Overview
The Children’s Legal Intern will provide legal representation to unaccompanied children and support the Children’s Legal Services team.
Key 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.
Qualifications
- Must be in enrolled in and have completed 1L at an ABA-accredited law school.
- 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).
