Primary Job Functions
Independently conduct legal intakes and client meetings within a detention center, and support communications with family members of actual and potential clients;
Draft research memos and filings in support of SIFI’s representation of individuals in confinement;
Support attorneys appearances and/or make attorneys before the Immigration Courts to support bond and merits hearings, and other related proceedings, if applicable; and
Support SIFI staff’s provision of legal services and other advocacy in conjunction with volunteers working remotely and on the ground.
Qualifications
Spanish language proficiency;
Access to reliable transportation for the summer as locations are in remote areas; and
Demonstrated dedication to and/or experience working with low-income, immigrant clients.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, a writing sample (no longer than 5 pages), and the names and phone numbers of two references to our online career portal located here.
Students should indicate their preferred location; however, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to match your preferences. We encourage interested applicants to apply early.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to inquiries by telephone.
Apply from Here
Independently conduct legal intakes and client meetings within a detention center, and support communications with family members of actual and potential clients;
Draft research memos and filings in support of SIFI’s representation of individuals in confinement;
Support attorneys appearances and/or make attorneys before the Immigration Courts to support bond and merits hearings, and other related proceedings, if applicable; and
Support SIFI staff’s provision of legal services and other advocacy in conjunction with volunteers working remotely and on the ground.
Qualifications
Spanish language proficiency;
Access to reliable transportation for the summer as locations are in remote areas; and
Demonstrated dedication to and/or experience working with low-income, immigrant clients.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, a writing sample (no longer than 5 pages), and the names and phone numbers of two references to our online career portal located here.
Students should indicate their preferred location; however, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to match your preferences. We encourage interested applicants to apply early.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to inquiries by telephone.
Apply from Here
