Immigration Legal Team Intern (unpaid)

Immigration Department Intern

The International Rescue Committee (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. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Scope Of Work

The International Rescue Committee (IRC), works in the United States welcomes newly arrived refugees and immigrants, supports them in their resettlement, and provides holistic services to help them build new lives in their communities.

Responsibilities

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. (S)he will work closely with immigration staff to draft applications and provide follow-up communication to clients. The intern will also perform a series of clerical and administrative duties to ensure client files are kept up to date.

Learning Objectives

The intern will learn about U.S. immigration law. The intern will develop problem solving and client services skills. The intern will learn how to manage client cases within established deadlines.

Requirements

Interns must be based in US, must be a US citizen or have US work authorization, 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.

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.

This position reports to the Immigration Staff Attorneys.