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.