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American Friends Service Committee · 3 weeks ago

Ray D’Uva Legal Services Intern, Community Justice Project

Newark, NJ

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious organization that promotes lasting peace with justice. The Ray D’Uva Legal Services Intern will support the Immigrant Rights Program by conducting intakes, providing assistance in removal defense cases, and preparing legal documents for immigration relief.

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Responsibilities

Assist in or conduct intakes 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

Provide support in removal defense cases and observe and participate in immigration court proceedings, as appropriate

Research legal issues and prepare country conditions documents

Draft briefs and legal memoranda

Gather documentation and assist with application preparation

Translate documents or assist with interpretation, as necessary

Participate in Immigrant Rights Program and other AFSC meetings

Meet regularly with supervisor

Regular attendance and punctuality are required

Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures

Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

Immigration law experienceLegal researchLegal writingMicrosoft Office proficiencyFluency in SpanishCultural sensitivityCommitment to Quaker valuesCollaborative workTime management

Required

Current law school student required

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment

Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel

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

Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations, of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities

Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff

Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies

Understanding of and compatibility with 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

Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities