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Hogar Immigrant Services - Legal
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington
www.ccda.net/hogarlegal/
Summer/Fall 2024 Legal Internship
Hogar Immigrant Services - Legal is seeking interns (unpaid) for Summer and Fall 2024.
Prerequisites for the Position
- One year of law school;
- Commitment to the mission and goals of Hogar Immigrant Services - Legal/Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington;
- Spanish fluency or strong proficiency preferred (we have a limited capacity to take on nonbilingual interns due to our client base);
- Genuine interest in immigration law;
- Availability to work a minimum of 40 hours/week in the Summer and a minimum of 12 to 15 hours/week during the Fall semester.
Summary of Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist immigration attorneys with new client consultations and naturalization follow up appointments;
- Conduct legal research into various immigration issues, including: family-based cases, U-Visa and VAWA cases, naturalization, and various forms of relief from removal;
- Engage in client interviewing and counseling and prepare client applications under the supervision of attorneys and/or DOJ Accredited Representatives for submission to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of State, and the Arlington Immigration Court;
- Serve as interpreter for clients at interviews with immigration officers at USCIS;
- Translate legal documents from Spanish, Dari, or Pashto to English;
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda regarding complex legal issues;
- Attend hearings at Arlington Immigration Court;
- Participate in monthly legal services workshops addressing various community needs such as citizenship/naturalization application screening and preparation, pro se asylum education, and Temporary Protected Status screening and preparation. Workshops sometimes take place on Saturdays;
- Attend weekly staff meetings;
- Participate in meetings with immigration legal service community-based organizations;
- Participate in public education on immigration to area community groups; and
- Other related duties as assigned.
Supervision: All legal interns will be supervised by attorneys, the Supervising Attorney, and the Program Director of Hogar Immigrant Services - Legal.
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Carola Cintrón Arroyo, Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney, at carola.cintronarroyo@ccda.net.
Training covers:
Background check
Privacy Training
Contact Person: Carola Cintrón Arroyo
Contact Phone: (703) 534-9805 x1513
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