What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Student Intern position at U.S. COMM FOR REFUGE?
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.
OVERVIEW
The USCRI Law Student Intern 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. All job duties indicated are not be considered an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP
REQUIREMENTS
- Due to the nature of this work, this is an in-person internship in Raleigh, NC, 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
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Lifting of boxes of files (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
- Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
- Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.