Legal Intern Summer 2026
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Tahirih Justice Center is a national nonprofit organization that supports immigrant survivors of gender-based violence seeking safety and justice. Our interdisciplinary model for service combines free legal and social services with bridge-building policy advocacy and research-based training and education. We amplify the voices of survivors in communities courts and Congress to create a world where all people share equal rights and live in safety and with dignity.
We specialize in the representation of immigrant survivors of domestic violence trafficking and other violent crimes who seek immigration relief under the Violence Against Women Act and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act as well as of refugees fleeing gender-based persecution who seek protection under U.S. asylum laws. Our legal advocacy includes both direct service to individuals and broader efforts to transform policies develop regulations and set precedent so that systemic change will ensure the long-term protection of individuals from violence due to their gender.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Research and draft memos briefs declarations and other documents
- Engage in the development of legal strategy for appellate and impact litigation
- Assist with representation of immigrant clients in Atlanta Immigration Court
- Interview clients by phone and in person
- Fill out and file immigration forms and documents
- Otherwise support the staff attorneys with pending cases
Requirements
- Enrollment in law school
- Excellent research writing and analytical skills
- Commitment to public interest law
- Language skills highly desired especially Spanish
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
- Experience assisting or interacting with vulnerable populations
- Preference for individuals fluent or conversant in one or more languages spoken in the communities we serve.
Compensation: Tahirih pays interns a $5000 stipend for completing 300 hours over the course of the summer
Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Submissions: Please include your resume and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications.
Tahirih works with a hybrid approach supporting both remote and in office work.
Tahirih Justice Center is committed to equal opportunity and promotes equity and transparency as core values. Tahirih practices inclusiveness in decision making through the use of consultation with employees throughout the organization. Tahirih does not discriminate against any person on the basis of actual or perceived race color religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age ability gender marital status veteran status sexual orientation genetic information arrest record or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Applicants committed to equity from all backgrounds experiences abilities and identities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with questions or concerns should reach out to the Director of People & Operations at Information about filing a charge of discrimination at the EEOC is available at .
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
