Legal Intern

Description: The Legal Internship at CIRI provides students and emerging professionals with hands-on experience in a nonprofit legal setting. Interns assist the legal team with case management, document preparation, research, and administrative support while gaining exposure to immigration and humanitarian legal services.

Key Responsibilities Assist attorneys and legal staff with case preparation, legal research, and document drafting. Conduct client intake interviews and gather background information. Observe legal consultations, administrative hearings, or community outreach events.

Help with translation and interpretation services. Schedule appointments and manage case-related administrative tasks.

Qualifications & Requirements Assist with client files, document preparation, and administrative support. Support client intake, scheduling, and follow-up communications. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism. Spanish proficiency preferred. Part-time commitment of approximately 8-15 hours per week.

Duration And Schedule This is an unpaid internship position requiring a commitment of 8-15 hours per week for a duration of one semester (January through May). The schedule is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate the intern's academic requirements.