Apply on Employer Site

American Friends Service Committee · 4 months ago

Legal Services Intern

Newark, NJ

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker faith-based global organization that promotes lasting peace with justice. The Legal Services Intern will assist AFSC staff in conducting intakes with immigrants for eligibility for immigration relief, provide support in removal defense cases, and prepare applications for submission to USCIS.

CommunitiesEmploymentNon Profit

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Assist in or conduct legal screenings to determine eligibility for immigration benefits such as asylum, withholding of removal, protection under the Convention against Torture, cancellation of removal, VAWA, U Visa, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, or other immigration relief

Research legal issues and country conditions in support of the cases of AFSC

Draft briefs and legal memoranda

Gather documentation and assist with case preparation

Translate documents or assist with interpretation, as necessary

Participate in legal team and other AFSC meetings

Meet regularly with a supervisor

Regular attendance and punctuality are required

Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures

Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

Legal researchLegal writingImmigration law knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeFluency in SpanishCultural sensitivityTeamworkTime management

Required

Undergraduate's degree required

Current enrollment in an accredited law school required

Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel, as required

Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment

Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology

Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities

Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff

Respect for Quaker values and testimonies. Knowledgeable and supportive of the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual

Respect for and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, gender and religious diversity and familiarity with non-violent approaches to problem solving

Ability to organize, plan ahead and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Demonstrated dedication to the principles of fairness, equity and inclusion in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities