Download App | FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
 Upload Your Resume   Employers / Post Jobs 

Law Student - Public Interest in Wenatchee, WA **

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. Nov 21,2018 Oct 01,2018 Location Wenatchee WA
This job is expired...

Public Interest

Law Student

Profile

Spring 2019 Internship The intern will under attorney supervision, interns will assist with case matters before the Immigration Court, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the Department of State consulates and embassies. Specific duties and responsibilities vary depending on office and unit placement. Generally, for all offices, interns’ responsibilities may include: Identifying legal issues and potential forms of relief for immigrants. Drafting legal briefs in support of applications for relief. Preparing applications, motions, and other filings with immigration courts and agencies. Drafting client declarations and gathering evidence in support of applications. Appearing in immigration court proceedings. Conducting intakes with individuals. Participating in workshops and other community education and outreach events. Performing various administrative tasks as needed. The internship is open to first, second, and third year law students. Should have excellent written and oral communication skills, an interest in immigration law, an ability to work in a diverse and fast-paced work environment, and a commitment to advancing and defending the legal rights of low-income immigrants and refugees. Applicants proficient in Spanish are strongly preferred. Deadline : November 30, 2018.

Additional info

Submit application (with resume and cover letter).

Company info