Immigration Legal Team Intern (unpaid)

IRC

New York, NY, United States
Base: unpyid internship; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Client case management
Application drafting support
Data tracking and file management
The IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster

Job Summary

  • The IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
  • The Immigration Department Intern will assist immigration staff in providing services to refugees, asylees, and other immigrants such as adjustment of status, citizenship, and pro-se asylum.
  • The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings plans, and employee assistance programs.

Matching Summary

The IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

Salary

Base: Unpaid internship; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Client case management
  • Application drafting support
  • Data tracking and file management
  • Effective communication skills
  • Multicultural work environment

Nice-to-have

  • Problem solving skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of IRC history and philosophy
  • Patience and flexibility

Key Requirements

  • Must be US citizen or have US work authorization
  • Enrolled in or graduated from post-secondary institution within last 2 years
  • Minimum 15 hours per week availability
  • Undergraduate or graduate studies in social sciences, international relations, or law
  • Languages required: Spanish, French, Dari/Pashto, Arabic

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or work authorization

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