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International Rescue Committee
Denver, CO USA
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.
A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW: The IRC in Denver’s Legal Program currently serves hundreds of clients annually with defense representation and asylum services before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), as well as affirmative representation before US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) to pursue humanitarian visas, family reunification, employment authorization, adjustment of status, naturalization, and other immigration benefits.
The Immigration Legal Intern will support and assist attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives with client intake and enrollment, preparing and filing immigration applications and petitions, and maintaining contact with clients. The Immigration Legal Intern may also assist in facilitating client workshops, Know Your Rights presentations, and legal trainings for IRC in Denver’s network of pro bono attorneys.
This position may be of particular interest to law students hoping to work in immigration-related fields, although a prior immigration experience is not a requirement. This internship is a great opportunity to gain professional experience in a multi-cultural, social service setting.
Participate in comprehensive client intake and needs assessment under the supervision of IRC staff
Manage appointments with clients, interpreters, and pro bono attorneys.
Assist clients to complete applications or petitions for various immigration benefits and prepare these for review by Immigration legal staff
Assist with legal research and with drafting motions to submit before the immigration court under the supervision of an attorney or DOJ accredited representative.
This is an unpaid educational internship designed to provide professional development and learning experience. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation.
IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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