-
5 people are interested
Undergraduate Immigration Internship
ORGANIZATION: Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
5 people are interested
Are you passionate about social justice? An internship with Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto (CLSEPA) may be a good fit for you!
Position Description:
You will assist Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto’s busy and dynamic immigration program providing administrative and clerical support. The clientele is mostly Spanish speaking so excellent spoken and written Spanish and English are a must. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Manage client inquiries
• Conduct screenings
• Assist in case management
• Help plan and execute immigration workshops
• Assist with translations from Spanish to English, when applicable
Required Skills and Abilities:
• Fluent in Spanish
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Empathy, professionalism, and commitment to low-income and underserved communities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Applications and Dropbox
Commitment:
Minimum one day or two days per week / semester or quarter
Location:
Our East Palo Alto Office
2117 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto provides free and low-cost legal services to disadvantaged and underserved individuals and families in East Palo Alto, East Menlo Park, and the surrounding counties. CLSEPA delivers high quality legal services through direct representation, advice to pro per litigants, and community education. We assist clients with: immigration, housing, anti-predatory lending, loan modification, small business, and consumer law issues.
Interested Applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and availability to:
Aileen Connolly, Volunteer Coordinator
aconnolly@clsepa.org
(650) 391-0358
More opportunities with Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto
Location:
1861 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, US
Mission Statement
We are a nonprofit offering legal services that improve the lives of low-income families. We specialize in immigration, housing, and economic advancement. Our legal advocates work side-by-side with low-income communities to bring about lasting change.
Description
Founded in East Palo Alto, Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto (CLSEPA) is a nonprofit offering legal services that improve the lives of low-income families throughout the region. We specialize in immigration, housing, workers’ rights, records clearance and consumer protection. Our team of attorneys, paralegals and social worker work side-by-side with low-income communities and partner with community-based organizations, churches, and sc hools to bring about lasting change. We train and support community members to navigate the legal system and exercise their rights. We use multiple, innovative strategies, including community education, individual legal advice and representation, legal assistance to community groups, policy advocacy, and impact litigation. Our impact is magnified by the support we receive from impassioned volunteers at law firms, corporations, and law schools throughout the region, who collectively donate millions of dollars in legal services annually to our clients. In 2016, our expert legal staff, along with hundreds of volunteers, helped over 6,000 individuals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2117-B University Ave.East Palo Alto, CA 94303
DATE POSTED
September 24, 2015
SKILLS
- Spanish
- Administrative Support
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 1 or 2 days per week
- Must be bilingual