Immigration Intern

International Rescue Committee•Salt Lake City, UT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The IRC in Utah’s Immigration Legal Services program serves more than 800 individuals each year, providing accessible, affordable and critical legal representation and advice to immigrants and their families in order to acquire and maintain legal status in the U.S., keep families together, access their full rights, and successfully integrate in the U.S.

Requirements

This internship is fully in-person – it is required for the intern to be in the office for the majority of the internship hours.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.

Nice To Haves

Interest in immigration, law or international studies is a plus (not required)

Responsibilities

Manage Immigration Case Files and Documentation.
Assist with completing case file intake with clients.
Compile case notes and enter data into tracking systems.
Perform administrative duties for the immigration program, including receiving, screening and responding to phone calls, text messages, emails and in-person inquiries.
Assist Legal Representative with preparation and drafting of applications, cover letters, legal briefs and other documents related to immigration cases.
Contacting clients to inform them of notices, appointments, documents or information needed, and communicating with clients about their case.
Conduct research on various legal topics and precedent to assist the Legal Representative with developing legal arguments.
Other tasks and research projects based on Intern areas of interest developed with supervisor.

Benefits

10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
medical insurance starting at $163 per month
dental starting at $6.50 per month
vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
disability & life insurance
an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.