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17 people are interested
Immigrant Justice Corps(IJC) Intern
ORGANIZATION: Arab American Association of New York
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17 people are interested
The Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) internship will be a chance to work with our Legal team here at the Arab American Association. We are looking for a law student that has some experience or interest in Immigration Law or a pre-law college student with a keen interest in Immigration Law to shadow and assist our attorney. We provide assistance with Temporary Protected Status applications, applying for asylum, citizenship applications, and more. The intern will provide administrative assistance including drafting closing statements to clients after cases, conducting follow-ups on case notices, and doing research on asylum cases and new areas of law and immigration.
This internship will require a few hours of availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays.
Arabic is not necessary but some knowledge of the Middle East/Arab World is required.
Responsibilities include:
Assisting our staff attorney with cases including asylum
Assist with drafting closing statements to clients after cases, follow-ups on case notices
Conducting research on asylum cases, immigration, and new areas of law
Make copies of, and file application forms for clients
Maintain confidential client database and case work files for all individual clients
Requirements include:
Arabic is preferable, some knowledge of the Middle East/Arab world is required.
Must be very organized.
Law Student or college student interested in immigration law
Able to work at least 2 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday. Or Friday)
Ability to commit at least a 3 month cycle
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
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About Arab American Association of New York
Location:
7111 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209, US
Mission Statement
The Arab American Association of New York is a not for profit culturally sensitive social service agency located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. AAANY was established post 9/11 in response to the needs of the growing Arab American community in New York City. AAANYâ  s mission is to provide the Arab community with culturally sensitive services that will help them to adjust to their new homeland. Since opening the doors of the Association in December 2001, it has served over 2000 individuals, 85% of whom are women and children.
Description
The mission of the Arab American Association of New York is to provide services to Arab families which include basic social services (case management), access to healthcare for both documented and undocumented individuals, free legal services and guidance for immigration issues, domestic violence, and advocacy services, bilingual monthly educational (medical and psycho educational) workshops, a growing after-school tutoring program for children grades K-12, and a women's literacy program, as well as cultural events throughout the year. The association provides these services in a holistic approach that allows the community to access these and other referral services. While the Association focuses its services on Arab-Americans, it will turn away no low-income or immigrant person seeking help. Its youth programs are open to any interested child and its cultural events are open to the general public.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7111 5th AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11209
DATE POSTED
September 28, 2016
SKILLS
- Resource Development / Management
- Case Work / Management
- Administrative Support
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 hours, 2-3 days a week. Starting ASAP.
- Law Student Preferred. Pre-Law will be considered. Immigration Law experience is a plus.