Law Student Intern, Fall Semester, Raleigh

USCRI Law Student Intern, Fall

The USCRI Law Student Intern, Fall will assist USCRI legal offices with substantive legal case work. The successful candidate must be committed to immigration and human rights issues and be able to conduct advocacy, education, and other outreach activities. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with affirmative and removal-based immigration caseloads: provide drafting support, compile supporting documentation, and manage client calendars. Draft, review, and file affirmative immigration petitions: Under attorney supervision, full life-cycle case support Review cases under extending processing times: gather updated facts and documents, submit Congressional Inquiries where appropriate, and submit updates or supplemental memos to USCIS as needed.Address additional legal needs: such as filing FOIA requests, updating case records, and collaborating with pro bono attorneys. Prepare clients for on-site legal clinics: such as pre-screening clients, pre-drafting biographic data, gathering supporting documents, and drafting cover letters. All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. All job duties indicated are not be considered an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).Please note this is an unpaid internship. Requirements

Due to the nature of this work, this is an in-person internship in Raleigh, NC, ideally 12-24/hr week. Dedication to human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school. Proficient in data entry and data management. Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint), Adobe Acrobat, and database programsExcellent written, oral, and speaking communication skills in English. A second language is a plus. Excellent time-management and organizational skills and ability to meet goals and deadlines in fast-paced environment Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and independently with a high-level of self-motivation (with a proactive approach to assignments, to address needs when noticed or received)Ability to organize, prioritize, and accomplish work assignments Attention to detail and quality of work outputs Positive attitude, can-do approach, and pleasant, diplomatic manner Physical Demands

Lifting of boxes of files (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying. Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity. Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands. Equal Employment Opportunity U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.