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Company

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) · 10 hours ago

Spring Legal Intern

United States

Internship

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Intern

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Responsibilities

Supporting the preparation of CAM applications for qualifying parents and legal guardians: Prepare Affidavits of Relationship (AORs) and collect supporting evidence; Review immigration records to assess eligibility

Client Engagement: Schedule screenings with prospective parents and legal guardians; observe and conduct eligibility screenings; conduct routine client correspondences, counsel parents and legal guardians regarding the CAM program, and provide closing information directly to participating U.S. ties

Legal Research: Research topics related to CAM eligibility and refugee program access

Case Management: Maintain data management system through data entry, such as tracking court hearing dates and deadlines case activities, client communications, and case referrals

Develop Resource Materials: Prepare and update case management tools, training materials, pro bono guides, practice advisories, and pro se materials

Programmatic Support: Participate in special projects for KIND attorneys and staff

Translation and Interpretation: Interpret at client meetings or legal screenings; and translate documents, such as birth, marriage, death certificates, client correspondences, or other Spanish-written documents

Meetings: Attend weekly virtual staff meetings, legal trainings, and presentations, if available

Community Outreach: Present virtual information sessions to legal advocates and community organizations

Qualification

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LLM programFluency in SpanishFluency in EnglishImmigration law experienceFamily law experienceSurvivors of trauma experienceClient engagementLegal researchCase managementTranslation

Required

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited JD or LLM program

Must be fluent in Spanish and English (oral and written)

Exceptional academic credentials, strong writing skills, and attention to detail

Must be passionate about issues affecting unaccompanied immigrant children

Ability to work within an office environment and have regular interaction via telephone, videoconference, IM, and email with KIND's team

Preferred

Experience in immigration and family law is strongly preferred

Experience working with children and survivors of trauma is preferred

Company

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is the preeminent international nongovernmental organization devoted to the protection of unaccompanied and separated children.

Founded in 2008