International Rescue Committee · 4 months ago
Immigration Legal Intern
Elizabeth, NJ
Internship
Onsite
InternThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that responds to global crises. The Immigration Legal Intern will assist immigration staff in providing essential services to refugees and immigrants, including drafting applications and maintaining client files while learning about U.S. immigration law.
CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist immigration staff in providing services to clients, including setting up legal consultations and drafting immigration applications under the supervision of an immigration attorney and a DOJ accredited representative
Perform research to connect clients to services including food pantries, mental health services, and more
Assist staff with sorting and filing of documents and case files
Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy
Display sensitivity to personality differences of clients
Respect their beliefs and values
Perform follow-up communication to clients and inform them about the status of their cases and explain processing delays
Prepare change of address forms with USCIS (The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) as needed
Provide translation and interpretation when necessary
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 15 hours per week; preference for those that can work 35+ hours
Must be able to receive school credit
Undergraduate level studies in social sciences, international relations or a related field
Strong desire to help immigrants in New York
Ability to work independently, exercise good judgement, 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
Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts
Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies
Preferred
Languages desired but not required: Spanish, French, Dari/Pashto
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
Founded in 1933
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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