International Rescue Committee Phoenix · 3 months ago
Children's Legal Intern (unpaid)
New York, NY
Internship
Onsite
InternThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that responds to crises worldwide. They are seeking a Children's Legal Intern to provide legal representation and support to unaccompanied children navigating the immigration system.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Support in building and fostering relationships with our young clients by participating in client meetings
Provide administrative support to the Children’s Legal Services team, including checking for upcoming court hearings, communicating regularly with clients, preparing applications, drafting supporting documents, and support in filing with appropriate agencies
Perform research on immigration issues, country conditions, etc
Partake in online immigration law trainings and webinars
Assist in tapping into other IRC NY programs to get additional support for clients when needed, such as educational resources, etc
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school and have completed 1L (first year)
Must have a demonstrated passion for working with children and/or low-to-moderate income immigrant populations (including refugees, asylum seekers, etc.)
Must be motivated, flexible, able to manage time effectively, and able to work independently as well as within a dynamic team
Must successfully complete IRC orientation and full background check (Live Scan & HireRight)
Preferred
Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred
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