: The FHJC seeks highly motivated law students (rising 2Ls or 3Ls) for summer, fall and spring internships to assist with both individual and systemic housing discrimination claims, including those filed in federal and state court and with administrative agencies. Interns play a leading, crucial role in each of these cases, performing the legal research underpinning individual cases’ discrimination claims; reviewing discovery documents to ensure that defendants are abiding by the terms of court orders; and generating policy research around systemic housing discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, disability, source of income, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics under local, state, and federal fair housing laws. Cases advanced with interns’ assistance have led to materially positive outcomes, including damages and injunctive relief being granted to those harmed by discriminatory practices.  Interns may also work on policy matters relating to local, state and federal protections against discrimination.

Reports To: Legal Director

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and write about legal issues relevant to ongoing or prospective litigation to protect fair housing rights under federal, state, and local laws
• Research policy issues identified by the FHJC as priorities and compose briefs, memos, or other materials to support advocacy mission
• Participate in post-settlement monitoring of housing providers to ensure compliance with fair housing laws and settlement terms
• Attend meetings with outside attorneys and lawmakers; observe preparations for negotiations, mediation and settlement conferences, and discussions on litigation strategy

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to the attention of the FHJC’s Legal Director at:

Fair Housing Justice Center, Inc.
30-30 Northern Blvd., Suite 302
Long Island City, NY 11101
Fax: 631-209-5108
Email: fhjc@fairhousingjustice.org
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