Legal Intern

Connecticut Institute For Refu • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Legal Internship at CIRI provides students and emerging professionals with hands-on experience in a nonprofit legal setting. Interns assist the legal team with case management, document preparation, research, and administrative support while gaining exposure to immigration and humanitarian legal services. This is an unpaid, part-time internship of approximately 8–15 hours per week for one semester, January through May. The schedule is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate the intern's academic requirements.

Requirements

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and legal staff with case preparation, legal research, and document drafting.
• Conduct client intake interviews and gather background information.
• Observe legal consultations, administrative hearings, or community outreach events.
• Help with translation and interpretation services.
• Schedule appointments and manage case-related administrative tasks.
• Assist with client files, document preparation, and administrative support.
• Support client intake, scheduling, and follow-up communications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed