Immigration & Human Rights Paralegal Intern
About The Position
This semester-long internship is designed for current undergraduate students interested in immigration law, international human rights, or public interest work. Interns gain hands-on exposure to the day-to-day operations of an immigration law practice, focusing on humanitarian and family-based matters, including asylum, deportation defense, family petitions, and advocacy before international bodies. The role is non-client-facing and offers opportunities to develop legal research, case preparation, and administrative skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Interns work under a hybrid model, with at least one in-person day each week at the firm's Washington, D.C. office. The internship lasts 10–12 weeks, with a flexible weekday schedule and approximately 15–20 hours per week (also described as approximately 20 hours per week). Compensation is $18.50 per hour. Transportation costs for Metro or parking are covered, and team lunches and direct mentorship from experienced attorneys and paralegals are provided.
Requirements
- Be a current or recent undergraduate student.
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions carefully.
- Strong organizational skills and capacity to manage multiple tasks.
- Comfort handling confidential information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Academic or extracurricular interest or experience in immigration, international studies, political science, public interest, or human rights.
- Language skills such as Spanish, French, or Arabic; these are a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct country conditions research for asylum, humanitarian, and family-based cases.
- Draft basic cover letters, templates, or simple correspondence under attorney or paralegal supervision.
- Support preparation of legal summaries, timelines, translations, or declarations as needed.
- Assist with preparing, organizing, and indexing evidence packets.
- Track deadlines, update internal case management tools, and help maintain digital case files.
- Support document review, data entry, and preparation of mailing or submission packets.
- Scan, print, and organize physical and digital documents.
- Help maintain office organization and workspaces.
- Perform other administrative tasks that support efficient office operations.
Benefits
- $18.50 per hour.
- Transportation costs covered (Metro or parking).
- Team lunches provided.
- Direct mentorship from experienced attorneys and paralegals.
- Exposure to meaningful immigration and international human rights matters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
