Legal Intern, Detained Adult Program – Direct Representation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia.

📋 Description

• Support our team in advocating for detained clients during their immigration proceedings.

• Perform legal research and drafting to aid detained clients seeking relief in immigration court.

• Carry out tailored research on country conditions and gather primary evidence to assist detained clients in their relief applications before the Immigration Court.

• Help in the preparation and submission of immigration relief applications.

• Provide assistance with legal research and case preparation for habeas corpus relief in federal courts.

• Offer interpretation and translation support when possible.

• Communicate with clients and their families through telephone interactions.

• Attend court hearings and/or visit clients who are in detention.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in law school.

• Able to commit to 15-20 hours per week.

• Strong passion for human rights, social justice, and immigration rights issues.

• Excellent research and writing capabilities.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Possess intellectual curiosity.

• Willingness to engage with individuals from low-income communities who may have criminal backgrounds and/or mental health challenges.

• Fluency in Spanish or another language is highly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Internships are unpaid; however, Amica Center can assist students in obtaining internship credit.

• A limited number of small scholarship stipends are available through a separate application process.