Law Student Intern, Fall Semester

U.S. COMM FOR REFUGE • Arlington, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The USCRI Law Student Intern, Fall will assist USCRI legal offices with substantive legal case work. The successful candidate must be committed to immigration and human rights issues and be able to conduct advocacy, education, and other outreach activities.

Requirements

• Due to the nature of this work, this is an in-person internship at the Arlington, VA Headquarters, ideally 12-24/hr week.
• Dedication to human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people
• Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school.
• Proficient in data entry and data management.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint), Adobe Acrobat, and database programs
• Excellent written, oral, and speaking communication skills in English. A second language is a plus.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills and ability to meet goals and deadlines in fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and independently with a high-level of self-motivation (with a proactive approach to assignments, to address needs when noticed or received)
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and accomplish work assignments
• Attention to detail and quality of work outputs
• Positive attitude, can-do approach, and pleasant, diplomatic manner

Nice To Haves

• A second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with affirmative and removal-based immigration caseloads: provide drafting support, compile supporting documentation, and manage client calendars.
• Draft, review, and file affirmative immigration petitions: Under attorney supervision, full life-cycle case support
• Review cases under extending processing times: gather updated facts and documents, submit Congressional Inquiries where appropriate, and submit updates or supplemental memos to USCIS as needed.
• Address additional legal needs: such as filing FOIA requests, updating case records, and collaborating with pro bono attorneys.
• Prepare clients for on-site legal clinics: such as pre-screening clients, pre-drafting biographic data, gathering supporting documents, and drafting cover letters.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed