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Legal Internship Description:
Applicants should have a strong interest in serving the legal needs of low-income individuals and victims of crime including survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault/rape. Applicants will work alongside attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives in providing legal services to immigrants and refugees in our community.
Essential Duties:
Interview prospective clients by phone or in person, investigate facts, and conduct legal research to assist with determination of the level of service to be provided to the client.
Provide advice and counsel to clients, conduct brief services to address client needs, and obtain information.
Provide help with immigration paperwork for clients who are victims of crimes and other types of cases.
Create and maintain case files in CLIA’s case management system as well as enter notes and timekeeping into the system.
Maintain awareness of all sources of community help for victims of crimes.
Develop skills and substantive knowledge through training, CLE, and other educational opportunities.
Work with DOJ Accredited Representatives, attorneys and CLIA staff.
Volunteering
Are you looking for a unique and rewarding volunteer experience? Volunteering with CLIA can have a meaningful, positive impact on your community. We are looking for individuals who have experience facilitating communication between legal representatives and clients, translating documents (Spanish to English), interpreting (English/Spanish or English/Arabic), and conducting research.
CLIA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and interns, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, interns, and clients.