Asylum Seeker Legal Team Intern (Unpaid)

Responsibilities

• Aid immigration staff in providing services to clients, including setting up legal consultations and drafting immigration applications.
• Assist staff with sorting and filing of documents and case files.
• Provide follow-up communication to clients.
• Perform research on various immigration issues.
• Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy.
• Show sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of clients.
• Respect their beliefs and values.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 hours per week; preference for those that can work 35+ hours.
• Undergraduate level studies in social sciences, international relations or a related field or current law student.
• Proficiency in Spanish required.
• Languages desired but not required: French, Dari/Pashto, Arabic.
• Strong desire to help immigrants in New York.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and have high attention to detail.
• Competency in Microsoft Office, data tracking, and file management.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Patience, understanding, flexibility, and an unceasingly positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in immigration law and advocacy.
• Experience or willingness to learn about U.S. immigration law.
• Problem-solving and client service skills.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical tasks.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits, including:

• 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure.
• Medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month.
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs.
• 403b retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching.
• Disability & life insurance.
• An Employee Assistance Program for counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Pay

Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Schedule

The position requires flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the organization and clients.