Immigration Legal Team Intern (Unpaid)

The Immigration Legal Team Intern assists immigration staff in providing services to refugees, asylees, and other immigrants including adjustment of status, citizenship, and pro-se asylum. The intern will also perform clerical and administrative duties to maintain client files and gain experience in U.S. immigration law and client case management.

Responsibilities

• Assist immigration staff in providing services to refugees, asylees, and other immigrants such as adjustment of status, citizenship, and pro-se asylum.
• Work closely with immigration staff to draft applications and provide follow-up communication to clients.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties to ensure client files are kept up to date.

Requirements

• Interns must be based in US.
• Must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years.
• Minimum 15 hours per week; preference for those that can work 35+ hours.
• Undergraduate or graduate level studies in social sciences, international relations or a related field or current law student.
• Native Spanish required.
• Languages desired: Spanish, French, Dari/Pashto, Arabic.
• Strong desire to help immigrants in New York.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgement, and have high attention to detail.
• Competency in Microsoft Office, data tracking, and file management.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Patience, understanding, flexibility, and an unceasingly positive attitude.
• Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
• Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.

Skills

• Immigration Law
• Client Case Management
• File Management
• Data Tracking
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Legal Research
• Multicultural Environment Experience
• Effective Communication
• Administrative Support
• Adjustment of Status Procedures
• Citizenship Application Processes
• Pro-se Asylum Assistance

Languages

English, Spanish