Legal Intern

Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs Inc.•New York, NY

132d•Onsite

About The Position

NAICA seeks law students to join our Legal Department as Legal Interns/Fellows during the Fall, Spring, or summer terms. Interns work directly with the Staff Attorney and gain hands-on experience in Immigration law. This internship is ideal for students interested in civil legal services, immigration law, public interest law, and direct client advocacy. NAICA's Legal Department provides free legal services to low-income households facing eviction and those residents with immigration matters throughout the Bronx. We advise, assist, and represent tenants to prevent displacement, secure essential repairs, and ensure access to critical public benefits. Our Immigration attorney can provide advice, representation and referrals for low-income Bronx residents with immigration matters. Through direct representation, housing advocacy, and community education, NAICA serves some of New York City’s most vulnerable communities. The legal support center provides advice, representation and referrals for underserved and marginalized immigrants in the Bronx. We provide free legal services and consultations in a culturally and linguistically sensitive manner, working closely with clients, community partners, the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) and social service providers.

Requirements

Open to 1L and 2L law students (full-time or evening programs).
Strong interest in immigration law, public interest work, civil legal services, or poverty law.
Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds with sensitivity and professionalism.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to racial, economic, and housing justice.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with immigration law and previous immigration internship or clinic experience is a plus.
Spanish proficiency is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Support Staff Attorney handling matters in various Immigration Courts and at Know Your Rights workshops.
Conduct legal research and draft memos, briefs, motions, and other substantive filings.
Draft legal correspondence.
Shadow Staff Attorneys during proceedings.
Attend client meetings and assist with case preparation.