Immigration Legal Team Intern

Assist immigration staff in providing services to refugees and immigrants.

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Assist immigration staff in providing services to refugees and immigrants.

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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.
Languages desired but not required: Spanish, French, Dari/Pashto, Arabic.
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 global wide 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.

Can you describe a time when you had to handle a sensitive situation with a client?	This question assesses your communication and problem-solving skills in a sensitive context.	Share a relevant experience that highlights your empathy and professional approach.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple client cases?	Interviewers want to know your time management and organizational skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work in immigration services?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a challenging research problem you solved?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a situation where a client disagrees with your advice?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.