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Legal Intern
Skills
Attention To DetailClient RepresentationCreativeFederal RegulationsHuman RightsImmigration LawLegal Advocacy
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Manage multiple deadlines
- Legal research and writing skills in immigration law, administrative law, federal law, and federal regulations
- Passion for immigration advocacy and protecting migrant rights
- Experience with vulnerable populations and trauma survivors
- Collaborative work with staff, clients, and organizations
- Ability to work independently
- Fluency in a second language (Spanish is a plus)
Nice to have
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving
- Strong organizational skills
- Fluency in a second language
Day to day
- Assist in providing pro bono legal representation to asylum seekers before the D.C. Asylum Office and Immigration Courts
- Work directly with clients on interviewing and document drafting
- Collaborate with attorneys on case strategies, legal research, and brief writing
Hiring process
- Apply at humanrightsfirst.org/careers. Include cover letter, resume, and writing sample (no more than 5 pages) in PDF format