Legal Team Intern
Legal Team Intern
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Job Description
This position is part of the legal Clinic Team and the assigned support person is Mildred MechuJohnson. At La Casita Center we all work as part of a circle and are equally part of the team but to support the professional growth of the student activities will be guided by the support person. This position also requires collaboration between the different areas of La Casita Center including community liaisons hospitality and others.
Under the supervision of the La Casita team interns will assist with legal support matters. Specific duties will vary depending on experience and ability.
- Document prep: including DACA renewals work permits and change of venue
- Drafting letters and motions on behalf of individuals
- Conducting intake with individuals
- Supporting legal clinics administrative needs such as filing organization
- Translation of documents
- Calling for updates on cases
- Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) outreach visits the local offices to meet with enrollees and obtain data advertising La Casitas programs
- Observe and support attorney consultations during weekly legal clinic
- Accompany individuals to immigration court and ICE
Internships are available for one semester or yearround and are open to first second and thirdyear law students. Exceptions can be made for undergrad students with a demonstrated interest in pursuing studies or a career in immigration law. Applicants should have excellent written and oral communication skills an interest in immigration law an ability to work in a diverse and fastpaced work environment and a commitment to advancing and defending the legal rights of lowincome immigrants and refugees.
This is an unpaid internship.
Requirements:
Spanish fluency is required
Knowledge of google docs
Knowledge to use zoom
Commitment To Inclusivity Equity And Representation
La Casita Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse staff board and volunteer base reflective of the communities we serve and that enhances our ability to create a vibrant environment where all members of the community thrive. We strongly encourage applications from people of color immigrants (including individuals who were formerly detained undocumented or who have navigated the immigration legal system) women people with disabilities members of the LGBT community and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.
It is the policy of La Casita Center to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. La Casita is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. La Casita does not discriminate on the basis of class race color sex marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status political ideology age creed religion ancestry national origin or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability. Excepting any undue hardship La Casita will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
