USCIS Office of Administrative Appeals (AAO) has a database of non-precedent cases, and CLINIC has created a catalog of AAO decisions relating to U nonimmigrant status for victims of crime. The intern would work to update this catalog of U status AAO decisions. The intern may also be asked to conduct research to assist with CLINIC newsletter articles, trainings and manuals as needed. Assist with preparing cases for pro bono direct representation as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research USCIS U status decisions in the AAO database and update the existing catalog accordingly.
• Conduct other research as needed by the Training and Technical Assistance team for newsletter articles, trainings, manuals and other publications.
• Assist with pro bono direct representation cases by conducting legal screenings to determine eligibility for immigration benefits, research legal issues and country conditions, gather documentation and assist with case preparation. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Pursuing a J.D. degree.
• Experience working with immigrants, marginalized communities or communities of color.
• Work experience or law school course in immigration law or immigration law experience is helpful, but not required;
• Experience in a nonprofit or law firm practicing public interest, litigation, immigration, criminal, or child custody law is helpful, but not required;
• Strong legal research, and legal writing skills;
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently;
• Have proven organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Bring excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and teamwork skills, while also being able to work well independently.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Be familiar with online prospect research resources such as Westlaw and Lexis.
• Have a commitment to professional ethics in working with confidential information.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Internship Highlights

• Internship program designed to provide students interested in immigration law and research, advocacy, training and legal support, and nonprofit management organizational operations with rewarding and substantive work assignments that contribute to CLINIC’s mission
• Intern Program Dates: June 5-August 11
• Participate in our New Intern “Welcome” Orientation
• Participate in intern-specific workshops and networking events designed to advance your professional development and build your soft skills
• Engage in team-building activities that forge new friendships with other Urban Interns
• Receive informal feedback and mentoring from your intern manager

Other

• Demonstrate knowledge of and support the organization’s mission, vision, value statements, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Fulfill CLINIC’s expectations that all staff:
  • o Serve with integrity
  • Develop innovative solutions
  • Promote learning — for themselves, for their colleagues, and for our network
  • Cultivate constructive relationships
  • Model stewardship
  • Maintain professionalism and positivity in workplace interactions
  • Demonstrate leadership and takes initiative
  • Takes responsibility for actions, results and mistakes
  • Communicate in a timely and effective manner, keeping individuals informed of key issues and needs
  • Develop and exercise strong problem-solving skills and judgement
  • Focus on building and strengthening relationships across and outside the organization
  • Demonstrate flexibility and openness by adapting to changing priorities, ideas, strategies, procedures and methods
  • Make effective decisions
  • Resolve conflicts constructively
  • Demonstrate behavior that supports fundraising as a critical and shared responsibility

Salary

Unpaid. Will help sponsor students for third-party scholarship opportunities and/or academic credit.

Location

100% Remote, anywhere within the continental United States

Work Environment

• This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and repetitive lifting of significant weight.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key components and primary responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Commitment

• CLINIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, family responsibilities, religion, age, disability, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. CLINIC also provides “reasonable accommodations” to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. All interested individuals, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.
• We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
• Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key components and primary responsibilities.

If you are interested in applying for this internship, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@cliniclegal.org