Immigration Legal Services Intern (Spring 2027)

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland, United States. Hybrid position requiring at least 15 hours per week in person at the Silver Spring office; overall in-person availability is preferred. A minimum commitment of 4 months and 30 hours per week is required. In-person intern orientation is scheduled for January 25, 2027.

Company

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

What you will do

• Review client immigration documents and help clients prepare for consultations and application sessions.
• Answer questions about immigration services and refer clients to appropriate staff when needed.
• Provide administrative support by tracking, filing, mailing, and updating client records and notices.
• Assist with document translation, authentication, presentation, and completion.
• Research immigration issues, policies, and programs and support outreach activities.
• Build partnerships with local agencies to improve immigration service delivery.

Requirements

• Current college student or within 12 months of completing a degree related to international relief, humanitarian work, refugee law, or a related subject.
• Interest in or experience with U.S. immigration law and outreach.
• Excellent research, language, database management, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work with refugees and clients with limited English proficiency.
• Ability to work in person at the Silver Spring office for at least 15 hours per week.
• Minimum commitment of 4 months and 30 hours per week.

Nice to have

• Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred.
• French, Dari, or Pashto proficiency.
• Previous immigration-related experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to learn about immigration services available to newcomers.
• Practical experience with Lolly Law and application processing.
• Experience supporting outreach and partnership development.
• Internship is unpaid.
• Eligible Spring 2027 interns may receive a $15-per-day per diem reimbursement for food and travel costs.
• Background checks are required for selected applicants.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume, cover letter, and at least three references.
• Application deadline: January 4, 2027.
• Selected applicants must complete a background check.