Immigration & Human Rights Paralegal Intern

GROSSMAN YOUNG & HAMMOND•Washington, DC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This internship is for current undergraduate students interested in immigration law, international human rights, or public interest work. Interns gain hands-on exposure to the daily operations of an immigration law practice, focusing on humanitarian and family-based matters such as 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 join the team for one semester under a hybrid model, working approximately 15–20 hours per week for 10–12 weeks. The schedule is flexible within Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, and includes at least one in-person day each week at the firm's D.C. office, next to the Friendship Heights Metro stop. The start date is mid-January, depending on the class schedule. Compensation is $18.50 per hour. Transportation costs for Metro or parking are covered, team lunches are provided, and interns receive direct mentorship from experienced attorneys and paralegals, along with exposure to immigration and international human rights matters.

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 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.