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.