Undergraduate Intern, Legal

U.S. COMM FOR REFUGE • Arlington, VA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), is a non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. For over 100 years, we have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our communities, economy and social fabric through freedom, hard work, and family unity. To learn more about our work, please go to our official website at www.refugees.org [http://www.refugees.org/].

OVERVIEW

The USCRI Undergraduate Intern, Legal will assist USCRI legal offices with administrative and operational tasks. 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 12-20hr/week.
• Dedication to human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people
• Currently enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year undergraduate program.
• 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

• Manage and triage incoming communications, including physical mail and multiple email inboxes.
• Conduct intake and follow-up screening calls with potential clients, gather relevant information, and accurately enter data into case management systems.
• Assist with case closures for completed legal projects, including preparing files for closure, updating records, and ensuring documentation is complete.
• Prepare and mail client files and correspondence, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with office procedures.
• Provide general office and administrative support, such as document organization, filing, data entry, and assisting staff with day-to-day operational needs.
• Develop and maintain referral lists for local services and community resources, and provide referrals to clients when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern