Fall 2025: Immigration Intern (Unpaid)
Provide support for Immigration Legal Staff with current and new client cases.
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Overview
Provide support for Immigration Legal Staff with current and new client cases.
You have:
- Current enrolment in ABA accredited Law School, Graduate Program, Undergraduate Program or have received their Bachelor’s degree within the last year.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to take direction (written and oral) and to complete tasks independently
- Must be punctual and dependable (regular attendance required); Minimum 15 hrs. per week
- Prior customer service experience and/or the ability to work well with others of varied backgrounds
- Proficiency in a second language (especially Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Cantonese, Dari, Farsi, French, Karen, Khmer, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Somali, Swahili, Ukrainian, Urdu, or Vietnamese)
- No driving requirement
Job Description
SCOPE OF INTERNSHIP: Intern will provide support for Immigration Legal Staff with current and new client cases.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Enter data into Case Management Software (LollyLaw) and other tracking systems
- Work directly with Immigration Staff to assist with case follow-ups
- Conduct research projects to assist with cases
- Conduct research to assist with community outreach and other program development goals
- Conduct administrative projects to support casework
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Intern will gain a deeper understanding of current U.S. Immigration systems
- Intern will receive training and acquire knowledge of U.S. Immigration application processes procedures, as well as eligibility requirements for various applications etc.
- Intern will develop research skills and ability to concisely summarize findings for workplace use
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current enrolment in ABA accredited Law School, Graduate Program, Undergraduate Program or have received their Bachelor’s degree within the last year.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to take direction (written and oral) and to complete tasks independently
- Must be punctual and dependable (regular attendance required); Minimum 15 hrs. per week
- Prior customer service experience and/or the ability to work well with others of varied backgrounds
- Proficiency in a second language (especially Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Cantonese, Dari, Farsi, French, Karen, Khmer, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Somali, Swahili, Ukrainian, Urdu, or Vietnamese)
- No driving requirement
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship opportunity.
Working Environment:
- This position is in-person at our City Heights office only
- Must be able to complete work during business hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. No shifts will be scheduled outside of these business hours.
Qualifications
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to pay attention to detail in your work. | This question assesses your ability to focus on details and ensure accuracy in your tasks. | Provide a specific example where your attention to detail made a difference in the outcome. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple deadlines? | This question evaluates your time management and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you have successfully worked with diverse groups of people? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you have handled constructive criticism in the past. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to conduct effective research? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure compliance with deadlines in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you discuss a challenging client interaction you faced and how you resolved it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in immigration law and this internship specifically? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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