Asylum Seeker Legal Team Intern (Unpaid)

Summary: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. The Asylum Seeker Legal Services Intern will assist immigration legal staff in providing services to asylum seekers and other immigrants, including drafting applications and performing administrative duties to ensure client files are updated. Responsibilities: - Assist immigration staff in providing services to clients, including setting up legal consultations and drafting immigration applications under the supervision of an immigration attorney - Perform research on various immigration issues - Assist staff with sorting and filing of documents and case files - Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy - Display sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of clients. Respect their beliefs and values - Perform follow-up communication to clients - Provide translation and interpretation when necessary - Other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Minimum 15 hours per week; preference for those that can work 35+ hours - Undergraduate level studies in social sciences, international relations or a related field or current law student - Strong desire to help immigrants in New York - Ability to work independently, exercise good judgement, and have high attention to detail - Competency in Microsoft Office, data tracking, and file management - Effective communication skills - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment - Patience, understanding, flexibility, and an unceasingly positive attitude - Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts - Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies Preferred Qualifications: - Languages desired but not required: Spanish, French, Dari/Pashto, Arabic Required Skills: U.S. immigration law Important Skills: Microsoft Office, Data tracking, File management Nice-to-Have Skills: Multicultural environment, Dari/Pashto, Spanish, French, Arabic, Effective communication, Problem solving, Attention to detail Benefits: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, Medical insurance starting at $163 per month, Dental starting at $6.50 per month, Vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, Disability & life insurance, An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles