International Rescue Committee Phoenix · 3 months ago
Children’s Legal Intern (unpaid)
Elizabeth, NJ
Internship
Hybrid
InternThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization responding to global crises. The Children’s Legal Intern will assist in providing legal representation to unaccompanied children, conducting research, and supporting client relationships while gaining exposure to immigration processes.
Non-profit Organization Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform research on immigration issues and country conditions. Prepare legal motions, affidavits, briefs, petitions, and applications
Support in building and fostering relationships with clients by being part of client meetings
Maintain case data management systems through data entry, such as tracking court hearings, deadlines for case activities, and client communications
Partake in online immigration law trainings and webinars
Assist in tapping into other IRC NJ programs to get additional support for clients when needed, such as educational resources, etc
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited JD or LLM program and completed 1L
Deep commitment to immigrant rights. Must have a demonstrated passion for working with children and/or low-to-moderate income immigrant populations (including refugees, asylum seekers, etc.)
Motivated, flexible, manages time effectively, and can work independently as well as within a team dynamic
Must successfully complete IRC orientation and full background check (Live Scan & HireRight)
Must be based in the U.S. Must have U.S. work authorization or be a U.S. citizen
Preferred
Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required
Equivalent work experience working with children and or serving low-to-moderate income immigrant populations (including refugees, asylum seekers, etc.)
Company
International Rescue Committee Phoenix
Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
Founded in 1994
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase