Law Student Intern, Summer Semester
Company: U.S. Comm For Refuge
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), is a
non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a
mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in
migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating
and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full
participation of migrants in community life. For over 100 years, we
have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our
communities, economy and social fabric through freedom, hard work,
and family unity. To learn more about our work, please go to our
official website at www.refugees.org . OVERVIEW The USCRI Law
Student Intern, Summer will assist USCRI legal offices with
substantive legal case work. The successful candidate must be
committed to immigration and human rights issues and be able to
conduct advocacy, education, and other outreach activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist attorneys with
affirmative and removal-based immigration caseloads: provide
drafting support, compile supporting documentation, and manage
client calendars. Draft, review, and file affirmative immigration
petitions: Under attorney supervision, full life-cycle case support
Review cases under extending processing times: gather updated facts
and documents, submit Congressional Inquiries where appropriate,
and submit updates or supplemental memos to USCIS as needed.
Address additional legal needs: such as filing FOIA requests,
updating case records, and collaborating with pro bono attorneys.
Prepare clients for on-site legal clinics: such as pre-screening
clients, pre-drafting biographic data, gathering supporting
documents, and drafting cover letters. All of the above duties and
responsibilities are essential job functions. All job duties
indicated are not be considered an exhaustive statement and other
job-related duties may be assigned as required by the
supervisor(s). PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP
REQUIREMENTS Due to the nature of this work, this is an in-person
internship at in Raleigh, NC, ideally 12-24/hr week . Dedication to
human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced
people Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school.
Proficient in data entry and data management. Proficient in
Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint), Adobe Acrobat,
and database programs Excellent written, oral, and speaking
communication skills in English. A second language is a plus.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills and ability to
meet goals and deadlines in fast-paced environment Ability to work
collaboratively as a team member and independently with a
high-level of self-motivation (with a proactive approach to
assignments, to address needs when noticed or received) Ability to
organize, prioritize, and accomplish work assignments Attention to
detail and quality of work outputs Positive attitude, can-do
approach, and pleasant, diplomatic manner PHYSICAL DEMANDS Lifting
of boxes of files (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and
carrying. Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio
acuity. Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and
standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY U.S. Committee for Refugees and
Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy
of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color,
national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status,
physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political
affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law.
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