Immigration Legal Team Intern (Unpaid)

About this role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

SCOPE OF WORK:   The International Rescue Committee (IRC), works in the United States welcomes newly arrived refugees and immigrants, supports them in their resettlement, and provides holistic services to help them build new lives in their communities.    

RESPONSIBILITIES:   The Immigration Department Intern will   assist   immigration staff in providing services to refugees, asylees, and other immigrants such as adjustment of status, citizenship, and   pro-se asylum . (S)he will work closely with immigration staff to draft applications 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.  

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:   Interns   must be based in US   and   must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years.  

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

• Undergraduate or graduate level studies in social sciences, international   relations   or a    

related field or current law student.  

• Native Spanish   required  

• Languages desired: 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  

This position reports to the Immigration   Staff Attorneys.  

  PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.   Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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