Immigration Legal Intern (Immigration Law)

Location: Denver, Colorado, USA; minimum commitment of 25 hours per week during IRC office hours

Company

hirify.global is a humanitarian non-governmental organization providing services to people affected by conflict and disaster in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities.

What you will do

• Support attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives with client intake, enrollment, and needs assessments.
• Help clients complete immigration applications and petitions for humanitarian visas, asylum, family reunification, employment authorization, adjustment of status, naturalization, and other benefits.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions for submission to immigration court under attorney or DOJ Accredited Representative supervision.
• Coordinate appointments with clients, interpreters, and pro bono attorneys.
• Maintain accurate physical and electronic case files, detailed case notes, and timely data entry.
• Assist with client workshops, Know Your Rights presentations, legal trainings, and community outreach.

Requirements

• Current law student or recent graduate with an interest in or experience with immigration law.
• Available for at least 25 hours per week during IRC office hours.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure while managing multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• Strong intercultural communication skills and the ability to work across language barriers.
• Effective English communication skills required.
• Confidential handling of sensitive client information, computer literacy, attention to detail, and strong organization.

Nice to have

• Fluency in Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Pashto, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, French, or Spanish.

Culture & Benefits

• Educational internship focused on professional development and practical experience.
• Mentorship and regular progress check-ins with IRC staff.
• Experience working in a multicultural social-service setting and a fast-paced NGO environment.
• Unpaid position; no financial compensation or relocation compensation is provided.
• Summer intern orientation is scheduled for June 1, 2027.

Hiring process

• Qualified applicants may be selected for initial phone screenings beginning in October and continuing through mid-March or until positions are filled.