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Job Title: Asylum Seeker Legal Services Intern

Duration: Summer Term

Location: New York, NY IRC Resettlement Asylum and Integration – USA

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time/ Hybrid

Open to Expatriates: No

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and over 20 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.

SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: The Asylum Seeker Legal Services Intern will assist immigration legal staff in providing services to asylum seekers and other immigrants. (S)he will work closely with immigration staff to draft applications (such as Asylum, Employment Authorization, TPS, etc.) and provide follow-up communication to clients. The intern will also perform a series of clerical and administrative duties to ensure client files are kept up to date.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist immigration staff in providing services to clients, including setting up legal consultations and drafting immigration applications under the supervision of an immigration attorney.

• Perform research on various immigration issues

• Assist staff with sorting and filing of documents and case files.

• Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy.  

• Display sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of clients.  Respect their beliefs and values.  

• Perform follow-up communication to clients.

• Provide translation and interpretation when necessary.

• Other related duties as assigned.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

• Student will learn about U.S. immigration law  

• Student will develop problem solving and client services skills

• Student will learn how to manage client cases within established deadlines

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Minimum 15 hours per week; preference for those that can work 35+ hours.

• Undergraduate level studies in social sciences, international relations or a related field or current law student.

• Languages desired but not : Spanish, French, Dari/Pashto, Arabic

• Strong desire to help immigrants in New York

• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgement, and have high attention to detail.

• Competency in Microsoft Office, data tracking, and file management

• Effective communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

• Patience, understanding, flexibility, and an unceasingly positive attitude.

• Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.

• Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies