Legal Intern

THE DOOR - A CENTER OF ALTERNATIVES INC • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services within a single site for over nine thousand New York City youth each year. Our mission is to empower young adults to reach their full potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. At The Door, youth can access health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis assistance, legal assistance, college preparation services, career development, housing support, arts, sports and recreational activities, and nutritious meals – all free and under one roof. By providing participants with our suite of integrated services, we seek to provide any motivated young person with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to successfully transition to adulthood. The Door’s Legal Services Center comprises a team of twenty-eight (28) attorneys, thirteen (13) paralegals, six (6) social workers, and two (2) administrative assistants. We specialize in serving vulnerable youth, including those who are homeless, undocumented, and/or LGBTQ+. The Center seeks law student term-time interns to assist in the representation of young people in immigration and family law matters. Our immigration practice focuses on pursuing forms of humanitarian relief, including Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, asylum, U visas, and T visas.

Requirements

• Must be a current law student

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adolescents and/or clients in crisis is valued but not required.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply positive youth development principles to working with young people is valued but not required.
• Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, Haitian, Creole, or French is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients.
• Draft correspondence.
• Write affidavits and motions.
• Perform legal research assignments.
• Prepare immigration applications.
• Advocate with government agencies.
• Opportunity to appear on the record in Family Court, Immigration Court, and/or in administrative hearings.
• Provide related administrative assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees